Smartphones are such a big part of our everyday lives that we even use them in the car for things such as navigation and filming while we’re driving. But because handling a phone while driving is dangerous, it’s important to practice safety and use a car mount.
Below are some of the best car mounts available, which have unique designs to suit any car and personal taste.
iOttie Easy One Touch 4
The iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Dashboard & Windshield Mount is a great universal solution for mounting a smartphone to a car’s dashboard. It does so using a strong, reusable suction cup that can stick to the windshield or dashboard.
The Easy One Touch 4 smartphone car mount has a telescopic arm, which can extend from 10cm to 16.5cm. It can also pivot on a 225-degree arc for a variety of optimal positions.
The iOttie Easy One Touch 4 can support smartphones (including those in cases) from ~6cm to ~9cm wide. There is also a “foot” at the bottom of the mount cradle that can be adjusted or removed to allow support for phones of all sizes.
It has a unique Easy One Touch mechanism that allows you to easily mount and dismount your smartphone with one simple hand motion.
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Beam Electronics Car Phone Mount Holder
The Beam Electronics Car Phone Mount Holder is designed to hold any smartphone that is between ~5cm and ~9cm wide. It does so via a button at the back of the mount that opens the sides to fit any phone within its specifications.
This smartphone car mount is designed to keep your smartphone safe and secure no matter how smooth or bumpy the road is. It is made of superior quality materials and can withstand hot and cold conditions.
The Beam Electronics smartphone car mount attaches to the dashboard via the air vents. That keeps the windshield clear of obstructions but still keeps the smartphone at eye level. It has a 360-degree rotatable pivot, which allows a smartphone to be positioned horizontally or vertically.
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Nite Ize Steelie 360 Degree Magnetic Mount
The Steelie 360-Degree Magnetic Mount by Nite Ize is probably the most unique smartphone car mount on this list. The beauty of it is in its simplicity. It is basically a ball on which you can magnetically attach your smartphone and pivot it in any direction you choose.
The kit comes with a Dash Mount, which has a steel ball and is equipped with 3M VHB adhesive to make it stick to the dashboard. There is also a Magnetic Phone Socket with 3M VHB adhesive to secure it to most smartphones and smartphone cases.
The neodymium magnet and silicone centre of the Magnetic Phone Socket create a strong grip and smooth glide when paired with the Dash Mount. So, you don’t have to worry about losing magnetic contact even when driving on bumpy roads.
The powerful magnet of the Steelie 360-Degree Magnetic Mount will not damage your mobile device. However, it’s not a good idea to place magnetically sensitive objects such as credit cards, hard drive, pacemakers, etc. near it.
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Loncaster Car Phone Holder
The Loncaster Car Phone Holder is a different type of smartphone car mount that is suitable not just for smartphones, but also for GPS devices that are between 6mm and 12mm thick. All you need is a smooth, flat area on your dashboard and you’re good to go.
The bottom of the car phone mount is made from a high-tech adhesive. To install it, just peel off the sticky film on the bottom of the mount and lay it on the surface of the dashboard. Just make sure the surface is clean and dry.
Once the Loncaster Car Phone Holder is installed on your dashboard, it is easy to mount and remove your smartphone. You can even do it with one hand, so there is very little fiddling with the phone and mount while driving. Premium silicone-made, non-slip technology ensures that your phone will remain safely in place while on the road.
What’s also great about this smartphone mount is that it is not limited for use in a car only. You can easily take it back and forth between your car and your house. It doesn’t permanently stick to anything and can be washed for repeated use.
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Mpow CA051B Car Phone Mount
Does your car have a CD player that’s going unused? Why not give it a new lease on life by using it to mount your smartphone in your car? That’s right, the Mpow 051 Car Phone Mount uses the car’s CD slot to mount a smartphone.
When inserted into the CD slot, the car phone mount uses three side grips to hold your smartphone in place. But don’t worry, the car mount won’t damage the CD slot. In fact, you can still listen to CDs with the mount installed.
The arms of the Mpow CA051B extend from 4.5cm to 10cm. The arms are 1.5cm deep, and can comfortably support a wide variety of smartphones, even with a thin case on. The 360-degree ball head allows you to adjust the angle of the phone as you like.
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WizGear Magnetic Phone Car Mount
The reinforced magnetic holder of this mount is what sets it apart from other mounts. The WizGear Magnetic Phone Car Mount has a powerful magnetic force of attraction that will hold any smartphone in place. All you need to do is to stick the accompanying adhesive metal plate on the back of the smartphone.
The base of the mount fixes onto the air vents of the car. You can rotate your smartphone and swivel the display as you please without the mount getting nudged. This ensures that your phone will always remain in whatever position you wish.
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TOPGO Cup Holder Phone Mount
As the name suggests, the TOPGO Cup Holder Phone Mount sits in your car’s cup holder instead of attaching to the air vents, CD slot, or windshield. This means that your phone will not obstruct your view and distract you while driving.
The cup holder phone mount has an adjustable heavy base that can be twisted to perfectly fit securely in various size cup holders of different vehicles. The curved arms and holding feet provide all-round protection for your phone.
It has a 20cm long flexible gooseneck, which makes it easy to adjust the height and position of your smartphone as you like. And with 360-degree rotation, you can switch between landscape and portrait orientation easily.
The TOPGO smartphone mount is made of strong and durable plastic and has soft sponge cushions to hold your smartphone securely without damaging it.
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AUKEY Magnetic Car Phone Mount
The AUKEY Magnetic Car Phone Mount is a reliable mount that can be fixed securely to a flat surface on your dashboard. An additional sticker base makes it possible to also place the car mount on slightly curved or uneven surfaces.
The cradle of the phone is padded with soft material to avoid scratches to your smartphone. The width of the cradle can be extended for compatibility with a wide range of phones. It can accommodate phones with a screen size of between 4-inches and 6.5-inches.
The AUKEY Magnetic Car Phone Mount also features a ball joint that can rotate and pivot 360-degrees to give you the best viewing angle.
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Trianium Versatile Magnetic Mount
Don’t let the size fool you, the Trianium Versatile Magnetic Mount has a strong magnetic force, thanks to four heavy-duty magnets. It has a smooth rubber pad to keep your phone protected against scratches, as well as two metal plates with 3M adhesion to keep your phone planted on the mount.
The ball head of the mount allows for 360-degree rotation. You can rotate your phone any way you wish horizontally or vertically at any angle for the best viewing experience for you. And because the mount is magnetic, it’s compatible with a range of smartphone sizes.
And as an added bonus, the Trianium Versatile Magnetic Mount features a cable management clip to manage your charger cables and prevent them from distracting you.
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