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Which Case Did You Get or Recommend For Your New iPhone 15 /Plus /Pro /Pro Max?
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OK, so Cactus>Symmetry. But how about Cactus vs Synthesis? 🤔Bye Bye Symmetry - Hello CACTUS
The Otterbox logo on the Cactus is a little janky looking but I'm lovin this case overall
I got you
Otterbox Cactus VS Caudabe Synthesis
Cactus 36.4 grams
Synthesis 46.1 grams
Cactus is thinner, lighter, better buttons, better feel in hand, looks better, felt lining inside back and is just a fantastic case. The only thing the Synthesis has better is the grip. These are just my opinions, your mileage may vary
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Thanks so much! I value your opinion, so this is very helpful. I’ll be ordering one as soon as they’re more widely available. Thanks again! 🙏🏼I got you
Otterbox Cactus VS Caudabe Synthesis
Cactus 36.4 grams
Synthesis 46.1 grams
Cactus is thinner, lighter, better buttons, better feel in hand, looks better, felt lining inside back and is just a fantastic case. The only thing the Synthesis has better is the grip. These are just my opinions, your mileage may vary
They must have changed the name from performance case to sport recently
Wonder if they did any improvements to the actual cases.
This right here. If I'm paying $30+ for a case, it better not have the same "button covers with slits" that a $3.99 TPU case off eBay or AliExpress would have. This is why I **** on the Pitaka Pro for the 14 last year and why I won't even consider a Caudabe case now no matter how great the fit is.
I got the glow 2.0 the other day, loving it so far. It’s hard to make it really glow, as I haven’t gone out into the sun to charge it up and then headed to a pitch black room. I’ll try to do it later and see how it looks, but the regular color is a definite improvement over the original in my opinion. I also got the sport case for AirPods Pro in marine blue.
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I've been tempted by this case again particularly with the orange buttons, I had the clear on for the 14 pro max but as much as I bought it to protect the camera module I found it a hassle in 'quick snap' situations.
Looking on Apple UK I've found another one I've not seen available elsewhere, it doesn't have the camera slider and the buttons and magnets are glow in the dark ...sad I know, but it doesn't take much to fascinate me! 😂 - It could look quite good on a dark phone
Tech21 FlexPro for iPhone 15 Pro Max (MagSafe Compatible) - Clear
The Tech21 FlexPro is our most advanced case, and takes sustainable impact protection to the max, boasting an impressive 6m (20ft) FlexShock™ multi-drop protection. Buy now on apple.com.www.apple.com
(Weirdly It only came up under a specific search for Tech21 cases).
I got a FlexPro (iPhone 15 Plus version) but it does not seem to be very protective. Has anybody used it long enough to comment on this?
There are now plenty of cases with floating buttons on AliExpress and elsewhere for under $5; floating buttons are no longer a differentiator in that regard. With some of the problems I’ve had with floating buttons recently (rattles, side bulges, extreme sensitivity, etc.), I’m no longer in the camp that they’re always better. In my opinion, regardless of whether we’re talking about button covers or floating buttons, the execution is what matters.
That’s true, execution really does matter. Button cover slits are consistent, they are okay and always mediocre, they get the job done, might let in some dust/lint, whatever, but it does get the job done. Floating buttons can be terrible too with bad tolerances(looking at you Phone Rebel defect issues) and looseness/rattling(Benks). However, not bad, but mediocre floating buttons are still better than button cover slits, which again are mediocre as it is the highest bar they are gonna clear. Nobody is ever saying these ”button covers with slits are spectacular”, it’s always, ”they’re clicky“ or “provide a tactile press feedback”. Useable And basically a forgettable thought in design. Good floating buttons can make a decent case a better case. When Apple put floating buttons on their silicone cases, it was a great improvement.
Floating buttons would be the next step to improving from button cover slits. Pitaka was pushed to do that for their Pro case for the 15 this year after Benks decided to release a 14 case like their Pro but with floating buttons and received better praise all around. I was hoping Phone Rebel would have pushed Caudabe with this Air line, but nope, just a substandard copy of a Caudabe with button cover slits also. I would expect another Sheath and Synthesis with after thought button cover slits again for the 16 later this year.
Agreed, floating buttons have the potential to be better than button covers when implemented properly.
I wouldn’t give up on Caudabe just yet. The photos of their S24 Sheath show floating buttons, which gives me hope they’ll also be implemented on the next generation for the iPhone.
You already know! lol I have kind of settled on a handful of cases that I use regularly and the rest are just taking up valuable space!
BandWerk Performance Leather in Graphite not so great after several days of use
The MagSafe ring is rearing it's ugly head, have a scratch already, the leather is dull and dry feeling
Emailed BandWerk and they say not to use any leather conditioner on these cases are they have a waterproof coating and only to use a damp cloth to clean the back with.
$75.00 a crack - fuhgeddaboudit
The MagSafe ring is rearing it's ugly head, have a scratch already, the leather is dull and dry feeling
Emailed BandWerk and they say not to use any leather conditioner on these cases are they have a waterproof coating and only to use a damp cloth to clean the back with.
$75.00 a crack - fuhgeddaboudit
Yea, I'm in the same boat. Cases are pretty much worthless this late in the game. I have a ton that I need to offload myself. eBay is a good place to dump cases but after they take their fees and you ship the thing, there is not much left over. I find the Marketplace here not that great for selling cases. I need to thin the herd over here soon.