I Tried A Bunch of Magsafe Accessories: Here's Everything I Learned
Magsafe is the ring of magnets on the backside of every iphone starting with the 12 series. The magnetic ring enables you to attach anything that’s “magsafe” compatible to the back of your phone magnetically. So when it was released, Apple made a few accessories that use it, so that iphone users have an idea as to what to expect from magsafe type accessories. The most common magsafe accessories I’ve seen are chargers, wallets, mounts, and batteries.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro - What is MagSafe?
2:09 MagSafe Chargers
4:39 MagSafe Charging Docks
6:23 Travel MagSafe Chargers
8:32 Magsafe Wallets
10:45 Mounts
12:06 Magsafe Battery Banks
13:58 Conclusion
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Qi wireless charging is nice to have, you slap your phone on the charger and you're good. But it can be finicky, and to get the max charging speed it has to be in the exact right spot on the charging pad. That’s where Magsafe comes in. By linking the magnets, your phone and wireless charger can be perfectly aligned every time for the maximum charging speed. But that’s only if you have a magsafe charger like Apple’s or a magsafe charger that specifically states that it supports 15W charging for the iphone. Apple only allows magsafe chargers the ability to charge this fast, and not other qi chargers. And you may run into magsafe enabled chargers that only use the Qi standard instead of apple’s “fast charging”, which apple only allows to charge your phone at 7.5w. Half the speed of Magsafe.
There’s multi-device docking stations that charge more than your phone. The idea is to be able to charge your phone, apple watch, and airpods all at the same time without having wires dangling for all of them. This makes them perfect on night stands, desks, and side tables. I like this jumbled english no-name one because aesthetically it didn’t look like a weird tower sitting on your desk like many of the other ones, and because the magsafe puck can be stood up so that you can have your phone levitating and upright. Super useful if you want to start using your iphone on standby mode once iOS 17 releases. If you want the best charging speeds. I suggest the belkin 3-in-1 BoostCharge Pro charging pad. It looks nice, has fast charging, magsafe, and an apple watch charger. It's pricey, though.
Lastly, we have battery banks. The benefit of these is that you can slap them on your phone needing a cable to charge your phone, it will just magnetically stay on your phone. I haven’t tried too many of them, but Apple does offer a first party Magsafe battery pack that wirelessly charges the phone. That thing gives you the benefit of some iphone specific features that regular battery packs don’t have like telling how much charge is left, and charging your phone as it needs it, instead of being a dumb battery that’s on constantly and it can actually reverse charge back to the pack when your iphone is plugged in. But other manufacturers have created their own magsafe battery packs too. Like this MagGo magsafe battery bank from anker. This thing has a built-in flap that can become a kickstand, and still charge your devices through the usb-c port on the battery pack. It’s half the price of the Apple magsafe battery pack and lets you use the port to charge any device. While magsafe battery packs are cool, wireless charging is more inefficient compared to wired charging, so you don’t get the same amount of charge from a similar size battery pack.
I think Magsafe is a really convenient feature that can help you better keep your things attached to your phone, these are things you've already thought of doing, but it now enables you to quickly change out your accessory on the fly without the mess of adhesives, or removing tight fitting cases. Magsafe makes using accessories a little easier, and I hope it gets even better.
As someone who doesn't use phone cases, Magsafe is like magic for things like car mounts. Not having to have any crap attached to the phone to attach it to things is just awesome
Not using a case on an iPhone tho is just reckless.
@@ThatIsDopeBro Not really, you just hold on to it instead of letting it go
@@Jay-bz8je How is it reckless to use a device as it was intended? Not everyone has butterfingers.
Bro one drop and 1000 dollars down the drain.
As an aside, there are magsafe compatible cases for iphones (as mentioned in the video), so you don't have to go caseless to take advantage of magsafe.
Yo…..that opening….. Love how you laid out the whole feature list of MagSafe and how to use it. So many people I know don’t even know they have it in their iPhones, or how it works best with cases. So glad you put this in here! ❤👏🏾🙌🏾
This was a great video. In my case, it’s rare that I stay for the whole video when it’s a review/info type of video, especially when the information I’m specifically looking for is presented early. You did a very good job on this and presented everything in a way that kept me interested in other parts that I wasn’t looking for. Thank you.
Really appreciate this video!! I’ve looked at all of these things over the past year, but it’s great to see it all wrapped up in one place. Keep up the great work!
Exactly my thought, I wish I could double like this video.
I honestly prefer the Apple MagSafe battery pack. It’s more of a extender than a charger and is better on your battery health as it doesn’t get as hot like Anker and other brands.
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And it's slimmer
If you change out your phone every 2 years it doesn’t even matter. And if you don’t just replace the battery. But yeah you speak facts
@DjangoGroen no one does that anymore. Every 4-5 years now
@@AzamKhan-sy2tb most people I know do. But that a choice everyone makes for themselves. But if you keep it longer. A battery replacement isn’t that expensive
The anker box with watch charger is on my Nightstand. Love it! Have several battery packs and mini iPad stands. Anker has a portable MagSafe watch charger
Having just upgraded from the XS to a 13 Mini, I’ve already got myself a few MagSafe items. I’m not a lover of full cases so, since getting my XS, have been using a bumper and grip. The grip is now MagSafe., and I’ve got a matching car mount. Plus, I have a MagSafe battery bank that doubles as a stand to trigger standby mode when I’m home. I also got myself a MagSafe tripod to - among other things - film my friend’s band. However, with the 13’s added stability, i might just need to hold it. Thanks for the content!
I use a MagSafe pop-socket wallet. It’s great for me as it allows me to hold a few cards and a pop socket I can take off when needed. I highly recommend it!
Link pls ?
Thank you for creating this very helpful video! Great work!
Thank you for sharing this list. Found some cool things I didn’t know I wanted
Really great video! Enjoyed learning about these products. Could you do a review on nail clippers next?
I have used the MOFT magsafe wallet for over 2 years and still love it. It also turns into a stand.....
MY FAVORITE!!! EVERYDAY CARRY FOR 2 YEARS AS WELL!
I personally use a magsafe wallet and I totally agree with what you said. I just use it as a back up but still use a minimalists wallet.
I have the Anker Magsafe powerbank 621 and I mostly use it with a really short wired cable. I just like its magsafe compatibility while also being thin so I can just use it when out and about without having to worry about heating or slow charging.
Same setting with my 633. I only use wireless charging if I forgot to bring my short cable. Even with wireless charging, my phone don’t really get hot since i always turned off my data/wifi whenever I’m charging my phone.
My first video of yours. Now this is some unique tech channel and everything was perfect, scrolled some other vids of yours and I like that you really cover the wide spectrum of tech. No limited to just big name brands but all things tech. Instant SUB 👍🏻 keep it up g!
The Belkin Charge Stand has been on my desk for the past year and I absolutely love it. I also own the Anker Cube and have traveled with it to several countries and states and it's holding up great with no issue.
I love my MagSafe pop Sockets, I like to swap to my Wallet version for when I go to the gym with my cards in it, and just the regular one for when im at work
Thanks for the video 🎉 really helpful
I like the Mac safe battery pack made by OtterBox because you can charge the battery pack with Mag safe or the USB-C port on the back
Great introduction for people who haven't purchased all of the magsafe accessories already like me xD
Great info I learned a lot. Thanks
I have the Stouchi mount. It’s very useful. I bought it as a continuity camera mount but I mostly use it as a kickstand and ring holder. I’ve had it for a few months and it still works like new.
Very helpful, thank you.
I've used the UCOMX 3-in-1 charge pad for over a year traveling multiple times a month and it's held up very well. Light and small. Highly recommend.
I’m a flight attendant and have the Ucomx since January’23 for my hotel stays and since I don’t need fast charging overnight it has worked well, hasn’t colored, and held up well. I charge 2 iPhones and my watch on it as. Depending on EarPods use them also. It also does landscape which so far has worked for standby mode if I’m only charging my iPhone and watch
The Belcon stand is freaking awesome
I use Peak Design’s case/wallet. I find it is MUCH stronger than the phone magnet itself. They also sell a bunch of different mounts: car, bike, etc.
Big thanks mate
I used the magsafe battery (on sale for $75) and anker and the anker doesn’t work with mini phones well, it also gets very very hot. The apple one is much better at regulating heat between both the phone and battery pack. You can keep it in your pocket when using it. It’s worth the price jump if you find it for $75.
My best MagSafe accessories is the pop socket.
have a magsafe case for my pixel 7 so usefull :D it works pretty well for me
My go to is Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe.
I have a mag safe car dock and that thing is amazing
I noticed that the camera is really close to the magnet on the 14 pro 6.1 iphone. Is it an issue with some magsafe accessories ? Is it possible, for exemple, to turn the iPhone on the Anker Macgo battery to use it as a stand to watch videos ?
I’ve had a MagSafe iPhone for years without using the feature. I’ve just changed my iPhone 14 Pro case to a clear ESR MagSafe one. It has a really strong magnet and makes my phone look new! I’ve attached a lamicall magnetic finger grip with kickstand and it’s amazing. So comfy to hold my phone and it feels so safe! Bought from Amazon for under £15. Found it much more tactile than the pop socket which I sent back.
I just bought my first Magsafe case when upgrading to the 15 Pro Max based on a recommendation from a fellow military veteran and it's an ESR brand one. You are absolutely correct about how strong the magnetic connection is. I love it plus the ESR case doesn't feel as brittle or rigid compared to other cases I have tried.
Spigens clear case with MagSafe for an 23 ultra provided some strong magnets. It held on to things better than my 14 pro max.
The circular Belkin charger takes some effort to get it to stay standing, and the cord is kind of heavy and wants to pull the charger off the table. Oy. But it's only $19 and you can lay it flat if you don't want to bother with getting it to stand up. No regrets on that purchase. Very helpful video for someone like me who upgraded to MagSafe from an old iPhone.
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Got a nice case for my Pixel 8 that was only a few bucks, bought the magsafe rings, attached one to my case of the same color and it works great. Made my phone and it's cases magsafe compatible for about $15 for the magnets and a case.
I have the 3 in 1 Belkin MagSafe charger. I love it and I have Belkins MagSafe car charger. Both are amazing
I’ve always wanted a MagSafe phone and i recently got the iphone 15 so i will finally be able to use MagSafe
You can get a MagSafe case for iPhone X and 11 I’ve been using it for my iPhone 11 and it works great just charges really slow takes about 2 hours to fully charge but good option to have.
I found the quality of non licensed MagSafe charging products to be quite variable and not long lasting ie sometimes they just stop working intermittently after a few months. My Belkin stand (the tree) has been rock solid though. Esr also seems good so far with their battery pack.
After much research I purchased the Belkin 3 in 1 tree designed Masafe charger in blakc and I love it. I am just getting into Magsafe accesories after upgrading to a 15 Pro Max and now I know why Magsafe technology has become so popular!
I've only contemplated the Magsafe wallet because I want to minimize size as much as possible but still not sure if I trust it. Also, loved your diamond ring and band during the charging dock part.
It's reliable if you have a case on your phone. It sticks better to a case surface than the slippery glass back of the iPhone. Sadly, the hand and ring is my wife's. I wish I could rock something like that!
@@JimmyTriesWorldI just wanted to say. With some cases, Android phones can get access to magsafe. For example the maus case for the s23.
I absolutely love my Apple brand MagSafe wallet. It works great, and with the “found my” app, it tells you if it ever slides off (which it never does) and gives you that location where it happened. I rarely carry my wallet anymore. I carry my ID, one card, and a few bills that all fit easily. If I need more then I just carry a wallet as well, but that feels like a pretty rare instance
I’ve used the wallet for two years for an authentication token I need to access my workplace and it has been nothing but reliable.
Tell me, what kind of stand is presented at the presentation of the Apple function stand by iOS17?
Thanks. Great. I'm traveling to ecuador w my new Iphone 15. Love it. Got belkin camera stand you show on 15. like it. Please:what usbc-3 charger do you recommend for fast charging ?
I've been using the UCOMX Nano 3 in 1 Wireless Charger for just over a year now and I am really happy with it. Yes, it is on the cheap side but for $30 it has been great. Every now and then you can hear a ringing but you have to be really close to it to hear it. I think I'm going to get the Anker cube next.
Me too
My UCOMX travel charger has actually lasted longer than the MagSafe Duo and still going strong without any issues so far. Definitely a good alternative to an all-in-one travel charger for a fraction of the Apple one
Same here I’ve had it since January and fly for a living
100% this. We have 4 of them, in 4 different colors, comes with us everywhere. Its USB C, too, so you can even bypass the charger and plug your phone in direct, if you want faster cable charging. Quailty is better than average. Recommneded.
I've got a magsafe wallet and battery pack, only the latter is an Apple Official. I like the battery pack stops charging when the phone gets too warm, though it's a bummer it's capacity is so low. It's really just for charging your phone a bit when your out and need that extra juice... I might get a magsafe 3-in-1 charger for my desk later, though definitely not the expensive belkin one...
The only Apple feature that actually innovated and doesn't exist elsewhere. Luckily I use a case so any phone can use magsafe accessories with a Mous or Dbrand case, just make sure the case is magsafe compatible and has good magnets. I don't wirelessly charge due to loss of efficiency and higher temps while charging but the accessories are nice, function and removable.
Would’ve loved to see you go a bit more in depth into car mounts. Great video though 🙏🏽
Mous has Magsafe Cases for some Android phones. It's awesome.
I have the Belkin Boost charge pro 2-1 stand. Quite conveniency. Before I go to bed, I put my iPhone 15 on the MagSafe and the AirPods Pro on the qi stand. Next morning the iPhone 15 is back at 80 percent and the AirPods Pro are completely full.
The MagSafe duo is way too slow for charging the Apple Watch. Is the Anker Cube faster?
I’m dipping back into tech after being pseudo-semi off the grid for about a decade so I am not sure if that’s a common reference. But the “Mad Catz quality” label was such a perfect description of second party products at the height of the iRevolution
I was really excited for magsafe when first announced, but years later still don’t own a single magsafe accessory. The Anker power bank is probably the most appealing to me, but I’ve still got a wired one from 6 years ago that works fine and can also charge my camera or Switch in a pinch. The wallet also looks kinda nice, but I need to carry more cards than it can hold, and cash.
What is cash? 💀
@@timewastifcationmoney 🤡
Highly recommend going with a grip if you wanna dip your toes in, I can't go without my MagSafe pop socket.
@@timewastifcationsomething you don’t have
I’ve really gotten into MagSafe, sometime during my iPhone 14 Pro ownership. I never used it for years, now I have a whole collection. I don’t necessarily need it though and there’s only one MagSafe product that I never want to be without again, that’s a MagSafe charging dock next to my bed and a car version. I always liked the iPhone docks from the 3gs days, but MagSafe is such a cleaner, more streamlined product.
The only max safe accessory I really care about is the belgian max safe car mount and the portable magnetic battery charger. I've gotten tired and bored with the iphone. I've decided to preorder the z flip 5. I was pleased to find out that amazon offers cases with the magnets in them so I can continue to use the Magsafe accessories from my iPhone.
Not sure how anything but MagSafe chargers will work with the flip, they will stick out when the phone is folded
@@BobRossRightHand incorrect. The flip 5 case comes in 2 parts. The case that goes on the back when the phone is folded will have a circular magenta on it. That's all magsafe is my friend. A circular magnet.
@@Dragomirasreviews I know what MagSafe is, that's not what I said tho. I said if you would use a wallet for example it will be taller than the phone while folded
@BobRossRightHand probably yes. Like I stated above, all I care about is the car mount.
Wow I can’t believe you don’t like the Belkin stand! I have the black colored one and it’s incredible and I use it daily. WELL worth the money spent
I love magsafe
Great video. You are an excellent show host.
I bought a stand from Best Buy for like $7 that holds a standard apple mag safe charger which works for me upside down on a shelf next to my bed, however sometimes I wish the magnets were stronger
ESR case is great :) have it on s24 ultra
Really like the phone wallpaper, did you shot that yourself or got it somewhere?
While I agree with nearly everything in this video, I have a MagSafe charger on my nightstand, on my desk at work, and I keep the little puck in my bag as well. I haven’t plugged in my iPhone a single time since I bought it. It’s definitely a good way to charge your phone assuming you have even somewhat consistent charging habits. That being said, it is NOT fast
how's is your phone's battery health..?
@@napsteryoman it’s still at 100% but iPhone battery health is a little more complicated than people realize. 13 Pro about 20 months old
@@pastalex421 Do you limit it at 80%?
I do not, I leave optimized and smart charging both on and that’s it@@COZY__BOY
What's the nightstahd you're using?
fantastic vid man. thanks. what is your iPhone case? i likey :)
Which iPhone and size are you using to test the MagSafe battery banks ? I have a 15 Pro normal size and I would like to know if it will cover my camera or it will be ok
The MagSafe duo get yellow regardless of how much you use it. I don’t handle mine religiously, and it still got yellow and nasty. Get some covers for it if it bugs you though, they are affordable.
1:26 Hey, MadCatz made quite a few high-quality products as well back in the day (and are still at it as far as I know). 😉
Whats the advantage of a magsafe over wired charging?
An android user here. I used a magsafe charger to wirelessly charge my Samsung S20FE. I think they work well with other Wireless charging capable devices
I love the anker cube, but I don’t think it is a good travel charger. That thing is properly heavy and I wouldn’t want to lug around an extra half a kilo of a charging brick when a few cables will do. It is a great option for a desk though. The thing supports fast charging and I can charge three devices at once. Costs the same as the belkin and comes in a sleeker packaging.
Hi, are you interested in reviewing the Smart Sprinkler Controller?
i use the belkin boost charger pro for a few weeks now. pros. - functionality great for everyday use - aesthetically nice and clean - travelling - easy to pack due to flatness cons. - pricey - travelling - a little heavy - travelling - needs plug for the power adaptor plus another travel adaptor for compatible outlet overall. - great for everyday use - can pass for a semi to less frequent traveller and dont mind a little bulk - if it proves to be durable (which by previous experience, belkin is) then it is worth it
What was the leather case that you were using for you iphone? If you don't mind me asking
The peak design magsafe wallet is way better than the apple one. magnetic flap to hold your cards that when you pull on pulls all your cards up for easy access. It also has room for at least 100% more cards.
I agree the Peak Design is great! My only complaint is that the magnet is not very strong and the wallet detaches with minimal force. I contacted Peak Design customer service thinking it was a defective product but was told that it’s normal and not a design flaw and once I tested other MagSafe wallets with my phone I realized that it is indeed normal for MagSafe magnets to not be very strong.
Have used mag safe only since 2022. Had a work phone 13 pro for a year and gave it back at 100% battery health. Same thing with my 14 pro after 9 months when I quit that job. My personal 13 pro which has had little used, but right now after using it and charging it regularly since June of 2023 I am still at 100%. Apple figure out good wireless charging and it is nice. I used mag safe duo with the 30w charging brick that came with my MacBook.
Great Video! But what case is that?
looking forward to seeing this stuff on Android
Hello! Thank you for the video, I really like that Stouchi ring mount/holder... however, I don't have a Macbook but I use an Asus Tuf Dash 15, has a thicker display (about 6 mm) than a Macbook. Could anyone who has the mount tell me the clearance for the display for the mount, if possible? I doubt that the mount will fit on my laptop...
Hi, what brown leather case are you using? Is it the Nomad Horween Leather?
I have the Anker magGO and it gets very very hot during use
I’m really excited for a second generation MagSafe battery pack. With no more mini iPhone the size should (hopefully) jump up to fit the 6.1” models, giving greater capacity. Plus I would expect USB-C. Helpful video since I will be upgrading from 11 :)
i feel like they can improve the battery technology instead of straight-up excluding the mini iPhones. sure, they didn’t sell very well but doing that would probably lead to a whole lot of third party products making their accessories far too big for the minis too. i also think that having twice the thickness of the iPhone 13 Pro would be really hard to hold.
The thing I love most about the MagSafe battery pack is that you can stick it in your pocket and not notice. There’s already tons of 3rd party options if you want a bigger MagSafe battery pack…
Oh well, maybe next year!
I like my Apple Watch a lot, but I cannot stand that I can’t use Qi or MagSafe to charge it. It’s so inconvenient when traveling because I would much rather bring my MagSafe charger and not have to worry about my Apple Watch charger.
Anker products are amazing, they’re definitely getting my money before Apple in terms of charging / accessories. Better products for a better price.
Had a belkin MagSafe charger and it stopped working almost 2 weeks of use later
Thanks for this. As silly as this sounds I can survive just of a MagSafe battery pack (Apple version). I use an iPad daily and so not a power phone user. Like the simplicity of it…. I finish most days with 20% to 30% on my 13 Mini and then just leave it on battery pack overnight and that’s enough for the next day
My mag safe duo stopped charging after buying it near launch.very disappointed as I was on vacation and didn’t have a watch charger.I replaced it with the anker cube and it’s much better.
i love apple's wallet. when i first saw it, i thought it was dumb, and I'd never use it. but damn it's great. the only thing, is 3 cards is just barely not enough for me. if it could hold one more card it would be perfect
I'd say faster charging via actual MagSafe speeds is not worth it especially if you're trying to do overnight charging. You're better off with the slower speeds generating less heat and since you're sleeping through it anyways, it won't matter by the end of the night. I think it only really helps for MagSafe powerbanks, though the damage of the higher heat could potentially be worse for a portable battery pack. I just feel you're going to need to top up much quicker on the go, and if you're in a set place, you can always turn to wired charging. Currently using the Anker 633 with my S23+ (and previously on my S9 with an added ring). I got it early since it was one of the only reliable brands that had a MagSafe powerbank with a built-in stand on it. That stand makes it so much easier to prop up the phone to watch content on tables while eating out or just chilling in the office. I am considering getting a faster one and giving it to my dad rocking the 14 Pro Max, but one feature I'm looking for on top of faster speeds (to match Android's default Qi max) is the ability to just mount the phone without it charging wirelessly.
Hey do you know if future iPads will get MagSafe?
Best travel charger is the KU XIU X40
5:24 this is the best one! Do you have a link for it?
I honestly will never go back to using my phone without my MagSafe pop socket. And I charge overnight on a not made for MagSafe charger and don't personally care that the speed is limited - for overnight charging I prefer it that way. Have been pretty much exclusively wirelessly charging my phones since my XR and have had zero problems. Also apples MagSafe battery bank is honestly great... overpriced but great. I bought a much cheaper (not MagSafe certified) one before I took the leap and only used it a couple times because it got HOT but have never had that issue with the apple one.
I'm choosing a 3 in 1 looking for a stand that allows the iphone to be placed horizontally for the new function of ios 17
Great timing since I recently bought a used 12 mini and wondering if MagSafe is worth it or not
Samsung Z fold 5 magsafe case works perfectly
Link to the wallpaper?
pls
12:50 If the iPhone is able to charge the powerbank, then shouldn’t it be able to charge other phones, too?
Take a drink every time Jimmy says, 'actually'. (20 times)
I thought the same during editing. Actually, I removed a lot during editing 😉
I charge with MagSafe exclusive 👌🏻