MagSafe is typically known for charging only, but there are use cases for it as just a mounting technology/use case. If you don’t want to charge your iPhone in your car or you have a wired CarPlay setup, you might want to use it just for mounting. That’s what the ESR OmniLock for MagSafe Car Mount is designed to do. Let’s take a look.
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Like I said in the intro, if you rely on a wired connection for CarPlay, or you just prefer the much faster speeds of plugging your phone directly into a USB-C cable, this is a solid product. There’s no charging. No plugs. It’s just a mount. If you just need a sturdy place to hold your iPhone while you navigate, this mount absolutely delivers the solution. It has 20 N52 magnets. In my testing, the magnetic hold is incredibly strong. You do not have to worry about your iPhone falling onto the floorboard when you hit a pothole, drive down a rough road, or taking a sharp turn.
Improving AC airflow
Some standard MagSAfe vent mounts sit completely flush with the plastic blades, completely blocking airflow. While your iPhone stays cool, it does limit your AC a bit. ESR uses a reinforced aluminum alloy hook that securely attaches to the vent, and an extended OmniLock arm positions your phone away from the air source. You get the easy installation and perfect eye-level viewing of a vent mount without sacrificing your air conditioning. It’s really sturdy. While it’s plastic, it feels like heavy duty plasitc
