Categories: Tech

Best MagSafe and Magnetic iPhone Accessories for 2023




  • Anker 622 MagGo magnetic battery


    $59 at Amazon




  • MyCharge Superhero MagLock


    $42 at Amazon




  • Mophie Powerstation 10K Stand with MagSafe


    $130 at Zagg




  • Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini


    $45 at Amazon

    Price alerts on for Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini




  • RapidX Boosta


    $40 at Amazon




  • NEW! CNET Shopping Extension


    Get the lowest price on everything

    Add CNET Shopping




  • Clckr Stand and Grip (2nd gen)


    $30 at Clckr




  • Moft Snap-on Magnetic Stand and Wallet


    $30 at Amazon

    Price alerts on for MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand for iPhone 14/13/12 Series MagSafe Compatible Phone Stand with 3 Viewing Angles, Windy Blue




  • Gear4 by Zagg Ring Snap 360


    $24 at Amazon




  • Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip


    $16 at Walmart

    Price alerts on for Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip




  • PopSockets PopWallet Plus for Magsafe


    $40 at Amazon

    Price alerts on for PopSockets PopWallet Plus for Magsafe




  • Moft Snap-on Phone Stand Grip


    $20 at Amazon




  • Apple Leather Wallet With Find My


    $59 at Apple




  • Belkin MagSafe Wireless Charger with Kickstand


    $55 at Amazon

    Price alerts on for Belkin MagSafe Wireless Charger with Kickstand




  • Anker 637 Magnetic Desktop Charging Station


    $100 at Amazon

    Price alerts on for Anker 637 Magnetic Desktop Charging Station




  • Anker 633 2-in-1 MagGo Charging Stand


    $120 at Walmart

    Price alerts on for Anker 633 2-in-1 MagGo Charging Stand




  • Belkin Boost Pro 3-in-1 Charging Pad


    $150 at Apple




  • iOttie Velox Magnetic Wireless Charging Car Mount


    $40 at Amazon




  • Spigen OneTap Designed for MagSafe Car Mount


    $31 at Amazon




  • Belkin Car Vent Mount Pro with MagSafe


    $40 at Amazon




  • Joby Beamo LED Ring Light for MagSafe


    $50 at Amazon

    Price alerts on for Joby Beamo LED Ring Light for MagSafe




  • Joby GripTight System for MagSafe


    See at Joby




  • Belkin Magnetic Phone Mount With Face Tracking


    $49 at Amazon




  • Moment Pro Tripod Mount


    $60 at Amazon

Show More (18 items)

The MagSafe feature on Apple’s new iPhone 14 (as well as the previous-generation iPhone 13 and iPhone 12), is great for fast wireless charging. But it also opens up a whole new world of magnetic accessories that snap right on to the back of your phone. There are tons of great new official and third-party gadgets to choose from, including power banks, wallets, charging stands, car mounts and more. We’ve rounded up some of the best MagSafe accessories below so you can get even more out of your iPhone. 

Some are official, Apple-licensed products while others aren’t. The main difference is that accessories that aren’t Apple-certified won’t be able to charge at the highest speeds (up to 15 watts). But in a lot of cases, the lack of certification won’t change how well the product performs, though some non-Apple-certified MagSafe-compatible accessories sometimes lack strong enough magnets.

Here’s a look at my current favorite MagSafe accessories. Note that I’ve personally used all of the products listed below. Again, the unofficial MagSafe device offerings are fine if you’re not concerned with charging speed (such as if you’re charging overnight). We’ll update this list as we discover new top accessories. 

Read moreBest iPhone 14 Cases So Far

Magnetic wireless battery chargers

David Carnoy/CNET

Anker 622 MagGo magnetic battery

What’s cool about Anker’s 622 magnetic battery is that it’s a wireless battery that has an integrated magnetic flap that converts into a stand. You won’t get fast wireless charging from this 5,000-mAh battery (it charges at up to 7.5 watts) but it’s slim and easy to carry around. 

It charges via USB-C and if you use a USB-C to Lighting to charge your iPhone, it will charge at a faster rate of 12 watts. That’s not as fast as what a 20-watt USB-C power adapter can deliver, but it’s faster than 7.5 watts.

$59 at AmazonYou’re receiving price alerts for Anker 622 MagGo magnetic battery

David Carnoy/CNET

MyCharge Superhero MagLock

You don’t want your phone to go dead on the mountain so it’s always good to pack a battery pack.

MyCharge calls its new line of magnetic power banks Superhero MagLock, implying that they’re real saviors. I was impressed by their design. Not only do the batteries, which come in various capacities, have strong magnets and stick really well to the back of your iPhone 12, 13 or 14, but they have raised coils, which are supposed to help with reducing heat levels while charging. It does seem to work.

The 3,000-mAh battery is lightweight and slim and is nice to have around for some emergency charging. However, it won’t get you a full charge, so you’ll probably want to step up to one of the higher-capacity options like the 6,000-mAh model, which retails for $60, but you can currently grab for 30% off with the on-page instant coupon. The 9,000-mAh version is beefy and feels like your phone is attached to a small brick — the battery and phone do fit in your hand nicely, but the combo certainly isn’t pocket-friendly.

All the MagLock batteries charge Qi-enabled iPhones at 5 watts, although you can get faster charging if you go wired and use a USB-C to Lightning cable. I also liked how there’s a chime when the charging starts and your phone tells you how much juice is left in the battery pack (it’s tied into iOS 15). You can wirelessly charge Android devices as well but the MagLock won’t stick unless you have a metal ring on the back of your phone’s case (stick-on rings are available).

The SuperHero MagLock is available in a few colors and has a glossy finish. It’s currently the best designed magnetic power bank — better even than Apple’s.

$42 at AmazonYou’re receiving price alerts for myCharge Portable Charger iPhone 14, 13, 12 & Mag Safe Cases – MagLock 6000mAh Wireless Magnetic Power Bank – Compatible with MagSafe Battery Pack, USB C Cable Input/Output – Pacific Blue

Screenshot by David Carnoy/CNET

Mophie Powerstation 10K Stand with MagSafe

Mophie’s Powerstation Wireless Stand with MagSafe is currently only sold through Apple and Zagg, Mophie’s parent company. It’s not cheap, but it is a versatile 10,000-mAh battery battery with both a stand and MagSafe charger built in, and also has a threaded tripod mount at the bottom. 

Since this is an official MagSafe charger, the battery does charge at 15 watts, making this among the fastest wireless external battery chargers out there and will also charge the AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro models with MagSafe. If you use a USB-C-to-Lighting cable (not included) with it, you can charge at 20-watt speeds. You can also charge two devices at the same time.

Note that first-time buyers at Zagg can get a 20% off discount by supplying an email address. 

$130 at Zagg$130 at Apple

David Carnoy/CNET

Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini

Mophie’s magnetic power bank is similar to Anker’s but is slightly slimmer and doesn’t have an integrated flap that converts into a stand. Like the Anker, this isn’t an official Apple MagSafe accessory, but it magnetically adheres to the back of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe case — yes, it sticks nicely — and is svelte for 5,000-mAh battery. It can also be used with other phones that support wireless charging as it comes with a stick-on magnet. 

Wireless charging speeds are limited to 7.5 watts for iPhones, but if you need a faster charge, you can connect a USB-C to Lightning cable to bump the speed up to 12 watts. Just note that it will fall a little short of a full charge for a Pro Max, so you may want to upgrade to a larger power bank if you’re using that model. 

$45 at Amazon$50 at Best BuyGet Price AlertsYou’re receiving price alerts for Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini

RapidX Boosta

The RapidX Boosta magnetic wireless portable charger comes in a variety of colors and is about $10 less than some magnetic 5,000-mAh battery power banks. This isn’t an official Apple MagSafe accessory, but it magnetically adheres to the back of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe case — yes, its magnet is strong — and can also be used with other phones that support wireless charging.

Wireless charging speeds are limited to 7.5 watts for iPhones, but if you need a faster charge, you can connect a USB-C to Lightning cable to bump the speed up to 10 watts. Just note that it will fall a little short of a full charge for a Pro Max, so you may want to upgrade to a larger power bank if you’re using that model.

$40 at Amazon

Magnetic folding stands/wallets

David Carnoy/CNET

Clckr Stand and Grip (2nd gen)

Clckr’s new, trimmer Stand and Grip is one of my favorite MagSafe accessories. The accessory really sticks to the back of your MagSafe-enabled phone or MagSafe-enabled case and not only makes it easier to hold up your phone but when converted into a kickstand, it props up your device nicely in portrait or landscape mode for video calls or video watching.

This new version is lighter than the original and available in several colors. It’s one of the best MagSafe stands out there.

$30 at Clckr

David Carnoy/CNET

Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks

In case you missed it, you can now turn your iPhone into a webcam using the Continuity Camera features in the latest version of MacOS. What’s cool about the Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks is that you can use it as a kickstand to prop your iPhone up in landscape mode. And by using the flip side of the mount, you can attach your phone to the top of your MacBook in landscape or portrait mode for webcam use.

Check out our hands-on review and video of the Belkin iPhone Mount for MagSafe for Mac Notebooks.

David Carnoy/CNET

Moft Snap-on Magnetic Stand and Wallet

This accessory from Moft not only acts as a magnetic wallet that adheres to the back of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone (or case), but it converts into a stand that can be used to prop up your phone horizontally or vertically. The wallet fits a couple of credit cards (you can stretch it a bit to get three in there) and the accessory has a fairly strong magnet, so it stays on your phone pretty well.

I’m showing it in light blue but it’s available in several colors. You can also buy this as a bundle for $60 with Moft’s MagSafe case, which is a nice case.

$30 at AmazonGet Price AlertsYou’re receiving price alerts for MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand for iPhone 14/13/12 Series MagSafe Compatible Phone Stand with 3 Viewing Angles, Windy Blue

David Carnoy/CNET

Gear4 by Zagg Ring Snap 360

Zagg’s Gear4 Ring Snap 360 is is a ring accessory that converts into a stand. It not only feels solid but looks sleek and has a strong magnet that allows the accessory to stick securely to the back of your iPhone or MagSafe-enabled case. The stand works better for propping up your phone horizontally (in landscape mode) but can also prop it up vertically at about a 45-degree angle. It’s available in two colors, but the rose gold model is currently available only on Zagg’s website.

$24 at Amazon$30 at Zagg

David Carnoy/CNET

Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip

The Anker 610 magnetic phone grip is one of the more affordable MagSafe accessories. It has a strong magnet and you can use the retractable ring to hold your phone securely in your hand or as a kickstand. It allows you to prop up your phone horizontally but not vertically. Some other MagSafe stands do both.

$16 at Walmart$16 at AmazonGet Price AlertsYou’re receiving price alerts for Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip

Amazon

PopSockets PopWallet Plus for Magsafe

If you’re a PopSockets fan, you have a couple of MagSafe options. There’s the more standard PopGrip ($30) and the PopWallet Plus for MagSafe ($40), which combines a magnetic wallet that stores a few credit cards and a PopGrip that gives you a grip and kickstand option.

$40 at Amazon$40 at Best Buy$40 at TargetYou’re receiving price alerts for PopSockets PopWallet Plus for Magsafe

Moft

Moft Snap-on Phone Stand Grip

Available in multiple color options, this simple, lightweight flip-out kickstand has a strong magnet and takes up minimal space on the back of your phone (it works better for propping your phone up horizontally).

$20 at Amazon

Apple/Screenshot by CNET

Apple Leather Wallet With Find My

Apple’s official MagSafe wallet is more expensive than a lot of third-party magnetic wallets, but the one thing it has that the other ones don’t is compatibility with Apple’s Find My network. But don’t expect to track it down like an AirTag: It really just signals if and when it becomes detached. It’s available in five colors.

$59 at Apple

Magnetic charging stands

Screenshot by David Carnoy/CNET

Belkin MagSafe Wireless Charger with Kickstand

Belkin’s MagSafe Wireless Charger with Kickstand is essentially a better version of Apple’s own wireless MagSafe charger because it integrates a flip-out kickstand, allowing you to watch videos on your iPhone as you charge (or play games if you have a wireless game controller).

It does charge at up to 15 watts and comes in three color options: black, white and blue. Alas, no power adapter is included (the cable is integrated into the charging puck). 

$55 at AmazonGet Price AlertsYou’re receiving price alerts for Belkin MagSafe Wireless Charger with Kickstand

David Carnoy/CNET

Anker 637 Magnetic Desktop Charging Station

The Anker 637 has a magnetic charging pad on one side and seven charging ports on the back: two USB-C, two USB-A and three standard AC outlets. The USB-C ports deliver up to a 65-watt charge when charging one device — or 45- and 20-watt if charging two devices simultaneously. So yes, you can use it to charge most laptops that charge via USB-C.

For MagSafe-enabled iPhones, the wireless charging pad charges at 7.5 watts. You can only charge Android phones if you stick a metal ring accessory (sold separately) on the back of your device and place it in the right spot. You can also save $25 right now by activating the instant coupon on the product page. 

$100 at AmazonGet Price AlertsYou’re receiving price alerts for Anker 637 Magnetic Desktop Charging Station

Jared DiPane/CNET

Anker 633 2-in-1 MagGo Charging Stand

Anker’s 633 2-in-1 MagGo charging stand has more components than you might think at first glance. Not only is it a charging stand that also has a spot to charge your AirPods (or any earbuds with a wireless charging case and even a second phone), but the wireless charging pad is actually a 5,000-mAh portable battery, which is why I put it in the wireless battery section.

Since this isn’t an Apple blessed MagSafe charger, it only charges at up to 7.5 watts (not 15). It comes in black, white or light blue.

Read our first take of Anker 633 2-in-1 MagGo Charging Stand.

 

$120 at Walmart$120 at AmazonGet Price AlertsYou’re receiving price alerts for Anker 633 2-in-1 MagGo Charging Stand

David Carnoy/CNET

Belkin Boost Pro 3-in-1 Charging Pad

The Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 is an Apple-certified MagSafe accessory so it offers fast (15-watt) wireless charging for your MagSafe-enabled iPhone as well the Apple Watch.

It includes a 40-watt adapter and I charged an iPhone 13 Pro, the third-generation AirPods and Watch Series 7 at the same time. Like the Boost Charge Watch fast-charger, the adjustable Watch module accommodates any Apple Watch case size in either flat or in nightstand mode. You can also charge a second phone on the AirPods slot, but you don’t get fast-charging there — it only offers 5-watt charging. 

This is certainly a nice charging station for Apple devices. It has a sleek, elegant design, with a soft-to-the-touch silicone finish. My only gripe? That finish is a dust magnet and I had to wipe it down with an alcohol towelette to remove any dust particles before I photographed it. The black shows more dust so I’d recommend getting the white version (of both chargers) rather than the black.

Read our first take of Belkin Boost Pro 3-in-1 Charging Pad with MagSafe.

 

$150 at Apple

Magnetic car mounts and chargers

iOttie

iOttie Velox Magnetic Wireless Charging Car Mount

iOttie offers this MagSafe-compatible wireless car charger with a car vent mount. It has a strong magnet, so your iPhone stays on the mount, and it also has an integrated USB-C cable and cigarette-lighter power adapter so you’re ready to start charging out of the box. Note that the iPhone’s “fast” charging caps out at 7.5 watts.

$40 at AmazonYou’re receiving price alerts for iOttie Velox Magnetic Wireless Charging Car Mount

Amazon

Spigen OneTap Designed for MagSafe Car Mount

Spigen’s OneTap magnetic car mount comes in a few different versions, including an air vent and dashboard versions. This version is just a magnetic mount, not a wireless charger. You have to step up to the Spigen OneTap Pro ($36) to get wireless charging.

This model features a telescopic arm and fairly strong magnet. However, it’s not quite as strong as the one in Belkin’s car mount (see below). While it’s quite affordable at around $30, there’s no cigarette lighter power adapter included (a USB-C cable is, however).

$31 at AmazonYou’re receiving price alerts for Spigen OneTap Designed for MagSafe Car Mount

Belkin

Belkin Car Vent Mount Pro with MagSafe

Belkin’s Car Vent Mount Pro with MagSafe technically isn’t a charger. It’s just a certified MagSafe vent mount. Belkin also has a wireless charging version of this (it costs $40 without the car charger, $60 with it), but you’d have to connect a cable to it anyway for charging. The advantage of a wireless version would be that unlike with this vent mount, you wouldn’t have to plug a cable into your phone every time you want to charge it. I have a USB-C-to-LIghtning cable set up in the car for fast charging, but I don’t love the extra step of having to plug in the cable each time I want to charge the phone.

All that said, what sets this Belkin apart from other generic, non-MagSafe-certified mounts that look similar (and some even offer wireless charging), is that the Belkin has a very strong magnet while many of these other vent mounts don’t. If you have a MagSafe case on your phone, or just a naked newer iPhone model, the phone really sticks to the mount. The clip also keeps the mount securely in your vent and you can rotate the mount from portrait to landscape mode as needed.

$40 at AmazonYou’re receiving price alerts for Belkin Car Vent Mount Pro with MagSafe

Magnetic photo and video accessories

Screenshot by David Carnoy/CNET

Joby Beamo LED Ring Light for MagSafe

The Joby Beamo LED Ring Light for MagSafe is a nifty MagSafe ring light that adheres magnetically to the back of your iPhone but can be used with the front selfie camera as well as shots using the rear camera. Equipped with an integrated rechargeable battery that charges via USB-C, it’s well designed and uses a “flattering soft” 5600K Daylight color temperature with 4 levels of brightness you can toggle through. 

It’s also worth noting that it has a built-in mirror for checking yourself out before you shoot. 

$50 at AmazonGet Price AlertsYou’re receiving price alerts for Joby Beamo LED Ring Light for MagSafe

David Carnoy/CNET

Joby GripTight System for MagSafe

Joby makes bendable tripods for cameras and smartphones and its products are a staple of vloggers and other content creators. Sometimes it’s a little cumbersome to get your phone out of their clamping mounts, which is what’s appealing about the company’s new MagSafe options. You can simply stick your phone to the mount; it adheres magnetically.

My iPhone 13 Pro stuck pretty securely to the GripTight mount. I was testing it with an Otterbox MagSafe-enabled case, so I wasn’t really worried about the phone getting jostled and falling off the mount. But if you want a more secure fit, you have the option of using the “hybrid” clamp to really lock your phone onto the mount. The clamp works in both vertical and horizontal modes and when you’re going the magnetic route only, you can easily swivel your phone into a horizontal or vertical position.

Joby is currently selling three GripTight for MagSafe accessories. There’s a simple wall-mount option, a GripTight Mount for MagSafe that can be added to any GorillaPod (or tripod for that matter), as well as a bundle that includes a GorillaPod and GripTight Mount (arms for the GorillaPod are sold separately). All three new MagSafe options are also compatible with Joby’s Wavo Mobile, Beamo Mini and RangePod accessories.

  • GripTight Wall Mount for MagSafe ($21)
  • GripTight Mount for MagSafe ($40)
  • GripTight GorillaPod for MagSafe ($59)

See at Joby

Amazon

Belkin Magnetic Phone Mount With Face Tracking

Belkin’s magnetic phone mount with face tracking is designed for folks who shoot their own selfie videos for TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms with a MagSafe-enabled iPhone. (The device has a companion iOS app but not an Android app.) There are competing products out there like the Pivo Pod Lite ($80), but this is MagSafe-enabled so all you have to do is stick your phone on the mount — you can simply turn your phone to place it in landscape or portrait mode. The pedestal automatically turns as your phone follows your face while you’re shooting yourself. 

To be clear, this is not for FaceTime or WhatsApp or WeChat video calls. It doesn’t have to be plugged so it’s easy to move around the room and place wherever you want. However, it’s not equipped with rechargeable batteries. It’s powered by three AA batteries that do give the pedestal some added weight for stability.

$49 at AmazonYou’re receiving price alerts for Belkin Magnetic Phone Mount With Face Tracking


Now playing:
Watch this:

MacOS Ventura Continuity Camera Turns Your iPhone Into…

8:01

Amazon

Moment Pro Tripod Mount

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).

$60 at AmazonYou’re receiving price alerts for Moment Pro Tripod Mount

Here are a few things to keep in mind when buying MagSafe-related accessories, particularly so-called MagSafe charging products:

  • A true MagSafe wireless charger will get you the potential for the fastest wireless charging rate (up to 15 watts instead 7.5 watts or 10 watts that some chargers deliver) on iPhones.
  • Official MagSafe products — those blessed by Apple — include a Made for MagSafe badge on the box. However, plenty of other manufacturers have created magnetic wireless chargers that look and feel like MagSafe accessories. These MagSafe technology copycat devices are also far more affordable than the official MagSafe offerings, but here’s the catch: they offer less powerful charging (limited to 7.5 watts). We’ve included these non-official products in this list, but know that they’ll charge only half as fast (for iPhones), even if they are capable of wirelessly charging certain Android smartphones at up to 15 watts (those that support 15-watt fast wireless charging).
  • Do not expect a MagSafe or magnetic accessory to stick to a non-MagSafe case. MagSafe accessories should be used directly with a naked MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe-enabled case. Alternatively, you can add a stick-on metal ring accessory to the back of a non MagSafe phone or case. However, it’s best to use a MagSafe-enabled case with MagSafe and other magnetic accessories.
  • To get that maximum power, you’ll need a 20-watt USB-C PD charger — ideally one that is Power Delivery 3.0-certified. (The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Mini include a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box, but not the charger.) Some companies offer bundles that include a MagSafe wireless charging puck with a USB-C power adapter while others, like Apple, sell the puck and power adapter separately.
  • Most of the MagSafe chargers (aftermarket and MagSafe-certified) will charge other Qi-compatible devices, like select older iPhones and Android phones. You just won’t get the magnetic adhesion.
  • If you need to also get a charger, our list of best USB-C chargers has plenty of options. That will, of course, work for wired charging, too — which will always be faster than MagSafe or other wireless charging options.
Share

Recent Posts

Iran regime under ‘immense pressure’ amid incoming Trump admin policies, regional losses, economic woes

close Video Gen. Jack Keane: Iran is very, very vulnerable and they know it Fox…

53 minutes ago

China unveils world’s largest amphibious warship

close Video Expert Gordon Chang warns China wants to go to war and 'kill Americans'…

53 minutes ago

Azerbaijan Airlines blames deadly plane crash on ‘external interference’ as Russia speculation grows

close Video Officials still searching for answers to Kazakhstan plane crash as recovery effort continues…

53 minutes ago

Illegal migrant indicted on murder charges after woman is burned to death on subway

close Video Migrant suspect in fatal New York subway burning arraigned in court Former acting…

1 hour ago

OpenAI whistleblower’s mother wants suicide death investigation reopened

close Video Experts say artificial intelligence is about to change your life Fox News Correspondent,…

1 hour ago

Former FBI and CIA chief urges senators to sink Patel, Gabbard

The Reagan-era director of the FBI, and later the CIA, is urging the Senate to…

1 hour ago