What does MagSafe actually do?
MagSafe is a ring of magnets that aligns and snaps accessories to the back of your phone. Instead of balancing a charger or lining up a grip by hand, a MagSafe case pulls each accessory into the exact right position and holds it there. The magnets do not charge the phone on their own, they align the accessory that does.
Are MagSafe cases worth it?
A MagSafe case is worth it if you use magnetic accessories, and less important if you do not. If you charge with a magnetic puck, use a magnetic grip or wallet, or carry a magnetic power bank, the snap and alignment make all of them faster and more secure. If you only ever charge on a flat pad or with a cable, a standard Tough or Clear case will serve you just as well.
Which etchd cases are MagSafe compatible?
etchd has two magnetic case lines: Clear Magnetic and Tough Magnetic. Both have a built-in magnet ring and work with MagSafe chargers and accessories. Choose Clear Magnetic for a slim see-through look, or Tough Magnetic when you want the magnets together with a full protective shell. Both magnetic lines are made for iPhone.
Do MagSafe cases charge faster?
Not by themselves, but they make good charging reliable. The magnet ring keeps the phone centred on the charger, so you avoid the slow or interrupted charge that happens when a phone sits slightly off a wireless pad. Standard wireless charging still works through a non-magnetic etchd case, the magnet simply removes the guesswork.
What magnetic accessories can I add?
Once you have a magnetic case, the rest of the magnetic range snaps straight on. A magnetic grip gives you one-handed hold and a stand for video, and a magnetic power bank attaches to the back of the phone for charging on the move. Because etchd makes these in matching designs, your magnetic setup can share one print. See the full magnetic range in one place.
Can I use MagSafe with an Android phone?
MagSafe is an Apple system, so etchd magnetic cases are made for iPhone. Some Android phones support magnetic accessories through the newer Qi2 standard or an add-on magnet ring, but if you want the full etchd magnetic case, grip and power bank set today, that experience is built around iPhone. Android users can still match a Tough case with grips, stands and sleeves in the same design.
The bottom line
Buy MagSafe if magnets will earn their place in your day, through a magnetic charger, grip, wallet or power bank. If they will not, save the step and enjoy the same designs in a standard case. Either way you can build a full matching set around your choice.
