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We don’t talk much about car phone holders…mostly because they’re not an exciting topic however as our phones become our main source of navigation on a journey they might be one of the most essential accessories.
So here is a blog going over 4 of the most popular types of car phone holder with some pro’s and con’s.
1 – The Cup Holder
If your car has a cup holder in between the front seats then this is one option.
These types of phone holders typically have a chunky base which expands to wedge it nice and snugly in your cup holder whatever size it is. They’re not the cheapest and tend to cost around £15 but they’re pretty solid.
Once you’ve got the holder fitted in your cup holder the adjustable arm and phone holder let’s you adjust it to get the perfect position and you can adjust it to fit whatever size phone you have. You can also slot in a charging cable.
Pro’s
– Your phone doesn’t obscure your view of the road
– Your phone is nice and secure
Con’s
– If you’re using it for navigation you need it in your line of sight!
SEEKONE Universal Car Phone Holder Cup Holder Cell Phone Mount with Three-Side Grips and One-Touch Design Compatible…
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【What Car Phone Holder Do You Want?】Are you worry about the car smartphone holder break your air vent ? Are you worry about the phone mount suction cup will lose it’s suction and fall off from the window then damage your phone ? Are your worry about the long arm car phone holder slides left and right and jumps on bumps when you are driving, so that you can’t look at GPS very well? SEEKONE car cup holder phone mount will solve these problems enhance your driving experience and keep safe driving.
【Expandable Cup Base】Durable adjustable base fits perfectly and securely into your cup holder, fits most standard size car cup holders. Compatible with the cup holder diameter from 2.25” to 3.5”. No Shaking, No Vibrating, sturdy hold your phone, keeps your smartphone safe and sound.
2 – The Vent Clip
These are probably the cheapest ones out there and the most basic ones cost a few pounds on eBay. They also are pretty minimal which is nice.
There are two types of these…those that your phone clips into (as pictured) or those with magnets which mean sticking something to the back of your phone (or case).
They’re easy to fit and because they slot in a vent you have plenty of options.
Pro’s
– They’re really inconspicuous
– Plenty of places to fit one
Con’s
– They occasionally fall out mid-drive…not fun!
Autkors Car Phone Holder, Air Vent Car Phone Mount 360 Degrees Rotation Auto Lock Cell Phone Cradle Compatible for…
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Stable design: This holder will keep your phone stable and prevent it from falling off or shaking with triangle look design. Once assembled, you can change the orientation of the holder with just one hand to drive safely. This triangular phone mount is stable, durable and flexible to meet the needs of all drivers.
Freely adjustable: The ball head of the holder can be freely rotated 360 degrees and adjusted 45 degrees up and down. You can set the optimum viewing angle of ball head for safe driving. The ball head and knob are made of non-slip material for added comfort.
3 – The Car Mount Clip
The car mount clip sits in the middle of the price bracket at £8 and is my favourite…but also the most niche!
It has a clip to attach to your car somewhere (mine fits nicely in the centre of my car because I have a ledge) but other pictures show it just in front of the steering wheel. The phone then slots in a clip-style mount which means when you’re not using it it’s out the way.
Pro’s
– It’s solid…your phone is not going to fall out!
– You can get it in the right line of site for navigation
Con’s
– It’s pretty niche and won’t fit all cars
Amazon Brand – Eono Car Phone Holder, Universal Car Dashboard Phone Mount Mobile Phone Holder Cradle for iPhone, Samsung…
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🚘Wide Compatibility: Universal design suits most car dashboards without blocking sight; adjustable clamp that adjusts 3.5-6.5″; suitable for use with iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, Xs Max, XR, X, 8, 7, 7s, 6s, 6 Plus, Huawei, Samsung Galaxy S10, S9, S8, S7, S6, Note 6, 5, J5, LG, HTC, Sony, Nexus, and more
🚘Best Viewing Angle: Offers a clearer view with less light reflection than window mounts; allows safer and easier use of GPS when driving
4 – The Suction Pad Holder
This is probably the most common (and often the most ugly) one. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and vary massively in price although about £8 is the average.
They attach to your windscreen using the suction pad and clip in your phone. Some even come with a bonus sticker to let you attach it to your dashboard instead.
Once attached they tend to stay put although probably fall off once a year when the humidity changes!
Pro’s
– Widely available
– They let you put your phone wherever you like!
Con’s
– Some are super-ugly
– They occasionally fall off
UVERTOOP Car Phone Holder 3 in 1 Phone Holder for Car Air Vent Dashboard Windscreen Car Phone Mount for iPhone Galaxy…
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🚗【Upgraded 3 in 1 Multi-Fuction】: The Uvertoop universal car phone holder can be flexibly mounted on dashboard, windshield or air vent with the extreme strong sticky adhesive suction cup and durable air vent clip to satisfy your multiple demands at convenience and requirements. Perfect phone holder for cars, including trucks, taxis, SUV BMW，pickup trucks, etc.
🚗【Reinforced Car Phone Mount】: Applying ultra strong sticky suction cup, the iphone car holder will stay and hold your phone securely and firmly. 2-Steps locking design enhances the stickiness and stability of the suction cup and the 3M gel dash pad allows the car holder to stick in flat surface to maximize the suction. Updated air vent clip can hold the phone car holder tightly even if in bumpy roads, built in soft silicone will gain more grip force and protect the vent blades from scratch.
So, what’s the best one?
If you’ve got space to clip one on then the car mount clip is my favourite, it’s both secure and in the line of sight. However if you don’t then any of the others will do the job. I’ve linked one of each below for you to check out.
Links
The Cup Holder Mount: https://amzn.to/32DHfam
The Phone Clip: https://amzn.to/2NdEyZl
The Car Vent Mount: https://amzn.to/2Q8TlXI
The Suction Mount: https://amzn.to/2NdwNCS
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Amazon Brand – Eono Car Phone Holder, Universal Car Dashboard Phone Mount Mobile Phone Holder Cradle for iPhone, Samsung…£8.99 -
Autkors Car Phone Holder, Air Vent Car Phone Mount 360 Degrees Rotation Auto Lock Cell Phone Cradle Compatible for…£6.99 -
SEEKONE Universal Car Phone Holder Cup Holder Cell Phone Mount with Three-Side Grips and One-Touch Design Compatible…£13.99 -
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