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
My everyday MagSafe ring is the SYNCWIRE double ring. UGREEN makes a very similar 360° rotating ring for about ¥400 less (¥2,299 at the time of recording), so I bought one and compared it with the SYNCWIRE and a NIMASO ring I had on hand. The UGREEN has the nicest finish and the quietest, most satisfying rotation of the three. After a full day, though, two things bothered me: the ring can be hard to flip up with slightly damp fingers, and the cap over the hinge is not metal.
What I tested
- UGREEN MagSafe phone ring (single ring that extends in two stages, 360° rotation)
- SYNCWIRE MagSafe double ring (my daily driver)
- NIMASO MagSafe ring
- On an AULUMU A17 case, an Apple case and a leather case; stand use; a strong car mount for magnet strength; calipers for thickness
Comparison
| UGREEN | SYNCWIRE | NIMASO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo |  |  |  |
| Ring | Single, extends in two stages | Double ring | Single |
| Weight | 45.8 g | 35.6 g | 45.7 g |
| Thickness (calipers) | About 5.5 mm | About 6 mm | About 6 mm |
| Rotation | Quiet, satisfying clicks | Mechanical 360° clicks | Noticeably louder |
| Flipping the ring up | Harder with damp fingers | Easy, even with wet hands | Hard to get a finger under |
The weights come from the note I added to the video description; the scale shot was accidentally cut in editing.
What I found
- Premium feel. Even the included metal plate for non-MagSafe phones has a matte silver finish, which is unusual for an accessory.
- Smooth, unrestricted hinge. There is no hard stop, so stand angles are very flexible, from nearly flat to fairly upright.
- Enough magnet strength. Pulled off my car mount, the ring stayed on my case (an AULUMU A17, which itself has strong magnets). The contact surface is rubbery, which should be kind to cases.
- Thinnest of the three by about 0.5 mm, and the tapered edge makes it look smaller.
- Concern 1: flipping it up. From fully closed, the ring is hard to catch if your fingers are a little damp.
- Concern 2: durability. The cap over the hinge is not metal, unlike the SYNCWIRE. A different rotating ring I used before had a taped-on cap that peeled off quickly. The UGREEN does not feel that weak, but I can’t judge long-term durability after one day.
Who it’s for
- Pick the UGREEN if you care about looks, thinness, quiet rotation and price.
- Pick the SYNCWIRE if you want the lightest option (about 10 g less) or a ring that is easy to flip up in any condition.
- Honestly, either is a good choice. A double ring or not, and which design you like, can decide it.
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese. The three rings are lined up at around 3:00, and the follow-up after a day of use starts at around 11:20.
Limitations
I used the UGREEN ring for about one day before the follow-up, so durability is still unknown. Thickness was measured by hand with calipers.
Products
UGREEN MagSafe phone ring: on Amazon Japan
SYNCWIRE MagSafe double ring: on Amazon Japan
NIMASO MagSafe phone ring: on Amazon Japan
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This review is also available in Japanese.