The Best MagSafe Accessories Worth Buying

MagSafe is a ring of magnets on the back of newer iPhones that snaps accessories into perfect alignment. It makes charging and mounting effortless, but not every MagSafe product is worth the price tag.

The accessories that earn their keep

A MagSafe charging stand is the best daily upgrade: your phone clicks into place and charges every time, with no alignment fiddling. A desktop stand by the bed or desk is the single most-used MagSafe accessory.

A MagSafe car mount is the second best. One-handed magnetic mounting is genuinely safer than wrestling with a clamp, and the magnetic hold is strong enough for rough roads.

What to look for

• A charging speed of 15W or higher for iPhones
• A strong magnet — cheap mounts and chargers slide off
• A stand that holds the phone at a useful viewing angle

Battery packs, wallets, and grips are more personal. A MagSafe wallet is handy but makes the phone thicker in your pocket. A magnetic battery pack is convenient but charges slower than a cable.

What to skip

Cheap no-name MagSafe chargers often charge at 7.5W or lower, which is painfully slow. If the price seems too good, check the charging wattage before buying — the magnets work, but the power may not.

Buy the stand and the car mount first. They're the two MagSafe accessories you'll use every single day, and they justify the whole ecosystem.