Anker vs SYNCWIRE: Which MagSafe Phone Ring Is Better?

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

Anker and SYNCWIRE both make popular MagSafe phone rings, and they look similar, but they feel quite different to use. I bought both and compared them. If you care most about function, go for SYNCWIRE, and especially the Double Ring. If you prefer a simple design and the reassurance of a big brand, Anker is still a reasonable choice.

What I tested

Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip (MagGo): magnet on one side only, about 5 mm thick
SYNCWIRE Single Ring: rotates 360°, magnetic on both sides, about 4 mm thick
SYNCWIRE Double Ring: very flexible stand, magnetic on both sides, about 6 mm thick
I weighed all three and compared magnet strength, how smoothly the ring turns, and stand angles

MagSafe phone rings — The three rings I compared

What I found

The Anker has the nicest finish. The plastic looks clean and does not feel cheap.
None of the three is heavy enough to bother you when left on the phone.
The SYNCWIRE rings turn very smoothly. Because they are magnetic on both sides, you can stick the phone to a car mount with the ring still attached.
The SYNCWIRE Double Ring gives you the most stand angles, and it holds the phone steady even when tilted far back.
The Anker is not magnetic on both sides, and its magnet felt a little weaker. To turn the ring, you have to slide it across the surface of the case.
The Double Ring is a bit thick at about 6 mm.

Weighing the MagSafe rings — Weighing each ring

	Anker 610 (MagGo)	SYNCWIRE Single Ring	SYNCWIRE Double Ring
Thickness (approx.)	5 mm	4 mm	6 mm
Magnetic on both sides	No	Yes	Yes
Ring rotation	Slides across the case	Smooth, 360°	Smooth
Stand	Basic	Basic	Most flexible angles
Highlights	Clean finish, trusted brand	Thinnest	Best stand

Who it’s for

If you want the most useful ring, get the SYNCWIRE Double Ring. If you want it as thin as possible, the SYNCWIRE Single Ring. If a simple look and a familiar brand matter most, the Anker.

【Amazon売上頂上決戦】1位と2位を比較！スマホリングで使いやすいのはどっち？【Anker VS Syncwire】

The video is in Japanese.

Limitations

These are my impressions from using the rings on my own phone and case; I did not measure magnet strength with instruments. Thicknesses are approximate.

Products

Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip (MagGo): on Amazon Japan

SYNCWIRE Single Ring: on Amazon Japan

SYNCWIRE Double Ring: on Amazon Japan

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