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5.0 out of 5 starsWorks with Otterbox Commuter for Samsung S21 Ultra 5G
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
I have a Samsung S21 Ultra 5G. I wanted the Magsafe accessories, and there are only a few choices. I started out using Moment's magsafe case. It sticks to magsafe accessories REALLY well and charges very well also, but it doesn't have much protection for the phone. (Which really surprises me because it's supposed to be used on tripods, but whatever.) After I broke my S21's screen by dropping it while it was in the Moment case, I decided that I really wanted my tried-and-true Otterbox cases. So I bought the Commuter case.
I've tried some of the "ring" products, but the steel just wasn't thick enough or whatever to have a good strong magnetic hold inside the case, and they didn't stick well to the outside. (and if truth be told, I still wasn't impressed with the magnetic hold on the outside of the case anyway).
Then I bought this Peak Design adapter. Even though it says it's only for smooth cases, it's been sticking REALLY well to the otterbox case. I mean, I'm not sure I can get it off if I need to, it's on there so strong. And the magnetic hold to the Anker stand I have is very solid. Not quite as solid as the Moment case was, but still very dependable. I've got zero complaints when it's on the "Anker Wireless Charging Stand, PowerWave 2-in-1 Magnetic Stand" (pictured). It also works very well with the "Otterbox Performance Car Dash & Windshield Mount for MagSafe" car windshield mount.
If you take the time to align the adapter with the location of the charging coil, it also will charge just fine. I used scotch tape to hold the adapter to the case in various places until I figured out exactly where to put it, then marked it with a black marker and peeled the sticker off and placed it. You will want to be careful, because once you stick it to the case, it's NOT coming off.
I couldn't be more pleased. This is the only combo I've found that actually works. The Rokform case claims to be Magsafe compatible, but isn't. The ring adapters aren't strong enough. The Moment case doesn't protect enough. But this combo works.