Accessories · Tested since May 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The phone everything else here orbits. It is my camera for Continuity Camera demos on the go, my hotspot on the road, the screen the MagSafe stands hold, and the device half this list pairs to. A 256GB Pro Max in Deep Blue handles a full day of calls, photos, and demos without me thinking about the battery. Apple Pay is great when traveling for work and I link my work credit card to get free points / cash back.
9.0 Premium Choice
- $$$$
- May 2026
- Accessories
- Premium Choice
The verdict
On my desk since May 2026, and it scores 9.0 out of 10.
Everything above comes from running it on real call days, not from a spec sheet — the flaws worth knowing are in the trade-offs, not buried in a spec table. How I rate gear.
What works
- The hub the rest of the kit pairs to: AirPods, MagSafe stands, Continuity Camera
- Pro camera doubles as my webcam through the Stouchi mount
- All-day battery through back-to-back calls, photos, and demos
- Expensive, especially at the Pro Max size
- Big in the hand and the pocket
Scored on four things
How it earned a 9.0
Build that lasts Judged after months, not after the first hour out of the box.
Call-readiness Quiet clicks, no focus hunting, no fan noise, light that flatters.
Comfort at hour six How it feels late in the day, not in minute one.
Value for the money A cheaper pick that does ninety percent of the job often wins.
