Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Fabric Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max - Black
Customer Rating
3
Good attempt, premium materials but misses the mar
on January 22, 2025
Posted by: lew15
from San Francisco, CA
I got this case in Bone when it came out. Unfortunately the case has taken on color in the form of black dye from my pants in my pocket and it doesn't seem to be something that washes out. The camera control cut out is also a good attempt but not a smooth experience in practice. It feels like I need to really dig my thumb into the side of the case to get to the camera control button.
Been a loop case fan since they came out. These new ones missed the mark sadly. The loop doesn’t seem to have a magnet at all, the quality of the loop wore out within a week. Their older models lasted at least 6 months to a year. Which I was fine with, as I’m a heavy loop user. I love the case overall but I mainly buy this for the loop. I hope they improve this design going forward.
The material on the new colors just don’t seem the same even though they say they are between the green and black.
I like it so much, the quality is very good, even after 2 years of my iPhone case for the 14 pro Max, now I have bought the new 16 Pro Max.
The fit doesn't change and is still tightly attached to the iPhone two years later. Although I have dropped my iPhone several times, it was always very well protected by the PeakDesign case.
The magnetic ring holds even more firmly than directly on the iPhone, the small square on the back for the metal claws on the mounts for my motorcycle and mountain bike hold the iPhone securely on the bike.
If you compare it with other cases from e.g. Quadlock or similar, you quickly notice that the PeakDesign cases are much flatter and more comfortable and thus become a daily companion, so you don't need to change the thick case for the motorcycle, you can just leave the PeakDesign case that you use every day on it, that's what I like best!
And then the lifetime guarantee at a fair price, simply great!
My 100% recommendation
There is one thing I have to watch out for, however: on the new iPhone 16 Pro Max, the exposed new button for the camera (control) has a relatively thin edge...I'm curious to see if it will last or if it will tear at this point (then I would still have the lifetime warranty).
I started using this case with my iPhone 12 and have recently upgraded to the 16. The bones of the case have remained the same but they have made upgrades to the MagSafe magnet strength and have changed the buttons to a hard molded plastic which feel much nicer than the earlier cases. I also have the locking phone mount (Ram mount) and it is a great accessory to have if you want more security on top of the MagSafe. The case for my iPhone 12 was not compatible with screen protectors (or at least the screen protectors I was using at the time) this new case seems fully compatible with screen covers.
Avoid at all costs. Shattered phone after Replaced
on December 17, 2024
Posted by: Katie
Terrible case. Either I got a manufacturing defect twice (the loop broke after one month of use, got a replacement) or this round of cases is crap. I just dropped my phone from shoulder height on cars wood floor and it just cracked the back of my phone. It's completely shattered after a few months of use. Absolutely terrible. I may not ever buy one of these phone cases again. Please make a more durable case for iPhone 16 pro. These are not built for real everyday use let alone outdoor activities. My old iPhone 13 Pro make it 2+ years without a scratch on it with a peak design case on. Multiple drops on rocks and boulders etc and not a scratch. Fiancé also has a pixel case and has no problems. iPhone 16 pro? Avoid this case at all cost. There is not enough camera protection. Moving on until they fix these problems. Wish they could buy me a new phone as I feel like I was sold a load of crap. I'm a loyal peak design customer and have spent thousands on gear but this time my trust is lowered in this brand.
I have had this case for a few months now. Works well on my bike mount, but the case is wearing in certain spots and the loop is completely useless. The finger loop no longer sits flat when not in use, and now it’s actually falling apart. Disappointing for such an expensive item.