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
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
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
1
No clowning around with this case
on January 25, 2026
Posted by: Drewbie
I had really high hopes for this case. The description swayed me by promising a case that would match my rugged lifestyle. It looked and felt rugged enough, but unfortunately didn’t perform as such when dropped while walking from a 4ft height. Full transparency, I was on a smooth stone tiled surface, but the thick corners of the case that should have covered my phone were chewed up like a gummy bear, resulting in damage to the metal bevel of my phone. Fortunately I did have a screen protector which shattered surprisingly on 3/4 of the corners as well. Guess it could have been worse and I understand that all variables involved with drops are impossible to account for, but at such a low height and movement speed I’m surprised at the amount of damage to the actual phone. The description made me feel as if the case was designed for avid outdoor sports enthusiasts like myself who are more inclined to throw caution to the wind. Unfortunately I never was able to get “down to clown” with my case as advertised. Womp womp…
No, I would not 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
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
4
GNAR Feed ack
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Jumbo
Much better than previous Gnar case, however wish it still had a bumper around the perimeter of the screen. Clearly can see you’ve tried to keep less bulky which is great but I’ve just dropped my phone and thankfully had a screen protector as it cracked the screen protector due to lack of raised case bumper protection. Also think the dust protection could be more premium and sit flush. I’ve removed as was annoying when plugged into USB-C port
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Case
on January 15, 2026
Posted by: Yazmoi27
from Melbourne, Australia.
I originally ordered the Everyday Case but exchanged it for the Gnar because of good reviews I had read. I’ve already dropped my phone with this case on and it protected it perfectly! I find it easy to hold because of the texture on the sides and I like the smooth back against my hand as I hold the phone. I bought it to attach to my bike handle bars so wanted the extra protection. I don’t mind the weight as my iPhone 17 Pro is heavy anyway and I find the buttons really responsive. In short, I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
It’s great. There’s nothing wrong with this case.
on January 15, 2026
Posted by: MiloThoreau
from Atlanta, GA
I’m not sure what people are complaining about. The case is what I expected and I like it. I chose this case because I camp and ride motorcycles often. It’s a good case and the green looks great with my orange iPhone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design