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VANMASS Wireless Car Charger Mount Automatic Clamping Qi 10W 7 5W Fast Charging 5W Car Mount Windshield Dashboard Air Vent Phone Holder Compatible with iPhone Xs Max XR 8 Samsung S10 S9 S8 Note 9
Last Updated: April 19, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Detailed Mode
Charging
420charging, charges, wireless charging, charge, holder
+73%
-27%
" ... Nice design, mini mounting options but it does not charge my phone. ... "
" ... Then realized the lower support arm need to be extended to the 6.3" so the charging coils were properly aligned (doh), wireless charging works fine now with case installed. ... "
" ... Quick charging and easy lock and release. ... I contacted Vanmass and they promptly sent me a newly designed suction holder and quick charger - amazing! ... "
" ... doesnt6apply enough power to charge phone always stops charging or the battery keeps losing power. ... "
" ... Excellent wireless car charger . ... "
" ... Really like the charger. ... "
" ... This holder raises the bar for its kind: auto fastening of phone, charging phone on it (no extra charger needed) - surprisingly well-upgraded holder ... "
" ... Other point to consider, if you are charging heavily with the wireless, it will sometimes get hot. ... "
Fit
347vent, dash, windshield, arm, suction cup
+69%
-31%
" ... Still gets 5 Stars because of the durability and strength of the motorized holder. ... "
" ... He uses the dash mount and likes that the arm is adjustable to his liking. ... "
" ... Pretty convenient having a wireless charger plus phone holder in the car. ... "
" ... I drive a 18 wheeler and this mount holds my phone securely and while keeping it stable. ... Mounts in the past always came up short in this area. ... "
" ... Like having a robot hold your phone in the car. ... Suction cup works but I was surprised by how much I like the vent clamp. ... "
" ... Even holds my iPhone XS Max with a UB Pro case! ... "
" ... Double sided tape isn't that good . ... "
" ... Don’t have to fuss with clamps and springs. ... "
Build Quality
141mount, arms, fell, sturdy, mechanism
+57%
-43%
" ... It is made of good quality and materials. ... "
" ... Now im glad it did break ... "
" ... Very awesome, great quality Material. ... "
" ... This product works great as long as you tighten the arm screw very tight. ... "
" ... It seemed sturdy, arms opened and closed fine, led light came on when the phone was in the cradle. ... "
" ... feels very secure. ... "
" ... Don’t have to fuss with clamps and springs. ... "
" ... I have a Galaxy Note 9 in an otter box case. ... "
Product Reliability
107month, working, stopped working, weeks, update
+50%
-50%
" ... Second time I am buying one of these the first one stopped working big problem for me being that I travel I hope they give me some type of credit on Amazon for this ... "
" ... It’s stickiness to the dashboard only lasted for about a month. ... "
" ... It worked fine for the first 6 months now It doesn’t work all the time. ... "
" ... This product doesn't work. ... "
" ... Three months later it died deader than a doornail! ... "
" ... Product stopped working would not hold phone anymore. ... The automatic phone adjustment stopped working ... "
" ... Don't know if I had a crappy unit, but the charging started working periodically and sometimes not work at all. ... "
" ... Two months later, the charger stopped working completely. ... All in all, it lasted about 3 months before the whole thing completely broke. ... "
Suction
90suction, dash, mount, vent, windshield
+77%
-23%
" ... I bought this 6 months ago and it lost suction. ... "
" ... I instead used the ball socket of the charger and attached it to the ball of the suction arm I already had on my windshield. ... "
" ... On a plus side, the suction cup is actually quite good on my dashboard. ... "
" ... The suction cup holds, the mount is sturdy and it charges my phone. ... "
" ... Also there is a small locking lever which ensures that the suction cup is securely attached to the window. ... "
" ... The adhesive mount disk included made it easier to use the suction cup on the dash. ... The suction cup works well, holds securely when the lever is flipped, and can be removed and remounted multiple times with degrading the grip. ... "
" ... Used attachment to vent (not suction cup) and seems relatively secure. ... "
" ... I was impressed with the sticky suction cup, at first. ... "
Battery Life
73battery, charges, phone, charged, charger
+51%
-49%
" ... This device makes it easy to remove my phone and obtain signatures, then drop it in the charger to keep the battery charged without constantly unpluggig and plugging the charger cable. ... "
" ... battery charging is as well. ... "
" ... I was very impressed that the arms do not need to be powered to function (although I believe there is a small in-product battery that powers this and would need to be charged at some point) The only thing that is frustrating is the knobs that charge the angles and arms extensions do come loose quite often and cause the phone to shake, but this is a minor problem and is easily fixable with just tightening them every couple days depending on how much you drive. ... "
" ... It's a trickle charge even with adjusting the height of the phone to hit the battery location. ... "
" ... I just wished it charged faster, other than that it is awesome. ... "
" ... One of the reasons I purchase this unit was it has an internal battery for the electronic clamping device so you don't have to have the ignition switch on to remove the phone. ... The next day I started with a fully charged phone. ... "
" ... I've been using this for 3 weeks and the charging experience has been great. ... "
" ... Even during Navigation this can fully charge a battery in around an hour. ... "
Ease of Use
65easy to use, easy to install, easy to set, simple, set
+100%
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... It’s very easy and quick to place in a take out. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... How easy it is to use. ... "
" ... Clear and easy to follow instructions for set up. ... "
" ... This device was easy to setup. ... Easy to operate and works wonderfully with my iPhone XS Max. ... "
" ... Very durable easy to set up handles my note 9 ... "
Comfort
56position, fall, release, grip, falling
+54%
-46%
" ... It allows one hand phone a set up and release. ... "
" ... Everything can be done with one hand. ... "
" ... Turned out that was even better position for my hand and to glance at it. ... Turned out that was even better position for my hand and to glance at it. ... "
" ... I used the various adjustments to position the arm how I liked. ... It stayed like this for another month, until the pivot arm gave way. ... "
" ... It looks sexy and ergonomic. ... "
" ... Needs some kind of teeth on the pivots to help hold it secure. ... "
" ... I have the arm fully extended and even with the winter potholes it has stayed secure. ... I like the range of movement, an extendable arm and a complete swivel ball joint. ... With the arm fully extended I needed to tighten the joints well but I could position exactly where I wanted it. ... "
" ... I was very leery about getting a product that had a mechanized grip like this one as I felt like it was a bit over the top. ... It has a strong grip, doesn't flop around on bumpy roads, and only releases its grip when you push the release button. ... "
Setup
38easy, simple, installation, install, set
+100%
" ... Clear and easy to follow instructions for set up. ... "
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... Very durable easy to set up handles my note 9 ... "
" ... The install was simple and quick. ... "
" ... Easy to install and love the adjustable neck on it. ... "
" ... Installation was quick and the charger seemed nice and sturdy. ... "
" ... It swivels easy for reading map instructions ... "
" ... Easy to use and convenient to install. ... "
Marketplace
37advertised, amazon, product, works, thank
+81%
-19%
" ... Thank you for this. ... "
" ... All in all, I think this is a very well built product and it works as advertised. ... "
" ... I would suggest another brand before purchasing this item. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... This product comes as advertised. ... "
" ... Great product, as advertised. ... "
" ... And thank you for the response. ... "
" ... The seller was more than excellent in getting me a new one and this one works well. ... Can't say again how great this seller to me. ... Had to take a star off because one failed but seller is 5 star. ... "
Price
35worth, paid, money, definitely, worth the price
+54%
-46%
" ... I feel it’s definitely worth the price and I can live with its quirks. ... "
" ... Overall, especially for the price, this is an absolute BUY! ... "
" ... Price was reasonable. ... "
" ... Other than that so far the holder is a good product for the price. ... "
" ... its worth every penny ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... Totally worth it! ... "
" ... I initially purchased another brand for half the price. ... "
Returns
34return, replacement, returned, refund, returning
+35%
-65%
" ... I cannot get a reply from company about a refund or replacement. ... "
" ... I sent the first one back thinking it was defective but that was not the case. ... "
" ... which I shouldn't have to, and I want my money back. ... "
" ... Returned it and didn't bother buying another one. ... "
" ... I would like a refund. ... "
" ... I complained and they sent me a new one. ... I would like to get a refund at this point. ... "
" ... I'll probably be returning it. ... "
" ... Unfortunatelly, Amazon return policy expired. ... "
Device Stand
31mounting, car, arm, new, best
+94%
-6%
" ... After buying at least 5 other holders and mounting systems THIS IS THE ONE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR! ... "
" ... Best car mount I've ever owned. ... "
" ... The new mount works like a charm. ... "
" ... I used the window mount option. ... "
" ... VANMASS reached out to me instantly and sent me a new mount. ... "
" ... This is a very versatile mount. ... "
" ... This mount worked and charged great for a while. ... "
" ... Mount was great with a few flaws. ... I loved how it sat in the mount. ... "
Design
30looks, feel, concept, solid, looks like
+97%
-3%
" ... Looks like it will work really well and hold this time. ... "
" ... Different design and holds either of my phones just fine. ... "
" ... It has a great looking design. ... "
" ... This is amazing, it has a high wattage system and it just looks amazing. ... "
" ... This looks super cool -- the grabber arms work perfectly, and the lights at the bottom are neat. ... "
" ... The mechanism works great even when not plugged and looks solid! ... "
" ... They sent out an improved design, it works great and I couldn't be more pleased with the result. ... "
" ... Very solid build. ... Looks and feels good quality. ... "
Cables
28cord, plug, charging, wire, charger
+68%
-32%
" ... They offered to replace the entire product and ended covering the cost of the replacement cable. ... "
" ... The cord was long enough for where I placed my mount and I had several inches left over. ... "
" ... I have a fast charger that, when connected to my s10+ by cable, the phone says it's fast charging. ... "
" ... Works great, no more plugin my power cord to charge it . ... "
" ... Also love that it comes with a long-enough cord that your placement options aren't limited (at least for me). ... "
" ... I love the fact that I'm not constantly plugging and unplugging cables ... even though I forgot a couple of times and pulled the cable out of the unit . ... "
" ... Save me a ton of money on cables. ... "
" ... I plug and unplug the charging cable at least 20 times a day in the car. ... "
Device Compatibility
28iphone, wireless, connected, car, galaxy s10
+68%
-32%
" ... Other then that the device works flawlessly! ... "
" ... I use it for my iPhone XS Max. ... "
" ... Using the app Ampere, I was measuring a charge rate of 1600-1900mAh, and was able keep my phone connected to the car with Bluetooth, Pandora, and Waze GPS navigation running, and it gave me a slow but positive charge during my commute (roughly 1% charge ever 2-3 minutes). ... "
" ... Regardless, it keeps my phone alive. ... "
" ... Most of the time it works great, even with a case on the phone. ... "
" ... Just testing it for a minute I seen the power on my phone increase by a number ... "
" ... I've come to the conclusion that it's just the nature of the beast with these devices until technology can improve so I'm stuck with the mildly inconvenient but reliable hard wire connection. ... "
" ... Its easy to fix the phone too. ... "
Software Platform
21update, apps, google maps, using, waze
+71%
-29%
" ... I like it and it keeps my phone charged while able to use the google maps app. ... "
" ... I like the clamping ability and the fact that I can turn my phone sideways while using the mapping app. ... "
" ... I use a phone holder daily for my hour long commute as Google Maps does a great job of optimising my route due to traffic. ... "
" ... Charging phone when using apps, MapQuest/phone or other apps is a great plus. ... "
" ... I can now run Waze on my iPhone while I run my regular navigation system it extended the phone for the back so that I can reach it from my driver seat without having to lean forward. ... I can now run Waze on my iPhone while I run my regular navigation system that uses Google Maps. ... "
" ... It charges fast and great to use with Waze or Google Maps, etc. ... "
" ... UPDATE - I was offered the upgraded version as a replacement long after amazon would do anything for me. ... "
" ... It enabled me to see my Google maps app so that I could easily navigate my way from northern Minnesota to the interstate (about a 3-4 hour drive along state highways and county roads). ... "
Features
18feature, lock, cool, works, red
+83%
-17%
" ... Pretty cool with automatic open/close functionality! ... "
" ... If you get the newer vent lock, it is also good. ... "
" ... The mechanical lock works well, only time will tell how long it holds up. ... "
" ... I'm looking forward to purchasing a newer phone in the future so I'll be able to use all of the mounts features. ... "
" ... Little motor lock is way cool! ... "
" ... The coolest function is the auto grab honestly. ... "
" ... Fortunately the auto close mechanism was still working well. ... "
" ... i am pleased with all the features incorporated in this gadget. ... "
Ports
18port, adapter, charger, charging, cigarette lighter
+72%
-28%
" ... The charger comes with a USB cable. ... "
" ... It is important to provide adequate USB power. ... "
" ... Make sure you have larger than 2 amp cigarette lighter usb adapter. ... "
" ... The issue was that you need to have the USB charging cable attached to a car charger in order for the wireless charger to reach 10W of fast charging capability. ... And I had my USB cord plugged directly into a USB port in my car. ... "
" ... Just be sure to get one of the USB jacks that has that functionality, and use a proper cord to connect (the one included with the holder works, although it may be a little longer than you need). ... "
" ... I love the fact that I'm not constantly plugging and unplugging cables ... "
" ... I'm using it with a 3.0 charger such as https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8N8S8C (12V USB ADAPTOR IS NOT INCLUDED.) ... "
" ... If you would rather have the cable plugged directly into your phone, rather than the mount, there is room to do so (by way of a gap in where the bottom of the phone sits). ... "
Product As Described
17works, product, works as described, works as advertised, described
+94%
-6%
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works great and functions as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... This product comes as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Was everything that was advertised. ... "
" ... Product performs as advertised . ... "
Controls
13release, push, open, buttons, arms
+46%
-54%
" ... DOES NOT WORK WITH POPSOCKETS due to the button for closing clamps being at top of the back of the unit. ... "
" ... It's got buttons to release on both sides, no waiting for it to open because it stays open until the phone is pressed back in it. ... "
" ... It will not close automatically and I have to manually push the button and position my phone before it closes. ... "
" ... i just have to remember to stop ripping it out with out hitting the release button ... "
For Travel
12charger, used, road trip, worked, traveling
+83%
-17%
" ... Will definitely get a good work out as my wife and I will be traveling thousands of miles by car in the next few weeks. ... "
" ... On vacation, I used this mount in a Camaro, and it worked great. ... "
" ... Easy to mount and use, perfect for long trips ... "
" ... After a trip to couple stores locally, I chose to order me this same car mount. ... "
" ... Just used it for a two week road trip with the suction cup stand, transferred to my main vehicle using the vent clamp. ... "
" ... Perfect for those road trip to all the different soccer fields we need to get to and the phone is in perfect sight of giving us the needed directions. ... "
" ... love the charger, not sure how long the motorized grips will last but did great on our last trip, held tight to the vents for over 2600 miles. ... "
" ... Much better than magnets or manual holders you struggle with while trying to start your trip. ... "
Size
12travel, something, larger, go, convenient
+83%
-17%
" ... Perhaps it's something they can change in the next iteration as phone sized get larger. ... "
" ... It makes my day so much easier driving around all day. ... "
" ... Its very solid and doesnt seem to move around even on bumpy terrain. ... "
" ... I can remove it easily to take with me when I travel using a rent car. ... "
" ... Less wires and being able to use it on a vent and or wendshield or dashboard make it portable for when I travel in different vehicles. ... "
Apps
11phone, app, using, google maps, waze
+73%
-27%
" ... It enabled me to see my Google maps app so that I could easily navigate my way from northern Minnesota to the interstate (about a 3-4 hour drive along state highways and county roads). ... "
" ... Charging phone when using apps, MapQuest/phone or other apps is a great plus. ... "
" ... Works great and keeps your phone charged while using apps. ... "
" ... It charges quickly, even with my Waze app and a music app Bluetoothed to my speakers. ... "
" ... I like the clamping ability and the fact that I can turn my phone sideways while using the mapping app. ... "
" ... I like it and it keeps my phone charged while able to use the google maps app. ... "
" ... While running the two ride share aps along with my navigation app it did seem to gain slowly from the 50% charge. ... "
" ... I can now run Waze on my iPhone while I run my regular navigation system that uses Google Maps. ... "
Delivery
11received, product, good, delivered, arrived
+82%
-18%
" ... Received in good condition. ... "
" ... Customer service was great and the replacement was fulfilled and delivered very quickly! ... "
" ... (1st day impression) ... "
" ... They sent me a replacement and it arrived swiftly, no problem with this one! ... "
" ... Well made, well packaged product. ... "
" ... I received the device yesterday (4/24/2019) and the device has been working properly so far! ... "
" ... It arrived 2 days earlier than expected ... "
Cleaning
11dash, sticky, driving, surface, stick
+36%
-64%
" ... About a week later, the sticky part failed to stay on the dashboard of the car, so I cleaned the dashboard and the sticky, thinking that maybe I didn't clean it enough the first time. ... "
" ... Installed on dash of a Ford Ranger (pickup) using the direct suction cup and through lots of bumpy roads and very hot days it has not moved. ... "
" ... I tried just the suction cup part since that was sticky too and the entire unit just fell off 10 seconds after sticking it on. ... "
" ... The instructions say to clean the suction cup which I did but it continued to not stay put and kept falling while I was driving. ... "
" ... Also if you use suction cup attachment it shakes alot whan you driving some people might not care but for me it drives me crazy so I had to use the vent clip. ... "
" ... Unfortunately couldn't use it again because it got glass on the sticky part, but definitely reordering. ... "
As Gift
10bought, purchased, loves, gifts, christmas
+100%
" ... I ordered 2 more as gifts for my sons! ... "
" ... Love this so much I bought two additional as gifts. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I bought this for my mother as a Christmas gift and she loves it! ... "
" ... Got this as a gift for my Husband & he absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... I will have to buy more to give them as gifts!! ... "
" ... And Purchased this as a present for my dad. ... "
Overall performance
9price, job
+89%
-11%
" ... First, the physical product itself and it’s functionality work amazing. ... "
" ... Very smooth operation. ... "
" ... It’s super stable. ... "
" ... Kudos for a job well done. ... "
" ... High quality and great performance. ... "
" ... This one is amazing I like the internal buttery works great ... "
" ... I love the quality, price and reliability. ... "
Drivers
8phone, uber, ride
+50%
-50%
" ... Do not stop in the mirror and make problem for driver ... "
" ... It makes me nervous if I have my drivers side window down. ... "
" ... I 'am an OTR truck driver and use my phone to fill out logs books and to call dispatch often and my phone was constantly needing to be charged. ... "
" ... To an Uber or Lyft Driver this his a huge drawback as time is money and if you have a ride waiting you could loose that ride before your car warms up enough to secure your phone. ... "
GPS
8phone, using, driving, suction, running
+88%
-13%
" ... love it , no more GPS. ... "
" ... The suction to the dash of my truck is strong and works great for GPS feature of the phone. ... "
" ... I got it because I just got a new job and it requires lots of car travel to new places and I need gps, But holding my phone and driving at the same time isn’t my favorite thing to do! ... "
" ... Great for using your phone as a GPS plus is universal for other types of phones. ... "
" ... It’s great while on longer trips because it keeps your phone topped up even while using the gps. ... "
" ... I set up mine where I don't need to reach so far for my phone when I need to adjust my GPS. ... "
Heating
8get, charging, heat, issue, sometimes
-100%
" ... but the end result is still the same, my phone is overheating. ... "
" ... Then it started heating up and would stop charging due to overheating. ... "
" ... It causes the phone to over heat. ... "
" ... Its get hot and dosen't charge the phone ... "
" ... which do get hot when parked in the sun. ... "
" ... Not sure if due to heat but it only happened once during winter in Cali. ... "
Screen Protection
7case, protector, glass, would, without
+57%
-43%
" ... Tested with Samsung Galaxy 8+ in a Spigen case. ... "
" ... even through my phone case! ... "
" ... Really holds to the glass ... "
" ... I have a glass back case and it charges right through it with no problem. ... "
Display Clarity
7phone, see, navigation, music, gps
+71%
-29%
" ... I liked how it clamped down on my phone securely without blocking the screen so I could still comfortably use the GPS, text (yes, but needed to for work), or make phone calls. ... "
" ... I had my screen on while running navigation and playing music and my battery still increased. ... "
" ... It manages to actually charge my Samsung Galaxy S9+ with the screen on and streaming music at the same time. ... "
" ... Brings my phone into my view for perfect viewing. ... "
" ... I love the way this stetches my phone over the dash where the sun doesn't hit the screen and I can access it better. ... "
Sound Quality
6motor, hear, though
+50%
-50%
" ... Most importantly to me though is that the product emits a whine that older folks might not hear, but was clearly audible and very annoying to me and my wife. ... Worse, it pulses on and off in rapid chirps, so it can't just fade to the background noise for me. ... Fixing this noise issue alone would be worth one or two stars to me. ... "
" ... And by wrench down, I mean get a pair of channel-lock pliers and twist until you hear a faint cracking sound. ... "
" ... Weird noises coming from the unit and will not charge my phone. ... "
Cable Length
6wire, need, length, good, cable
+67%
-33%
" ... The wire is of pretty good length. ... "
" ... It's a good length. ... I actually like a slightly shorter cable since it is being mounted and the cable doesn't need to move. ... "
" ... Good product except for the dangling cable ... "
" ... Also love that it comes with a long-enough cord that your placement options aren't limited (at least for me). ... "
Cooling
6cool, unit, mornings, like, cools
+67%
-33%
" ... There does seem to be a good amount of air vents in the back of this device to allow adequate cooling, but I always mount my phone chargers over the AC vent to prevent overheating especially when it is in the direct sunlight. ... "
" ... I have noticed the arms can be a little finicky on hotter days, but once the car cools down a bit they work well. ... "
" ... No electronic likes the cold. ... "
Band
4falling
-100%
" ... It fell off again after 3 days. ... "
" ... Fell apart totally now. ... "
" ... It kept falling off. ... "
Call quality
4though, review, calls, update, oct
+50%
-50%
" ... Update Oct 2019: Since posting my initial review, I have been harassed for months through restricted number phone calls and email by VANMass. ... Didn't matter though, same piece of junk, although having sent a replacement they hit me with a fresh barrage of phone calls and emails asking me to take down the review. ... "
" ... Most importantly to me though is that the product emits a whine that older folks might not hear, but was clearly audible and very annoying to me and my wife. ... "
Washing
3+100%
" ... Live the automatic griping. ... "
" ... Automatic arms work! ... "
" ... The automatic closer is the best. ... "
Capacity
3garage, one, much, another
+100%
" ... So useful for the car! ... "
" ... He likes it so much that he had me order him another one for our car. ... "
" ... No problems so far and I even recommended to my son for his car. ... "
Other
3proximity sensor, phone, open, holder, close
+67%
-33%
" ... Though a proximity sensor would be preferable, this mechanism worked every time. ... "
" ... Sensor is good you, The graph will open automatically when I put my phone close to the holder. ... "
Defective Delivery
3first, sent, received, good
+33%
-67%
" ... I sent the first one back thinking it was defective but that was not the case. ... "
" ... It is already broken. ... "
Network
3weeks, connected
-100%
" ... So if I roll over say a 1-2 inch bump or unevenness in the road (which are everywhere) it loses then regains connection. ... "
" ... wireless charging signal is very weak. ... "
" ... Unfortunately the unit detached from the windscreen and was never seen on the floor. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2 meters