Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Fabric Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max - Charcoal
Customer Rating
3
Nice try, but no.
on October 16, 2024
Posted by: EM
I bought this case immediately when the phone was released -- it would have been my third purchase of this case, having had it for the 14 and the 15. However, due to the disappointing cutout for the camera control, I had to return it and replace with an Apple case. Not only was it difficult to manipulate the camera control, but the sharp edges on either side of the cutout were painful. Bums me out since I have other accessories that depend on this case, and they are useless. We need a proper control like Apple and others are implementing.
I've owned a couple Peak cases and it's been nice to see how the overall design and finishes have gotten progressively nicer. That trend continues on the new 16 cases however the choice to have a cutout for the new camera control button is a miss for me. I understand cases get rushed for new phones but feel like this choice, at this price point, could've benefited from some internal usability testing.
I've had this case about a month and love the design. I would not normally have purchased a case with fabric or a "finger loop," but it was the one available. I like the idea of the stronger magnets for the magsafe charging and the SlimLink is a game changer for my mountain bike rides! No more bulky generic phone holder, this system allows me to go from my car charger/mount to my bike without worry! The finger loop was an unexpected bonus, as my fingers are generally too large for a typical loop like this. It fits (just barely), but enough that I feel comfortable not dropping my phone while using it.
I was initially worried about the fabric back, but the texture is great and it doesn’t easily get stained or dirty. I have the version with the loop as well and it’s very handy. Added the bike mount to and this is easily the most functional case I’ve ever owned.
I bought this case about 6 weeks ago and the loop has already failed. There is a small metal disk in the loop that is magnetic and makes the loop lie flat. The inner seam on the loop split and the small metal disk has fallen out. Seems like a pretty major fault for and expensive case that they peak design hypes so much. It was a good idea but the manufacturing sucks.