Context: For about 5 years I've been using a windscreen suction mount inverted in my cupholder to hold my phone just in front of my lower dashboard near the climate controls. I don't like having a phone on the windscreen. After purchasing a newer, larger, heavier phone I needed something more rigid. Fortunately, a number of bespoke cup-holder mounts now exist. I went with tackform for its QuickCharge 3 support and auto-closing arms, plus I was already purchasing a motorcycle mount.
Positives: Easy to use, sturdy cup-holder base. The phone is very secure. Auto-grab functionality works well. Easy to find the button to release the arms.
Negatives. Very expensive. The metal extension probably doesn't need to be so thick or long (for a small vehicle), meaning I cannot place the phone mount exactly where I want it (just above the cup holder, instead it has to sit 2 inches closer to me). Both the unit and the power adapter emit a bright blue light which is especially irritating at night. A dull red color would be much softer on the eyes. A sticker on the power adapter can be relocated to cover the blue LED somewhat. The unit LEDs are only an issue when you leave your phone in your pocket. I wish the tackform logo was much more discreet in its size and location. The noise of the arms opening/closing could be quieter.
Multiple emails requesting product reviews and spreading the word might be seen as nagging. Offering 15% off a second order within 60 days of this review doesn't help when it costs so much to ship internationally (it would be more economic to combine orders rather than place a second discounted order). Maybe I should record a video review and get a referral code to share instead, haha.
The longer list of negatives is not intended to discourage purchase as the core product works very well. A premium product attracts more critique. If the product is updated then this feedback might be helpful in making improvements.
I'm still in lockdown so cannot review the motorcycle mount.