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The smartest — and safest — way to keep your phone accessible, secure, and in full view.

Fumbling around with loose cables behind the wheel or having your phone slip and slide around the console is dangerous while driving. Whether you frequently take calls or use your phone to navigate and stream music, installing a car mount is a must for safety—and if you have an iPhone 12 or 13, a MagSafe car mount is the way to go to keep your phone secure and within easy reach. You can also opt for a MagSafe car mount that doubles as a charger to deliver 15-watt fast charging to your device.

But with so many options on the market, figuring out which car mount makes the most sense for you and your vehicle can be tough. That's why we've rounded up the best MagSafe car mounts that are currently available for your consideration. Read on for our top picks, plus the most important points to consider before you shop.

The first decision to make is whether you want a car mount that simply holds your iPhone verses a charging mount. Some unpowered models are designed to work in tandem MagSafe chargers and phone cases, which is a good option if you're looking to save money. Both powered and unpowered mounts come in a range of installation styles, including suction cups, air-conditioning vent clips, and mounts with semi-permanent adhesive pads.

Suction cups are versatile in that they can be mounted anywhere on a windshield, or on a smooth dashboard surface. They do, however, have a tendency to loosen and need reapplying over time. Air-conditioning vent mounts keep the phone from obstructing any forward visibility. They also put it within arm's reach for things like navigation, but they may interfere with some airflow from your car’s climate-control system.

Car mounts that use adhesive pads are easy to install and can work well depending on how the mount is designed, but if you have a larger and heavier iPhone Pro Max, a vent clip or suction cup may be a better option. Keep in mind that wireless chargers will all generally need to have a cable running into the vehicle’s 12-volt outlet for power.

We feature a wide range of MagSafe mount types across multiple price points, all with average customer ratings of 4 stars or more. During our research, we considered mounts based on personal experience, as well as review input from publications like CNET and Wirecutter. To make our final selection, we compared mounts based on overall design and functionally, as well as charging power, warrany, and extra features like LED lights and cooling.

Looking for more ways to protect and charge your iPhone 12 or 13? Check out our stories on the best MagSafe accessories, the best MagSafe cases, and the best MagSafe-compatible portable chargers.

The OtterBox MagSafe charger supplies 15-watt fast charging to your iPhone 12 or 13, plus it features a white illuminated ring for better nighttime visibility. Security comes from a typical vent clip, along with an adjustable ball mount.

This charger is also guaranteed to be compatible with any OtterBox phone case that supports MagSafe, and a limited lifetime warranty is provided with purchase. A compatible 12-volt adapter also comes in the package, along with a USB-C cable, though it stretches out to two meters, which we find excessively long for most vehicles.

If you already have a MagSafe charger and MagSafe-compatible case, you can slot it into this budget-friendly, unobtrusive vent mount to create a car charging platform for your iPhone.

Once mounted up, the vent mount allows you to view your phone in either portrait or landscape orientation. It also features an integrated ball joint that lets you tilt the screen in any direction for optimal visibility. The mount is available in black or white, and the manufacturer recommends pairing it with a 20-watt or higher USB-C charger.

This simple unpowered car mount uses permanent magnets to hold your iPhone in place. It also contains graphene material inside, which passively absorbs heat and helps keep your phone cool on the road.

The standard mount is a vent clip that comes with a pivoting head to adjust screen angle and rotation, and there's an additional mount that uses basic adhesive pads, plus a flexible “foot” that can be bent to fit the curves of your vehicle’s dashboard. For a higher price, there's also a version with built-in charging available.

Once your phone is mounted, this vent clip charger from Belkin is practically invisible. It allows you to view your phone in either portrait or landscape orientation, and offers 10 watts of charging power, which is slightly less than the 15 watts offered by the Apple standard. It comes with a slim 20-watt USB- C cable, and there’s a 12-volt plug in the kit as well.

This Anker charger features one of the sturdiest vent mount designs out there, with a spring locking clip and two “feet” that contact the dashboard and support the bottom of the device. Like a lot of the competition, it also uses a ball joint for user adjustment. If you prefer a dashboard mount, there's one included in the kit that attaches with a semi-permanent adhesive pad.

Like the other MagSafe mounts, it works with recent iOS models, but only supplies 7.5 watts. That’s half the power supply that Apple allows, so charging will be on the slow side. A 4-foot USB-C cable comes in the package, but no plug adapter.

The Scosche MagicMount features one of the simplest designs for MagSafe holders. At barely an inch thick, it won’t intrude on your car’s interior styling, but a drawback of its small size is that it lacks built-in charging.

The adhesive pad included is also semi-permanent, so you’ll have to make a sure decision on where it gets installed. If you'd rather not use the adhesive, the mount is available in other styles, including a vent clip and suction mount, along with a cup holder insert and even a tripod holder.

This charging mount provides multiple levels of articulation, with a telescopic arm that lets you fully dial in phone height, distance, and orientation.

The suction cup mount can be affixed to a dashboard with a flat surface, or onto the windshield, and connection goes to a 3.7-foot USB-C cable. No adapter is included, so you’ll want to purchase one if your vehicle doesn’t have a Type C port. Its power output is 7.5 watts, which is definitely on the low end compared to the 10- and 15-watt MagSafe chargers that are available.

This HaloLock mount comes with an internal cooling fan to push warm air away from the device as it charges. It’s a useful feature, as smartphones tend to overheat in the sun, and wireless chargers generate heat of their own. It uses a vent clip, along with a quick-release lever for easy installation and removal, plus an articulating ball joint for a fully adjustable view.

Unlike most chargers, it also features a ring of LED lights, which can help you line up your phone in low-light situations. Ten watts of power come from the included USB-A cable, though you may want to purchase a 12-volt adapter with Quick Charge 3.0 if your vehicle doesn’t have native USB.