Thanks this is really helpful, now which sheath to get for a cosmic orange. Black seems sophisticated yet boring 🤔
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Thanks Macher, super helpful. I was worried the Sheath would be much heavier but seems most of the options I was considering, mous, Dbrand grip, rebel all are there or thereabouts in terms of weight.
Well to be honest from my experience, if you’re coming from the likes of the Apple Silicone, the Sheath initially is going to feel heavy AF. I do think the Sheath is heavier than it should be when the spec measurements are almost the same as the Apple Silicone. But I have the confidence that my iPhone is protected way more than with the Apple Silicone.
I hear you to be fair my 13 mini with the sheath also felt heavy AF initially
@blaine07 said the sides are chunky.Tempted to try dbrand Grip, but not sure if I should…
Looks like it’s very protective, however I’m worried about thickness and weight
There’s a good Black Friday deal right now and I can get Prism 2.0 screen protectors with 50% off as well.
But you also have to consider how much protection you want.
Got a tracking email also.
The new buttons make this case almost perfect.
I'd like a little more screen lip, better bottom speaker and mic cutout alignment and it'd be probably the best case for me out there.
Just a shame it takes them a while after phone launch to get them out and then iron out, the now traditional, early faults.
The Sheath and Tank are all I need with the Enzo close behind. The black with orange lens showing through and matching buttons is a fantastic look I'm enjoying this year.
Benks just didn't get the ArmorPro right this time with the poor fit, especially at the top. Two I had actually separated to show a small rectangle, double sided piece of tape holding (or more precisely NOT holding) the TPU to the metal plateau ring.
You’d like more screen lip with the Sheath? IMO has enough, would even like to have very little less.
Definitely want at least one protective case in my lineup. Grip looks like a best option right now.
I hate the sides of the Grip case, the sandpaper feel makes my hands hurt
With the OrigArmor screen protector on there's about 0.5mm of a lip. Not enough for me.
That's the thing with cases though, it's hard to find the one perfect case for your own personal needs. Hence us nutters buying multiple cases looking for that Holy Grail.
What is currently the best case for the 17 Pro Max in terms of offering good protection and feeling comfortable to hold?
I know people recommend the Sheath, but I don't like the sandpaper like feel the case has. Feel like the case scratches my hands...
I know people recommend the Sheath, but I don't like the sandpaper like feel the case has. Feel like the case scratches my hands...
My perfect case would be a cross between the Apple Silicone and Sheath without the silicone with same Sheath texture. But want an in between of protection.
It’s not debilitating. It feels good in hand really and balanced well. Not sure what 17 Pro version of Grip weighs.
Oh, this cosmic orange skin on back fingerprints like crazy lol.
You’re describing the original Sheath.
Well there‘s this one guy over on Reddit who accidentally extreme-drop-tested his Grip twice in one day: https://www.reddit.com/r/dbrand/s/5uJNjdYQq0
: I wonder if it could be argued Grip is more protective than Tank is with a smaller form factor?
How does the Grip compare to the Mous?
Do you feel like you can throw your phone in the air in the Grip like Mous does and your phone would be ok?
There’s no way the Grip is as protective as the Mous with its PC frame, extreme front lip, and TPE inserts in the corners.
You’re basically describing the Sheath of old. It was this exactly, in my opinion.
Edit: Sorry. Was too quick to say this and didn’t realize someone else already did.