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Tech & Gadgets
Magnetic Dashboard Phone Mount — the cheap upgrade a driver notices daily
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Any driver
- New drivers
- Under $25
- Maps & hands-free
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Price: $16.99
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- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
A strong magnetic mount that holds a phone at eye level for maps and calls, with a one-handed snap on and off. Clamp mounts are fiddly and slow; a magnet means you just put the phone near it and it is held, which is the difference between using it every trip and giving up on it.
It is a small, genuinely useful gift for any driver - especially a new one - and it is the kind of thing people are pleased to be given because they never quite get around to buying it themselves.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A newly licensed teen driver
- A delivery or rideshare driver who uses maps all day
- Someone who keeps their phone on the passenger seat
Think twice if
- They do not want a metal plate stuck to their phone or case
- Their car already has a built-in cradle
The catch
It needs a metal plate stuck to the phone or case to work, and very heavy phones on a bumpy road can need a stronger mount - vent versus dash mounting also depends on the car.
Skip for someone who dislikes sticking a plate to their phone or case, or whose car already has a built-in cradle.
Worth knowing before you buy
- It needs a metal plate on the phone or case, and a badly placed plate can interfere with wireless charging.
- Very thick cases weaken the hold, and a heavy phone on bumpy roads may need a stronger mount.
- Dash, windshield or vent mounting depends on the model - match it to their car's layout.
Why we like it
- One-handed snap on and off - no fiddly clamp
- Holds the phone at eye level for maps and calls
- The kind of thing people never quite get around to buying
Questions people ask
The magnets used in phone mounts do not damage modern smartphones. Note that a metal plate can interfere with wireless charging if placed badly.
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