I bought this because I wanted a high-quality magnetic phone holder for my car. I’ve been using the ESR brand mount and charger for several weeks now and it seems like a durable, high quality item. I have it attached to my dash using included tape. Be sure that you install it and let it “cure” for a few days before actually using it. I know, it seems like a lot, but I’ve had issues with this tape not sticking otherwise.To charge, I purchased a cigarette lighter-to-USB-C adaptor since the regular USB-A ports provide only 5 watts. This is a reasonable workaround if your car doesn’t include USB-C already. It charges notably faster than when I was just using USB-A. It’s reliable. No issues.The magnet is also solid. There’s a desirable sweet spot between the phone being too difficult to pull off and the phone falling off on it’s own when driving over bumps. This product seems to hit that sweet spot really well. It’s satisfying to attach the phone and to take it off. Nice user experience.The swivel also stays as firm as I could hope.The value of this mount/charger is very good. I’ve already recommended it to my wife who is purchasing a new iPhone.

I recently acquired my second ESR MagSafe Car Mount Charger, a testament to its impressive performance and reliability. One unit is permanently affixed in my car, while the other serves as my companion during travels.The Good:One standout feature is its unwavering grip, securely holding my iPhone Pro or Pro Max even during off-road adventures and spirited drives. With a commendable charging speed of approximately 15 watts, it taps into the maximum support capacity of iPhones. The vent clip exhibits intelligent design, firmly latching onto the car vent with zero concerns about slippage. Furthermore, the inclusion of a 3M adhesive mount adds versatility, allowing for easy adjustment while maintaining a robust hold.The Bad:It’s worth noting that Magsafe charging can induce warmth in the phone. However, it’s crucial to recognize that this isn’t a flaw in the charger itself; rather, it’s an inherent limitation of inductive charging technologies.Overall, the ESR MagSafe Car Mount Charger stands out as my preferred choice when it comes to charging my iPhone in the car. Having experimented with various brands, none have matched the consistent and exceptional performance demonstrated by this particular model. Whether navigating rough terrains or enjoying spirited drives, this charger has proven its reliability time and again.

Oh man, I completely forgot to review these, but it works out as it’s since been two years from initial purchase and they’ve certainly had their fair share of “field testing”. This review will pertain to the 2020-2021 model, as I’m not sure if they’ve updated the item since then. I’ll likely purchase one later on and update the review, but for now, this is for the 2020-2021.I started working as a courier for a service I won’t name a few years ago, meaning I needed to have some way of reliably charging and keeping a phone visible at all times. I ended up looking for MagSafe compatible phone mounts since the Scosche ones used magnets attached to the case which made them feel really aftermarket compared to a case with magnets hidden inside behind a flat color, or shown to be used with purpose.Of course, since this is a MagSafe mount, MagSafe cases are EXTREMELY necessary for optimal protection. While the mounts themselves work perfectly fine with a naked phone, a MagSafe compatible case will help when a large pothole or collision (yes, a crash has occurred) shakes the phone off the mount and onto concrete or inside the car’s cabin.I’ve tested the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max case with the applicable phone and it works wonders. Definitely try to get first party items, but if you know you’re going to be driving safely, or you have other phones with no first party alternative (tested Samsung S21, Samsung S22 Ultra, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 12 Mini, all with aftermarket or third party cases), those actually hang on pretty nicely too.Keep in mind that since this is a 2 year long time period for use, the product is bound to suffer some degradation and wear. The clasp is a metal clamp with rubber on the outside, which has deteriorated due to high heat, melting the clamp and causing it to become difficult to reattach to the car vent. So long as you use sun shades and keep the car parked in cool places, you shouldn’t have an issue.Let’s move on to the pros and cons to help condense the information.Pros:-The mount is extremely easy to install-The cable is included with an adapter-The box comes with instructions and a QR code for an installation video-Easy attach to phones that have a MagSafe ring included or a MagSafe case (dependent on if the case has good magnets)-The charger is USB Type C, so it’s compatible with more modern cables.-You can use other adapters and cables with the charger, I have an adapter that plugs 4 ports in at once, and it still works two years later with no issues.-Charger itself continues to charge after 2+ yearsCons:-The included cable is too short if you want to put it near a driver or passenger door, unless your car has a 12 volt outlet near the doors and not in the center of the vehicle.-The adapter included doesn’t have any room for additional cables, meaning unless passengers or other devices need a usb for charging or dash cam purposes, you’ll have to unplug the adapter or plug the other cable somewhere else-The nut on the back of the charger itself becomes slightly difficult to tighten if you have the charger in a set position and want to ensure it doesn’t move during transit-The charger won’t be as fast as plugging into a dedicated Quick Charge 3.0 port with a cord alone, but provided that you plan on keeping your phone on the mount and not texting and driving, this will charge and sustain your phone.-If you live in an area with higher temperatures, the rubber around the metal clasp will melt and break the clamp, meaning it becomes slightly more difficult to reinstall if it falls off and will scrape your vent.-Isn’t meant for cars with weird custom vents, fits vents that are horizontally slatted.Overall, the cons definitely have no sway over whether or not the product is good or worth buying, as the majority of them are minor nitpicks I have since I have larger fingers and it’s harder to get around the back of the charger itself. I’d wholeheartedly recommend picking this up if you have MagSafe phones or a MagSafe case for something that is capable of wireless charging.Given that the product was on sale when I first picked it up, and it is currently on sale or has a slight promotion active now, I would recommend picking it up and installing it on your car for future use. I can’t say I’ve had a bad day with them, except for when the rubber broke as mentioned above.Whenever I pick up the new model, since a new vehicle may join the family fleet sometime soon, I’ll likely order it then and update this listing to include the updated review.

Since getting wireless carplay I have been trying a few of these Magsafe car charger/mounts. This one has ended my search, as it has an extremely strong magnet that seems to ‘click’ into place (there is no mechanical bonding going on, but when the iPhone is positioned in just the right spot, you can feel a tactile engagement).It is also one of the few that have been able to charge my older iPhone SE (2020) equipped with an inexpensive MagSafe case. Most of the others would either charge so slowly that it was not even worth using or the phone would go into an annoying connect/disconnect loop, never charging. This one does not do that. Just make sure that you have a decent USB-C charging port to connect this to, as most built-in USB ports in cars (especially the ones that connect directly to the car stereo) provide only 1-2 amps @ 5V.I also like the flexible way of mounting, as I like to adhere the mount to a solid flat surface that is convenient to my driving position, usually down low and out of my field of view while driving (normally on the console surface a 12v power outlet (cigarette lighter type). One can also just clip it to the air vent if desired, as it seems to have a solid clip with a small angle plate to help position it properly.I have now purchased another for my pickup.

I am using the stick on mounts as I don’t care for vent mounts. (In the truck the vents are vertical and this thing flops all around! haha With the stick on mount it is incredible sturdy. The magnet holds well and it charges great. It’s nice to not worry about plugging in a cord every time I get in and out and it keeps the phone up near the windshield so you don’t need to look away every time you need to view it (such as GPS use!) Great product.