Different Good MagSafe Equipment
The equipment beneath aren’t as nice as the highest picks on this information, however they’re nonetheless good choices when you’re in search of extra MagSafe devices.
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Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Utilizing Apple’s Continuity Digicam characteristic, 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 it’s worthwhile to hold 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 Automobile Charger for $70: I have been utilizing this for over a 12 months. It is simple to put in, has MagSafe help (with a USB-C cable) and an adjustable ball joint for numerous viewing angles, and it’s Qi 2-certified with a 15-watt fee. 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 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 splash or windshield mount) that has robust magnets to maintain it in place. The telescopic arm additionally has a ball joint to offer you a variety of motion to seek out the best place. The 7.5-watt charging fee 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 retailers, 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 it’s worthwhile to plug in a whole lot 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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A MagSafe SSD Enclosure for $50: In case you have a iPhone Professional Max and also you need to tinker with Apple’s extra superior video recording codecs (ProRes 4K at 60 frames per second or greater), nicely, you will run into one large downside instantly: You’ll be able to’t natively file with out an exterior storage machine. You may want a solid-state drive plugged into your iPhone, and it’ll file your video on to the exterior storage. However a dangling SSD would not sound very protected, proper? They do not switch energy or information by way of MagSafe however merely connect to the again as a handy technique to retailer the SSD whereas recording.
Casely Grippy for $15: When Octobuddy (the unique suction cellphone mount) began to get widespread, I actually wished 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 making an attempt it. This one from Casely is likely one of the few that has MagSafe help. It really works nicely, for probably the most half. I’ve caught it on kitchen cupboards, mirrors, the fridge—principally no matter floor is round. However when sticking it on stated floor, I like to recommend making use of further strain to ensure the suction cups are actually caught on there. In any other case, it’s going to slide off and your cellphone will go together with it.
MagSafe is the title 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 circumstances) may also help switch energy extra exactly and sooner than conventional wi-fi chargers. Nevertheless, it is also a helpful technique to maintain an adjunct in place, like a pockets, or to mount the iPhone with out requiring clamps.
Make Positive Your Case Has MagSafe Too
Should you use a case together with your iPhone, be sure 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 have now numerous 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 circumstances for sure Android telephones, just like the Google Pixel collection or Samsung Galaxy telephones, and these circumstances have an analogous (if not the identical) magnetic ring inside, permitting you to make use of lots of the identical MagSafe energy banks, wi-fi chargers, and different equipment, although your mileage could differ. A number of accent corporations additionally embody or promote the MagSafe magnetic part that you would be able to stick with the again of your smartphone to allow compatibility, although I’ve by no means used one I actually like.
The Qi2 wi-fi charging customary is altering all of this. Qi2 provides the Magnetic Energy Profile, which is predicated on MagSafe. Meaning Qi2 telephones characteristic an analogous magnetic attachment system, enabling MagSafe equipment to work with extra gadgets, no case wanted. Sadly, there aren’t many Android telephones with Qi2 natively baked in. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 collection, 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 might also begin seeing “Qi2” MagSafe gadgets—the newest iPhones all help Qi2, and any machine you purchase with Qi2 will provide most compatibility.
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