Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Mobile GNAR Case Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(88 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 88 reviews
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
8
1 Star
4
79%of customers recommend this product.
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53 out of
67)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Mobile GNAR Case Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max - Black
Customer Rating
4
Love it overall, but miss the finger cuff on back
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: JennK
from Colorado Springs
I don't like this case quite as much as the one I had for my iPhone 16 Pro. They took the little finger strap off the back and I really miss the option to loop a finger through for safety while taking photos and video. I see on the website there is a product coming that is more like a strappy wrist cuff, but it isn't available yet. Overall, the case is sturdy and really nice. The materials are smooth and it is well built. I have already dropped my phone several times, face down, and no troubles. I see people complaining about the fact that it lacks a deeper rim around the face like the older cases, but I really haven't found this to be an issue at all. I do have trouble with the small rubber (or perhaps silicone) plus that covers the charger port. It takes some real shoving to make it fit in completely flush. Then when you do get it to fit correctly, it's a pain to get it back out. So that and the lack of a finger cuff on back are the only reasons I am not giving it 5 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
New Gnar worth the wait.
on January 24, 2026
Posted by: MaryK12
from Charlotte NC
This case has not been available since October 2025. I waited this long, hoping they would iron out some issues that were mentioned in the previous reviews. Looks like they did. The case is sturdy —even sturdier than my old nomad/Peak Design case. Combined with Peak Design’s excellent cuff, it’s a much much more secure way to tote an iPhone and be ready for photos. This means I can have my iPhone on my
wrist and my DSLR on a strap around my neck.
wrist and my DSLR on a strap around my neck.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Gnar case for the win
on January 28, 2026
Posted by: pej
from Ottawa
Nice finish and design (simple yet very functional). Feels good in hand and work as you'd expect. Access to buttons are simple enough and work. Not to sensitive so they dont go off unexpectedly. Use it with a screen protector and is flush
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Slots right into all the other PD accessories
on January 29, 2026
Posted by: Keeshee23
from Fort Collins CO
I have the PD ecosystem for my motorcycles and cars, and I couldn't be happier that the 17 Pro Max case would allow me to use my new phone with all the other stuff I had. Its a great case! Very happy with it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The updated version is brilliant!
on February 3, 2026
Posted by: RideOffscript
from Belgium
After contacting the support team they told me that the new generation of GNAR cases would be much better in fitment and protection of the screen. Even with a screen protector. I got my GNAR case today and I’m loving it! Thanks peakdesign to listen to your customers and adapt to their needs. Great work!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Sick case, love it!!
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: ucantafordme
from Australia
Stoked with how good this case is. I was a little worried after reading some of the reviews, especially around the build quality and the lip on the front for protection. My experience is that this is pretty much the perfect case. I would have just liked a wallet stand that is colour coded, ah well I’ll just make use of my old one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Gnar perfection
on February 14, 2026
Posted by: Me
The case feels so premium! Top quality materials with top quality fit and finish!!! This case is somehow super protective while not feeling overly thick or cumbersome. They kind of nailed this case!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Feels great in hand with big flaw
on February 14, 2026
Posted by: kk
from SF
2.5/5 which is a bummer because I own dozens of peak products and this is the first I’d give fewer than 5 stars. I’d think most people put a screen protector on their phones but the nonexistent lip makes that non functional. Otherwise feels great in hand
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design