Different Good MagSafe Equipment
The equipment under aren’t as nice as the highest picks on this information, however they’re nonetheless good choices for those who’re on the lookout for extra MagSafe devices.
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Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Utilizing Apple’s Continuity Digital camera function, you’ll be able to wirelessly use your iPhone as a webcam for a MacBook. It helps numerous video calling apps too, from FaceTime to Zoom. This round silicone puck magnetically sticks to the again of your iPhone and can be utilized as a cellphone grip or kickstand, however that you must preserve your display screen near a 90-degree angle, or else the burden of the iPhone will drag the display screen again or ahead. There’s additionally a mount for exterior shows, in case you need one in your dwelling desk setup.
Casetify Wi-fi Automotive Charger for $70: I have been utilizing this for over a yr. It is simple to put in, has MagSafe assist (with a USB-C cable) and an adjustable ball joint for numerous viewing angles, and it’s Qi 2-certified with a 15-watt charge. It’s kind of extra inexpensive than Belkin’s and is available in a number of enjoyable patterns. (I’ve the Penguin design, and it is powerful to not smile whereas taking a look at it.)
iOttie Velox Professional Magnetic Wi-fi Cooling Charger for $56: This iOttie possibility has a suction cup (in case your vents are awkward, otherwise you simply favor a touch or windshield mount) that has robust magnets to maintain it in place. The telescopic arm additionally has a ball joint to provide you a variety of motion to seek out the perfect place. The 7.5-watt charging charge is disappointing, however the USB-C charging cable is detachable, so you’ll be able to detach and stow it when your iPhone is charged. The built-in fan additionally helps to maintain the temperature down when the solar is out.
MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1) for $70: This little orb has three AC shops, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports on the again, and over on the entrance is a Qi2 wi-fi charging pad that may recharge your cellphone. It is nice for workstations the place that you must plug in a number of devices. Every of the USB-A ports dishes out 12 watts, and the USB-C ports can output 67 watts, although this lowers if different ports or the pad are in use.
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{Photograph}: Julian Chokkattu
A MagSafe SSD Enclosure for $50: You probably have a iPhone Professional Max and also you wish to tinker with Apple’s extra superior video recording codecs (ProRes 4K at 60 frames per second or larger), effectively, you may run into one large drawback instantly: You possibly can’t natively report with out an exterior storage system. You may want a solid-state drive plugged into your iPhone, and it’ll report your video on to the exterior storage. However a dangling SSD does not sound very secure, proper? They do not switch energy or information through MagSafe however merely connect to the again as a handy solution to retailer the SSD whereas recording.
Casely Grippy for $15: When Octobuddy (the unique suction cellphone mount) began to get in style, I actually needed one. However because it makes use of adhesive to connect to your cellphone, the considered all of the mud and germs the suction cups would gather saved me from attempting it. This one from Casely is without doubt one of the few that has MagSafe assist. It really works effectively, for probably the most half. I’ve caught it on kitchen cupboards, mirrors, the fridge—mainly no matter floor is round. However when sticking it on mentioned floor, I like to recommend making use of additional stress to verify the suction cups are actually caught on there. In any other case, it will slide off and your cellphone will go along with it.
MagSafe is the identify of Apple’s accent system built-in into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 vary. A hoop of magnets on the again of the cellphone (and in MagSafe instances) can assist switch energy extra exactly and quicker than conventional wi-fi chargers. Nevertheless, it is also a useful solution to maintain an adjunct in place, like a pockets, or to mount the iPhone with out requiring clamps.
Make Certain Your Case Has MagSafe Too
Should you use a case along with your iPhone, ensure that it is a MagSafe case (it ought to have its personal ring of magnets inside). A normal case will simply weaken the magnetic attachment between the iPhone and the MagSafe accent. A MagSafe case will keep the magnetic power, and typically case-makers use stronger magnets for a safer attachment. We now have a lot of suggestions in our iPhone case guides:
Is MagSafe Appropriate With Android?
Natively, no. MagSafe will not work with most Android telephones. Nevertheless, there are MagSafe instances for sure Android telephones, just like the Google Pixel sequence or Samsung Galaxy telephones, and these instances have an identical (if not the identical) magnetic ring inside, permitting you to make use of lots of the similar MagSafe energy banks, wi-fi chargers, and different equipment, although your mileage could differ. A number of accent corporations additionally embrace or promote the MagSafe magnetic element which you can follow the again of your smartphone to allow compatibility, although I’ve by no means used one I actually like.
The Qi2 wi-fi charging normal is altering all of this. Qi2 provides the Magnetic Energy Profile, which is predicated on MagSafe. Meaning Qi2 telephones function an identical magnetic attachment system, enabling MagSafe equipment to work with extra units, no case wanted. Sadly, there aren’t many Android telephones with Qi2 natively baked in. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 sequence, for instance, are “Qi2 Prepared” telephones since you want a magnetic case to allow the Qi2 performance as there is no magnets constructed into the cellphone.
That is why you may additionally begin seeing “Qi2” MagSafe units—the most recent iPhones all assist Qi2, and any system you purchase with Qi2 will provide most compatibility.
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