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Mpow 033 Car Phone Mount Windshield Long Arm Car Phone Holder with One Button Design and Anti Skid Base Car Cradle Compatible iPhone Xs MAX Xs Xr X 8 7 7P 6s Galaxy S10 S9 S8 Google LG HTC Black
Last Updated: July 8, 2021 (Refresh Now)
4.9
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Body
582windshield, suction cup, arm, fell, spring
+24%
-76%
" ... From the pictures, you'll see that the locking mechanism had broken. ... "
" ... I bought this phone holder in April and it worked great until this week (only 4 months later) when the plastic mechanism that connects the suction cup part to the arm disintegrated and the arm fell off. ... "
" ... Today it self destructed in my hand. ... "
" ... Broke while driving, very dissatisfied ... "
" ... Treated this with TLC and it broke after six months! ... Cool concept but manufacturing flaw in the molded piece that holds the suction assembly just fell apart. ... "
" ... Bought this product 4 months back and the suction hold broke one fine day all of a sudden. ... "
" ... The sides of the holder are not long enough to hold a phone with case. ... Phone pops out. ... "
" ... 2 one I bought and they breaking at the same spot the suction cup looks like the cheap plastic wont hold the weight ... "
Body / Fit
431suction cup, broke, holder, fell, arm
+29%
-71%
" ... Rod is pretty stiff and mostly holds position, but after 3 weeks the suction cup broke off when trying to reposition it. ... "
" ... Base snapped after barely a month of daily use with Uber. ... "
" ... The car phone mount I would not recommend it to anyone because the one I bought was already broken when I got it in the package. ... Anyone buy phone mount do not buy mpow brand. ... "
" ... We barely had it 6 months and the flimsy plastic snapped off at the joint where the gooseneck meets the suction cup. ... I got it for my wife and she didn't even apply pressure on it or move the phone holder around much, and now it's broken beyond use. ... It was advertised to be able to move the phone around from the joint at the base of the goose neck, but we have not found that to be true. ... "
" ... If you go over a bump this thing will just break. ... "
" ... The spring has come loose and I cannot use this product. ... "
" ... Used it pretty gently and I really liked it, but it fell off my windshield a couple of times and then the plastic completely broke after about the forth time it did that--so into the trash it must go. ... "
" ... The suction cup section which connects to the rod broke completely off. ... "
Body / Build Quality
347spring, months, month, arm, fell apart
+10%
-90%
" ... But then it fell off and when i looked at it the spring was broken and inside was cracked. ... "
" ... officially broke in August. ... "
" ... This last about one month before it fell apart. ... "
" ... Bought this in mid-June and it has already broke. ... "
" ... Just cracked while I was driving and whole thing came down with my phone. ... "
" ... Broke two of these now. ... The plastic parts do not hold up ... "
" ... I had this for about a month and it broke. ... "
" ... Plastic melted in the sun. ... "
Reliability
279months, month, lasted, weeks, 2 months
+15%
-85%
" ... I notice it was loose again but this it is broken permanently. ... "
" ... Purchase July 1st and it broke within a month. ... "
" ... Meh , It began falling off after two months. ... "
" ... I purchased this product in April, it started malfunctioning in July . ... officially broke in August. ... "
" ... Both of them broke with in 1 month. ... "
" ... I owned it for around a year, it finally broke. ... "
" ... aka 6 months. ... its already broken. ... "
" ... Disappointed didn’t even get a year out of it. ... "
Cleaning
267broke, suction cup, cup, suction cup broke, spring
+10%
-90%
" ... The suction cup kept falling off, and eventually the plastic melted and it fell apart. ... Specifically the black plastic surrounding the suction cup melted and broke away from the suction cup . ... "
" ... Suction was always bad it felt like 5 times. ... "
" ... Plastic piece behind suction cup. ... "
" ... Barely stuck to the window or the dash even after a good cleaning. ... It recently broke right at the base of the suction cup. ... "
" ... Unfortunately this is my second one that has broke where the spring attaches to the suction device. ... "
" ... it worked really well until about 2 weeks after I got it the suction cup totally broke off. ... "
" ... The plastic/epoxy/whatever that holds the suction cup together disintegrated in the heat and it's now broken beyond use. ... "
" ... I bought Four of these and three broke where the suction cup meets the arm ... "
Marketplace
98return, sent, broke, return window, broken
+27%
-73%
" ... I used 3days and broken ... "
" ... It broke one week after return expired ... "
" ... The picture they advertised is nothing like what I recieved. ... "
" ... Have bought 2 and both break shortly after the return period is up. ... "
" ... From the pictures, you'll see that the locking mechanism had broken. ... "
" ... But yesterday, my wife's was having the same issue as shown in picture. ... "
" ... Mine just broke and of course I’m BARELY outside of the return period. ... "
" ... Had to send it back. ... "
Body / Comfort
78broke, fell apart, arm, falling, second one
+19%
-81%
" ... Kept falling off at first ... "
" ... I was just driving and it fell off my window and then I discovered the problem. ... This is the second one that broke on me in the same place ... "
" ... Just snapped in half. ... "
" ... The whole thing just fell apart, waste of money. ... "
" ... And then all of the sudden it fell. ... "
" ... The spring holding the suspension broke and now, it's just a waste of money that can't be fixed. ... "
" ... fell a part after 6 month of use ... "
" ... Then it started falling off shortly after attaching . ... Then it just broke 😔 very disappointed I accidentally bought 2 but I have 2 cars so I thought great but now neither of them stay stuck. ... "
Price
59waste your money, waste of money, price, worth, worth the money
+22%
-78%
" ... What a waste of money! ... "
" ... stay away and don't waste your money on this cheap item. ... "
" ... What a waste of money. ... "
" ... Do not waste your money. ... "
" ... Not worth my time or money. ... "
" ... It's not worth the time and the $$$ ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
56replacement, sent, broke, return window, refund
+21%
-79%
" ... Just outside the return window. ... "
" ... I should get my money back. ... "
" ... I would like to return for a replacement since an updated version is now available. ... "
" ... I bought it in February, so too much time has passed for me to return it. ... "
" ... August 24 it broke. ... No replacement or options for repair. ... "
" ... Please send me a refund! ... "
" ... Can't return it either which I would bc it's junk. ... "
" ... Immediately sent a replacement which I received two days later with free return of broken one. ... "
Usage
52easy to use, car, easy to install, button, use
+71%
-29%
" ... He wants another for his other car! ... "
" ... it was fun while it lasted. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... We really like the cradle design and how easy it is to get your phone in and out. ... "
" ... Adjustable, easy to use cell ph holder. ... I like this and bought one for a gift to give a friend. ... "
" ... It is very easy to set up and attracts very well to the windshield. ... "
" ... I like this product because this is very easy for me ... "
" ... We took a road trip using this new cell phone holder and we are totally pleased. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
36replacement, seller, sent, received, picture
+42%
-58%
" ... I agreed and received it a couple of days later. ... "
" ... From the pictures, you'll see that the locking mechanism had broken. ... "
" ... Unannounced to me I received a replacement for my item in the mail!! ... "
" ... I should have taken photo. ... "
" ... It was good until it's broken (see pictures), after just a little over a year of use. ... "
" ... I'm going to ask for a replacement unit from Amazon. ... "
" ... Never again, lesson learnt! ... "
" ... However I’ve order quite a few of this item and it seams to break at this one spot as posted in the picture. ... "
Stand
29car, another, update, overall, broke
+62%
-38%
" ... I like this mount ... "
" ... The new one sticks so well cause it is actually a dashboard mount. ... "
" ... This car phone mount works well! ... "
" ... Excellent car mount . ... "
" ... The mount was overall a solid mount. ... "
" ... This mount is great! ... "
" ... It comes with all that you need to set this phone mount. ... "
" ... This mount appeared to have been just what I needed when I ordered/received it. ... "
Usage / Ease
26easy to use, easy to install, really, like, windshield
+96%
-4%
" ... Ease of operation was great. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... I like this product because this is very easy for me ... "
" ... It was so easy to set up. ... "
" ... It is very easy to set up and attracts very well to the windshield. ... "
" ... We really like the cradle design and how easy it is to get your phone in and out. ... "
" ... I love it , while driving it's so easy to manage ... "
" ... Not complicated, holds well, EZ to use. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
14defective, product, used, replacement, im
+14%
-86%
" ... As of today it’s broken! ... "
" ... now im left with broken item. ... "
" ... I used 3days and broken ... "
" ... I am not sure if I got a defective productive or the quality is just poor. ... "
" ... I notice it was loose again but this it is broken permanently. ... "
" ... Maybe it was defective . ... "
" ... I bought this product on June 11th and as of July 31st, it has already broken. ... "
" ... im thinking defected product . ... "
Connectivity
13use, iphone, even, device, constantly
+38%
-62%
" ... I thought it was a Press-On type connection, No. ... "
" ... Won’t even support an iPhone Xs. ... "
" ... The phone was constantly bouncing around. ... "
" ... Phone pops out. ... "
" ... First it wouldn’t release the phone. ... "
" ... I didn't even have a phone in it often. ... "
" ... I only put my phone in it and took it out. ... "
Body / Design
13looks, look, good, need, made
+46%
-54%
" ... When I went to look at it, it came apart completely. ... "
" ... It is very flimsy design. ... "
" ... The makers need to change the material it is made with for the this design to work. ... "
" ... Its the weak point in the design. ... "
" ... Its not as long as it looks. ... "
" ... Not a good design. ... "
Usage / Setup
11installed, within, really, installation, use
+64%
-36%
" ... They have never come loose and the phones are easy to install and remove. ... "
" ... I found it really easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Easy to install! ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... Easy to install, easy to use. ... "
" ... It was really easy to install and adjust according to driver's preference. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
11pictures, broken, advertised, see, posted
+36%
-64%
" ... It just broke, reference picture. ... "
" ... But yesterday, my wife's was having the same issue as shown in picture. ... "
" ... From the pictures, you'll see that the locking mechanism had broken. ... "
" ... However I’ve order quite a few of this item and it seams to break at this one spot as posted in the picture. ... "
" ... I should have taken photo. ... "
" ... It was good until it's broken (see pictures), after just a little over a year of use. ... "
" ... The picture they advertised is nothing like what I recieved. ... "
Usage / For Travel
10car, windshield, trips, trip, road trip
+70%
-30%
" ... This worked perfect for holding my phone and behind able to view my maps while in a long car trip. ... "
" ... I enjoy this product a lot it helps me stay focused on the road. ... It has a very good grip and it has never fallen on me no matter how bumpy the road has been. ... "
" ... I also have a spare to use when I travel in a rental car. ... "
" ... We took a road trip using this new cell phone holder and we are totally pleased. ... "
Software
10version, update, replacement, navigation, google
+90%
-10%
" ... UPDATE: This company reached out to me and sent me an upgraded version which is much nice. ... "
" ... Puts my phone in direct view for using google maps while driving. ... "
" ... August 2019 Update: ... "
" ... As a part time lyft driver this is perfect! ... "
" ... It was really easy to install and adjust according to driver's preference. ... "
" ... I got a replacement for free and this time it's a upgraded version. ... "
" ... This windshield mount is great for anyone that needs to see their navigation app on their phones. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and completely great, very helpful for using google maps and music in my car that does not have a navigation system screen ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
10use, iphone, even, device, constantly
+30%
-70%
" ... I thought it was a Press-On type connection, No. ... "
" ... Won’t even support an iPhone Xs. ... "
" ... The phone was constantly bouncing around. ... "
" ... Phone pops out. ... "
" ... First it wouldn’t release the phone. ... "
" ... I didn't even have a phone in it often. ... "
" ... I only put my phone in it and took it out. ... "
Body / Size
10car, weight, use, thing, handy
+50%
-50%
" ... The only thing that was holding it up was the small little leg, which didn't last long. ... "
" ... with my iPhone X it wouldn’t hold because of the weight. ... "
" ... I can no longer use it because the nut came off the back of the base during transport and fell out of my suitcase somewhere in the airport. ... "
" ... It was to small ... "
" ... This thing is SMALLER . ... "
GPS
7using, hands, free
+71%
-29%
" ... Never Had One & It Definitely Helps When Using My GPS ... "
" ... This was a very good buy for hands free GPS ... "
" ... He drives a lot for work and he uses the GPS on his phone. ... "
" ... I use it as my in car GPS. ... "
Battery
7review, lasts, told, one, long
+43%
-57%
" ... Don't buy this when I bought this it was only $7.99 and now they are charging more and also it broke right before I was pulled over by a cop and told me I'm not using a hands free device to use my cell. ... "
" ... Not long lasting ... "
" ... My charging connector is now damaged. ... "
" ... Doesn’t hold the phone for longer duration (not more than 5 hours). ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
6+50%
-50%
" ... Clips not open and close some noises from inside. ... "
Sound
6small
+50%
-50%
" ... Clips not open and close some noises from inside. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
5product, replacement, mail, delivery, products
+60%
-40%
" ... 8/20 we received a brand new product. ... "
" ... One for a roadtrip and the other for my boyfriend's delivery job. ... "
Heating
5summer, well
+20%
-80%
" ... This one didn't perform well in the heat. ... "
" ... Not good in the heat either. ... "
" ... It does not hold up during the heat very well. ... "
" ... It couldn't handle the summer heat, I guess. ... "
Features
5one, holder, new
+100%
" ... Bought this new one for some of the new features. ... "
" ... Aside from overcoming the above issues, these are the other features I love about this holder. ... "
" ... I found exactly no bad features. ... "
Calling
5driving, use, hands, free, call
+80%
-20%
" ... Use to secure my phone in my pickup while driving. ... "
" ... In addition, only hands free talking on your phone. ... I can accept a call while driving and conveniently hold a conversation hands free with this mount . ... "
" ... It is hardly used but is needed when we talk on the phone. ... "
" ... Additionally, it is very stable, the phone bounces around quite a bit while driving. ... "
Usage / Controls
4release, back, sometimes, phone
+25%
-75%
" ... Broken after 3 months, and the release button is located in the back which is stupid ... "
" ... You have to juggle the button a few times, and sometimes pull the button back out by hand, to release the phone. ... "
" ... First issue was the release button for the phone. ... "
Body / Storage
4+100%
" ... No need wide space ... "
" ... I’ve owned like 3-4 different versions of this same product, even the super expensive ones from the parts store. ... "
" ... Holds to the glass very well. ... "
" ... Holds my 7 Plus in case no problem. ... "
Usage / Capacity
3one, bought, small
+67%
-33%
" ... He wants another for his other car! ... "
" ... one for my car. ... "
Usage / As Gift
3gift, bought
+67%
-33%
" ... I’ve also bought them as gifts. ... "
" ... I like this and bought one for a gift to give a friend. ... "
Network
3+33%
-67%
" ... Unfortunately both have broken at connection point. ... "
" ... As others have stated, this is the weak link for this product. ... "
Cooling
3may, cooler, cold, climates
+33%
-67%
" ... However, I do live in AZ so it may work in cooler climates. ... "
" ... It cant stand up to really hot or cold weather. ... "
Battery / Charging
3told, review, free of charge, charging, charge
+33%
-67%
" ... Don't buy this when I bought this it was only $7.99 and now they are charging more and also it broke right before I was pulled over by a cop and told me I'm not using a hands free device to use my cell. ... "
" ... My charging connector is now damaged. ... "
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Body
Size: 8 meters