ESR wireless car charger for $22: It’s very affordable, has strong magnets that work well with MagSafe iPhones, and charges at up to 15 watts, but I don’t like the unnecessary logo and lights and have my doubts about the durability of this charger. It plugs into the ball joint of the included vent or dash mount, but I had trouble with the vent mount.
Nomad USB-C car charger for $60: It’s expensive and bulky, but this dual-port power delivery charger fits into your car’s outlet and can deliver 70 watts through any USB-C port. If you use both, the top blue port will give you 50 watts and the bottom 20 watts.
iOttie Aivo View Dash Cam for $150: With its slim, compact design, the iOttie Aivo View cuts a fine figure and records videos at up to 1,600p and 30 frames per second. There is a Bluetooth remote button for triggering recordings and it supports Alexa for voice commands, but I found the app unreliable and very slow when downloading videos.
Vantrue Element 1 Dash Cam for $150: This stylish dashcam from Vantrue records razor-sharp videos at up to 1,440p and 30 frames per second and supports HDR. It also has parking mode and built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, but I couldn’t connect the app so I had to remove the microSD card to view the footage.
NextBase 222 Dash Cam for $60: This simple dashcam works reasonably well and has the same design as NextBase’s more expensive models with a color screen on the back. But it can only record at 1080p and 30 frames per second, and I had a hard time reading license plates at night. Although it supports parking mode, there is no GPS, so coordinates and speed information is missing in videos.
NextBase 522GW Dash Cam for $219: If your budget doesn’t stretch the 622 GW above, this is the next model down and has many of the same features, including parking mode, Alexa and the optional Emergency SOS subscription. Video tops out at 1,440p and 30fps, there’s no what3words support, and nighttime performance isn’t nearly as good, but this is probably the best option in this price range.
iOttie Velox MagSafe wireless charging car mount for $42: Our previous pick for the best MagSafe vent mount is not only classy but also rock solid. It’s similar to the Belkin listed above, but maxes out at 7.5 watts. If you don’t mind the slower charging speed, choosing this mount can save you money.
Joyroom MagSafe Vent Mount Charger for $27: Here is another wireless charging MagSafe Air Vent Mount for iPhones. It holds MagSafe iPhones and cases securely and emits a soft blue light to make it easy to find in the dark (it turns off when you attach your iPhone). It’s a solid option for using your iPhone in landscape mode, but it’s not suitable for heavier Max models. Joyroom says it charges at 15 watts, but it only charged my iPhone 14 Pro at 7.5 watts.
Mophie Dual USB-C Car Charger for $35: This is a solid charger with two USB-C ports that only misses a spot at the top because it maxes out at 40 watts. It supports Power Delivery, has a durable aluminum surface and a practical, easy-grip texture that makes it easy to remove.