Snap 4 Luxe Review - Most Underrated Phone Accessory

00:00 Loved my Snap 3 Pro
00:52 Disclaimer
01:01 Specs
01:32 Complaints with older model
02:51 First impressions
03:18 Unboxing
03:31 Removing old Snap 3
04:09 Differences
04:45 Installation
05:29 Potrait mode kickstand issues
06:26 Quieter operation
07:01 Landscape kickstand improvements
07:59 Improved grip
09:26 Concerns with Qi wireless charging with special guest speaker
11:34 Conclusion - Do I recommend it?
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[@JSyntax]

Are you upgrading or will this be your first time buy a Snap product? Let me know!

[@JohnBorgen]

It seems like the IG ads are working... This will be my first one.

[@MyUncleWorksForNintendo]

I'm going to give it a try thanks to your review! I was an early adoper who's been using Oh Snap grips since the very first one they launched on Kickstarter (the long pill-shaped one that actually sucked despite their slogan). I've been using their 2nd gen grips for years now even after they discontinued them and changed the design. That design has been perfect for me in function. Using it as a grip is the priority feature for me and I love how I can slip my finger in with one hand and continue to use the phone with one hand seamlessly. And I love how it holds onto your finger so you don't even have to keep it gripped - it's really secure! I never have fear walking in a crowded area with my phone in my hand or taking a photo over a ledge or anything because of the way it stays attached to just one finger. When I saw the current design change, I bought up extra sets of the gen 2 because I could tell the 3 was not going to suit my needs. This new design though seems like it might. I may come back to update after I get to use it and compare.

[@tinamay4257]

😅

[@nicholasfitchett7278]

Upgraded from ohsnap pro 3 to luxe 4 and the luxe 4 causes severe phone overheating compared to the 3 on multiple devices

[@kada0420]

special guest speaker sounds like one of those reddit videos that read stories with minecraft parkour gameplay.

[@JSyntax]

Lol😅😅

[@hugodz28]

Reminds me of home depot ads. "How doers get more done"😂

[@viralprimenetwork]

Awesome reviews👍 thanks for sharing😊

[@CMIC]

Haha, boi. I saw that quick cut at the "unlock incognito tabs"! 😂😂😂

[@MND-um6kw]

Most thorough review I’ve seen, and you’ve pointed out all the things I’m curious about. Great review!

[@JSyntax]

Thank you!

[@efromhb]

Just put mine on yesterday. I also have the Spigen Ultra case. So far seems like a great combo. The Spigen can stand the phone in portrait or landscape.

[@markmata2671]

Was skeptical when I saw an ad, but your review sold me on it. Thank you!

[@JSyntax]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@ionbeamz8884]

I have the Oh Snap 3 currently (around 1yr) and its seen some better days haha. Its cracked down the middle, does not stay popped in anymore, and one of the legs is snapped off. I hope the On Snap 4 Luxe build quality lasts longer.

[@YungndRckless1220]

I’ve had the same issues. I had my snap 3 pro replaced a few months after I received it for free with the warranty. My replacement is now starting to crack down the middle so I went back to there website to see if I was eligible for another replacement and they sent me a code to get the Luxe 4 for no charge at all! The customer support is awesome and they make everything super easy.

[@DigitalKid14]

Just pre-ordered mine! Excited to get it in January

[@sergiorocha76]

Great video keep at it!

[@JSyntax]

Thanks, will do!

[@mscargill1]

Another great review. Thank you. Much prefer your voice to the special guest/AI speaker, btw!

[@defu8592]

Just got mine, its been great! Huge quality of life upgrade for me

[@JSyntax]

It really is!

[@nk3850]

Love this review. $47 CAD is sooo hefty considering I paid $9.99 for my pop socket, which functions perfectly fine except for the fact that I can’t charge wirelessly. So I have to take my case off every time I get in my car (every day!). I appreciate knowing about the clicking volume because I use my pop socket when I am scrolling while rocking my baby to sleep and the loud click could def wake him up. I also hold my phone by the popsocket a lot while also holding bags, a water bottle, and a toddler all at once. I like the idea of just sticking a finger through the centre.

[@nef7939]

Thanjs for the review. What phone case are you using?

[@davidm4773]

Thank you so much for the review! It is extremely helpful and I went ahead and bought one. I have the Scooch Wingman on my Galaxy Z-Fold 3 right now but it's so gosh darn thick I can't hardly stand it because the phone is already thick enough. It's too bad because I love the Wingman! Just time to move on.

[@JSyntax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JSyntax]

Update: Here's the Battery Charge Benchmark app that I built, as promised. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jsyntax.batterychargebenchmark (Android) I've been benchmarking Qi charging with and without the Luxe 4, and the results so far show that the accessory does impact charging efficiency by generating more heat. I will release a future video that fully reports on this. TLDR: you may want to reconsider this accessory if Qi (wireless) charging and long-term battery health are essential to you. Personally, I plan not to use Qi charging, so it doesn't have as much impact.

[@jorgechi8028]

Hey buddy! I’m considering seriously to buy the snap 4, how’s been your experience? Are u uploading the review?

[@robertkelly5391]

I ordered at the end of November, I was hoping to get them before Christmas, unfortunately that does not appear to be likely.

[@sammylove7211]

I just got the magsafe popsocket

[@jeffwoodard]

If this could do portrait mode without falling over it would be almost perfect. I still prefer the magone magsafe grip it works great in land scape and portrait. And it's detachable.

[@efromhb]

That's where the Spigen kickstand case shines.

[@JMTZS]

Really like it What I don't like is that sometimes it get stuck on my magsafe mount Has anyone had that issue?

[@jtcber]

What is the brand name and model for the base that you use at 0:52? How strong is the magnet? I have been using one of those magnetic finger ring with n55 magnet and it is super strong. I am clumsy so finger ring is an essential for me to use it to hold my phone. Is this any better?

[@ahmaddhooma920]

Has anyone found that it definitively does or doeant increase hear production while non magsafe wireless charging?

[@HelloHelery]

Can it be removed off and on like the pop socket MagSafe grip?

[@Brian-wp9er]

Where’s the phone case from?

[@wiseguysshow1871]

I’ve had mine for three weeks and I’m in construction. With the three- which loved- it scratched in days. The plastic center on the 4 has zero scratches. I’m not sure what they did but the finish is better. Still looks brand new. Also the aluminum seems to actually keep the phone cooler while charging. I haven’t seen any downside from charging. The grip is far more comfortable and long usage is much more using. The heat so far when qi charging has not been an issue for me

[@JSyntax]

Interesting! It can act has a heat sink, but I'm worried the denser material would reduce efficiency qi charging

[@BrandonCabjuan]

Hey Bro! How has yours held up since a month since posting it? Had mines for about two months already. Love it, but man is mines all scuffed up already, lol. Got the blue color way one to match my blue 15 pro max. Portrait video mode is kinda wonky, I use it when I’m eating and watching TikTok videos or Instagram reels, lol

[@JSyntax]

It's good! I'm a little bit concerned when I put my finger through the loophole it might have bent the spring out of shape so I stopped doing that I'm probably going to do a follow-up quick review 6 months from now after I do my cheat Wireless testing test to see whether this case accessory impacts wireless charging in terms of thermals

[@ryanmasters5878]

They get me every time. Yet again, MagSafe charging doesn’t work on iPhone 15 pro max with a phone rebel case (pretty thin case). I’ve had all versions and none ever could wirelessly charge.

[@S.D.82]

Get ready to replace that phone rebel case within a year…have one and it will rip & break. Junk, just like oh snap. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rubena6388]

Yeah, mine also get very hot when charging with magsafe... and quickly too!

[@JSyntax]

I'm nearly done in my app and I purchased a second phone case to do AV comparisons

[@nicholasfitchett7278]

Unsafely so

[@Luis112384]

Anybody know if they work well with foldables?

[@rockcityphoto]

It's wildly unsafe with magsafe charging. I've already reached out to Oh Snap about this. I ran a test on temps and in just 20 minutes of magsafe charging, my charger temps at 160 degrees F, hotter than I can hold safely. I used it for 12 hours and took it off. I'm waiting to hear back from them on this, but I absolutely won't be using it anymore. I'm less concerned about battery degradation and more concerned it's going to physically burn someone.

[@JSyntax]

I'm writing an app to confirm these results!

[@rockcityphoto]

@@JSyntax just an FYI. I received a very generic, mostly canned response about not guaranteeing magsafe charging works with every charger. My concern is less about is “working” and more about safety or even a fire hazard. As a product manager myself, this is alarming.

[@fastenal812]

I’m currently using a different brand on my iPhone. That also has a metal magnetic ring. It also gets very hot with wireless charging. But it’s detachable. So I take it off to charge wirelessly. So this was a concern about this oh snap version. If it stays attached with MagSafe without the adhesive and is detachable then I can work with it.

[@D_A_M-091]

​@JSyntax what's wrong with ampere?

[@S.D.82]

This product is Trash & Way overpriced!

[@pvfeB7Ax]

Is the kickstand part itself magnetic so it could work with my smaller non magsafe magnetic mount?

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

The outer ring is the part that is magnetic for mounts.

[@jordanjorgensen923]

Out of curiosity, have you tried making sure that it is perfectly lined up? I have the snap 3 pro and if it is misaligned just a little it will still act like it wirelessly charges, but is super slow and inefficient.

[@JSyntax]

It's difficult due to camera, I believe I made it centered. they should provide alignment printouts for popular Android models

[@jordanjorgensen923]

@@JSyntax Agreed. I have a Galaxy fold 4 and to get the correct placement I have to trim the bottom right portion of my camera lip and put the snap 3 (future snap 4), as close to the camera bump as I can.

[@asmith5093]

Do you have any experience with or know of anyone who has tried applying the Snap 4 to a magsafe phone case without using the adhesive and instead relying on just the magnetic strength between the case and the Snap 4?

[@eyeofsauron7662]

I’ve seen some people say that it’s recommended to use the adhesive regardless

[@ziklagfire3453]

Any issues with the adhesive? Like it not sticking onto the case securely (especially when you're using it while laying down)?

[@JSyntax]

Zero

[@kevinha662]

I had issues with the adhesive coming off a compatible case. They recommended to remove the center liner in the back. The liner cause issues with the middle to not rotate 360 effectively. After removing liner was wayyyy smoother

[@y0giib34r]

Will this work with a magsafe car mount? I have the z flip 5

[@t20009]

Where's the follow up video?

[@EpicStays]

Do you have to use the adhesive? What if you have magsafe or a magsafe case and only want to use the magnets instead of adhesive + magnet?

[@JSyntax]

It's recommended to have both for extra stability and reliability

[@EpicStays]

@@JSyntax that's a shame. I feel like the reusability isn't there bc the adhesive can only be reused (at its max strength) so many times..

[@Huyndoan]

this is not truly "magsafe" as it requires adhesives to stick.

[@wiseguysshow1871]

You can use it with MagSafe without the adhesive on multiple cases. Also- it’s by far better than any MagSafe grip- it’s far more secure and it allows MagSafe charging through it so it really has no downside

[@joekavalauskas8767]

Exactly. I got the Sinjimoru MagSafe Mini Tok. It’s my fav so far.

[@geekmode]

Warning! Magsafe charging does not work through a Mous Limitless 5.0 case

[@massive670]

I'm giving this video like because you broke it 😂

[@samskee415]

Is the hinges still plastic?

[@JSyntax]

Yes but looks good to me stronger

[@samskee415]

@@JSyntax yeah, I’ve used ohsnap since the first one and the 2 was the best. The 3 barely lasted a year because the plastic would break by far the worst of them all so far. Pretty pissed at the product and skeptical about the 4 and that plastic

[@Coolabah11]

No MagSafe on Android!?

[@JSyntax]

Yes there is

[@fatihcan9018]

Bro you said you don't switch from s20 to s23 now u got s23

[@courage3g]

People use portrait mode with a stand...hm who knew.

[@JSyntax]

Seldom!

[@kickassclone75]

So i thought it was totally magnetic but its a stick on😂😂😂😂. So when I pry it off my case how good will it stick to a new one? Not only that $35.00 for a pop Socket ffs wtf are people thinking

[@kaylamcmiller3848]

I want to try this grip but I don’t like sticking anything on my iPhone cases because I love MagSafe and the Popsockets mag safe grip feels more secure and I can change accessories I would not trust putting my wallet on it and a lot of reviews say the magnets are not strong

[@D_A_M-091]

You don't like punctuation either apparently

[@ams13934]

I hate it. Finger grip irritates my fingers, it's literally just sharp plastic. doesn't hold up my phone either. The only good things about it is the snap sound and the magnet charge through.

[@angrygreek1985]

The real question here is why the fk are you using an aeropress upside down then flipping it over???

[@JSyntax]

Inverted method for coarse grind coffee or tea leaves

[@StrawHatGuy_]

Android doesn't have magsafe compatibility because it's patented

[@samskee415]

Durability sucks on the 3

[@thatguysalbbl3270]

The clicks and "one handed" operations seem like first world problems.

[@JSyntax]

Agreed

[@not-AI]

wireless charging will destroy your battery, ask me how u know. ever since my phone battery bloated and busted thru the phone chassis i jave never used it. always use a cord and just enable safe charging where it shuts off charging at 80%

[@samskee415]

Snap 3 fucking sucks! 2 was the best IMO. The plastic kept cracking and coming off.

[@TheOnlyDTM]

same i have the 2 on my phone right now. wish they would bring the band back with the premium feel/heavyness of the luxe

[@samskee415]

@@TheOnlyDTM went with another brand thats like it on Amazon brand name EWA

[@christianrandum2452]

Great accessory but androids don't deserve MagSafe they didn't invent it they should be able to partake in the greatness that only comes from Apple 😂

[@natebrown618]

There are countless features Apple has taken from Android because Android is open source and allows their apps and software to be used by everyone. Apple insists on keeping everything proprietary instead of advancing the market. But you can keep bowing down to your apple overloads. 😂

[@greywolf447]

**** DON'T BUY!!!! **** I owned the snap 3 pro. I absolutely loved it. I was stoked to see they came out with a new one. They fixed the issues of the 3 and created a new issue. They made the magnet array stronger. On face value, that would be an improvement. However it is too strong. I own a magnetic wallet that I used with my pro 3. When I used it with my luxe it stuck to my wallet and peeled off my phone. Then I tried it with my car mount. It pulled the magnets in my car mount out of their housing. They sent me new adhesive but it didn't work. Going back to my pro 3.

[@Skunkd]

“So lame that Android don’t have MagSafe”😂😂 no shit, why would shitty half baked androids be able to use apple proprietary technology…

[@c88wayne3]

Half baked androids 😂