We get a lot of circumstances despatched our manner. A few of them are completely positive however not outstanding in our eyes, however circumstances may be subjective. You may like them.
Carved MagSafe Instances for $59: Epoxy resin is having a little bit of a second. (My YouTube is stuffed with methods to transform a espresso desk into an exquisite epoxy resin desk.) These circumstances are stunning, and there are such a lot of enjoyable designs to select from. The buttons are wonderful, the cutouts are all correct, and the mute swap is straightforward to entry. The edges are grippy, and also you get a pleasant microfiber interior. No complaints right here!
PopSockets Plant-Primarily based Case for MagSafe for $50: Produced from plant-based supplies, the case itself is sweet, with clicky buttons. I like that the PopSockets grip just isn’t built-in. You may slide it off once you need not use it, like once you wish to benefit from MagSafe charging. The grip doubles as a kickstand, however solely in panorama orientation. If you have already got a PopSockets case or grip, you possibly can swap out the grip for the brand new plant-based one.
Caudabe Sheath MagSafe Case for $38: Caudabe’s Sheath was my absolute favourite case for the iPhone 13, and whereas I am not as enamored with it now, it is nonetheless wonderful. The rear texture is the hallmark, that includes a canvas-like high quality that feels good to run your fingers over. The buttons work effectively, and the case’s edges are raised simply sufficient to guard the display screen and digital camera module. It is fairly skinny and appears easy, which is nice in case you’re going for a minimalist aesthetic.
OtterBox Ottergrip Symmetry Collection for MagSafe for $60: This case has a reasonably sensible grip system that sits flush with the again of your case and does not interrupt MagSafe capabilities. Not like many different grips, nonetheless, you possibly can’t use it as a kickstand, which seems like a missed alternative. You want two fingers to drag the grip out of the again. I additionally discovered the mute swap a bit of laborious to entry.
OtterBox Aneu Collection MagSafe Case for $50: These circumstances are completely positive, if a bit of boring. The fabric on the again feels as if it should present scuffs over time. It presents an excellent MagSafe connection, and the buttons are clicky.
Catalyst Affect MagSafe Case for $34: I attempted a number of Catalyst circumstances and landed on this one as my favourite. It has the tried-and-true patented mute swap button, which helps you to rotate a wheel to toggle silence on or off—a lot nicer than digging by way of a tiny gap within the case to flip the swap. The buttons are clicky, the MagSafe connection is stable, and there is a good texture on the again that does not present smudges. You get a lanyard to tote the cellphone round your arm. Catalyst is thought for its waterproof circumstances, and I additionally examined and appreciated its Complete Safety Case ($90), which is sweet for as much as 33 ft underwater. I didn’t see any droplets of water on my iPhone after I submerged it for a while. Nonetheless, the buttons are a bit laborious to press, and there is no MagSafe.
Casetify The Push-In Case for $52: I assumed I had seen all of it with circumstances, however this one shocked me. It is so sensible! You may customise your case by including tiny, cute pins to the pits. The Push-In Pin units are actually cute too. Sadly, the case attracts numerous mud and lint, even whether it is fabulously tender. It is also actually thick, and this complete factor will probably be heavy to hold round. There isn’t any MagSafe assist. Not very sensible.
Mous Limitless 5.0 MagSafe Walnut Case for $60: If you need a wooden case, this one from Mous will fulfill you. The magnets are robust, it appears engaging, and the thick bumper feels inflexible. There’s even a spot to hook up a lanyard. Not a lot to complain about right here!
Moft Snap MagSafe Case for $40: I like to recommend snagging this in black or clear as a result of the white coloration choice reveals the faint define of the MagSafe ring and does not look good. In any other case, the buttons are simple to press, the mute swap is accessible, and Moft has strengthened the magnets right here—I can attest that it is actually tougher to pry some MagSafe equipment off of it. I simply do not discover all of it that enjoyable to have a look at or nice to the contact.
Ampere Biodegradable MagSafe Case for $9: These circumstances are the definition of nondescript. They appear boring and really feel inoffensive (albeit slippery). I am a bit of aggravated at how clearly the MagSafe ring bleeds by way of, which provides it a fairly unfinished look. On the brilliant aspect, they’re totally compostable, and Ampere says they will break down fully in lower than a 12 months. The sides are raised effectively and the buttons are good to press.
Smartish Gripzilla MagSafe Case for $35: Think about you squeezed a case so laborious you left your imprints on the perimeters. That is just about what the Gripzilla case is like. The grooved edges assist add some additional grip to the entire thing, as does the feel on the bumper. It is nice if in case you have butterfingers. The mute swap is straightforward to entry, the buttons are clicky, the perimeters across the display screen are raised effectively, and there is MagSafe assist. It checks off numerous packing containers for a reasonably low value.
Nomad Sport MagSafe Case for $40: The sides across the case might stand to be raised a bit of extra, and as somebody who bites their nails, I had bother accessing the mute swap. The buttons are snappy, and I like how the thermoplastic elastomer bumper feels, however the PET backplate is a bit of too shiny for my style. I am additionally not an enormous fan of Nomad’s Fashionable Leather-based Folio MagSafe Case ($60)—the pockets extends previous the iPhone’s display screen when it is closed, which irks me.
Nomad Rugged MagSafe Case for $50: If I used to be going to purchase a “rugged” case, I might not less than hope that the entrance edges had been raised an excellent deal to guard the show within the occasion of a drop. The sides on this case do not stick out as a lot as I might like. It feels slippery too. It is a disgrace, as a result of the orange coloration would go very well with the Apple Watch Extremely.
Zagg Gear4 Denali Snap MagSafe Case for $60: I attempted a couple of Gear4 circumstances and this one is my favourite (a few of the circumstances I attempted, just like the Brooklyn Snap, had tough-to-press buttons). The Denali has a soft-touch materials that feels fairly good, with a sample on the again so as to add some grip. The buttons work effectively, although I would not have minded extra of a raised edge across the display screen.
Smartish Gripmunk Case for $15: There isn’t any MagSafe ring, however this skinny case did a good job of sticking to a couple MagSafe wi-fi charging stands. Because the identify suggests, the bumper has a enjoyable grippy texture that makes the cellphone keep firmly in your hand and never on the bottom. (The sides are additionally raised fairly effectively.) The buttons are respectable, however pushing them makes a sound that is a bit of squishy. The low value makes it forgivable, and it even is available in numerous types.
Pivet Facet+ Clear MagSafe Case for $45: I like Nimble’s clear case a smidge extra, however it is a good various too. (In sure lighting, the case reveals off a slight rainbow hue, which you won’t like.) It comes with a lanyard that is simple to connect, and the case is biodegradable, so it’s going to decompose in landfill situations inside two to 3 years. Pivet is a Black-owned enterprise, which is uncommon within the tech world.
Speck Presidio2 Grip MagSafe Case for $50: I attempted a number of Specks, and too a lot of them have mushy buttons for my style. The Speck Presidio Version (just for the iPhone 14 Professional sequence) and the Presidio2 Grip circumstances are the outliers. They’ve clicky buttons, have a soft-touch materials that I like, and I significantly benefit from the grippy texture on the Presidio2.
Spigen Optik Armor MagSafe Case for $27: I’ve by no means felt the necessity to have a privateness cowl on the rear digital camera of my smartphone, however hey, now that you should utilize your iPhone as a webcam, possibly it is one thing you are on the lookout for. Simply slide the privateness cowl to the precise to open up the module once you wish to use the cameras. It feels protecting total, with a thick and inflexible bumper throughout the show, snappy buttons, and a leather-like texture on the again.
OtterBox Otter + Pop Symmetry Case for $60: Should you love utilizing a PopSockets grip on a regular basis, then it is likely to be value snagging this case. It is fairly cumbersome and thick, however you possibly can push out the grip so as to add some stability. It’s also possible to come out the grip fully to wirelessly cost your iPhone 14, but it surely’s a bit of inconvenient. There isn’t any MagSafe assist, however the whole lot else checks out.
OtterBox Amplify Glass Display screen Protector for $50: This OtterBox was equally simple to use, although it wasn’t as correct because the Smartish. (There’s room so that you can make some slight errors.) It did, nonetheless, depart the least quantity of air bubbles of all of the display screen protectors.
Incipio Duo ($45), AeroGrip ($60), Idol ($55), Organicore ($45), and Forme ($50): Incipio despatched me a complete batch of its circumstances to check and, actually, I didn’t care a lot for any of them. They had been all completely positive with MagSafe assist (aside from the Organicore), however none had a very fascinating design or texture. They’re simply type of blasé.
Waterfield Designs Zip iPhone Holster Case for $89: OK, this is not a case, however fairly a holster/pouch combo that you simply clip to your belt. It appears and feels good, even when it is a bit Dad™. I used to be in a position to retailer the AirPods Professional within the little sleeve on the within. The YKK zipper is waterproof. Be sure to examine the dimensions information and purchase the precise one primarily based in your cellphone mannequin. It clips to your belt or pants by way of a magnet.
