Key takeaways
- Cheapest pick worth buying: iOttie Easy One Touch 5 ($25 – $35).
- A simple vent mount works well for most cars.
- Magnetic mounts are quick to use; clamp mounts hold any phone securely.
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On a budget? Here are the best-value car phone mounts in the US, starting with the cheapest model we rate, with typical prices and our verdict on each.
Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. The button on each pick opens the current price.
Budget picks at a glance
| Product | Verdict | Score | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOttie Easy One Touch 5 | Buy | 8.6/10 | $25 – $35 |
| Scosche MagicMount Pro Charge | Buy | 8.3/10 | $50 – $80 |
Budget picks in detail
iOttie Easy One Touch 5
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.6/10 · Typical price: $25 – $35
For most people, iOttie Easy One Touch 5 is worth its usual price of $25 – $35. Our score: 8.6/10.
Scosche MagicMount Pro Charge
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.3/10 · Typical price: $50 – $80
For most people, Scosche MagicMount Pro Charge is worth its usual price of $50 – $80. Our score: 8.3/10.
How to save money
A simple vent mount works well for most cars.
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.
Where not to cut corners
Magnetic mounts are quick to use; clamp mounts hold any phone securely.
Common mistake: Placing the phone where it blocks your view of the road.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cheap car phone mounts in the US?
The cheapest model we would still buy is iOttie Easy One Touch 5, typically $25 – $35.
Are cheap car phone mounts worth it?
A simple vent mount works well for most cars. Do not compromise on the basics, though. Magnetic mounts are quick to use; clamp mounts hold any phone securely.
When are car phone mounts cheapest in the US?
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.