Itsedstech
macrumors 68020
Welp back in the pro max already even with a ghetto busted up corner. Anyone else’s sheath missing the smudge mark that’s advertised on Caudabes post?
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Hooterville
macrumors G4
blaine07
macrumors 68040
I prefer Paragon with its sloped sides on front.
Fried_Gold
macrumors 68040
macher
macrumors 603
If the Paragon had the same all around grip as the Sheath, then Paragon.
Ava*
macrumors 65816
Good question! I guess my top… eight? most favorite/most used cases now after 6 months with the phone would be in no particular order:
- dbrand Tank
- Bellroy Venture
- Caudabe Sheath
- Mous Limitless
- Catalyst Influence
- Rhinoshield AirX
- Beats Rugged
- Torras Q3 Air
There’s other cases I like but never really use because of concerns with drop protection (PR Gen7 and Air, Beats regular) or internal structure (dbrand Grip) or QC (Rhinoshield Solid X) or discoloration (Flolab Surtect).
Easily the Paragon. I’d even take the Synthesis over the Sheath for the 17 series. The Sheath used to be the set it and forget it option for prior generations, but this just isn’t it. To each their own though….
iFone88
macrumors 68040
Fried_Gold
macrumors 68040
Really liking the Mous limitless, going to return the Pitaka as I don’t feel safe with the Pro in a thin case lol
Fried_Gold
macrumors 68040
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Tough one:
-shape, screen protection, MagSafe strength =paragon
-hand feel, grip, minimal profile =sheath
Paragon is better on paper but I think I prefer the sheath. Honorable mention to the synthesis.
Good list, I still have or have tried most of these and agree. Tank and sheath are my rugged/slim 1+2 favorites in my rotation at the moment. Have a Q3 Air in the collection to try, but concerned about the ring scratching up MagSafe mounts.
Tineeowl v2 and synthesis would also make my top list.
AE14
macrumors 68040
Not a fan of the paragon. Back is far too slick and scratch prone.
Ava*
macrumors 65816
Would love to try the Tineeowl v2, but not available in Germany sadly. ☹️ I’m debating trying a Paragon or Synthesis because I still have reward points. Which one do you prefer?
macher
macrumors 603
I suspect and I could be wrong but I think the back of the Paragon will be too slippery for you. YMMV though because some say it’s not or just enough.
Bummer, it’s like a slightly bulkier sheath with more screen protection.
Personally, I would probably give the nod to the synthesis, but it’s more of a traditional boxy shaped case. The paragon is a sleek design but the back material is the biggest downside to me. It’s a low grip hard plastic, but at least it’s fairly low gloss. The frosted back on the synthesis is the best clear (ish) case I have tried FWIW.
The more cases I have tried, especially this year, have changed my opinion on ones maybe I didn’t care for at first.
Ava*
macrumors 65816
Just discovered I could order the Tineeowl DuneX from amazon.com for 6,39€ shipping and no additional fees.... (all in all $39 or about 35€) How's the drop protection on this case? I see in the reviews the lighter cases discolor very quickly?
Yeah I love my frosted cases as well (especially the Catalyst Influence.. only downside here are the rattly buttons) and that's what's most appealing to me with the Synthesis. My main focus now is on cases that offer good drop protection and I think I would trust the Synthesis with this.
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Need a case recommendation.
Going to Hawaii on vacation soon so thin but protective. Currently rocking a black Apple silicone, like it but it gets so greasy and I can see it on the black color.
Was thinking the vanilla colored silicone? I have a silver iPhone.
Or Tineowl 2? I need somewhat slim and microfiber lining is a must. Clicky buttons that are metal are preferred. Love the silicone size but not sure how it will hold up if dropped.
Going to Hawaii on vacation soon so thin but protective. Currently rocking a black Apple silicone, like it but it gets so greasy and I can see it on the black color.
Was thinking the vanilla colored silicone? I have a silver iPhone.
Or Tineowl 2? I need somewhat slim and microfiber lining is a must. Clicky buttons that are metal are preferred. Love the silicone size but not sure how it will hold up if dropped.
Ava*
macrumors 65816
Caudabe Sheath would be my suggestion. Super clicky aluminium buttons, soft lining, great drop protection for its almost minimal bulk.
I can’t speak for the discoloration on lighter colored cases, but drop protection in my experience has been good. I dropped my 16 pro max in the original Tinee several times on hard floors with no damage and case never popped off. Have not dropped the 17 but fit and build is very similar. It’s more rounded than the sheath on the sides/corners and a tad bulkier, but similar texture.
I had no worries about the Tinee protection, but if you like precise for the 17 series it won’t have that obviously.
*to your question of drop protection on the synthesis. I would trust this as much if not more than the paragon or sheath, esp face down.
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Hooterville
macrumors G4
Okay, Gray Sheath Open or Black Paragon Open for the orange beater phone?
Give me your vote 🤔
Give me your vote 🤔
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How’s this working out?Might work?
Pain to get straight and centered; looks okay?
macher
macrumors 603
Sheath gray open. I think you’ll find the back of the Paragon somewhat close to almost, barely on the slippy side.
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blaine07
macrumors 68040
Well. Super thin. Didn’t add weight. Works on MagSafe chargers and my MagSafe PopSocket. I should’ve probably done white vs black but works well. It’s a really nice case when MagSafe added to it. Would do it again. Kinda tricky to get MagSafe sticker part perfect but otherwise - great.