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
The case is classy and tough
on October 22, 2025
Posted by: Antjcat
from Los angeles
The case is high-quality and works very well. And when integrated with the mounting system for a motorcycle handlebars, it’s one of the best cases I’ve used yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great multi-functional case
on October 21, 2025
Posted by: zlothra
from Bozeman, MT
I think it's great, haven't had any of the issues in the other reviews. Fits great, no bulging or issues with the sides. The edge/lip is the same height as the Spigen screen protector I added. Works well with the ball mount I've been using for years. I do have an OhSnap spin thing on the back that sits flush with the camera section of the case. I've dropped my phone multiple times while working on cars and haven't had any issues, phone still works great and no cracks.
I'd add pics but I don't have another device to take pictures with. I got the black case with orange accents. My phone is blue, so I got a Cordura skin from Apex Development to help protect that section and it looks way better with that darker multicam black skin
I'd add pics but I don't have another device to take pictures with. I got the black case with orange accents. My phone is blue, so I got a Cordura skin from Apex Development to help protect that section and it looks way better with that darker multicam black skin
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Tesla: too big to charge on the interior charging
on October 10, 2025
Posted by: erg963
from AZ
It's a nice case, but it's too big to charge at the Tesla interior charging station.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed
on October 9, 2025
Posted by: Loy
from Hong Kong
If I were to rate the mount for functionality, practicality, and build — it’s a solid 10/5 stars. However, when it comes to the design and quality, it’s only 3/5 stars. Overall, I’m very disappointed with Peak Design.
I first bought the original Peak Design case for my iPhone 14 Pro, and while the design was *alright* with its fabric back, I noticed rough edges along the corners that made it uncomfortable to hold. That might have been a manufacturing or first-run issue, but I managed to fix it by gently shaving the edges down with a blade. No big deal — because the real highlight was the flawless execution of the **mount and clip system**, which worked so well it convinced me to get the new Gnar case for my latest phone.
Here’s where the disappointment starts:
- Size and fit:This Gnar case is proportionally taller than other iPhone cases by about 2–3 cm for no clear reason. When it isn’t seated perfectly, the phone doesn’t feel secure — and it’s not as intuitive as it should be to tell if it *is* seated correctly.
- USB-C dust cover: It doesn’t seat properly and requires noticeable force to push in. Even then, it doesn’t stay closed — which defeats its purpose.
- Grip and texture:The side grips are passable, but the back is far too smooth for something marketed as a “rugged” case. It’s actually pretty slippery. Maybe it’ll improve with wear, but out of the box, it feels off.
- Back seam edge: Around the rear clip area, there’s a noticeable sharp edge at the seam. It catches the hand easily and feels unpleasant every time you pick the phone up.
- Camera button edge: The edge around the right-side camera button isn’t well-finished and feels sharp. I had to shave it down slightly with a knife to make it tolerable — but it’s still noticeable.
- Camera module exposure: The entire camera area is exposed, which makes the lenses feel unprotected — not something you want from a rugged case.
- USB-C dust cover: It doesn’t seat properly and requires noticeable force to push in. Even then, it doesn’t stay closed — which defeats its purpose.
- Grip and texture:The side grips are passable, but the back is far too smooth for something marketed as a “rugged” case. It’s actually pretty slippery. Maybe it’ll improve with wear, but out of the box, it feels off.
- Back seam edge: Around the rear clip area, there’s a noticeable sharp edge at the seam. It catches the hand easily and feels unpleasant every time you pick the phone up.
- Camera button edge: The edge around the right-side camera button isn’t well-finished and feels sharp. I had to shave it down slightly with a knife to make it tolerable — but it’s still noticeable.
- Camera module exposure: The entire camera area is exposed, which makes the lenses feel unprotected — not something you want from a rugged case.
Ultimately, I’m disappointed — not because the case is terrible, but because **I expected better from Peak Design**. If this were from another brand, I might’ve rated it higher. But given how great their other products are, this falls flat. I’ve already ordered another case from a different brand and plan to just epoxy the SlimLink mount onto it myself.
Peak design, take a look at the Dbrand or Rebel cases. Solid finishes on both that offer actual rouged finishes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Poorly thought out lip—screen protector shatters
on October 9, 2025
Posted by: Manjsri
from Los Angeles
Lip on case is shallower than the height of the screen with a screen protector. If the phone falls flat, the screen protector bears the fall and shatters, while the case doesn’t even touch the ground. Very poorly thought out for what is supposed to be the ultra in protection.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Poor design for the front
on October 3, 2025
Posted by: Gav
from Tennessee
I came to this from the nomad rugged case and this is a major let down. I’ve had my phone for a week now and my screen protector is already trashed because of how there’s zero lip around the screen. This is so disappointing for a case at this price. Yeah it holds my phone on my motorcycle but I can’t sit it down without scratching my phone. It only protects the diced. That’s about it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Sleak Design
on October 2, 2025
Posted by: sja_717
from Los Angeles
I bought this for the iphone 17 pro and it fits like a glove. Love the build and feel of the case.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Thick and Good
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: sailorcolin
from Charlotte, NC
Loving the case so far. There isnt much of a lip for a screen protector so thicker screen protectors maybe thicker than the case.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design