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Joe123Joe

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Black Otterbox Symmetry + does the back show Magsafe ring and scratch real easy?
I can’t really speak on those issues… I didn’t notice any obvious scratching but I returned it after a week or two. The fit is just not what it used to be with the Symmetry… if you push on the camera module the case slides right off, too easily for my liking. I’m a sucker for a tight fit 🤓
 

darrinS

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Oct 21, 2011
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I can’t really speak on those issues… I didn’t notice any obvious scratching but I returned it after a week or two. The fit is just not what it used to be with the Symmetry… if you push on the camera module the case slides right off, too easily for my liking. I’m a sucker for a tight fit 🤓
catalyst is definitely for you. i ordered one after reading @Hooterville review but returning. didn’t work with my screen protector.
 

jediistar

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Sep 17, 2007
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I know I’m in good company here but why is so hard to choose between cases? I’ve got the Mous speckled fabric and the Speck presidio grip, both with tight grips, similar magnet strength and I can’t decide.

Anyone else feel the mous has slightly tougher corners that can dig into your palm after a while? On the other hand, the speck is slippier than recent years because it doesn’t have the raised back grip. Tight fit though.
 

Joe123Joe

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Oct 20, 2022
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I know I’m in good company here but why is so hard to choose between cases? I’ve got the Mous speckled fabric and the Speck presidio grip, both with tight grips, similar magnet strength and I can’t decide.

Anyone else feel the mous has slightly tougher corners that can dig into your palm after a while? On the other hand, the speck is slippier than recent years because it doesn’t have the raised back grip. Tight fit though.
I had ordered the Speck Presidio grip in black but sent it back because the matte material showed oil stains from my hands, even though my hands were clean and dry… but I have the Limitless 5.0 in Aramid fiber for my 14 pro and love it.
 
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darrinS

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i’ve been using the arc pulse for the past 3 days. the finish on the black aluminum looks great. my 14pm feels so light and so good held in my hand. maybe i’ll just go caselsss from now on. so far i haven’t scratched the sides or back. i did purchase a pouch to place the phone in while at the gym or when my pockets are loose.
 
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VaderRulez

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i’ve been using the arc pulse for the past 3 days. the finish on the black aluminum looks great. my 14pm feels so light and so good held in my hand. maybe i’ll just go caselsss from now on. so far i haven’t scratched the sides or back. i did purchase a pouch to place the phone in while at the gym or when my pockets are loose.

Wow you bought one of those?!
 

jediistar

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Sep 17, 2007
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I had ordered the Speck Presidio grip in black but sent it back because the matte material showed oil stains from my hands, even though my hands were clean and dry… but I have the Limitless 5.0 in Aramid fiber for my 14 pro and love it.

Yup, I’m feeling that right now. It’s too bad because it’s otherwise a great fitting case but it went from being top three grippy to almost soapy. Maybe over time it would change but that’s a big question mark.
 

vded

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