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(out of 5) Full Review |
| Price | Price: $59.99 USD |
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| Pros | Pros: – Well designed case – Very tough – Belt holster works well – Great screen viewability/usability |
| Cons | Cons: – Dust protection is a little lacking – Finicky to install – Very bulky |
| Potential Problems | Potential Problems: – The Ballistic Hardcore will need to be cleaned of dust/debris to ensure it doesn’t damage your iPhone 6 due to low dust protection |
| Design Rating | DESIGN  (Ballistic Hardcore) |
| Weight/Bulk | Weight/Bulk/Install (2.5/5): – The Ballistic Hardcore will more than quadruple the thickness of your iPhone 6 – The bulk is offset by the removable rubber bumper which results in the case being only twice as thick as the iPhone 6 |
| Install | Ease of Installation (3.5/5): – This tough iPhone 6 case is a little more finicky to install. Ports flaps tend to get in the way during installation |
| Build Quality | Build Quality (5/5): – The materials of the Ballistic Hardcore feel tough – Screen protector doesn’t scratch like other Ballistic cases – 12 ft drops resulted in minimal scuffing on case |
| Protection Rating | PROTECTION (Ballistic Hardcore) |
| Shock Protection | Shock Protection (5/5): – The Ballistic Hardcore is one of the few cases that provide 12 ft protection |
| Water/Dust Protection | Water/Dust Protection (1.5/5): – This iPhone 6 cases doesn’t provide much in terms of water/dust protection. Camera cutouts and Touch ID cutouts allow dust/debris to enter the case |
| Screen Protection | Screen Protection (4/5): – Thick plastic screen protector that stretches over most of the front of the iPhone – Substantial edge (1/4 inch) provides decent clearance for the iPhone touchscreen |
| Functionality Rating | FUNCTIONALITY  (Ballistic Hardcore) |
| iPhone Functionality | iPhone Functionality (5/5): – Power and volume buttons are very easy to get to – Easy access to hardware ports – Sound is not effected – Touch ID cutout is high but doesn’t get in the way of using the sensor |
| Screen Usability | Screen Usability (4.5/5): – No gap between the Ballistic Hardcore’s screen protector and the iPhone 6 – Screen protector extends past the touchable area which ensures that you can access your swipe menus |
| Screen Viewability | Screen View-ability (4/5): – Minor diffusion of the Retina HD screen of the iPhone 6 – Since the screen protector sets almost flush on the iPhone 6, the glare and and reflections are minimized |
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