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Hey guys, after an intensive and thorough review + research via numerous threads and online videos, I have narrowed it down to three cases that I would like to get for my new S2.
In reality, I wanted to narrow it down to 2 cases: Case-Mate Tough & the SGP Neo Hybrid, but then came along the Pop! So now, I'm even more stuck on deciding.
Here's my breakdown to why I chose these three cases. My very first choice was the SGP Neo Hybrid. I really liked how it came with a SGP Ultra Crystal screen protector. Coming from an InvisibleShield on previous phones, I wanted something that was not wet or solution-based. All the reviews state the SGP screen protectors are dry applications and do not have that "tacky" feel that Zagg would have.
However, when I found the Case-Mate Tough, I was completely amazed by it's durability and protection. However, the case did not include a fancy SGP screen protector (although the reviews say it did come with a generic screen protector).
Next thing, the Case-Mate Pop comes up as a recent new addition, and I'm thrown into deciding again. One thing I am unsure is how thick the Pop is compared to the Tough. Is it even more bulkier? I could not find the dimensions or size on the website.
Anyhow, what are your thoughts on these three? I was really inclined to SGP because I felt like I was getting two things for the price of one: an good screen protector + a decent case.
Decisions, decisions...
hummmmm 3 very good cases there mate and i am sure you will be happy with what ever you go for .
I love the look of the sgp hybrid cases , the yellow one looks amazing from pics i have seen and it offers good protection as well . only thing is to get to me i might have to wait 15 days :-( i am waiting for uk stockists to grab one
i currently use the casemate tough and it is a very good case that again offers full protection and confidence that if i dropped the sgs2 it would be fine in this case . the only things with the casemate tough is the inner is silicone and it does attract a bit of dust around the edges of the screen due to this. a quick wipe and its back to dust free though .
i like the look of the casemate pop though as well and may grab one too . i did notice the casemate pop has a shiny back though and i think this will scratch easier then the sgp hybrid and the casemate tough which in turn could make the ''pop'' look a bit tatty before the other ones you mention . i like the idea of the stand though and it does again offer good protection .
There are some cases like the casemate barely there or the genuine sgs2 case and they dont offer full protection as the top and bottom are exsposed , i dropped my sgs2 with a barely there case on and it protected it ok but you guessed it the bottom and top silver got a few marks as they are exsposed so i couldnt recomened any case that doesnt cover the whole phone .
The ones you have chose are all good cases and its quite funny as it goes as i think they are my fave three out at the minute too although the alluminum bumper does also look quite good in the thread in this forum .
As i said earlier i think you will be happy with any of them mate , about the screen protector you can buy sgp ones seperate and even get anti fingerprint ones which are great The ones i got with the casemate phones didnt fit the sgs2 and they stopped sending them with their cases untill they got proper screen protectors , this may have happend now as it was about a month ago i bought my cases
sorry for long reply bud and good luck with your case hunt
Hey man, I don't know if this helps, but I purchased a Case Mate Tough and took some measurements on it with my digital caliper.
2.814 inches / 7.14756 cm Wide
5.108 inches / 12.97432 cm Long
.541 inches / 1.37414 cm Thick
Compared to the measurements of the phone itself.
2.614 inches / 6.63956 cm Wide
4.939 inches / 12.54506 Long
.345 inches / 0.8763 cm Thick
So logic says that the Case Mate Tough adds about .2 inches / .508 cm to the width, .169 inches / 42926 cm to the length, and .196 inches / .49784 cm to the thickness of the phone itself.
I haven't used my Tough at all really, I think it feels too thick unfortunately. I am one of the people who is fine with the feel of the phone the way it is, with the Tough it kind of makes it feel like some sort of industrial type of phone with all the rubber and thickness and what not. Maybe I would just need time to get used to it though. But the lip over the edges of the screen that the case provides does kind of annoy me.
@OP- Pretty simple to chose between those 3.
CM Tough- The best possible case out there. If you have no affection to looking then there is no other case than this.
CM Pop- Bit of looking, bit of toughness, but none to it's best level.
SGP Neo Hybrid- Great looking. Moderate build quality, thus average toughness.
Regards.
I'm trying to make the same decision except with just the Tough Case and Pop Case. What's putting me off the Pop Case though is that everyone's complaining of how the silicone wears away easily.
Anyway, on Amazon it lists the Pop's dimensions as 4.9 x 0.4 x 2.6 inches. Haven't found anything more official then that though. It'd be good for someone to post comparison photos if they've got both.
I have had a case mate pop for about a month and here is what I think :
Pros:
Great protection - the rubber around the edge would save the screen if it ever fell screen-down onto a hard surface
Looks nice
Case buttons do a great job protecting the phones real buttons
Cons:
I am finding it adds quite a bit of thickness to the phone, more so than I would like.
The headphone jack is pretty deep. If you have a huge 3.5mm adapter like the ones that come with big Sennheiser cans, they wont fit with the case.
It can be kind of tough to remove until you get the hang of it, due to the hard plastic back. The way I found that works best is to grab the bottom/midsection of the phone by the case, and then bend the top of the case back so it removes the top portion of the phone. Don't be afraid to bend the white plastic.
I have not had much issue with the silicon wearing away, except for a tiny spot where the hand grip meets the white plastic at the back. Then again I work in a factory so it is really rough on the phone, much more so than an average user.
Overall it is a great case, but not the best option if you want to keep it slim. I am going to try an SGP Air and Neo Hybrid next.
Thanks for the updates and replies, guys.
A few more questions. For those who have both and/or had the Case-Mate Tough & SGP Neo Hybrid... which one offers a better BACK-CAMERA protection? I noticed on some of the YouTube reviews, it shows that both cases have slightly recessed back-camera holes to protect the back camera from possibly scratching (when aligned and facing on a flat surface).
I assume the Case-Mate Tough would probably have a slightly deeper recession b/c the case as a whole is more bulkier than the SGP Neo Hybrid? Anyhow, it's quite hard to tell from the video reviews. Anyone know?
same question , and i need to take the Decisions in a few hours
any one could help ASAP ??
Just ordered a Neo Hybrid in black...
My view is this:
Pop = If you want a stand
Tough = If your main concern is protection
Neo = If you don't mind a trade off in protection for great look/design
CaspaTheGhost said:
Just ordered a Neo Hybrid in black...
My view is this:
Pop = If you want a stand
Tough = If your main concern is protection
Neo = If you don't mind a trade off in protection for great look/design
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Exactly! I ordered both the Case-Mate Tough & SGP Neo Hybrid because it was just too hard to decide. Perhaps the best two available cases right now.
so which one do you like more? im getting my S2 on sunday and would like to have a case on the way to keep it safe
As soon as i saw the case mate pop i wanted it for the stand.
Then my brother told me about the otterbox covering the headphone jack and usb port with the silicone so it stops dust getting inside it so i ended up going for that.
The silicone near the top doesnt sit flush with the phone when the hard case is on it which annoys me, but apart from that im happy with the otterbox.
remove neo hybrid from your options if you are going for protection. the silicone is thin and the plastic frame is flimsy and can easily by deformed
I am using the case mate tough for 3 month now. Without it, my phone would be dead/seriously damaged by now. I am very clumsy guy, and so far my phone survived droping while biking, multiple table-drops, my girlfriend stepping on it and several children attacks.
The phone goes in my front pocket whith the screen pointing to the outside. This way the case being 2-3mm higher than the phone protects the screen perfectly from the pants touching it.
Once a month i free my phone for some cleaning job: it still looks like the day i bought it.
One thing: When looking for a car mount go for Herbert Richter (can't post link due to low post restriction)
Ive done business with them in the past with my sgs2. I ordered about 5 different cases and used there matte screen protectors with no issues. I emailed them a month ago to release something for the galaxy note and they came through. Very high quality cases and screen protectors. Will post update once I recieve mine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...cessories&hash=item41609d223e#ht_15433wt_1031
pictures.
http://myrearthusa.com/product_images/spec_images/galaxy_note_slim_prd.jpg
video of the case for sgs2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME6e-hK9w0E
That material looks very slippery. Are the sides "grippy?"
I love the headphone jack and micro USB caps to protect it from dust! Might grab a metallic color one!
I want their Steel Bumper series on my Note.
I like to looks of this. Does anyone have this case yet? I know it is silicone but is it more rigid than a regular tpu case?
planoman said:
I like to looks of this. Does anyone have this case yet? I know it is silicone but is it more rigid than a regular tpu case?
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I ordered it last night from Louisiana. I'll post up a short review when it arrives.
Just ordered mine too, looks great ! thanks for posting
Any one received the case yet?
***there is no tether included with the Rearth Note case even though it says so****
Dear ericshmerick,
Hi,
I'm really sorry for the confusion. Our design made a mistake on the
detail description. However, this Kit does not have a lanyard with the
package. We are still working on an accessories option so that you can
purchase a lanyard separately. I hope this help. If you have any other
questions feel free to let me know.
Regards
Charlie
-rearthusa
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So in other words, they advertised to include a 0.5 cent part but will instead offer if later for sale even though it's advertised as included.
Keep it classy rearth. No sale for me (and it was in my cart ready to purchase).
wow, that looks amazing.
I received my case last week. Unlike my great experience with sgs2, I received a damaged retail box and a case with buff marks all over it. Was very unhappy but they are sending me a brand new one now. Will post a short review when I receive the new one.
Like the poster above stated it does not come with a lanyard. Screen protector is pretty good though.
Just a few quick pics. Came in the mail today. Overall has a nice fit to it. The case is quite slick(slippery), yet feels okay in the hands because of the lack of lip around the entire face. It does get smudged quickly and it is noticible. It is a soft silicon type but much more rigid once on and the slickness actually helps the feel of the unit gliding in and out of your pocket.
Around the case basically the button areas are cutout and the sides are half covered by this(bumper part) of the case, hence no lip on the sides.
The top and bottom both have a decent lip to allow faceplanting of the Note. And the Stereo Headphone port and Micro Usb both have plugs to keep the dust away, very nice touch.
The screen protector is also better than the 5pk for $4.00 ebay special, as it has the entire face covered with the exception of the ft cam notch where it is blank in the space right above the cam itself.
In the first pic my I4 with Cleave Aluminum Bumper is shown for size along with the Note with Rearth case.
This case is quite nice. I basically echo everything previously said.
It's kind of a pain to get off if you need to change the battery though, but that goes for most hard cases like this I guess. I already have a screen protector on so I'm not touching the one that came with the case yet.
- Frank
I just got mine yesterday, and I have to say I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my purchase. I paid $28.00 for a case that is sub-par to the hard shell Nillkin I bought for about $10. The case is slick, shiny, easily smudged, and provides absolutely NO protection to the Note. If there was a single good thing I could say about it, it is the fact that it IS thin. It's like having no case at all. At the very least, they could have made it a matte finish. It's worth about $10.
This is about the 3rd or 4th different brand of case I have tried for my Note.
Save your money.
I agree with yeahmon. This case is expensive!!!
Go get a Nillkin ultra slim hard case instead. Only US$9.99 and comes with a screen protector too. Free shipping.
http://www.obostore.com/Nillkin-Ult...Faceplate-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-p-3357.html
I bought one and measured it. Only about 11mm thick. Great and nice fitting case with good quality material.
More colours at a slightly higher price at US$12.49.
http://www.obostore.com/Nillkin-Shi...Faceplate-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-p-3356.html
US$27.99? I can buy 2 cases and have change left.
There are a lot of nice hard cases in obostore at a really good price. Go take a look guys and gals.
a matte version does exist
yeahmon said:
I just got mine yesterday, and I have to say I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my purchase.
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At the very least, they could have made it a matte finish. It's worth about $10.
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I have ordered this case as well but can not yet comment on it's quality, or lack thereof, since it has not yet reached me.
I will certainly comment on that once I have some experience.
They do have a matte finished black case though.
In fact I ordered a matte one, even though I visually prefer the shiny black version (they call it noble black). To avoid exactly the problems you are describing (easily smudged and scratched). As said, I can not comment on this actually being the case and certainly will report back on this.
yeahmon said:
I just got mine yesterday, and I have to say I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my purchase. I paid $28.00 for a case that is sub-par to the hard shell Nillkin I bought for about $10. The case is slick, shiny, easily smudged, and provides absolutely NO protection to the Note.
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What case are you comparing it to? The one in ddeath's post?
Compared to that Nillkin case, the Ringke case offers better protection since the bottom has zero protection on the nillkin case. It's not only covered on the Ringke case but the Ringke also has caps for the headphone/usb ports so you don't get lint in them.
Yes, the Nillkin case is cheaper. And I also shouldn't have gotten the shiny case. But from a protection standpoint it's exactly as advertised. I don't understand the dissapointment.
I'll probably use this case as a daily driver and swap it with a thicker, higher protection case for 'heavy days' (trips or whatever).
- Frank
Disregard this post
I bought their case two weeks ago, and I am reasonably happy with it. I bought the one with "matte black" finish, so it was not slippery. Feels pretty solid in hand, actually.
All the cutouts on the case are very precise. The rubber caps help a lot. But as everyone said, the lanyard was missing, so I emailed their support and they sent me a lanyard in a separate mail very shortly. The lanyard looks exactly like what the photo shows, but I don't know how to attach the lanyard, because the case was so tight, I don't see a hole where I can attach the string. If anyone knows, please enlighten me.
Because the case is so slim, I feel its primary purpose is to prevent scratches on the front, side and back in daily use. But I personally would doubt its shock absorption capability when you drop it.
This case is more for people who like to go naked. It adds no extra bulk to the note. And it will protect it from some small drops. It will protect from the housing getting scratched.
Its not for people who need maximum protection but for people who want something that's barely there.
GALAXY NOTE
I wanted a as slim as possible case and I wanted it to protect all the way around the perimeter of the phone. Here are the choices (in order from first to last), help me decide.
Rearth Ringke Slim - At $28 it's a bit expensive and it doesn't cover the sides. Also looks to be less grippy since it's hard smooth plastic.
BoxWave Blackout - I'm worried it's thicker than a case like the Rearth, but with that said it protects all around and is really cheap at $12. I think the material is more rubber like which sounds more appealing to a gloss hard case. Not many reviews anywhere for this case.
elago G4elago G4 - I'm not sure about this case in general.
Thanks for your input.
Personally I like the Leather style flip cases, The one that doubles up as a wallet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-WAL..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3374db7913
I would never pay more than £10 (delivered) for a case.
in terms of slimness i've basically narrowed it down to two giants.
1. sgp ultra thin
2. casemate barely there.
not sure which ones better but from what i can tell they're pretty much the same, both at a hefty 25 bucks.
anyways, i'm in the same boat as you. XD
not sure which case to get.
vipfreak said:
I wanted a as slim as possible case and I wanted it to protect all the way around the perimeter of the phone. Here are the choices (in order from first to last), help me decide.
Rearth Ringke Slim - At $28 it's a bit expensive and it doesn't cover the sides. Also looks to be less grippy since it's hard smooth plastic.
BoxWave Blackout - I'm worried it's thicker than a case like the Rearth, but with that said it protects all around and is really cheap at $12. I think the material is more rubber like which sounds more appealing to a gloss hard case. Not many reviews anywhere for this case.
elago G4elago G4 - I'm not sure about this case in general.
Thanks for your input.
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I have the rearth and it is very slim, the only down side it is a beeeoootch to take off (i have a dock/charger for the phone) and if you take it on and off a lot it cracks and the part closet to the usb port cover, nothing earth shattering it actually makes it much easier to take the case off - that and the sgp ultra clear and it is almost like having nothing on the phone at all.
I have used diztronic cases for the last year (for my SII and now my N7000). They are very similar to the boxweave case you posted.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...0386413&sr=8-3&keywords=diztronic+galaxy+note
As you know TPU protects like a silicon case but doesn't stick in your pocket or collect lint and dust due to it not being "sticky" feeling. I recently sold my SII for over $300 after 8 months of daily use because my SII was in perfect condition as a result of being in a diztronic tpu case. No, I never dropped the phone on cement or anything but I dropped my SII on the carpet from 5+ feet and the phone was unchanged when I picked it up. Didn't pop out of case or battery, etc. Because the tpu cases have a 1/8 or so "lip" on the front they also allow the phone to be placed face down on flat surfaces. IMHO and experience, a good tpu case is all you need to fully protect your phone unless you work in construction or somehow expect to drop it on cement.
So, my vote goes to the boxweave or diztronic cases. BTW I got 2 diztronics for $14 from amazon, the black matte and smoke matte. Great deal!
^I'm actually thinking of getting a real cheap TPU case like that I can mod. My ideal case is a TPU Bumper, maybe the Boxwave Black out without the back part but have the vol and power buttons cut out. I guess it's just not feasible so far... ?
Anyway, Thanks for the input so far guys, keep it coming.
bumper TPU from Amazon
I'm actually thinking of getting a real cheap TPU case like that I can mod. My ideal case is a TPU Bumper, maybe the Boxwave Black out without the back part but have the vol and power buttons cut out. I guess it's just not feasible so far... ?
first post here,
I have one of these.
search amazon for bumper cases.
I'm not allowed to post urls.
I like it, I have it on right now. What I have is different from what's
in the pictures. No cutouts for the buttons and the other cutouts are not
as big. The covers of the buttons are pretty sensitive, unlike the covers
for the Boxwave type which I got from Hongkong for 2 bucks.
Check amazon out, they have a lot of cases.
I also have the elago Breathe case, I love them I have two.
I ended up taking my chances on this. I guess it's going to be as close as I get. Thanks everyone, I'll let you know how it is when I get it.
vipfreak said:
I wanted a as slim as possible case and I wanted it to protect all the way around the perimeter of the phone. Here are the choices (in order from first to last), help me decide.
Rearth Ringke Slim - At $28 it's a bit expensive and it doesn't cover the sides. Also looks to be less grippy since it's hard smooth plastic.
BoxWave Blackout - I'm worried it's thicker than a case like the Rearth, but with that said it protects all around and is really cheap at $12. I think the material is more rubber like which sounds more appealing to a gloss hard case. Not many reviews anywhere for this case.
elago G4elago G4 - I'm not sure about this case in general.
Thanks for your input.
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I have the 3 of them
Go for the Rearth Ringke Slim , is THE BEST OF ALL !!!
Hi all, I'm in a similar dilemma.
I've got a choice between these two:
https://www.gearzap.com/media/catalog/product/3/4/34484-2.jpg
and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYBRID-SI...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item416682f7b6
I know I should pick the Zenus, but would the inside bit that holds my phone scratch the outer bezel? And since the hybrid one has a silicon case THEN a hard outer shell I figured it would be good too. Any ideas?
Thanks!
I use a an SGP Ultra thin. Comfortable case. Considering the size of the phone the case is great. Merges with the Phone. +1 anytime.
I ordered this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160732471512?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649. It has a stand that works in both axis.
good
Nice
I purchased the Seidio and Ballistic cases and they finally came in the mail. I'm probably done with buying cases as I think I've settled on the one I want to use most often. The others I might keep for occasional use or eventually sell the phone off and bundle it.
Along with the neo hybrid I first bought here's a mini review .
Ballistic SG vs Seidio vs Neo Hybrid.
Ballistiic SG
pros- Build quality is top notch. Ports are well accessible. Can take punishment
Cons- bulky
Seidio Dilex
Pros- decent built quality for moderate use. Kick stand is a plus. easy installation. Looks (subjective)
Cons- the polymer or rubber insert that you put the phone in first can pull/stretch so it may expose the phone if you're not careful.
Neo Hybrid-
Pros- slick looking. many compliments thinking its part of the phone. Case really hugs the phone
cons- difficult to take case off and on if you like to switch out cases. The back of case is very slippery. Overall case seems to make you want to handle it with care still. Like the Seidio, I believe it can take a few bumps and drops here and there. Can't access ear phone jack
Overall, for my preferences. I prefer the Ballisitc SG. Has a nice solid feel. It is bulky but I feel it can take some abuse and with my 2 kids wanting to occasionally use the phone, I'm pretty confident it'll survive.
Neo Hybrid comes second. I'll use it for a nice night out or to a wedding, etc.
Seidio -I'll use it the least. Probably just to change it up for the sake of it or use the kickstand when I know the kids would want to watch something as we're out and about.
If moderator can post this in the nexus 5 accessories! My bad.
I agree with your review 100%, even though I don't own a Ballistic, but out of the three, overall, I'd pick the Ballistic as well. And the Seidio, I would use that when going on a trip on a plane or something where you can use the kickstand and you or/and your kids can look at it without holding the phone. And the Spigen is the slick version of the three. Very sporty and slim, like a Corvette, compared to the Ballistic which is like a Caddy Escolade, where the Seidio equates to a F150 where you can also use it and abuse it without much thought. :laugh:
I have the Ballistics case. I love it. The hard screen is a little different and what I would consider the biggest con but you could take it off and use a regular screen protector.
Sounds like you have the Ballistic SG MAXX which offers even more protection with a hard screen overlay. I've got a screen protector (Spigen version) on mine for minimal protection. None of the cases interfere with the screen protector.
Only concern is how hot the phone may get in the summer heat with these cases. The Spigen offers vented grooves in their tpu case so let's see...
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Sounds like you have the Ballistic SG MAXX which offers even more protection with a hard screen overlay. I've got a screen protector (Spigen version) on mine for minimal protection. None of the cases interfere with the screen protector.
Only concern is how hot the phone may get in the summer heat with these cases. The Spigen offers vented grooves in their tpu case so let's see...
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Correct, The Hard Plastic is kind of overkill, but it's fine while I what for my Xtreme Guard protector to come in. I've also noticed the hard screen does settle a little nicer over the screen after some use.
Ordered my SG MAXX the other day on amazon. Hopefully it is going to come- I haven't gotten a tracking number. If anyone is trying to buy the SG MAXX, note that it appears Ballistic has renamed their cases- and what is now the "Tough Jacket Maxx" appears to be exactly the same as the sg.
Just want to mention my Ballistic case saved my phone in an accidental drop on the pavement.
Good weather meant less pockets to store my phone and more chances for a drop.
The SG hit the ground and the thick corner bumper took it like a champ. No scratches and no damage to the phone. Makes me wonder regarding my other two cases I picked up cause Ballistic is the only website to show you details in case protection.
Hello. I wanted to ask what are your preffered cases for this device?
I'm currently looking for a waterproof/dustproof case, hopefully one with an integrated screen protector. But that's just me. What about you? What cases have you tried? What case do you have now? What are some of your favorites?
I'm a long time fan of Spigen. They make two cases for the Xperia 10 III, a black "rugged armor" case and a transparent "ultra hybrid" case. I have the transparent one, the buttons are very good and the cutouts for cables are very wide.
They also make a tempered glass screen protector, Spigen Glas.Tr but for some reason it seems availability varies by region. It's available on Amazon DE and in local shops in Eastern Europe (example) but not on Amazon UK or .com. I normally use the hinge method for applying the protector but the included applicator frame was pretty cool and it worked even faster.
My other usual choice for cases is Case-Mate, they also make high quality stuff, but unfortunately they don't support Sony phones.
So far I've only found one seemingly good rugged case; but no port covers and understandably, no screen protector.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091YQY2PR/?psc=1 <- This seems to be a somewhat generic one, as I saw another brand selling the exact same case
I used to like rugged cases (polycarbonate+tpu/silicone gel), but I'm now using a very slim aramide fiber one I found on AliExpress, I really love it (and it is real fiber not molded plastic)
I like the original Sony case that came with my device.
https://www.sony.com.hk/en/electronics/accessories/xqz-cbbt
However, I have no comparison to other cases and it's not waterproof/dustproof.
matmutant said:
I used to like rugged cases (polycarbonate+tpu/silicone gel), but I'm now using a very slim aramide fiber one I found on AliExpress, I really love it (and it is real fiber not molded plastic)
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Do you happen to know their names? Or maybe links?
psychofaktory said:
I like the original Sony case that came with my device.
https://www.sony.com.hk/en/electronics/accessories/xqz-cbbt
However, I have no comparison to other cases and it's not waterproof/dustproof.
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OEM case best case