MagSafe Satechi car charger: beautiful, practical and safe

We tested the Satechi charger stand for iPhone, MagSafe compatible with unmatched quality materials and finishes. The best way to charge your iPhone in the car, for comfort, design and safety.

The Magsafe system allows you to magnetically attach your iPhone to any compatible accessory. So one of the first apps that came to your mind when it was introduced was a car holder. Until then, I had resisted using the magnetic mounts that existed as they all involved placing a metal plate on your phone., and I refused to do so. There were other systems that used specific covers, but that meant you were limited to those covers, and that wasn’t something I liked too much either.

The MagSafe system solves all of these problems, especially now that in its second year of life there is already a wide variety of compatible covers. All of the big brands have seen a great success in this magnetic clamping and reloading system, because once you try it you won’t be able to go back. And Satechi does it as always, bringing its distinctive note: high quality and good design accessories, such as this car holder and charger.

Designed to be placed on the ventilation grid, we only see on its front face the large MagSafe disk to which the iPhone will be magnetically attached, and which will also act as a charger, with a power of 7.5W. It can be hinged to give it the tilt and angle you need to see the iPhone screen, so it can be used as a GPS navigator, for example. The attachment to the ventilation grid is strong and stable, and it has a hinged tab to prevent the weight of the iPhone from tipping the stand. It is not compatible with vertical or circular grilles, it only works on horizontal grids.

When not in use, we can enjoy its beautiful design. The front is aluminum, but really, no gray painted plastic. The Satechi logo is engraved at the bottom. Modern, sleek and understated design, you couldn’t ask for more. To place the iPhone, all you have to do is bring it closer to the magnetic disk and the union is almost automatic. For this, it must be an iPhone 12 or 13, in any of its models. If we use covers, these must be covers compatible with the MagSafe system., so that the magnetic bond is strong and the phone does not fall before a sudden movement. The iPhone is secure and after two weeks of use, no bumps, accidental bumps, or potholes have caused the phone to fall off the cradle.

The box includes the charging cable, USB-C to USB-C, which must be plugged into the female connector at the bottom of the support. The other end will need to be inserted into a car charger, also USB-C, which is not included. For cable freaks like me, there is the job of hiding it as much as possible, something which is not difficult with a few small adhesive clips that secure the cable which in my case must go through the entire dashboard.

Editorial review

The Satechi car holder and magnetic charger, compatible with the MagSafe system, is by its design, the quality of the materials and the finishes, the number one in its category. Easy to assemble, very stable and safe, it offers you the enormous comfort of the magnetic handle with the possibility of adjusting the viewing angle to be able to use your phone as a GPS navigator while driving, and all this while recharging to 7, 5W. It is available on Amazon for $ 44.99 (link) by applying the coupon that we have available in the store itself.

The inconvenients

• Does not include car charger