This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.
Quick take
A thin adhesive metal ring is the cheapest way to make a non-MagSafe case, power bank or other flat object work with MagSafe rings and stands. I bought packs from NIMASO, Lamicall and UGREEN. Magnetic hold was effectively the same on all three, so the real differences are how many rings you get, what comes in the box, and how thick the ring looks. Lamicall was the best value; UGREEN had the nicest finish.
What I tested
- NIMASO magnetic ring, 3-pack
- Lamicall MagSafe sticker ring, 4-pack (2 white, 2 black)
- UGREEN metal ring, 2-pack
- A MagSafe phone ring attached to each metal ring, stuck on the back of a small light
What I found
- Contents: Lamicall includes the most: an alignment guide, a cleaning kit and four clear protective films for sticking a ring directly onto a phone. NIMASO includes a guide plus a small sticker to hold the guide in place. UGREEN is essentially rings only.
- Shape: NIMASO is the slimmest ring with the sharpest edge feel. Lamicall is a little wider. UGREEN has a matte finish and feels the most premium.
- Stiffness: NIMASO felt surprisingly firm, Lamicall a bit flimsy, UGREEN softer than it looks. Once a ring is stuck down this hardly matters.
- Hold: all three held a MagSafe ring very firmly. UGREEN felt marginally best, but the rings were stuck in different spots, so I would not call it a real difference.
| NIMASO | Lamicall | UGREEN | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  | |
| Rings per pack | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Colors | Black / silver (C-shape option too) | 2 white + 2 black | Black / silver |
| Extras | Guide, guide sticker | Guide, cleaning kit, 4 clear films | Almost none |
| Look | Slim, crisp edge | Slightly wider | Wider, matte |
Who it is for
- Best value and color choice: Lamicall, at roughly ¥250 per ring at the time of recording
- Best finish: UGREEN
- Least visible ring: NIMASO
If you already buy MagSafe rings, many of them include a metal plate. Some of those bundled plates are very nice, but they are easy to lose, so a spare pack is still handy.
The video is in Japanese. The magnetic hold test starts around 4:47.
Limitations
This was a quick hands-on comparison, not a measured pull test. All three packs were around ¥1,000 on Amazon Japan at the time of recording, with different sale discounts.
Products
NIMASO magnetic ring (3-pack): on Amazon Japan
Lamicall MagSafe sticker ring (4-pack): on Amazon Japan
UGREEN metal ring (2-pack): on Amazon Japan
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This review is also available in Japanese.