I Spent $800 On MagSafe Car Mounts. What's The Best Charging Car Mount For The iPhone 14?

Looking to mount your iPhone 14 using MagSafe in your car? I've been using 12 different car mounts over the last few months from Scosche, Otterbox, Anker and ESR and here are my top picks.

The one product that you should stay away from is the Spigen One Tap Pro. It was bad across the board.

Top 10 MagSafe Car Chargers *:

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-One of the most expensive MagSafe car chargers
-iPhone will come off the pad quite easily
-One of the slower chargers
-Claims to provide 10W charging but our tests only showed 7.5W

-One of the weakest MagSafe car mounts
-iPhone came off easily during pull tests
-Charge speeds are better than average
-Claims to have 15W charge speed (but maxed out around 7.5W)
-Includes both dash and vent mounts, Car adapter, cable and a base plate

-Strong MagSafe connection, will keep the iPhone in place on bumpy roads
-Provided average charge speeds
-Dash mount is a bit short
-Cable is permanently attached to the charge head
-Includes a USB-A to USB-C adapter head

-Only provided 5W of wireless charging (despite claiming 15W - ours might have been faulty)
-Cheap
-Includes both vent and dash mounts

-Only the charger was included
- Awkward to use as it hangs forward
-Provided slightly above average magnetic strength and ran fairly cool
-One of the faster chargers we tested provided you find the right adapter

-Strongest MagSafe Connection between device and mount
-Strongest vent mount because of its hook design
-Average charge speeds despite being marketed as a 15W
-Solid build
-Includes a metallic ring for non-MagSafe devices or cases
-Car adapter not included
-Cheapest car mount on the list
-Runs hot

-Glow in the dark ring helps users locate the charger at night
-One of the cooler running chargers
-One of the fastest running MagSafe Car Chargers
-Can mount on both dash and windows

-Provides the most flexibility for mounting devices
-Compatible with both MagSafe and non-MagSafe devices
-Slow charge speeds
-MagSafe connection isn’t as strong as others in this list
-Lots of extras

-Most expensive mount in our test group
-One of the fastest chargers (though it still maxes out at 7.5W)
-Strong MagSafe connection
-Won't work on windshield
-Lots of extras
-Power cable is integrated into the base

-Excellent build quality
-Strong MagSafe connection
-Fastest charger
-Coolest charger
-Power cable built into the charge pad
-Car Adapter included

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4:17 Top 3
6:28 Fastest MagSafe Car Charger

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This is the best style of review video I have seen in months. Cuts to the chase, no waffle, just pointing out significant issues. May they all be like this! Excellent work sir, keep it up :) Bonus doggo points.

[blackfacecastro-trudeau]

Why can’t all reviewers do their videos like this. No BS and straight to the point! Nice

[leprechaungiant]

I literally could have used this 12hrs ago 😭

[mitchlewis]

Awesome review! Love how you cover the important stuff (magnet power, charge speed, quality of the mount), then you actually test it and just tell it like it is! Love it! Great job!

[onekajun]

New to your channel ...great review and loved your puppy...so cute with his tie

[fltbxr]

Hey Aaron! As always, great reviews and insights on the variety of products available! Was waiting for this one. In addition to seeing what car mount charger is fastest, I would say the biggest concern for wireless charging in a car would have to be excessive heat. Naturally, car mounts allow more heat from the windshield due to the phone being close to the unshaded part of the dashboard. Would love to see a follow up comparison with the iOttie versus these 2 that I'm currently looking at: 1) Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro w/ Cooling Fan 2) ESR HaloLock Wireless Car Charger with CryoBoost. ESR claims that with "CryoBoost" cooling the iPhone while in use/navigating, you would get a more efficient/faster charge over Apple's official MagSafe puck.

P.S. the text in your "For those who need more info, see below!" section has a strikethough effect. 🙂

[brayden]

Would like to see the ESR one with CyroBoost tested

[YetiGirl]

I got the iOttie Velox based on your last review of it and I've been super happy with it. The iPhone 14 is my first mag safe phone, so your channel has been really helpful in researching accessories. Thank you! That look on your face when one of the mounts fell and turned on your windshield wipers was hilarious. :)

[JustXavier]

Great review man! There are two other options you should probably consider reviewing:

1> ESR HaloLock Dashboard Magnetic Wireless Charger
2> Rokform - Adjustable Magnetic Windshield Phone Mount (this one locks to the window and WILL NOT come off)

[jonrubio]

I use the Apple MagSafe Charger mounted in a ProClipUSA MagSafe holder. They have custom mounts for almost every popular vehicle. It’s two parts, a base mount and the device holder. Best set up ever.

[tallnrough]

They have several 15w chargers available out there but you have to use the QS 3.0 port on car chargers

[yvonneupshecomes]

Okay your video was awesome Thank you so much But I am loving your dog I think he was supervising to make sure you didn't forget anything Loved that tie

[faleman]

My concern about vent mounts is what happens when you have to run your heater or A/C? Isn't it bad for the heat to hit the mount and your phone? Or the fact that it blocks your cool air in the summer? Thoughts?

[nouche]

I have a fastest charging method. Just use any old MagSafe car mount that just holds the phone really well. Then all you do is use a cable into the charging port. Checkmate.

[markopas_]

I've looked at a lot of products and reviews yadda yadda yadda and decided to go with ESR HaloLock Wireless Charger with Cryoboost.. ended up getting it through ESR Direct who had a deal going on and they use a ball and socket setup. I am not a fan of vent mount setups and had a previous ball and socket cd mount which I just swapped in its place. I had an existing Huawei cigarette lighter adapter which I used and is capable of 20W so just using the Huawei supercharge USB-C cable plugged into the ESR and bob's your uncle :) When the iPhone is mounted, it has a solid magnetic grip and the cryboost kicks in keeping everything cool - this things blows so much air you can hear and feel it.

[mattbrew]

Since the 14 will be my first experience with magsafe… my gladiator only has wired carplay so what happens if I get one of these and have the phone mounted and plugged in?

[edcgadgets-de]

Just asking, why would you need an inverter to power the apple MagSafe charger? There are 12V cigarette lighter 20W USB chargers out there. Btw, I use that exact setup, a 20W 12V charger and the original apple MagSafe puck. I tried it with the Spigen holder but the holder is so unnecessarily bulky, it does not fit with the big camera of the 13 pro.

[mattsharf]

The problem with magsafe car mounts is they are not carplay compatible on most vehicles! Regardless I will need to plug the lightning cable into my phone in order to have carplay work. Therefore it makes more sense just to have a simple non-charging mount.

[zman]

I purchased that Anker charger. I do love how the cable plugs in to the base, and then runs internally up the arm to the surface the phone mounts to. I use my mount in a semi truck, that friction joint, has a bit of "spring" to it, which will cushion the securement between the phone and mount, however, as it does bounce, with bigger bumps, not enough to knock the phone off the mount, but keep in mind the weight of your phone, because that will eventually cause the arm to bottom out on the base of the mount, and when that happens, the "cushion/spring" effect is gone, and a decent bump at that point will cause the phone to come off. The build quality, accessories, and charging speed in my opinion are all good, I just wish the magnets could be stronger, similar to older style full metal plate style magnetic holders

[michalklucz]

I love how detailed the video description is... comments, findings, timestamp. great job!