AULUMU G09 MagSafe Ring Review: Stunning Design, but SYNCWIRE Is Easier to Live With

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

I tried AULUMU’s G09 MagSafe phone ring and compared it with the SYNCWIRE ring I use every day. The G09’s sci-fi mecha design and double-sided magnet are one of a kind. For everyday handling, though, SYNCWIRE wins.

AULUMU G09 MagSafe ring in its box — AULUMU G09

What I tested

AULUMU G09 Infinite 360 MagSafe Stand, a ring with a two-stage hinge and magnets on both sides
SYNCWIRE MagSafe phone ring, my everyday ring, as the comparison
Weighed the G09 and measured its thickness with calipers

What I found

The design is the main attraction. It looks like something off a mecha or sci-fi robot, and it is a natural match if you already use an AULUMU case.
Because both sides are magnetic, you can stick your iPhone to the side of a laptop, a fridge or another metal surface. Other rings I have used cannot do this.
It weighs about 36 g, which is typical for a double-ring style grip. Its thickness is also in the normal range for this type.
The ring is stiff, so it is hard to open with one hand.
It does not rotate 360 degrees, which is inconvenient when you want to change where your finger goes. SYNCWIRE rotates smoothly, and I found it easier to use day to day.

Measuring the AULUMU G09 thickness with calipers — Thickness is normal for a double-ring grip

	AULUMU G09	SYNCWIRE
Design	Better: sci-fi mecha look	Simple
Ease of use	Stiff ring, no 360° rotation	Better: smooth 360° rotation
Value		Better
Extra trick	Double-sided magnet sticks to metal surfaces

Who it’s for

If you want a ring that looks great, matches your AULUMU case and has fun gimmicks, the G09 is unlike anything else. If you care most about everyday comfort and value, I would recommend the SYNCWIRE ring first.

サイバー系MagSafeリングAULUMU G09レビュー｜見た目最強？でも使い勝手は…【正直評価】

The video is in Japanese.

Limitations

This is based on my own short-term use of one unit of each ring, and the comparison is with the one SYNCWIRE ring I own. Weight and thickness were measured with my own scale and calipers.

Products

AULUMU G09 Infinite 360 MagSafe Stand: on Amazon Japan

SYNCWIRE MagSafe phone ring: on Amazon Japan

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