Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Mobile GNAR Case Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(108 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 108 reviews
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
8
1 Star
5
82%of customers recommend this product.
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68 out of
83)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Mobile GNAR Case Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max - Black
Customer Rating
5
Another great case!
on January 9, 2026
Posted by: Hungus
from Roxbury, NJ
I’m very happy with my Gnar Case. The screen lip provides plenty of protection so not sure what other users were complaining about. The sage looks awesome with the orange iPhone 17 pro!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Just bad
on December 22, 2025
Posted by: T
from Munich
I have so many great Peak Design products, but this case is really that bad! After just two weeks of use, my screen protector is completely shattered. As many others have already pointed out here, the front edge is simply far too low and doesn’t protect the display at all. I love the bike mount, but now I have to go back to the competition because the cases are just bad. Please redesign the cases!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Almost ...
on December 17, 2025
Posted by: Heliotropic
from Santa Cruz, CA
Make the camera lip protection better and put a loop on it, then it would be five stars. Can't believe how PD dropped the ball this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
No lip for screen protection.
on November 16, 2025
Posted by: The Good Thief
from Sydney, Australia
I got the GNAR case for my new iPhone 17 Pro but there's almost no lip for the screen. Putting a screen protector on it only makes it worse as it sticks out even more. And sure enough, less than a week later, the screen protector chipped in one corner.
There really needs to be a version 2 of this case with better screen protection.
There really needs to be a version 2 of this case with better screen protection.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
I do not recommend buying this case.
on November 12, 2025
Posted by: TxDeuce
with this case. I have been using the Peak Design GNAR case with my iPhone 17 Pro for just under three weeks and I’ve already cracked two Zagg protective screens. There haven’t even been any significant drops. I’ve already ordered another company’s case that I have used with previous iPhone models and had great success. While the GNARR case looks very nice in my experience it does a terrible job of protecting the screen on drops.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Good looking and it feels premium
on October 30, 2025
Posted by: Alanream
from Massachusetts
This cover exceeded my expectations in both quality and design. The material feels exceptionally premium, offering a smooth yet durable finish that provides a secure grip without adding unnecessary bulk. It fits the iPhone 17 perfectly, aligning precisely with the buttons and camera cutouts. The color combination complements the orange iPhone beautifully, creating a sleek and stylish overall look. Overall, this is a well-crafted and thoughtfully designed cover that enhances both the appearance and protection of the device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Nice case but Slippery and weak Magnet!
on October 27, 2025
Posted by: Captain Gizmo
Not sure what happened here, but I know Peak will fix it.
The Gnar surface is too slippery and it mars to easily for me.
More than those issues, it doesn’t hold in a standard mag mount. Yikes. Had to return it for an Everyday which is great.
The Gnar surface is too slippery and it mars to easily for me.
More than those issues, it doesn’t hold in a standard mag mount. Yikes. Had to return it for an Everyday which is great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Not up to PD standards
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: GBMTB
I own a lot of Peak Design gear and, because of that, have high expectations in their gear. This product didn't meet them. The case is bulky and heavy and the fit and finish is poor. The edge where the side meets the front of the case is rounded nicely on the front, but on the back its a sharp edge that is uncomfortable in the hand. The patch of softer rubber around the connector in the back seems like it's the wrong size. It's not as thick as the cutout so there's an edge or drop from case to patch. Then, the metal square in the middle is raised up. Again, not being flush across the three materials leaves an unpleasant feel in the hand. Most of my disappointment is in the lip on the top and bottom on the front screen. It's ramped shaped and seems to be designed to be flush with the screen at the end of the taper. However, with a screen cover it creates a sharp jump at the edge that end up swiping my thumb against constantly. The lip around the camera plateau is way over done. It's a solid mm taller than it needed to be to protect the lenses. The contrasting color inside the lip is somewhere between tan and orange while the case buttons are bright orange. Again, it just seems like it didn't all come together in the implementation. I still love the idea of this case, but the final design just didn't hit the target and I've ordered a case from another company.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design