Yea. I should be getting my Caudabe Synthesis today. First time I ordered direct but it’s the only option. I much prefer to order from Amazon for the same reasons as you.
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Which Case Did You Get or Recommend For Your New iPhone 15 /Plus /Pro /Pro Max?
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i agree and have both cases. Sheath slightly better than Synthesis.
i havent on my gen 5 nor flex and besides hes releasing titanium camera rings soon which should be more resistant to scratches if your worried
Glad to know it's not just me. I feel really frustrated about it - Caudabe's cases are overall IMO hands-down the best cases in terms of balance between grip/comfort/fit 🤦🏻♂️ No case is perfect, but personally I can't move beyond buttons this bad so will have to go with a case that's weakness is not buttons!
I guess the only cases those were QC’d were the ones sent out to YT influencers or Tech Reviewers.
I have a theory that why the Ghost is getting scratched as your installing is because people don’t know how to install a case.
I think your theory is wrong if people are literally opening boxes and finding their cases are scratched
Caudabe users - am I alone in still thinking the buttons just aren't great?
I have the Sheath and Synthesis, power button on both is fine, volume buttons on both are OK at best, but the action button cover is bad on the Sheath and downright awful on the Synthesis. It's not a one-off either - I complained about them to Caudabe, so they've sent me replacements for both, they arrived yesterday and are just as bad.
A user on here suggested the buttons can be 'stretched' a little by taking the phone out and pushing them further than they should. I've tried this and it makes the Sheath action button what I'd call 'the low end of acceptable', but the Synthesis is still terrible - I literally can't feel if the button is being pressed at all, I only know by looking on-screen to see if anything happens. After having it on 2 Synthesis's I think I give up.
I'm desperate for one of these to be my daily case (probably the Sheath at this point as I give up on the Synthesis), but I'm running out of patience
These are my first Caudabe cases ever so don't have anything to compare them from previous ...buttons are okay not the best most clicky I've experienced..I don't really use the buttons much daily so I'm going to keep rolling with them... Synthesis is my fav of the two feel wise ..
I’m not referring to scratches out of the box, that’s a different story. I’m referring to many reports of people getting scratches as a result of installation. In other words no scratches out of the box but after installation there are scratches.
So you got the Sheath and Synthesis? My Synthesis will be delivered today. What makes the Synthesis a better feel than the Sheath?
It has a lighter feel in hand and a slimmer profile ..plus the sides have them grips..
Interesting cause based on the descriptions you would think that the Synthesis was thicker than the Sheath.
TBH I didn't read the description of the cases so I'm not sure specs wise but my feel in hand tells me Synthesis...please let us know how ya feel about them side by side
Both my Sheath & Synthesis are the same as you described. Power, and volume buttons are “ok”, but the action button just does its job. No audible click on that one. I thought maybe it’s because of the case one-piece design and that it’s a smaller button.
When I compared my Sheath & Synthesis side by side, Synthesis did indeed look just a little thinner. That might be because there’s no felt lining on the inside
Both are good. The sides and back are nicely grippy. The back does show fingerprints and smudges but they easily wipe off. Being a clear case though they aren't as immediately visible as with an aramid fiber case.
More excuses by a reputable company instead of owning up that they got it wrong.
How else are you suppose to install a case?
Wear gloves before opening the box?
I cannot stop laughing at people mocking Apple for charging £59 for Fine Woven case and then defending Dbrand.
Two types of scratches 😂.
As much as I love my sheath and synthesis, I agree with people in this thread that say their buttons are meh. The volume and power buttons are okay, but the action button sucks, it’s like a mushy feeling. Not enough to deter me from using either case though.
Mushy feeling is exactly how I would describe it as well. Despite that, I’m really liking both of these cases. I think Synthesis is winning for me, simply for that grip.
The Synthesis is actually 2 grams lighter as well. It’s a bit confusing with so much overlap between these cases now (more than in years past).
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Negative here and it is my everyday case - hasn't come off since I received it. And it has taken a few drops. No marks even on the TPU. Still looks pristine