Short version: the original elago M4 stand we featured was made for the iPhone 6, 6s and 7, and it’s no longer sold new on Amazon. Its modern replacement is the elago MS M4 Charging Stand for MagSafe: same classic-Macintosh look, but it holds Apple’s MagSafe charger so your current iPhone snaps on and charges. Get the MS M4 if you have a MagSafe iPhone and a soft spot for 1984.
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Some of us remember the beige Macintosh. The rest of us just think it’s adorable. elago’s M4 turned your phone into a tiny retro Mac on your desk, and the new version does the same for phones with MagSafe. Here’s what changed, based on elago’s listings and launch coverage (we didn’t test them hands-on).
elago MS M4 vs the original M4: what changed
| elago M4 stand (2017) | elago MS M4 for MagSafe (current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Works with | iPhone 6, 6s and 7 only | Apple’s MagSafe charger (you supply the charger) |
| How it charges | Charges while docked (per our old review) | Your iPhone snaps onto the MagSafe charger held in the screen |
| Design | Classic Macintosh, silicone | Classic monitor design, premium silicone |
| Availability | No longer sold new on Amazon | In stock, sold by elago |
Specs from MacRumors on the 2017 M4, the MS M4 listing on Amazon. Checked October 2026.
What matters in real use
- Check your charger. The MS M4 is a holder for Apple’s MagSafe charger. If you don’t own one, budget for it.
- Works with modern iPhones. Any MagSafe-compatible iPhone, and MagSafe cases, snap in.
- It’s a desk toy that earns its spot. Your phone charges and stays visible, which is handy on a desk or nightstand.
- Silicone is soft on your phone. No hard plastic edges against the glass.
Who should buy it
- Get the elago MS M4 for Apple fans, retro computer nerds and anyone whose desk needs more personality.
- Still have an iPhone 7? The original M4 shows up secondhand, but most people today want the MagSafe version.
- Want a real retro Mac? Our iMac M6 comparison covers Apple’s newest all-in-one.
Gift it to: the coworker who still talks about HyperCard, the Apple fan who has everything, or as a fun white elephant pick for the office party.
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