Peak Design Car Vent Mount (Qi2 Charging)

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Peak Design · Car Phone Mounts

Peak Design Car Vent Mount (Qi2 Charging) review: 4.0/5 from the spec sheet

Machined-aluminum vent mount with Qi2 wireless charging up to 15 W; built for Peak Design cases but also holds MagSafe phones.

Manufacturer list price $99.95 Manufacturer list price as of Oct 16, 2026; Amazon price not shown. Source

Fits: Peak Design Mobile cases or the Universal Adapter (both sold separately); MagSafe iPhones work directly. Charging may not be optimal through the Universal Adapter.

View on AmazonASIN B0D465GLV7

4.0 /5 Overall score
average of 5 criteria
  • Spec strength4.0

    Qi2 15 W matches the Velox Mini Qi2 and Belkin, but Peak Design publishes no wattage on its own page — the 15 W figure comes from retailer specs; no dash or arm option.

  • Build quality5.0

    The only all-aluminum mount in this group (141 g machined body vs plastic on the iOttie and Lamicall mounts), with a lifetime warranty behind it.

  • Fit & compatibility3.0

    Works best with Peak Design's own cases; the Universal Adapter is extra and may limit charging; the brand warns it fits 'many but not all' vents.

  • Warranty & support5.0

    Lifetime warranty vs 2 years on iOttie and Belkin.

  • Value3.0

    $99.95 is the priciest mount here — $40 over the Velox Mini Qi2 and $20 over Belkin — before you add a $40-ish Peak Design case.

Score is calculated from the manufacturer's published specifications. BaniCar has not handled this unit. Specs and availability change — verify on the listing.

Verdict

For people already in the Peak Design Mobile ecosystem, this is the sturdiest vent mount you can buy. Everyone else pays a premium plus a case or adapter; the Belkin or iOttie Qi2 mounts charge just as fast for less.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Machined aluminum construction and a lifetime warranty
  • Qi2 charging with the strongest-rated magnetic lock when paired with a Peak Design case
  • Works with MagSafe iPhones without an adapter

Cons

  • Requires a Peak Design case or Universal Adapter for full strength, and the adapter can hurt charging
  • Highest list price in this group at $99.95
  • Vent-only; the brand itself says it is compatible with many but not all vents

Best for

  • Peak Design Mobile case owners
  • Drivers who hate plastic mounts that loosen over time
  • Overlanders and truck owners on rough roads

Specifications (as published by Peak Design)

Mount typeAir vent, two-point clip
Phone attachmentMagnetic SlimLink (Peak Design Case or Universal Adapter, sold separately); also works with MagSafe phones and cases
Wireless chargingQi2 up to 15 W for compatible phones (retailer spec); 5 W standard for non-Qi2 phones
MaterialSolid machined aluminum body and ball head; UV-shielded anti-slip pad
Weight141 g (4.9 oz) mount; 181 g (6.4 oz) with charging hardware (retailer spec)
Head size2.3 in x 2.3 in x 0.5 in (retailer spec)
Vent fitMany but not all vents; retailer fit guide lists fin spacing 7–23 mm
CableUSB-C cable included (charging model)
SkuM-CM-AD-BK-2
WarrantyPeak Design lifetime warranty (per peakdesign.com warranty page)

Key specs: Qi2 up to 15 W · Machined aluminum · Vent clip · Needs PD case or adapter · Lifetime warranty

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Peak Design case to use it with an iPhone 17?

No — Peak Design states it also works with MagSafe phones and cases. You only need the Peak Design case or Universal Adapter for the full SlimLink lock or for non-MagSafe phones.

Does it fit Tesla or round vents?

Peak Design says it is compatible with many but not all vents; retailer fit data lists fin spacing of roughly 7–23 mm. Teslas have no exposed vent fins, so look at the brand's dash/console mount (model M-CM-AA-BK-2) instead.

How fast does it charge a Pixel or Galaxy?

Qi2-enabled phones can draw up to 15 W; phones without Qi2 get a standard ~5 W per Peak Design's FAQ. A magnetic case is required for alignment on Android.

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Sources

  1. Peak Design product page — Car Vent Mount, Charging Qi2 ($99.95; machined aluminum; requires PD case or Universal Adapter; 'many but not all' vents; lifetime warranty link) (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
  2. Peak Design product JSON (variant price $99.95, SKU/description text) (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
  3. REI product listing — Qi2 up to 15 W, 141.4 g / 181.2 g with hardware, head 2.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 in (retailer spec used because Peak Design's page does not list wattage/weight) (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
  4. Amazon listing B0D465GLV7 — model number M-CM-AD-BK-2 (ASIN verified by opening /dp/ page) (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
  5. Peak Design product page

Evidence type: published specs (no hands-on). Last updated Oct 17, 2026.