Quadlock vs SP Connect

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Quadlock vs SP Connect

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YoDomCat

Күн бұрын

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@SerranoPereira Ай бұрын

I couldn't decide between the two, but you made it very easy for me. You covered all the points I wanted to know. Thanks!

@yodomcat Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@c138599 2 жыл бұрын

Great review (seeing it for first time). I've had my SP Connect stem mounts on two bikes for about 2 years now - a Ducati V4S and an old but beloved Honda VFR. Very happy with them. The stem mount in particular is a weak point for QL if the bike has large diameter steering tube - people use a cheap and flimsy toggle bolt to make it work which is asking for trouble (better to use a piece of vinyl tube) - but a few different mounts are available. And some either love or hate the QL three-legged anti-vibration device - SP's is more subtle in style. But both systems have their pros/cons as you pointed out and, really, both are fantastic. One point I don't understand - you said quality is better with QL. I can't fault SP - being CNC aluminium mine look brand new after 2 years. One thing I didn't like about QL when I was shopping and looking at other bikes was the faded plastic look. But one thing in favour of QL is the ease of switching from landscape to portrait - although in practice after playing around for a few weeks I never wanted to change it. I did note that QL was often on special so much better price-wise but for me the quality was far better with SP. I also have the SP power units and they have been completely weather proof where the QL units had that issue with the cable socket - I don't know if that's still current. But again by the time you buy all the bits and pieces...mount+cover, anti-vib, power unit, special cable...QL can offer a large cost saving over the similar kit from SP-Connect. But both are excellent products.

@Fonzie2612 Жыл бұрын

Of course I watched this video after buying the SP connect while owning an iphone 12 pro. To be honest I like the cover. And I like the way the SP connect looks opposed to the quadlock. Anyway I will start using it now. Great video btw.

@sabripinky4683 3 жыл бұрын

Been using quad lock for 4 years and the mount itself is still working fine , but I'm not using a case as I'm using a phone brand that they don't have a case for , so I'm using a universal adapter which uses 3m tape but surprisingly it held out for 3 years without falling out even once . Now I've changed phones and bought the universal adapter again for my current phone and it's been 1 year since then and it's still working fine . Also I'm working as a delivery rider all this while so that thing is under the sun/rain 8-10hours a day . No regrets buying quad lock 👍

@sabripinky4683 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah forgot to add that I'm using a rugged phone so it's pretty heavy and the 3m tape for the universal adapter held out just fine . I can't say for dirt bike riding or riding over 150km/h though as I haven't done any of those two 😅

@heeDeer 3 жыл бұрын

Can the universal adaptor be stucked on any kind of cases or only specific materials?

@sabripinky4683 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that I'm not sure , both my phones don't use any casing at all since it's rugged phone 😅 I just stick it directly on the phone itself

@ancmol 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. I've been going for SP for a few years by now, but went for the Quad Lock after your review. The phone case must be nice and it has been with the SP-Connect, but I have an iPhone 12. I hope that I find Quad Lock as good as your review - keep up the good work.

@yodomcat 2 жыл бұрын

They have updated the case to now be MagSafe and low profile so it's really good now!

@giuseppegangemi9576 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that video, very useful. I'm having a SP mount and I use it for both my race bike and my mountain bike. I decided for SP because of the bundle that comes with 2 mounts and a case so it was quite cheap to equip both bikes. The reason why I watched that video is because I'm not 100% happy with the system. Theoretically it is super easy to mount it as use just have to turn it 90° but to me it happens so often that I don't push the iphone completely flat onto the mount before turning. Result: the mounting system on the back of my phone is turned like 15° and you can't mount it anymore on the bike. Without a tool it is quite difficult to bring it back to its original position and it is really frustrating. The second big thing is that it just don't really locks/snaps after turning it 90°. So if you touch it with your knee or you it is super windy it can happen that the phone turns a little bit. And last but not least the micro stem mount persists of two parts (at least the one I got from the bundle). One part is kind of a screw and mounted to the bike, the other piece of plastic is just mounted to the screw itself. It happened to me not only once that the plastic thing slipped out of the screw - happily I always noticed it before my phone felt down. No idea if others also had that kind of problems but would be interesting to hear.

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

That is the problem with easier slip on you have easier chance to slip out! No such issue with QuadLock because of the “click”, however it takes a while to get the nack to get it on.

@bimiworkx 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guiseppe and Dom Cat, i am really glad to read that i am not the only one with SP problems. The SP company makes me always feel all problems are my one fault wich is definitely not. We use the SP products mostly on our mtb's while we are enduroing or downhilling. We also had the plastic converter fall out of the stem mount with the result a samsung got lost. I also had severall times that the phone has turned 90 degrees and luckely saw it falling. Also several times it turned between 0 and 90 degrees. On a really steep trail with fast short turns and bumpy ground i think it's not reliable. The first stemmount got loser everytime and the bold pulled trough the plastic. Not possible they said but second one i have bought had an modification and better constuction. Finaly, the zippers of the cases, wedgecase and saddlecase, suck. Almost immediately the zipper opened the wrong way so the zippertooth don't fit in eachother anymore. I had 4 cases ( also 2 under warranty ) and they all have the same. Of course there was some stuff in. If you use it almost empty i will hold. My saddle case with bikestuff and my keys once opened during biking and how great is was that my girl was riding behind me and warned me. Again, we have never had these problems they said making me feel like i don't know what i am doing. The thing is you start with this gear and before you know you invested a few hundred euro's when using it in several cars and on several bikes. I gues i am gonna try Quadlock. One thing, if you look for SP-connect and Garmin the offer an mount with lock, why not on all the mounts ;-) PS the case for my galaxy s20 sucks as well compared to the galay s7 case. I fits perfect and took quit some bumps but the part where you push the power, sound up&down buttons is so stiff you have to hold the phone with 2 hands to make sure it doesn't slip out of your hands.

@user-gm8ll5hs4x 2 жыл бұрын

@@bimiworkx there is also sks compit system

@rorydanner7964 Жыл бұрын

The biggest difference and the reason I went with SP connect… one hand operation. Also, SPC+ is an improved case over the original SP you used.

@yodomcat Жыл бұрын

I agree. However the lack of ability to change from landscape to portrait on the fly rules it out for me

@rasmusbrandt-christensen6570 Жыл бұрын

I use Quad Lock with the wireless charger, and it operates very easily using one hand 🙂

@sivakumars1712 3 жыл бұрын

Good video..Nice slow calm pace..easy to follow..

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TheDeepsilver 8 ай бұрын

Great video. One big item that should be mentioned: Quadlock cases block a lot of wireless chargers. If this is important to you, SP Connect is your only option

@yodomcat 8 ай бұрын

If you get the Quadlock MagSafe case this is designed for all MagSafe devices. Quadlocks own wireless charger is also a must have for the bike, I did a review on here 👍🏻

@TheDeepsilver 8 ай бұрын

@@yodomcat⁠it’s well documented that the MagSafe QL case does not work properly with many MagSafe accessories including Apples own charging puck.

@yodomcat 8 ай бұрын

@@TheDeepsilver no issues from my testing 🤷🏻‍♂️

@ph8ton 5 күн бұрын

sp connect also seems to have a waterproof case where quadlock does not. you might say phones are waterproof these days anyway but i work in a dusty environment and my speakers have been permanently damaged while using a quad lock case. just got a insurance covered replacement phone and looking at switching to sp connect.

@yodomcat 5 күн бұрын

Quadlock has a poncho you put over the top making it waterproof 👍🏻

@calcagnolibero Жыл бұрын

Very clear and concise review. Thanks mate.

@einschlaefer1016 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, it helped me a lot

@kbeightyseven1783 3 жыл бұрын

The sp connect vibration module comes with the Moto bundle

@ShawnTRD 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks because I just bought the QL

@sambam007 3 жыл бұрын

Ye thinking of going quad lock. I’ve got the iPhone se SP connnect case and some sort of laquer or layer is always shedding off and it’s not had any abuse don’t rate their cases . From the first week I got the case it’s been happening.

@winner1338 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the verdict.

@lexievv Жыл бұрын

SP actually has a tool that you can use to turn the lock on the phonecase which allows you to mount it Landscape or portrait without having to adjust the mount on your bike.

@yodomcat Жыл бұрын

But that tool is a right pain to use on a motorcycle at speed 🤣😂

@lexievv Жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat can't argue with that. Not sure why you'd want to do that while at speed tho haha

@theradioguy 2 жыл бұрын

usefull video, thanks. In the process of determining choice and buying.

@TeamEquipo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm choosing quad lock for my Yamaha YZF Thundercat

@JasonRostro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this in depth review and I use QuadLock.

@kevindb47 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou great video I will go for quad lock

@CampamentoUL 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, but in the price part, actually sp is cheaper because the bundle comes with the poncho and quadlock charges you 25€ for it, also the stand for the phone comes with the sp and in the quadlock you have to pay 20€ aswell, anyway, I agree with quadlock being better at least in the quality and compatibility.

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

The prices move around a bit between the two, I think overall SP is marginally cheaper as they do more deals for longer and Quadlock have certainly become the dominant brand (here in the UK for sure). Wish I could get the knack with Quadlock putting it on the bike first time but I always have to look 😂

@CampamentoUL 3 жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat hahaha I hope its not too hard because I just ordered the quadlock 🤣

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

@@CampamentoUL my mates get one fine I’m just a dufuss

@cemre1437 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for that nice an clear comparisson👌

@riaanlouw1874 3 жыл бұрын

Not having a bike, but a scooter (BMW C600 Sport), I cannot use any SP-connect/QuadLock mount, as the handlebar / Stem / Mirrors etc, are all mounted behind plastic covers. The only option for me, AFAIK, was the RAM Brake/Clutch Reservoir mount. But like most people, I canot get used to the RAM X-Grip permanently changing the volume... Looking at the differences between SP-Connect and Quadlock, Both companies have the RAM 1" ball adapter. However, The QuadLock RAM adapter is compatible with the QuadLock version of the anti vibration dampener, while the SP-Connect RAM Ball adapter version is not compatible with SP-Connect version of anti vibration dampener. The SP-Connect site go as far as to say, NOT to use the RAM ball mount adapter with any phone that has OIS (Optical Image stabilzer). I don't know what it will do do with lower spec phones that only has EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizing). Thus, I could only go the Quad Lock route..

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

I think they do a mirror stalk? But the anti-vibe won’t be compatible with that.

@everything_successful207 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you're still active but Ram has a quick grip now that I have

@gato69evo 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, I really need a sistem that can be vertical or horizontal by just turning it... So quad lock

@duncanmorley 2 жыл бұрын

Currently have Quadlock, but find it annoying that you need both hands to remove it. You therefore have to stop if you want to take a photo/video whilst cycling.

@yodomcat 2 жыл бұрын

I can remove mine one handed no issues, but I do struggle putting it; year on and still don’t have the nak!

@soulasgard1774 Жыл бұрын

You are an idiot for taking pics while riding anyways

@bogartchu7616 3 жыл бұрын

Really good comparison, thank you for this!

@podunkman2709 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u for review - this is what I've been searching for. I think Quadlok is more expensive... Anyway, your phone was never damaged? This dumper works? I ride mostly in city.

@yodomcat 2 жыл бұрын

No issues and I’ve now been using Quadlock for my last 3 iPhones all a pro model and all been over 150mph 😉

@BuddLech 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you!

@riccal8799 3 жыл бұрын

I own quadlock from iPhone 5. The best by far

@NahuelMina 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you still recommend it? I have to buy one for my iPhone SE 1st generation.

@ginaz2640 11 ай бұрын

What I am most concerned with is which mounting system actually protects the optics stabilization system the best between Quadlock, and SP Connect with Anti Vibration Module, for a $1000 phone? Any valid information out there? All I could find here is how they look, ease of installation, and landscape vs portrait,

@yodomcat 11 ай бұрын

I have run Quadlock since vibration dampers have been a thing on every new Pro iPhone to the 15 I am typing on now. It has never failed me covering thousands of miles in all road conditions 👍🏻

@user-gm8ll5hs4x 2 жыл бұрын

There is also the SKS compit system

@yodomcat 2 жыл бұрын

That’s more for a bicycle from what I see. Love the ideas of easy snap on with magnets. But not at 150mph! 😂

@CaiusDiplodocus Жыл бұрын

The problem with quadlock is that if you do not have iPhone or Samsung you are screwed because if it rains you cannot have anything to protect your phone but SP connect provides an universal waterproof case. It really is a hard choice, I want to go for quadlock for the better quality and the USB charger but there is nothing to protect my phone from the rain....

@yodomcat Жыл бұрын

Quadlock provide the identical case or poncho as they call it 👍🏻

@CaiusDiplodocus Жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat yes but again for very specific phones. Samsung and IPhone. I have Xiaomi hence nothing for me in Quadlock. Edit: IPhone, Samsung, Google pixel and huawei.

@yodomcat Жыл бұрын

@@CaiusDiplodocus Quadlock (and I am sure all of them) do offer universal adapters that you can stick to other cases. www.quadlockcase.co.uk/collections/shop-universal/products/universal-adapter

@CaiusDiplodocus Жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat may be I can try that. Buy a waterproof case for my phone separately and stick the universal adapter to it!

@eriknash8783 Жыл бұрын

My Quadlock developed play after a few months and now my phone looks like a dashboard hula girl dancing all over the place. I'd like to know if the SP interface remains nice and tight over time...

@yodomcat Жыл бұрын

I had no movement with either using the stem mounts. However when the anti vibe model came out they vibe loads if looking from the side but face on looks fine.

@PhucTietVinh 3 жыл бұрын

Informative. Thanks.

@Jkb193 3 жыл бұрын

The reason I’ve gone with SP is simply the fact that the mount is metal. Quad lock is plastic and I can’t justify putting my £1300 phone on a plastic mount. Also with regards to the case, I’m not sure how you rate the iPhone 12 case as poor because it’s probably one of the better phone cases that are available. It’s a nice material, durable, has a felt lining on the inside and has a chunky bezel to avoid the screen hitting the floor if dropped on its face

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

They must of now fixed the issues I showed in this video. Although quadlock is plastic it is very solid.

@duckacid 3 жыл бұрын

@ACAB UK Not all plastics were equally made. And the same goes for metal. Your point is completely silly at best.

@michaelesquivel9810 2 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the sp clamp you have in your sport bike I want to get the one

@yodomcat 2 жыл бұрын

It was the stem mount

@duckacid 3 жыл бұрын

I really like you content and think your channel deserves more views, but besides that, why do you think you need to change your iPhone every year?

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

I do everything on my phone; so for me it makes sense to upgrade every year.

@Ladosligese Жыл бұрын

i use the ripoff "quadlock" .. works just as well , just as strong even tho a test showed the cheap knockoff version to stronger then original Quadlock 😖.. for just about 10 % of the price .. pairing it with a quadlock case .. and voila i`m set to go

@yodomcat Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t trust my £1k phone on anything unofficial

@Ladosligese Жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat i wont be using my main phone ofc :) just an old one for gps and keep my main one as hotspot in pocket .. also so i dont blow my camera etc :)

@haolee1975 3 жыл бұрын

ok, thanks for the vid. very informative. now which motorcycle should i buy?

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

Any motorcycle is the right choice! 😉😂

@trakaill 3 жыл бұрын

Merci pour la vidéo!! Thanks for the video

@MotoPassionFr 3 жыл бұрын

malheureusement j ai tout en Sp Connect , j ai peur que mon iPhone 12 pro max tombe et sorte de la coque je ne suis pas rassurer du tout je vais bientôt commander le model iPhone 12 Pro Max Quadlock .... j attend la réponse du SAV ..... super ta video ...

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

Moi aussi, j'avais tout de SP, mais pour £90, c'était facile de basculer. J'ai également entendu que quelques personnes avaient encore des problèmes avec le "anti-vibration module", mais je n'ai rien entendu de mal avec QuadLock.

@miguelmayer3473 3 жыл бұрын

Does qi charging work?

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

No as Quadlock sells a Qi charger holder all in one. My friend has one; works really well but is a bit large. Though doesn’t matter when the phone is on it!

@simoneantonetti3234 3 жыл бұрын

The mounting system is mettalic ?

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

No both are solid thick plastic. Has a dull shine to it. Quadlock feels a little chunkier.

@simoneantonetti3234 3 жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat sure about it ? Sp connect says "CNC machined from aircraft grade aluminum"

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

@@simoneantonetti3234 I’ve sold my SP so won’t bet my house on it 😂 I certainly thought it was plastic (the rod that went down the stem was metal, but you don’t see that as it’s in the hole). Either way trust me the only think you look at is the mounting plate (the part the phone connects to) that was makes of brakes the looks.

@Jkb193 3 жыл бұрын

@@simoneantonetti3234 you’re correct. SP is metal. Quadlock is plastic

@EMelbye 2 жыл бұрын

Why does the SP iPhone 12 case suck ?

@yodomcat 2 жыл бұрын

I have a video comparing the two 👍🏻 that said I think/hope they have fixed it with the iPhone 13 case.

@EMelbye 2 жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat I believe you say that the iPhone case 12 sucks compared to the iPhone 9,10 and 11, I do not seem to find a comparison video for that?

@yodomcat 2 жыл бұрын

@@EMelbye here you go mate: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oN1-q8SW27idZoU.html

@korbendallas5921 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried the sp connect with the anti vibration module.... yep... my stabilizer is now dead on my iphone 12

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

That sucks Korden 😔 you’re now the second person to comment that it has failed. Are you still under warranty from Apple?

@korbendallas5921 3 жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat yes, and I will go to an apple store tomorrow, I hope they will change my iphone I’ve take a look on the quadlock website, and they still have the problem with the anti vibration module

@yodomcat 3 жыл бұрын

@@korbendallas5921 My friends and I are all Quadlock now with no issue (so far), but do check what mounts the anti-vibe will work with. When my friend had this issue (2 month old phone) Apple changed it out no issues - though I would play dumb if they ask you if you put it on a motorcycle! 😂

@korbendallas5921 3 жыл бұрын

@@yodomcat my phone on my handlebar ? Are you crazy ? In the safest place ! My pocket ! 😂

@korbendallas5921 3 жыл бұрын

@Louis Mander …. Read again my first comment…. I had the anti-vibration module !

@dariocp87 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Barcelona and both of them get stolen all the time.. So most people just gave up and got a normal chinese mount from Amazon and that’s it.

@helenheath3706 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a QuadLock on my Harley for quite a few months now, having realised my eBay cheapy special just wasn't making the grade. I hadn't even heard of SP Connect until it started popping up on my Facebook feed a few days ago. They look very much the same sort of thing, present in the same fashion, accessories are much the same - all as you say here. But what I have found that I really, really don't like is, comments on SP Connect's Facebook feed disappear at a rate of knots! Any post thread you find on their page will have many more comments than they show - which means they're deleting comments all over the place. I put a comment on myself, just noting that isn't this just the same sort of thing as QuadLock and, sure enough, it got deleted. I find that underhand - if people have something to say about your product, you should let them (profanity notwithstanding, of course). If it's negative, then improve. If it's positive, it's great advertising. Either way, deleting comments - lots of them! - just makes the company looks shady. On that basis alone I would never get SP Connect, but it was good to see your comparison video just the same, thanks.