Best Magnetic Car Mounts (iPhone, Samsung, etc.)
Many of us who want to be safe when driving in our vehicles have chosen to implement some sort of mount for our phones. Recently I tried three magnetic mounts to use with my iPhone 7 plus. As it is a larger phone, some worked better than others. Here are my Average Joe thoughts on these three products in no particular order:
1. Wizgear Magnetic Car Mount ($6.99-$8.99) - available on Amazon.
Review: this an easy to install product. You simply insert the Wizgear mount into one of your a/c vents and attached a provided rectangular magnet to either your phone or phone case and viola! I tried my iPhone 7 plus and found that half the time my phone (when I removed it) pulled off the mount from the vent. Also, if you have an a/c vent and there is a tab to adjust the vent it may prevent the mount from sitting fully flush and thereby not properly securing the phone.
Bottomline: it is a simply and easy solution to mount your phone at a reasonable price.
Pros: easy to install and transferable to another car or phone. Can easily move phone orientation from horizontal to vertical.
Cons: phones may pull the unit out of the vents when removing your phone. May have difficulty inserting into some types of vents as it needs to be fully inserted to work well.
2. Smart & Easy Cell Phone Holder ($14.99-$18.99) - available on Amazon
Review: the Smart & Easy Cell Phone Holder is mounted by way of (provided) 3M double-sided tape. The ball mount sticks to the area of your vehicle you select, then you snap the flat mount onto the ball. Once that is complete you adhere the provided magnet (large or small circular magnet) to your phone or case and attach it to the flat mount. You can then move and adjust your phone to various angles given it is attached to a ball. You are easily able to mount a standard cell phone, however, larger phones may cause the flat mount to sag due to the weight, but it depends upon where the ball mount is placed within the vehicle.
Bottomline: a very sturdy mount which enables the user an array of viewing capabilities.
Pros: sturdy mount, easily move your phone to many viewing angles, two magnet choices and extra 3M double sided tape provided.
Cons: larger phones may be too heavy for the ball to support viewing if mounted vertically rather than horizontally.
3. iMustech Magnetic Cell Phone Car Charger and Mount ($16.99) - available on Amazon
Review: a magnetic mount and usb charger in one. The iMustech cell phone charger is placed into a cigarette lighter adapter within your vehicle and it's sturdy "goose neck" allows the user to position a cell phone in numerous viewing angles. To install you plug the device into a cigarette lighter adapter and adhere the provided magnetic strip to your phone or case. To charge you will need to provider your own usb charger. This works well with larger phones (iPhone 7 plus, etc.).
Bottomline: the only charger and mount in one Average Joe reviewed. It worked will but you will want to consider where it is placed within the vehicle if you have a cup holder/cigarette lighter adapter within the same area as it is a bit bulky.
Pros: easy installation and it holds larger phones very well.
Cons: location may interfere with cupholder access and you must provide your own charger.
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