Zensō
Contributor
Bummer. Caudabe’s QC and CS used to be excellent. I’m my opinion, theirs is a classic case of too much growth, much too quickly.
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Agreed.
Quality of their $30 Sheath was far superior than their current $50 Sheath.
My Black Sheath has visible seams but they are smooth and I can live with that.
They need to tighten their QC checks.
I have it. Nothing special to write about it., Not sure how I feel about the buttons, but overall I think it will protect the device and price is goodAnyone got this case? Share your experience please
Grayburn
macrumors 68030
Anyone got this case? Share your experience please
I've had a case from them for my 16 Pro but it was like a bar of soap, this maybe different..maybe not.
Want to give them another go though as i like their designs.
Shark5150
macrumors 68000
PR Frosted now available to order. I just ordered. FYI for the PR folks!
AE14
macrumors 68040
I’m noticing a creak on my black sheath right under the volume buttons. Noticeable any time I hold the case. 🤔
Hooterville
macrumors G4
While we are on a Caudabe kick, my frost Synthesis has noticeable scratches on the inside frost from removing and installing the phone 🙁 and I've only put this case on twice. Giving me Phone Rebel frosty flashbacks 😵
That sucks. Synthesis use to be their most protective case.
Grayburn
macrumors 68030
Momof2.1107
macrumors demi-goddess
It looks really nice. I really liked Süti’s clear case but it scratched so bad when I had the 15PM earlier this year. Hopefully they improved on that.
Momof2.1107
macrumors demi-goddess
I got the Paragon with a little brochure card that had a QR code for their “look book” to show off their cases.
AE14
macrumors 68040
took the case off, put it back on, creak or "air pocket" still there. Sigh with Caudabe
Hooterville
macrumors G4
Inside of my Synthesis frost after putting the phone in the case only twice 🙁 the interior frost scratches like butter
Ava*
macrumors 65816
I feel like a lot of the cases are not designed to be taken off again once they’re on the phone… 😒
Jeremyv821
macrumors newbie
So whats everyones thoughts on Caudabe? I've been thinking about getting one for my Silver 17PM. Ive seen so many good reviews on them.
Zensō
Contributor
Unfortunately, Caudabe’s quality control appears to be somewhat lacking at the moment, so I suspect you’re going to get varied responses depending upon who you ask and whether or not they were lucky enough to get a good copy. Personally, I’ve had multiple Caudabe cases every year since they founded their business, but with all the preorder and shipping issues they’ve had this year, along with the various QC issues (rattling buttons, misaligned cutouts, mold lines, air gaps, etc), I gave them a pass.
Zensō
Contributor
Single Use Cases. That’s a brilliant marketing scheme—talk about planned obsolescence… lol.
I wouldn't say stiff. The buttons are built in and not so clicky in my opinion. Also, since it is 1 unit and not separate buttons you might press the wrong button from time to time.
Ava*
macrumors 65816
Okay, the Grip is on my phone (and it's never coming off it seems - that is one tight fit! 😩). So, first impression: Looks pretty unique. But I'm not a fan of the feel overall. The sides are grippy as hell, of course, but the back with the sticker on just feels... well... like a sticker lol. Also, the integrated buttons could be more clicky. CC button is fine, but a bit hard to find. And the USB C port is rather uncomfortable as a pinky rest. So... it will not advance to the top of my list. I think that spot is still reserved for the PR Gen 7. 🤞😅
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
Should’ve gone without a skin 😏
macher
macrumors 603
I assume you’re looking for something a more protective than the Beats?
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macher
macrumors 603
Ava*
macrumors 65816
Can always take it off I guess 😁 (as opposed to the case itself… 😂)
macher
macrumors 603
I’d get the PR Gen 7 of it wasn’t Aramid. That’s why I’m looking into the Mous and Grip.
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
I like it, not as slippery as I thought it would be and doesn’t feel like a cheap plastic 👍