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The products on this list are based on extensive research and real customer reviews. For each category, we carefully selected parameters based on our research and identified the products with the highest review score within those parameters.
Though you'll be paying a bit more than usual for it, the iOttie Easy One Touch Car Mount comes highly recommended with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating (after 1.7K Amazon reviews). Easy to set-up and use, this charging solution comes with a dual charger, phone mount and both a CD slot attachment along with an air vent clip attachment.
Why should you pay extra for this? Cheaper options have inferior charging capabilities and constant exposure to UV rays typically weakens the various attachment mechanisms they employ. The iOttie is designed to power you up lightning fast and is one of the sturdiest phone holders available.
If you're not that frequent a driver or you're just after a bargain, set your sights on this AU Select Car Phone Holder that boasts a 4.4 out of 5 star rating (after 74 Amazon reviews). 360-degree adjustable and packing five N35 neodymium magnets, this unit easily installs on most air vents via a spring clip.
Better yet, it supports a wide array of handsets, providing they're within the 3-7 inch range. For a rough guide that includes iPhones from the 11 Pro down to the 6S Plus. Samsung Galaxy users from the Note 10 down to the S8 should be fine too.
If you're after a holder that's secure but doesn't grip your handset like a vice, this Universal Magnetic Dashboard Mount Kit by Wuteku comes highly recommended with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating (after 7K Amazon reviews). Reportedly compatible with "all smartphones", this fixed magnetic solution still allows you to tilt and rotate your handset with a decent 720° of freedom.
Other benefits include a durable, stainless steel build quality, and the design potentially allows the possibility of using this with small tablets in non-automobile environments.
If your windshield is the preferred (or only) anchor point, this IPOW Long Arm Universal Magnetic Cradle is worth a look due to a 4.4 out of 5 star rating (after 3.9K Amazon reviews). Comprised of a suction cup system along with heat-resistant adhesive gel, the IPOW has been designed to not vibrate, even in the bumpiest of road conditions.
Furthermore, the magnet holding system here has been built to securely cradle larger sized handset types, even if they're also encased in a case. Last but not least, finding the perfect viewing angle is a cinch, thanks to a lengthy, adjustable arm.
If you're after the (arguably) most secure type of phone holder there is, best check out this Belkin Car Vent Mount as it comes with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating (after 1.9K Amazon reviews). Clipping one of these onto your AC vents with the adjustable bracket is a cinch, but it's worth noting the size cut-off is 5.5-inch smartphones.
Other benefits include the ability to rotate this into portrait or landscape mode. Along with optimising the viewing angle for your passengers, this design allows you to position your charge cable in the perfect spot.
Apple users after a reasonably priced iPhone-centric option should look into UGREEN's Car Air Vent Phone Holder as it comes with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating (after 374 Amazon reviews). Employing a unique tri-arm design, this cradle hooks into the AC air vent in your car and gravity effectively secures it from there.
Manufactured with high-quality aluminum alloy arms and silicone pads, this phone mount works with the new iPhone 12 down through to the 6s. The only drawback: this design means your handset can only be mounted in portrait mode.
If your smartphone offers the modern convenience that is a cords-free experience, you should pair it with this ZeeHoo Wireless Car Charger which has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating (after 1.1K Amazon reviews). Securing your expensive handset is a breeze thanks to a clamp-style holder that also offers a quick release mechanism.
Even more impressive is the charging tech available here. You're getting a 15W maximum Fast Wireless Charger for the latest LG phones (e.g. the G7 ThinQ), a 10W max for Samsung's Note 10 (down through to the S6) and a 7.5W max for an iPhone 11 (down through to an iPhone 8).
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