Review on 📱 SCOSCHE MAGDMB MagicMount Magnetic Mount Holder for Mobile Devices in Convenient Packaging, Black by Mark Kolipano

This review compares the Scosche MAGWSM2 MagicMount Mobile Suction Cup Mount and Diateklity Universal Magnetic Dashboard Phone Mount - Fits iPhone 5/6/6 PLUS, Samsung Galaxy S5 / S4/S3/, Note 2/3/4, Nexus 5, HTC, LG, BlackBerry etc (Black). The two devices aren't meant to be an exhaustive test, but a comparison might help other readers get an idea of what to expect from other competing devices. although freedom of movement is somewhat restricted. The Scosche also uses a ball and socket joint, but the stem of the head is curved to allow the head to hang "over the edge" further on one side than the other. The unique thing about it is that by rotating the head 180 degrees in the ball joint, you can choose which side you want the head to hang further on. This gives the Scosche an incredible range of motion - nearly 150 degrees in one plane versus less than 90 degrees for the Diateklity. See my double exposure photo for illustration. The Diateklity's limited range of motion can limit mounting options, while the Scosche is sufficiently adjustable to accommodate any surface orientation. Magnets: Scosche has a stronger magnet. If the car bounces and shakes while driving on the freeway, the Scosche mount will hold the phone in place better. The Diateklity magnet makes my phone slip a little more often and I sometimes have to reposition the phone on the mount head. My phone is larger than the average 5.5 inch phone with a 0.05 inch thick rubber case and a steel mounting plate sandwiched between the phone and the case. Your results may vary depending on the size/weight of your phone and where you place the steel plate. The magnetic bond would be stronger if the steel plate was glued directly to the back of the case instead of inside the case where it is still 0.05 inch away from the magnet. As an experiment, I tested the magnet strength of each mount with my Garmin. The GPS is placed on top of the phone for added weight. Scosche's magnet lifted both devices slightly, while Diateklity's magnet failed to do so. Again, your results may vary, but the point is that Scosche has a stronger magnet. Suction Cups: Both mounts use suction Cups The cup consists of a pad of soft, sticky gel. I'm not a fan of that crap and prefer the hard vulcanized rubber suction cup on my Garmin mount. it is too durable. It is difficult to tear off and may damage your car's dashboard. There are numerous reports from other reviewers that even in hot weather, the gel melts and turns into a sticky goo. It can mess up your dashboard if you have it installed there. .I had no opp. Despite all the hot weather testing, I have every faith that this soft gel will melt. The hard rubber on my Garmin mount doesn't hold up that well, but if the rubber is dampened and placed on a smooth surface, it will easily last a couple of months before firing. It doesn't damage the finish and I don't mind reapplying it every few months. However, the hard rubber suction cup does not stick to structured surfaces. (Garmin provides a smooth plastic disk with double-sided tape for these configurations.) Soft gel suction cups can be mounted on a soft or textured surface, but are not very practical. Just two days later they left a "hickey" on my dashboard when I removed them. It's scary to imagine what a mess they'll make in hot weather.