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
This no-name MagSafe ring from YAOYAOLX cost 948 yen on Amazon Japan, yet it has a real 360-degree rotating mechanism, a kickstand that holds many angles, and weighs just 15.6 g. My SYNCWIRE double ring still feels smoother and looks nicer, but as a first ring or a cheap experiment, this one is genuinely usable.
What I tested
- YAOYAOLX MagSafe ring in white (360-degree rotation, 120-degree opening), on a white iPhone 17
- Compared with two rings I already own: the SYNCWIRE single ring and the SYNCWIRE double ring
- Weight on a kitchen scale, thickness with calipers, rotation feel, kickstand angles, and a ring-type car mount
What I found
| Ring | Weight (measured) | Thickness (measured) |
|---|---|---|
 | 15.6 g | 3.5 mm (4.1 mm at the raised center) |
 | 27.5 g | 4.1 mm |
 | 35.9 g | 6.1 mm |
The YAOYAOLX ring is the lightest and thinnest of the three. In the box are two white metal plates for non-MagSafe phones and two sets of wet and dry wipes for sticking them on.
The magnet holds firmly on an iPhone 17. The center ring sits about 1 mm proud of the outer edge, which makes it look a bit clunky, but that gap also makes the ring very easy to flip up with a fingertip.
For rotation feel, the SYNCWIRE double ring is best, then this one. My SYNCWIRE single ring turns stiffly, possibly a unit-to-unit issue. The YAOYAOLX ring makes a slightly cheap clicking sound, which I can live with.
It is not sold as double-sided, and the raised center means it will not stick to a flat magnetic stand. It did, however, attach to a ring-style car mount that only grips the outer edge, and it felt secure, although I did not test it while driving. That is not an advertised use, so try it at your own risk.
Who it is for
- First-time MagSafe ring buyers who want to see if a rotating ring suits them
- Anyone who wants the lightest possible ring
- Not for you if you care about premium feel and looks, need a true double-sided ring, or use a big Pro Max as a stand a lot (a double ring gives more angle freedom)
Watch the video
The video is in Japanese. YouTube auto-translated captions may help. Useful timestamps: about 5:00 rotation comparison, 6:15 weights, 9:30 thickness, 10:40 the car mount test.
Limitations
I used one unit of each ring for a short period, so I cannot speak to long-term durability; the manual even warns to slide the ring off sideways rather than pulling it up. Prices are Amazon Japan prices at the time of recording: 948 yen for YAOYAOLX during a 41% off deal and 2,399 yen for the SYNCWIRE single ring. This listing is mainly sold on Amazon Japan.
Products
YAOYAOLX MagSafe ring (360-degree rotation, slim): on Amazon Japan
SYNCWIRE double-sided MagSafe single ring: on Amazon Japan
SYNCWIRE MagSafe double ring: on Amazon Japan
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This review is also available in Japanese.