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★★★★☆
My choice for iPhone 8, 6S and 5S devices! Great protection, great look!
I have been trusting my devices to Spigen cases for years now and they have never let me down (even when I've let them down by dropping them time and time again). What can I say, as hard as I try, I'm as clumsy as a Hippo on roller skates! However, I HATE big chunky cases that detract from the sleek, sexy and slim profile of my iPhone. So, when my new iPhone 8 arrived, literally the first thing I did when I took it out of the box was apply a glass screen protector (I went with the Manto brand edge to edge one) and this clear case. First of all the two things play VERY well together in case you're wondering. The case doesn't lift up the screen protector at all. They provide all around protection without looking like they do, which is exactly what I go for! This case is SUPER slim and sleek and hardly adds ANY bulk to the phone. It makes it easier to hold, but I can still slide it in and out of my pocket with ease. It provides great minor drop protection. I've used this same case for years on other devices which have been subjected to MANY drops and have never had any damage to them! The buttons and volume rocker are covered but are SUPER easy to push with this case on. Whatever they did, I love it. The ports, speaker and camera holes are also perfectly accessible. I also love that this case does not interfere at all with wireless charging and that I can stick my magnetic magic mount on the back and use it in my car.
As much as I love it, I have 2 complaints about this case. The first is based on past experience, and that is that crystal clear ones (which is what I like) tend to yellow dramatically over time, especially around the sides. Obviously this one hasn't had that problem yet, but I see it as a problem with all clear cases and fully expect this one to be the same. However, at this price, I feel like I can afford to replace the case every 6 months to a year just to freshen up the look again. I wish I didn't feel the need to do that and the case would stay crystal clear, but so far that has just never happened with a clear case I've owned, so I've lowered my expectations with clear cases. The other quibble I have is that is is says "Designed in Irvine California Made in South Korea" down the side of the case. Is that REALLY necessary to have PRINTED on the case itself!? Can't you include that information on the packaging? The point of having a clear case is the show off the phone, not your company logo, product info and other branding etc. I feel like the Spigen logo is minimal and tasteful, but this SENTENCE of text down the side feels excessive and unnecessary. This is new from the last clear Spigen case I had and is not a welcome addition. Couldn't you at VERY LEAST have abbreviated California to CA and left off Irvine? If it hadn't been for this I probably would've given this case 5 stars. It may seem minor but it drives my OCD nuts.
Still, I really love this case and will continue to buy and recommend Spigen products. For the record, I have NEVER gotten anything for free or at a discount from Spigen and have always paid full price for these products just like everyone else. Hope this helps!
October 2017 · Cell Phones and Accessories · verified purchase