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Which Case Did You Get or Recommend For Your New iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Pro Max?

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machopeful

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The orange McLaren has landed!!
 
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machopeful said:
View attachment 2135035 The orange McLaren has landed!!
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How do you like it? I have the all black one and it kind of shows oils from your fingers on the back… they wipe off easily but I’ll def get the orange if this isn’t a problem.

Also, how is the Andar Aspen? I bought a jet black Andar last year for the 13 pro max but it was open on the bottom and I found their leather to be really slippery. Is that still the case? Thanks
 
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Joe123Joe said:
How do you like it? I have the all black one and it kind of shows oils from your fingers on the back… they wipe off easily but I’ll def get the orange if this isn’t a problem.

Also, how is the Andar Aspen? I bought a jet black Andar last year for the 13 pro max but it was open on the bottom and I found their leather to be really slippery. Is that still the case? Thanks
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I really like the nomad orange. I received it a week ago, but only started using it yesterday. So far I’ve only had a few noticeable smudges, but they are easy to wipe off. One gripe is the power button (which feels like a cheap piece of orange plastic and doesn’t match the volume rocker), but otherwise it’s a great case. 8.5/10

As for the Aspens, they are incredible. I’ve heard that the 14 cases are closed bottom (including the black one). If you liked the Aspen last year, you’ll love it this year. 9/10
 
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Just received my Caudabe Synthesis today. I must say I love it. The camera cut out looks funky in pictures but I really like it in real life. My only thing is I have only been using it for like 4 hours and there are scratches on the back already. I put it in my sweatpants pocket with my other phone only and that’s all it took to scratch it… I’m an electrician by trade so I can only imagine what it will look like after a week… I guess I’ll just have to buy a freshie as needed lol…but all joking aside this years version looks LIGHTYEARS better than the Synthesis for 13 pro max… feels better, looks better, is better. Happy new years everyone!
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How are the volume up/down buttons? Caudabe sending me a replacement as the one I have the buttons are mushy.
 
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I had the Sheath delivered a couple of days ago. I loved it for the 13PM but I feel like it feels “sharper” if you will for the 14 pro… maybe it needs to “break in” but the texture feels sharper. So I ordered the synthesis and that was supposed to arrive Saturday but it just says delayed on FedEx tracking. I think the bad weather on Friday messed it up…. So much for paying for that expedited shipping lol. Any feedback on the Synthsis? People like that one or the Sheath better?
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Yeah it’s definitely a different feel on the back compared to the 13 Pro version. The 13 pro version was a little more rounded than the one for the 14 pro. I got the synthesis and I love it! It doesn’t feel as heavy as the sheath on the phone and the grip on the side is ridiculously grippy! I’ve always been a sheath person, but this time around I like the synthesis better.
 
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AVBeatMan said:
How are the volume up/down buttons? Caudabe sending me a replacement as the one I have the buttons are mushy.
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They are decent. They def are a little mushy, aren’t the best buttons I have on a case, but far from the worst. Did you have any issues with scratching on the back of yours, and if not, what color did you get?
 
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Yeah it’s definitely a different feel on the back compared to the 13 Pro version. The 13 pro version was a little more rounded than the one for the 14 pro. I got the synthesis and I love it! It doesn’t feel as heavy as the sheath on the phone and the grip on the side is ridiculously grippy! I’ve always been a sheath person, but this time around I like the synthesis better.
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Me too, my only complaint is how easily it scratches but other than that I love it. The synthesis looks so fire this year…
 
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Hooterville said:
Yea, I'm sad to say but for $70.00 I'll be returning this case :(
The buttons are a complete failure, and I can't live with this "Grease Pit" of a case.
After about 2-3 hours of use with crystal clean hands, this is what you get o_O

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What a shame because if they could figure out the grease and buttons, that is one sweet looking case… I love the camera cut out…. Different and sleek.
 
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Hooterville said:
Yea, I'm sad to say but for $70.00 I'll be returning this case :(
The buttons are a complete failure, and I can't live with this "Grease Pit" of a case.
After about 2-3 hours of use with crystal clean hands, this is what you get o_O

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Man that sucks. But for the price and the KFC finger licking good backside, I agree with you. Would have to return it as well.
 
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Case of the year for me? Hard to say. Currently I am rocking the OB Symmetry and I dig it a lot. Also love my black leather Ryan Lyndon.

Overall winner? I think I agree with the rest of you, Caudabe Synthesis ftw!
 
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Joe123Joe said:
What a shame because if they could figure out the grease and buttons, that is one sweet looking case… I love the camera cut out…. Different and sleek.
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Yea, I have a love, hate relationship with this damn case. When she is clean, I love her, when greasy (90% of the time) ready to kick to the curb. Goes so well with my Patika Air Case for the watch ultra though, I might just keep the damn thing :confused:

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Closing out the year in the Marine Cretanbull. My ultimate case for my 13 Pro ended up being the Ocean Bullstrap so chances are high this will ride for a while.
 
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Yea, I have a love, hate relationship with this damn case. When she is clean, I love her, when greasy (90% of the time) ready to kick to the curb. Goes so well with my Patika Air Case for the watch ultra though, I might just keep the damn thing :confused:

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Have you tried the Benks? It blows the Pitaka away in regards to fit and button quality. My Pitaka bows at the bottom when I squeeze the sides, that's an instant dealbreaker for me. The only thing the Pitaka has going for it, is that the aramid wraps to half of the sides. To me it's also more slippery than the Benks.

Favorite case for me is the Benks, then it's a toss up between the PhoneRebel Gen 4 and Flex

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