RAM Mounts X-Grip Large Phone Mount with RAM Twist-Lock Suction Cup Base RAM-B-166-UN10U with Medium Arm for Vehicle Windshields

This is a great product, meets or exceeds my expectations. This vacuum base is powerful and holds very well.the X-Grip holds my smart phone firmly without vibration, noise, or sagging.

The media could not be loaded. My initial impression was WOW! This thing has some weight! 80% is made of metal. The strength is in its simplicity. There’s 2 knobs to turn, that’s it. One to lock the oversized suction cup, really it’s more of a winged turn paddle. The other is in the middle of the arm that locks the ball joint at the suction cup and at the phone holder. Setup is simple, attach the strong suction cup on the windshield, then move the arm into your line of sight and hold, then move the X phone holder to where you want it. A twist of the lock knob and it’s done! Loosen it a tad if you want to make fine adjustments. Definitely the best. A bit pricey, but worth every penny. Not imported plastic j*nk.Update 11/2:I standby the review above. It’s solid built. However…I have a 15 pro max and the seems press on the power, action and volume up buttons. It triggers a shutdown mode. Activates the action button and volume up button. I cannot find a sweet spot for this to work with my phone. So unfortunately it has to go back. I think it’s the action button is just in a bad place. The switch button would probably be fine. So 14 pro max and below I’d say you’re good to go. The action button for me is a PITA.

My criteria to buy: cost; will it hold a Nexus 5 phone or Nexus 7 tablet (not at the same time); fit well in Acura TL; multi-use ability for car or bike (still need to buy the component for bike). Other than the cost, its a Winner! If cost are not an issue - hands down this is the tops of all the mounts. Easy use; fast no-fuss setup, rugged construction. Smooth operation when needing any adjustment or when changing out phone or tablet. There were other mount models that are unique design, compact, lower priced (not necessarily cheap material/made) but after long review on the web, the RAM website, and other reviewers, I believe the RAM products are superior in material and construction and effectively functional design. This item was listed in Amazon's Automotive section and didnt have a product picture - almost missed it in the long list of other mounts. Once I found the RAM products, they get high marks and I agree. The RAM products are component based. I specific item was a one item purchase but it has the following components: the 3.3in (larger) suction base with twist lock (RAP-224-1U), 1in ball diamond base adapter (RAM-B-238), 3.69in Double Socket Arm (RAM-B-201), and the RAM Universal X-Grip IV Holder (Large Phone/Phablet) with 1" Ball(RAM-HOL-UN10BU). Didnt want 2 devices for my phone and my tablet and another device for my bike, so I took a chance on this one. There are currently 4 models of the X-Grip, this is model IV for Large Phone/Phablets. I can hold an HTC EVO 4G, Nexus 4, Nexus 5 (with or without cases) and a Nexus 7 (2012 or 2013; with or without cases) (I use the MoKo Nexus 7 Slim-Fit Case). Only hesitation was the price - but considering it meets my tall order. Great deal. I used the Arkon for a long time but it was a beating to use. To insert or remove a phone or to adjust , tab holder would fall off, hard to align, felt like it would break - not this mount. Place suction where you want, turn lock lever, turn knob on arm, align and tighten - base is done. Now grab x-grip rubber post caps with one hand and position your phone or tablet - done.

Works great as advertise does not fall off the windshield and it doesn’t bounce and vibrate around like all the other ones

Very, very sturdy build construction. Absolutely the toughest and most rigid phone mount out there. That said, the suction cup is a weak point. The suction mechanism is strong, but the cup doesn't seal well, and falls off the window every couple weeks like clockwork. Hope they update the design to use a softer rubber cup like other phone mounts that stay put longer.

I had been away from RAM Mounts since I stopped buying dedicated GPS and phones took over this functionality.I should not have stayed away. Wasted so much on cheap mounts, most recently on wireless charging ones that broke after a few months. RAM Mount has always made solid well-made products. The X mount series is no different. If you have exotic needs or simply want to see all the kinds they make you might want to look over their website and browse. They come in kits for common needs (in this case a windshield mount, large x mount, 3 inches articulating ARM. Mind you the combined length with all the pieces ends up being around 6 inches (X mount, arm, suction cup assembly). There is also a long arm version (6 inch arm) where the total length will end up being around 9 inches.The X mount comes in 2 sizes for phones (regular and large). You have to account for your phone case too. if its thin case not going to make a difference, but thicker cases do make your phone larger. I choose the large for 8 Plus in a modest case. An 8 in a beefier case works well too. The Large according to RAM covers a phone 3 to 4.5 inches in width. The regular up to 3.25 inches in width.The X describes the arms that grab your phone at 4 corners, super securely. To put your phone in you really do need both your hands (as you do with most mounts even if they say otherwise). You grab top and bottom on one side and place your phone in with the other hand and release.You can easily choose a nice position with articulating arm as the mount contains a ball at both the suction cup and phone holder end. A knob lets you lock the position.