Best Car Mounts for iPads/Tablets

Last Updated on December 18, 2022 by Ernests Embutnieks

If you are thinking of using your tablet in the car, then you are not demanding too much.

You will need a car mount for using a tablet in the car, which gives a hands-free experience. Why do people want tablets in their cars? Well, you can open Waze, Google Maps, or any other alternatives that will help you navigate the road. Yo,u can also play Netflix or a movie for your passengers. Some people also, use Spotify as their radio and play it directly from tablets, especially if you have an older car.

As far as the specification of the car mounts is concerned, it is directly proportional to our preferences. Based on our preference, we decide which car mount will best serve the purpose, dashboard-based, cupholder-based, vent-based, or Windshield based.   

Once we have decided where we want to place the car mount, the second thing that requires our attention is what kind of grip we need, such as a magnetic mount, spring-loaded mount, automatic mount, or mag safe mount.

Some other things which need to be considered are the car mount should be broad and sturdy enough to hold the tablet of any size and weight. 

While keeping the ease of use in mind, let’s discuss some of the best car mounts for iPads and tablets that are equally fit for purpose and within our budget range. 

On top of the list, we have a CD slot car mount. This car mount can be an excellent fit for tablets with sizes 4.7 inches to 12.4 inches, which means it can accommodate iPhone 13 to iPad Pro.

This car mount is feasible for people who want to navigate maps, listen to music or watch movies on the go. It directly fits in the CD slot with no extra tool and provides a precise viewing angle without hindering the windshield view or vent access.

Overall, it’s an excellent option, which provides a viewing angle to everyone in the car and is easily accessible by the driver.

Pros:

• Sturdy and sleek
• Excellent design
• Great line of sight

Cons:

• Obstruct the back-camera view, AC, and radio
• Require CD slot which new cars lack

If you plan to go on a ride with your family, then this headrest tablet holder is best for engaging your little devils. Macally has designed this tablet holder to mount the tablet behind the front seats and provides a hands-free experience to backseat passengers.

The plus point for this holder is it comes with a 12.4″ table tray, which allows the parents to serve cookies and other refreshments to their little ones. This tray is foldable so that it won’t hinder the backseat movements.

This car mount is easy to install and requires no extra tools. Its 360 rotation and 7.2″ aluminum shaft provide many viewing angles for a single person or multiple passengers. It is best to hold tablets of 4.5″ to 10″ wide.

Pros:

• Provides multiple viewing angles
• We can install it with bare hands
• It can accommodate tablets and phones of 4.5″ to 10″. 
• Compatible with a variety of car seats
• Food tray

Cons:

• We can’t use it for navigation 
• Not suitable for cars where the front seats are far from the back seat
• It cannot support heavier and wider tablets 

If you are on a hunt for a car mount tablet holder, then Okra presents you with the Air Vent-based holder, which is best for tablets from 7″ to 11″. It has a clamp-based grip and a 360-degree swivel, providing great viewing angles.

If you want to use your tablet as a navigator and do not have a place to fix it, this air vent-based tablet is a great option. Keep in mind that while selecting this as your journey companion, you may experience an obstruct accessing HVAC,  radio, and back camera view.

Pros:

• 360-degree rotation
• Easy to mount and unmount
• Provide a great viewing angle for all passengers 

Cons:

• Abstract the HVAC and Radio
• Can’t support round vent
• Less flexible

If you are looking for convenience, entertainment, and versatility in a single device, this tablet holder is just for you. App2car has designed this holder to grip tablets of 7 to 12.4 sizes.

It provides us with two suction cups with aluminum gooseneck pipes of 13 to 15 inches to handle any premium tablet weight. This tablet holder is specially designed for SUVs and MVPs.

As the name implies, it is attached to the Windshield and provides multiple viewing angles with its 360 rotating swivels and 240-degree tilt. You can imagine the experience of traveling by watching movies on a larger screen or having hands-free navigation of maps while spending longer times on the wheels.

Although it is still designed to hold the premium quality tablet, it is incompetent to hold iPad 12.9 and Samsung tab S8 ultra. This tablet holder is not feasible for the cars as it can hinder the front view due to its windshield attachment.

Pros:

• Do not block Air Vent, Radio, or Back camera
• Flexible arm
• Great for SUVs and MVPs
• Provides Charging space
• Affordable

Cons:

• Hinder the view with a premium size tablet
• Doesn’t support iPad Pro 12.9 and Samsung S8 Ultra
• Not suitable for cars

A secure front seat headrest-mounted tablet holder is one of the best options for backseat viewing. It is excellent for entertaining parents and little ones seated backside of the car.

If you are on a road trip with your family and want to engage your kids with their favorite cartoons or your old parents want to watch a talk show, then this is a great deal you will never regret. 

This tablet holder can accommodate tablets ranging from 4.5″ to 10.5″ such as iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, etc.

Its stretchable arm of 10.6″ and multi-angle rotation allow us perfect viewing angle, which is best for enjoying videos, playing games, and reading ebooks. 

Pros:

• Obstruct free attachment
• Multiple viewing angles
• Flexible and adjustable 
• Easy installation
• Support various tablets

Cons:

• Not fit for navigation
• Limited to 10″ and below tablets
• Inconvenient for cars with extra space between seats
• The position depends on the car seat

A compact, versatile, fit-for-purpose car holder is attached via a suction cup to the dashboard. Its suction cup is compatible with every kind of dashboard.

It offers rattle-free operations and accommodates devices of  6 to 8 inches. Exogear provides 360-degree rotation, which provides both horizontal and vertical viewing angles.

We can place the tablet in front of the dashboard, which helps the driver navigate, listen to music, watch the news, etc. The most significant downside of this tablet holder is the obstruction of the air vent and CD player.

If you do not want to compromise on the air vent and CD player, go for another option.

Pros:

• Fit for navigation
• Multiple viewing angles
• Flexible and adjustable 
• Easy installation
• Support various tablets

Cons:

• Limited to 8″ and below tablets
• Hinder Air vent and CD player 

So, if you have many tablets in your house and do not predict which one you will carry during the travel, you need a universal solution. Don’t worry; we have one for you.

LUXMO 2-in-1 cup holder mount can hold tablets from 7 to 10 inches, such as iPad Pro, iPad mini, IPad Air, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Google nexus, Amazon kindle fire, etc.

Although it does not hinder the air vent, the front view, CD player, and back camera view still have limitations, such as the requirement of flat bottom cup holders and lack of line of sight.

Pros:

• Fit for navigation
• Multiple viewing angles
• Best for Lyft, Uber, carpool 
• Easy installation
• Support various tablets

Cons:

• Occupy beverage space
• Doesn’t fit in a car with pull out cup holder
• Limited positioning options

Lamicall offers us a universal car holder which attaches to the front seat headrest and provides entertainment to the backseat passengers. It accommodates tablets from 4.4 to 11 inches, such as iPad, mini, Air, etc.  

This tablet holder provides 360-degree rotation for a great viewing experience. Its soft rubber pads resist friction, and its arms offer a firm grip to avoid slip.

This holder can be fixed with a single hand and require no extra tool. Aluminum is used as a material for a device which makes it sturdy.

Pros:

• Best for Kids and elderly 
• Multiple viewing angles
• Best for enjoying movies, games in the backseat
• Easy installation
• Support various tablets

Cons:

• Navigation Not supported 
• Limited positioning options

We have another headrest tablet holder, which is from lilgadgets. This tablet holder has an 8.8 x 3.4 x 5 inches dimension and provides a firm grip over diagonal edges.

Its arms are Soft, rubber-coated, and spring-loaded which will securely and safely hold the tablet of 7 to 11 inches. It is so simple to install that we can even do it single-handedly.

This is another backseat-oriented tablet holder; the reason due why we are discussing it here is as in most cases, people use to place the tablet for backseat passengers, either little ones or the older ones, so the driver can quickly drive the car while others are busy in watching movies or playing games.

Pros:

• Best for Kids and elderly 
• Multiple viewing angles
• Best for backseat passenger
• Secure and safe design
• Support various tablets

Cons:

• Navigation Not supported 
• Limited positioning options

Comparison Table

No.	Products	Overall Grip Strength	Overall Score	Price
1.	Universal Car Mount (iPad & Tablets)	9/10	10/10	$19.99
2.	Macally Headrest Tablet Holder For Car	10/10	10/10	$29.99
3.	Okra Universal Tablet Air Vent Mount	9/10	10/10	$23.99
4.	Gooseneck Windshield Mount	8/10	8/10	$14.99
5.	Tyrone Car iPad/Tablet Mount	10/10	10/10	$14.92
6.	Exogear Universal Car Holder For Tablets & iPads	8/10	9/10	$14.99
7.	Luxmo Cup Holder For Tablets/Phones/iPads	10/10	10/10	$25.95
8.	Lamicall Car Tablet/iPad Holder	10/10	10/10	$19.99
9.	LilGadgets CarBuddy Backseat Holder for iPad/Tablet	9/10	10/10	$19.99

Conclusion

The selection of a car mount depends on your preference. But what we can suggest to you are some guidelines for selecting the appropriate car mount.

In our opinion, while selecting a car mount, you need to keep the following things in mind.

• Car type
• Tablet type
• Tablet size
• Tablet weight
• Purpose of the car mount

It is imperative to consider the purpose of purchasing the car mount, whether you want it for navigation purposes, Spotify or Netflix, or want to engage the little ones.

Anyhow, from a backseat perspective, our vote goes for the Macally headrest tablet with a tray because it not only engages the backseat passenger but helps us to serve them their meal.

From a driving end perspective, we suggest you go with the Apps2car windshield car tablet holder. Another option is ExoMount Exogear Universal Dashboard Mount; we love its compact design.

Still, the choice is yours we can only recommend the best option available in the market. 

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