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
The Viviber double-sided MagSafe ring is the first budget ring in a while that I actually kept using. Its two-stage hinge lets the phone stand slightly raised, which makes the screen easier to see. The trade-offs: it weighs 50 g, the hinge is very stiff for the first week, and with Apple’s own case the ring tends to stay stuck to a car mount.
What I tested
- Viviber double-sided magnetic MagSafe ring, used daily for about a month
- iPhone 17 Pro Max in Apple’s TechWoven case
- For comparison: the ultra-thin ring I used before, which has since been discontinued
What I found
- A better stand. Most rings can prop up a phone, but this one opens in two stages and lifts the phone slightly. That small extra height made videos noticeably easier to watch, and the small tip is more stable than it looks.
- Easy to rotate on Apple’s case. The magnetic pull on the TechWoven case is moderate, so the ring spins smoothly when you want to fine-tune the angle.
- Car mounts are the catch. With Apple’s case, the case-side magnet seems weaker than the ring’s outer magnet in my experience, so the ring stayed on the car mount (and on a MagSafe stand) when I pull the phone away. With the Peak Design case I used on my iPhone 16 Pro Max, the ring stayed on the phone. This depends on your case, not just the ring.
- Stiff hinge at first. Opening it hurt my fingertip for about a week. It loosened to a comfortable level, but I don’t yet know whether it will keep loosening over time.
| Ring | Weight (my measurement) | Thickness | Still on sale? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Viviber double-sided (this review) | 50 g | Slightly thick (two-stage hinge) | Yes |
 | My previous thin ring | 20.8 g | Very thin | Discontinued |
Who it’s for
- People who use a ring mainly as a stand and want the screen a bit higher
- Anyone who wants an inexpensive ring to try before spending more
- People whose case has a strong MagSafe magnet
If you care most about a light, thin ring, or you use Apple’s case with a car mount every day, look elsewhere.
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese. Useful moments: around 1:50 for the car mount issue, 4:40 for the stand, and 6:40 for the stiff hinge.
Limitations
This is about one month of use with one unit. Hinge stiffness may vary between units. In the video I said the ring cost under ¥1,000 on Amazon Japan at the time of recording.
Products
Viviber double-sided MagSafe ring: on Amazon Japan
Apple TechWoven case for iPhone 17 Pro Max: on Amazon Japan
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This review is also available in Japanese.