Quick answer
The Steelie Windshield Mount is a complete mount for your car's windshield, while the Steelie Orbiter Metal Plates are adhesive-backed plates that let you add magnetic mounting to multiple devices or cases within an existing Steelie Orbiter system.
What each product does
The Steelie Windshield Mount (product ID 880252) includes a mount that attaches to your windshield and holds your phone via a magnetic ball-and-socket joint. It offers ultimate holding power and easy release, making it a standalone solution for one device in your car.
The Steelie Orbiter Metal Plates (product ID 880260) are low-profile metal plates with adhesive backing. They are not a mount themselves; instead, they let you expand your existing Steelie Orbiter system to multiple devices or cases, so you can swap between phones or cases without buying additional mounts.
Key differences at a glance
The Windshield Mount is a full mount for one device, while the Orbiter Metal Plates are accessories that require an existing Steelie Orbiter mount to work. If you don't already have a Steelie Orbiter mount in your car, the plates alone won't hold your phone.
The Windshield Mount is designed specifically for windshield placement, whereas the plates can be applied to any flat surface (case, device, or accessory) as long as you have a compatible mount. This makes the plates more versatile for multi-device households or users who switch cases often.
Trade-offs to consider
The Windshield Mount gives you a dedicated, stable mounting point on your windshield with strong magnetic hold. However, it only works for one phone or case at a time, and you must attach the included magnetic plate to your device or case.
The Orbiter Metal Plates let you mount multiple devices interchangeably, but they require you to already own a Steelie Orbiter mount (such as a dash, vent, or cup holder mount). Without that base mount, the plates offer no mounting functionality.
If you want a simple, single-device windshield mount, the Steelie Windshield Mount is the direct choice. If you already have a Steelie Orbiter system and need to add more devices, the Orbiter Metal Plates are the cost-effective way to expand.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Steelie Windshield Mount: A complete windshield mount for one device. Requires attaching the included magnetic plate to your phone or case.
- Steelie Orbiter Metal Plates: Adhesive-backed metal plates that add magnetic mounting to multiple devices or cases. Requires an existing Steelie Orbiter mount.
- Which one should you choose?: If you need a windshield mount and don't own a Steelie Orbiter system, get the Windshield Mount. If you already have a Steelie Orbiter mount and want to use it with multiple devices, get the Orbiter Metal Plates. Check if you already have a compatible Steelie Orbiter mount before buying the plates.
Product facts
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Steelie® Orbiter® Metal Plates: Expand your Steelie Orbiter system to multiple devices or cases with these low-profile Steelie Orbiter Metal Plates with adhesive backing. You can mount different phones or cases on the same mount without buying another full setup, saving money and clutter.
Steelie® Orbiter® Metal Plates
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Steelie® Windshield Mount: This individual mount provides ultimate holding power and easy release for windshield mounting. It gives you a secure, dedicated mount for one device right on your windshield, ideal if you don't already have a Steelie Orbiter system.
Steelie® Windshield Mount
Which setup fits you?
Best for
- Drivers who want a dedicated windshield mount for one phone and don't have a Steelie Orbiter system yet
- Users who need a strong, easy-release mount on the windshield
Not for
- Users who already have a Steelie Orbiter mount and want to mount multiple devices without buying another full mount
