Greatest MagSafe and Magnetic iPhone Equipment for 2023

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What’s cool about Anker’s 622 magnetic battery is that it is a wi-fi battery that has an built-in magnetic flap that converts right into a stand. You will not get quick wi-fi charging from this 5,000-mAh battery (it prices at as much as 7.5 watts) but it surely’s slim and simple to hold round. 

It prices by way of USB-C and for those who use a USB-C to Lighting to cost your iPhone, it would cost at a sooner fee of 12 watts. That is not as quick as what a 20-watt USB-C energy adapter can ship, but it surely’s sooner than 7.5 watts.

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You don’t need your cellphone to go lifeless on the mountain so it is all the time good to pack a battery pack.

MyCharge calls its new line of magnetic energy banks Superhero MagLock, implying that they are actual saviors. I used to be impressed by their design. Not solely do the batteries, which are available in numerous capacities, have robust magnets and stick rather well to the again of your iPhone 12, 13 or 14, however they’ve raised coils, that are supposed to assist with decreasing warmth ranges whereas charging. It does appear to work.

The three,000-mAh battery is light-weight and slim and is sweet to have round for some emergency charging. Nevertheless, it will not get you a full cost, so you will most likely need to step as much as one of many higher-capacity choices just like the 6,000-mAh mannequin, which retails for $60, however you’ll be able to at the moment seize for 30% off with the on-page prompt coupon. The 9,000-mAh model is beefy and looks like your cellphone is hooked up to a small brick — the battery and cellphone do slot in your hand properly, however the combo actually is not pocket-friendly.

All of the MagLock batteries cost Qi-enabled iPhones at 5 watts, though you will get sooner charging for those who go wired and use a USB-C to Lightning cable. I additionally preferred how there is a chime when the charging begins and your cellphone tells you ways a lot juice is left within the battery pack (it is tied into iOS 15). You possibly can wirelessly cost Android units as properly however the MagLock will not stick except you will have a metallic ring on the again of your cellphone’s case (stick-on rings can be found).

The SuperHero MagLock is out there in just a few colours and has a shiny end. It is at the moment one of the best designed magnetic energy financial institution — higher even than Apple’s.

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Mophie’s Powerstation Wi-fi Stand with MagSafe is at the moment solely offered by means of Apple and Zagg, Mophie’s father or mother firm. It is not low cost, however it’s a versatile 10,000-mAh battery battery with each a stand and MagSafe charger inbuilt, and in addition has a threaded tripod mount on the backside. 

Since that is an official MagSafe charger, the battery does cost at 15 watts, making this among the many quickest wi-fi exterior battery chargers on the market and also will cost the AirPods 3 and AirPods Professional fashions with MagSafe. In the event you use a USB-C-to-Lighting cable (not included) with it, you’ll be able to cost at 20-watt speeds. You can too cost two units on the similar time.

Be aware that first-time consumers at Zagg can get a 20% off low cost by supplying an electronic mail handle. 

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Mophie’s magnetic energy financial institution is much like Anker’s however is barely slimmer and would not have an built-in flap that converts right into a stand. Just like the Anker, this is not an official Apple MagSafe accent, but it surely magnetically adheres to the again of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe case — sure, it sticks properly — and is svelte for five,000-mAh battery. It will also be used with different telephones that assist wi-fi charging because it comes with a stick-on magnet. 

Wi-fi charging speeds are restricted to 7.5 watts for iPhones, however for those who want a sooner cost, you’ll be able to join a USB-C to Lightning cable to bump the velocity as much as 12 watts. Simply notice that it’s going to fall a bit wanting a full cost for a Professional Max, so it’s possible you’ll need to improve to a bigger energy financial institution for those who’re utilizing that mannequin. 

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The RapidX Boosta magnetic wi-fi transportable charger is available in a wide range of colours and is about $10 lower than some magnetic 5,000-mAh battery energy banks. This is not an official Apple MagSafe accent, but it surely magnetically adheres to the again of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe case — sure, its magnet is powerful — and will also be used with different telephones that assist wi-fi charging.

Wi-fi charging speeds are restricted to 7.5 watts for iPhones, however for those who want a sooner cost, you’ll be able to join a USB-C to Lightning cable to bump the velocity as much as 10 watts. Simply notice that it’s going to fall a bit wanting a full cost for a Professional Max, so it’s possible you’ll need to improve to a bigger energy financial institution for those who’re utilizing that mannequin.

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Clckr’s new, trimmer Stand and Grip is one among my favourite MagSafe equipment. The accent actually sticks to the again of your MagSafe-enabled cellphone or MagSafe-enabled case and never solely makes it simpler to carry up your cellphone however when transformed right into a kickstand, it props up your gadget properly in portrait or panorama mode for video calls or video watching.

This new model is lighter than the unique and accessible in a number of colours. It is probably the greatest MagSafe stands on the market.

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In case you missed it, now you can flip your iPhone right into a webcam utilizing the Continuity Digicam options within the newest model of MacOS. What’s cool concerning the Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks is that you should use it as a kickstand to prop your iPhone up in panorama mode. And by utilizing the flip aspect of the mount, you’ll be able to connect your cellphone to the highest of your MacBook in panorama or portrait mode for webcam use.

Take a look at our hands-on evaluation and video of the Belkin iPhone Mount for MagSafe for Mac Notebooks.

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This accent from Moft not solely acts as a magnetic pockets that adheres to the again of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone (or case), but it surely converts right into a stand that can be utilized to prop up your cellphone horizontally or vertically. The pockets matches a few bank cards (you’ll be able to stretch it a bit to get three in there) and the accent has a reasonably robust magnet, so it stays in your cellphone fairly properly.

I am exhibiting it in mild blue but it surely’s accessible in a number of colours. You can too purchase this as a bundle for $60 with Moft’s MagSafe case, which is a pleasant case.

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Zagg’s Gear4 Ring Snap 360 is is a hoop accent that converts right into a stand. It not solely feels stable however appears to be like smooth and has a powerful magnet that enables the accent to stay securely to the again of your iPhone or MagSafe-enabled case. The stand works higher for propping up your cellphone horizontally (in panorama mode) however can even prop it up vertically at a few 45-degree angle. It is accessible in two colours, however the rose gold mannequin is at the moment accessible solely on Zagg’s web site.

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The Anker 610 magnetic cellphone grip is likely one of the extra inexpensive MagSafe equipment. It has a powerful magnet and you should use the retractable ring to carry your cellphone securely in your hand or as a kickstand. It lets you prop up your cellphone horizontally however not vertically. Another MagSafe stands do each.

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In the event you’re a PopSockets fan, you will have a few MagSafe choices. There’s the extra normal PopGrip ($30) and the PopWallet Plus for MagSafe ($40), which mixes a magnetic pockets that shops just a few bank cards and a PopGrip that offers you a grip and kickstand possibility.

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Out there in a number of coloration choices, this straightforward, light-weight flip-out kickstand has a powerful magnet and takes up minimal area on the again of your cellphone (it really works higher for propping your cellphone up horizontally).

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Apple’s official MagSafe pockets is costlier than a whole lot of third-party magnetic wallets, however the one factor it has that the opposite ones do not is compatibility with Apple’s Discover My community. However do not anticipate to trace it down like an AirTag: It actually simply alerts if and when it turns into indifferent. It is accessible in 5 colours.

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Belkin’s MagSafe Wi-fi Charger with Kickstand is actually a greater model of Apple’s personal wi-fi MagSafe charger as a result of it integrates a flip-out kickstand, permitting you to observe movies in your iPhone as you cost (or play video games if in case you have a wi-fi sport controller).

It does cost at as much as 15 watts and is available in three coloration choices: black, white and blue. Alas, no energy adapter is included (the cable is built-in into the charging puck). 

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The Anker 637 has a magnetic charging pad on one aspect and 7 charging ports on the again: two USB-C, two USB-A and three normal AC shops. The USB-C ports ship as much as a 65-watt cost when charging one gadget — or 45- and 20-watt if charging two units concurrently. So sure, you should use it to cost most laptops that cost by way of USB-C.

For MagSafe-enabled iPhones, the wi-fi charging pad prices at 7.5 watts. You possibly can solely cost Android telephones for those who stick a metallic ring accent (offered individually) on the again of your gadget and place it in the best spot. You can too save $25 proper now by activating the prompt coupon on the product web page. 

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iOttie gives this MagSafe-compatible wi-fi automotive charger with a automotive vent mount. It has a powerful magnet, so your iPhone stays on the mount, and it additionally has an built-in USB-C cable and cigarette-lighter energy adapter so that you’re prepared to begin charging out of the field. Be aware that the iPhone’s “quick” charging caps out at 7.5 watts.

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Spigen’s OneTap magnetic automotive mount is available in just a few completely different variations, together with an air vent and dashboard variations. This model is only a magnetic mount, not a wi-fi charger. You must step as much as the Spigen OneTap Professional ($36) to get wi-fi charging.

This mannequin includes a telescopic arm and pretty robust magnet. Nevertheless, it is not fairly as robust because the one in Belkin’s automotive mount (see under). Whereas it is fairly inexpensive at round $30, there is not any cigarette lighter energy adapter included (a USB-C cable is, nevertheless).

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Belkin’s Automotive Vent Mount Professional with MagSafe technically is not a charger. It is only a licensed MagSafe vent mount. Belkin additionally has a wi-fi charging model of this (it prices $40 with out the automotive charger, $60 with it), however you’d have to attach a cable to it anyway for charging. The benefit of a wi-fi model can be that not like with this vent mount, you would not must plug a cable into your cellphone each time you need to cost it. I’ve a USB-C-to-LIghtning cable arrange within the automotive for quick charging, however I do not love the additional step of getting to plug within the cable every time I need to cost the cellphone.

All that mentioned, what units this Belkin other than different generic, non-MagSafe-certified mounts that look related (and a few even provide wi-fi charging), is that the Belkin has a really robust magnet whereas many of those different vent mounts do not. You probably have a MagSafe case in your cellphone, or only a bare newer iPhone mannequin, the cellphone actually sticks to the mount. The clip additionally retains the mount securely in your vent and you may rotate the mount from portrait to panorama mode as wanted.

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The Joby Beamo LED Ring Mild for MagSafe is a nifty MagSafe ring mild that adheres magnetically to the again of your iPhone however can be utilized with the entrance selfie digicam in addition to pictures utilizing the rear digicam. Outfitted with an built-in rechargeable battery that prices by way of USB-C, it is properly designed and makes use of a “flattering comfortable” 5600K Daylight coloration temperature with 4 ranges of brightness you’ll be able to toggle by means of. 

It is also price noting that it has a built-in mirror for checking your self out earlier than you shoot. 

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Joby makes bendable tripods for cameras and smartphones and its merchandise are a staple of vloggers and different content material creators. Typically it is a bit cumbersome to get your cellphone out of their clamping mounts, which is what’s interesting concerning the firm’s new MagSafe choices. You possibly can merely stick your cellphone to the mount; it adheres magnetically.

My iPhone 13 Professional caught fairly securely to the GripTight mount. I used to be testing it with an Otterbox MagSafe-enabled case, so I wasn’t actually nervous concerning the cellphone getting jostled and falling off the mount. However if you need a safer match, you will have the choice of utilizing the “hybrid” clamp to essentially lock your cellphone onto the mount. The clamp works in each vertical and horizontal modes and whenever you’re going the magnetic route solely, you’ll be able to simply swivel your cellphone right into a horizontal or vertical place.

Joby is at the moment promoting three GripTight for MagSafe equipment. There is a easy wall-mount possibility, a GripTight Mount for MagSafe that may be added to any GorillaPod (or tripod for that matter), in addition to a bundle that features a GorillaPod and GripTight Mount (arms for the GorillaPod are offered individually). All three new MagSafe choices are additionally suitable with Joby’s Wavo Cell, Beamo Mini and RangePod equipment.

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Belkin’s magnetic cellphone mount with face monitoring is designed for folk who shoot their very own selfie movies for TikTok, Instagram and different social media platforms with a MagSafe-enabled iPhone. (The gadget has a companion iOS app however not an Android app.) There are competing merchandise on the market just like the Pivo Pod Lite ($80), however that is MagSafe-enabled so all you must do is stick your cellphone on the mount — you’ll be able to merely flip your cellphone to position it in panorama or portrait mode. The pedestal mechanically turns as your cellphone follows your face whilst you’re taking pictures your self. 

To be clear, this isn’t for FaceTime or WhatsApp or WeChat video calls. It would not must be plugged so it is simple to maneuver across the room and place wherever you need. Nevertheless, it is not geared up with rechargeable batteries. It is powered by three AA batteries that do give the pedestal some added weight for stability.

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Moment makes a few different photography-oriented MagSafe accessories, including a couple of tripod mounts. With the Pro tripod mount you can choose to just use the magnets or lock your phone in for added security. This may not work as well with the larger Pro Max model, but the standard iPhone 14 and 14 Pro are lighter and are less likely to become detached (magnets are only so strong).

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