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iOttie Easy One Touch 5 CD Slot Mount Review (2027)

The iOttie Easy One Touch 5 CD slot mount turns an unused CD player into a solid phone anchor. Our research-based verdict, generation 5 verified.

TGBy TrueGear Research TeamIndependent editorial teamLast updated How we researchResearch-based assessment · Car Phone Mounts
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Updated 2026-10-29
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iOttie Easy One Touch 5 CD Slot Mount (HLCRIO173)

iOttie Easy One Touch 5 CD Slot Mount (HLCRIO173)

Generation 5, not 6: the verified CD slot mount for cars whose vents and dash space are already crowded.

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Our verdict

The Easy One Touch 5 CD slot mount is the guide's most situational pick and one of its most satisfying for the right car. Where vents are crowded and dash space is taken, the CD slot offers an anchor that vents cannot match for solidity, and the 8 inch arm lifts the phone to a readable height instead of leaving it low by the stereo. It is generation 5, verified as B088GJBLLY with model HLCRIO173, not a generation 6 CD slot, and it is useless in cars without a CD player, which is the whole gamble stated up front.

What we like

  • CD slot base gives a solid anchor where vents and dash space are already crowded
  • Long 8 inch arm lifts the phone to a readable height instead of leaving it low by the stereo
  • Adjustable bottom foot and magnetic cord organizer keep the phone steady and the cable tidy
  • Universal cradle suits a wide range of phones without adapters

What to watch out for

  • It occupies the CD player, so discs cannot be used while it is installed
  • Cars without a CD slot cannot use it at all
  • The cradle and arm add bulk near the stereo controls and can block buttons on small center stacks

What owners report: iOttie Easy One Touch 5 CD Slot Mount (HLCRIO173)

Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.

Most praised

  • Owners like the CD slot base giving a solid anchor in cars where vents and dash space are already crowded.
  • Owners like the long arm lifting the phone to a readable height instead of leaving it low by the stereo.
  • Owners like the adjustable foot and cord organizer keeping the phone steady and the cable tidy.

Common complaints

  • Owners note it occupies the CD player, so discs cannot be used while it is installed.
  • Owners note cars without a CD slot cannot use it at all.
  • Owners note the cradle and arm add bulk near the stereo controls and can block buttons on small center stacks.

Who it is for

Drivers with a CD player they rarely use, in cars where vents and dash space are already crowded.

The forgotten slot as an anchor

CD players are fading from new cars, but millions of cars on the road still carry one that its owner never uses. The CD slot base turns that dead hardware into a solid mount point, and owners like it precisely because it does not depend on vent shape or dash texture at all. In a car where every vent is crowded and the dash is curved, that independence is worth more than any feature on a vent clip.

Height from a long arm

A CD slot sits low, by the stereo, so a short mount would leave the phone unreadable without a downward glance. The 8 inch arm is the fix: it lifts the phone to a readable height, with an adjustable bottom foot steadying it and a magnetic cord organizer keeping the cable tidy. At 5.5 ounces with a listed weight capacity maximum of 400 grams, it is built for ordinary phones rather than the heaviest cased models.

The costs are permanent while fitted

Fitting the mount spends the CD player: discs cannot be used while it is installed, and cars without a slot cannot use it at all. The cradle and arm also add bulk near the stereo controls and can block buttons on small center stacks. Buyers who still play discs, or whose center stack is already tight, should choose a vent or cup holder mount instead and leave the slot alone.

Key specifications

Mount type
One-touch cradle, CD slot mount
Model
HLCRIO173
Generation
Easy One Touch 5 (not generation 6)
Arm length
8 inches
Item weight
5.5 ounces
Size and capacity
4.8 x 4.2 x 4 inches; weight capacity maximum 400 grams per listing features

Also consider

Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.

Questions, answered

Is this the Easy One Touch 6 CD slot mount?

No. The verified CD slot pick in this guide is generation 5, model HLCRIO173, ASIN B088GJBLLY. A generation 6 CD slot mount exists in coverage but its US ASIN was not pinned from two converging sources, so this guide recommends the verified generation 5 model rather than an unverified newer one.

Can I still play CDs with it installed?

No. The mount occupies the CD slot, so discs cannot be used while it is installed. Remove the mount to play a disc, which is quick but defeats the point of a semi-permanent install, so this mount suits drivers who have effectively stopped using discs.

Will it block my stereo controls?

Possibly, on small center stacks: owners note the cradle and arm can block buttons near the stereo. Check the layout of your own center stack before buying, and if the buttons sit close around the slot, a vent or cup holder mount keeps them clear.

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