A functional upgrade, but slightly short on finish
on March 7, 2024
Posted by: Iane
from York, England
The case is great. It has a pretty similar feel to the Apple finewoven case, but doesn’t feel as silky, and the bevels are a bit chunkier. Another slight flaw is the feel of the edges of the square cutout- they’re a little sharp. I’m tempted to take a fine file to them to round them off a little-but that might make the contact slightly less secure. The big benefit of this case compared with Apple’s is the secure handlebar mount, which is important to me.
Compared to Quadlock, the case is slimmer, looks better, supports MagSafe charging, and is available in a range of colours. I don’t see any drawback to except the cost of changing the handlebar mount. But, again, the mount is an upgrade for me, so I don’t regret that too much: I was already tempted to upgrade the from the QuadLock universal mount to the up front mount. And I needed a new case for the larger phone.
The price was somewhat daunting, So four stars for value. The functionality is great, but the finish lies between QuadLock and Apple, so four stars there too. I know: I’m a harsh critic.
Great product, well made, nice to hold and look at
on March 5, 2024
Posted by: Karl
from Yorkshire, UK
I’ve had my case for a couple of weeks and really impressed with it. I’m very fussy about the cases I buy and not the sort of person to have a new case every month. I want a case to look great and last. This definitely looks like it’s up for the job.
The little finger loop is a great feature for the bigger phone when using it one handed.
I’ve not had chance to use the lock system yet, but will do soon. I’ve previously used quad lock cases, but this is a lot less bulky.
I have been using this case for several weeks now, and have been slowly adding other accessories with it. The MagSafe magnet is stronger than any case I’ve found so far, the materials are consistent with other products by PeakDesign, and the other accessories have been function. Very satisfied so far.
I'd been eyeing PD for several years, but never really took the plunge on this case. I finally did, and I love it. Somehow it makes the phone feel bigger, but also easier to hold. I went with the loop on the back and it's so useful, and I find myself using it even when I wouldn't really need to.
I had bought Apple's FineWoven case, but ended up returning it due to how cheaply it was made and how little protection it offered, plus the wear and tear that shows so easily on it. This case from PD has none of those issues, and the fabric seems to be holding up well. I was worried about sweat staining, but I took it on a 18k run and had it in my hand the whole time; while it did show darker spots from my sweat, it dried and didn't leave any staining.
This case has fundamentally changed how I hold and use my phone. I really can't remember the last time that's happened.
My only minus to the case (and really it's a trivial one), is that they only had it in five generic colors. I'd love to see more variety in their lineup, and maybe some option for designs on the fabric.