
Perhaps the coolest new feature to appear in the iPhone 12 is MagSafe, a magnetic energy transfer system that lets you connect peripherals and charge your phone wirelessly. (The name “MagSafe” is recycled from the Mac charging standard which was replaced by USB-C in 2019.)
Apple has released a bunch of its own MagSafe compatible accessories, but there are also tons of third-party devices out there, including cases, mounts, wallets, chargers, tripods, and car mounts. In this guide, we’ll cover 10 of our favorites.
What to consider
The use you will get from a MagSafe accessory largely depends on the intention. While there are hundreds of products to choose from, most fall into one of three sometimes overlapping categories: cases, holders, and chargers.
The cases are primarily an aesthetic consideration, but not entirely; materials and designs may impact grip strength, capacity, drop protection, scratch protection, or water resistance. MagSafe racks can be found for a variety of uses; there are tripods, table mounts, car mounts, and game clips to name a few.
Chargers are a class of their own, with different designs, prices and charging speeds. While those sold by Apple tend to perform more reliably, they are also more expensive.
How we selected
As with all peripherals and accessories, there is a lot of cheap trash. While user reviews sometimes offer clues to a product’s long-term reliability, often it’s enough to choose a reliable brand.
In compiling a list of our 10 favorite MagSafe accessories, we’ve tried to factor in a bit of everything, keeping in mind reputable brands and well-built products. The listing includes a mix of holsters, mounts, and chargers. We’ve combed through hundreds of user reviews, product specifications, and test data to find the MagSafe accessories that best meet broad needs.
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