Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Mobile Car Mount VHB Charging v2 - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(462 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 462 reviews
5 Stars
352
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
5
1 Star
13
93%of customers recommend this product.
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415)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Mobile Car Mount VHB Charging v2 - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great mount very secure but a little pricey.
on October 27, 2023
Posted by: Daryl
from Bradford,UK
I bought this since I already had the everyday case for my phone. The mount holds the device very securely it doesn't move at all once attached but the phone can still be removed with one hand. The adhesive seems really strong and I had no issue with the application. The wireless charging is great and means that power is never an issue when using my phone as a GPS.
The only downside is it is quite expensive but I do think the quality of it does justify the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Quality Build and design
on October 26, 2023
Posted by: tarnott
from Fort Collins, Colorado
I picked this up earlier this year to put in my car. Installation was quick and straightforward but I wish the base of the mount wasn't curved. I assume this is for dash installation but even then, it seems like it too much. I mounted this on a vertical surface near my climate controls and within easy reach of my right hand.
So far it has held up well. It has not moved since it was installed and continues to hold my phone tightly on the bumpiest of roads.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
This car mount protects your phone
on October 22, 2023
Posted by: Fred23
from ACT Australia
I have two of these car mounts in my ute. I use one to which is powered at eye height when I need to follow maps but on hot days this can make the phone hot so I have also purchased a not powered mount to keep my phone out of the sun. They are easy to install if you make sure you allow 24 hours before first use. The design is great and just works.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Solid car mount with strong magnet.
on October 19, 2023
Posted by: TabandScroll
from Corn
Tried a few other ones before landing on the PD car mount. Works seamlessly with the PD phone case and the magnet is super strong and secures your phone wherever you mount. The flexible adhesive mount gives plenty of options to allow you to stick the mount in a variety of locations and it is a solid hold.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Fantastic Charger, Insecure Mount
on October 16, 2023
Posted by: Tariq
I've had the car mount for about a year now, and I have a few good things to say and some bad. I'm a Peak Design lifer and have owned multiple products for years, including the Everyday Bag, a few slings, clips, and the phone case. The phone case is one of the reasons I converted to this wireless charger and mount, like many others.
My experience with the first mount was that it cracked while I was installing it. Peak Design's customer service was fantastic, and they shipped me a new one right away. The mount worked well, and I waited 24 hours after installing it, as PD recommends.
One thing I've noticed is that the charger heats up significantly. Initially, I thought this was due to the summer heat, especially because I mounted mine on the top of my dashboard. However, I'm seeing it happen in autumn as well. So far, I don't believe this has caused any issues with the phone itself, but I do wonder if the internals of the charger will eventually burn out due to the excessive heat. I have yet to determine if the charger actually overheats and stops working because occasionally I am not getting any charge. In such cases, I switch from the wireless charger to plugging in the phone directly with the cable.
The other issue is related to the mount itself. It doesn't give me much confidence anymore because the adhesive is coming loose. This problem is more pronounced in the summer months, likely due to the heat causing the adhesive to weaken. I've used 3M VHB tape before, and this is the only time I've had a problem with it, so I think it might relate more to the particular surface I mounted it on. It's not a completely flat surface like most car dashboards. Unfortunately, I didn't have many options for where to mount mine.
I'm still quite pleased with its functionality, slim profile design, and ease of use. The problem is that it's starting to fail at its core purpose, which is securely mounting the phone. Because I love it so much, I'm tempted to try screwing this thing permanently into the dash.
I've read other reviewers here stating that the mount often comes loose or doesn't stay in place. I'm wondering if Peak Design will come up with a more secure mounting solution. I'm not a fan of the suction or vent mount options, so for now, I'll try replacing the VHB tape. I'll also spend some time scrolling through here to see what other people have done.
In summary, I love the mount, especially in combination with the phone case (likely going to do a review on that too). I just need a better mounting solution, which is why I'm giving it 4/5.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Functional & Reliable
on October 16, 2023
Posted by: aloeraphoto
from Texas
Have been using the car mount for about 6 months and the quality has remained completely top notch. Charging works great, stickiness has not faded, and no major blemishes or wear except for what would be normal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Will Buy a Another!
on October 12, 2023
Posted by: 8rcdsqd
from KY
This magnetic car mount is excellent. It works with or without a Peak Design Case. So other people who use my car can attach their iPhones securely with ease. It's so convenient I plan to get another for my minivan. PS: It includes an extra adhesive pad for future reattachment to another vehicle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
I'm very impressed
on October 9, 2023
Posted by: binderbound
from Austraila
I bought the car mount with the grill hooks and no charging.
I regret not getting the charging, but even so, this has been an excellent experience.
I can easily snap my phone to the car mount and pull it off without the car mount just falling off or wobbling or breaking - all of which has happened to me with other mounts. And, you can adjust it to whatever angle and it just stays there.
I think you probably need to use the peak design case for an excellent hold though. (I'm using Pixel 6 Pro). Performance might be a bit poor without it - the cases have extra magnets in them. Conceivably some other magsafe case might also do the trick, but I wouldn't try to do it with a naked phone - it's too slippery and magnets are weaker. I've used this on rough dirt roads (with the case) and had zero slippage.
I regret not getting the charging, but even so, this has been an excellent experience.
I can easily snap my phone to the car mount and pull it off without the car mount just falling off or wobbling or breaking - all of which has happened to me with other mounts. And, you can adjust it to whatever angle and it just stays there.
I think you probably need to use the peak design case for an excellent hold though. (I'm using Pixel 6 Pro). Performance might be a bit poor without it - the cases have extra magnets in them. Conceivably some other magsafe case might also do the trick, but I wouldn't try to do it with a naked phone - it's too slippery and magnets are weaker. I've used this on rough dirt roads (with the case) and had zero slippage.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design