[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Peak Design Slimlink eco system is completly integrated into my life so when I decided to purchased an iPhone Duo I had to come up with a Slimlink solution for the currently avaiable phone cases. The universal adapter is going to allow me to use the Slimlink with an iPhone Duo on my backpack, my bicycle and on my car.
I bought one in 2023ish for my previous phone and have recently gotten a new phone. It sticks to my handlebar mount much more strongly so I used a magnetic field viewing card to see what the difference was. The old version only has magnets in the corners. The new one has a full ring which is more similar to the Qi2 and MagSafe standards. (For those curious, the handlebar mount also has a full ring of magnets.)
Only thing I don't like is how much of my phone's back it covers and the black color so I used nail polish to paint it gold.
Functionally this just works to slap onto the back of an iPhone. I have used this successfully on an OG SE, a 7, and a 13 mini. When I say successful, I mean I attach the phone to either my MTB or gravel bike and it holds securely through all my rocky rides and jumps. I have moto mounts on both bikes, a v1 and a v2.
The only wish I have is that the 3M VHB tape is sold in a pack so that I can reuse the same piece of hardware. It is a shame that once removed from an existing phone, it cannot be reliably reused and you need to purchase a brand new adapter, ie. this is a one-time use product.
It's fine. Disappointing that Peak Design doesn't offer cases for the Pixel 10a, having recently upgraded from Pixel 6 Pro. I liked the form factor of the 6 Pro dedicated case, and ecosystem lock-in is real (I already have a bike mount that I'm happy with). So far the universal mount plays well with the Spigen polycarbonate case, but this "universal" adapter will not be compatible with most case materials (soft silicone etc). The form factor and weight of the case+adapter combo is atrocious, and my two car mounts (Offroam and another cheap brand) won't reliably hold it. I'm unwilling to buy deeper into the piecemeal PD mount ecosystem, since every individual piece costs a fortune. This mount is probably the final my PD purchase.
lasted 2 days before the adhesive came loose. this is thr 3rd one I've had with same issue. PLEASE make this more sticky before it comes off and drops my phone on the ground
I got this for my otter box phone case. I found I had to really work to find the connection with other PD magnetic mounts I wanted to attach to. Because it is recess, it doesn't click into place as easily as the one that comes on the PD phone case. I had to switch to this because my phone would not charge on the PD car mount with the universal adapter.