| LifeProof Fre | |
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(out of 5) Full Review |
| Price | Price: $79.99 USD |
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| Pros | Pros: – Very thin for a shockproof/waterproof case – Feels well-built |
| Cons | Cons: – Back scratches easily – Screen protector diffuses iPhone 6’s Retina HD screen – Rain-bowing effects still exist – Glare from screen protector – You can only use Apple sized accessories |
| Potential Problems | Potential Problems: – O-ring falls out of the ridge easier than other cases so make sure its seated properly – Gasket that sits in the latch can fall out – High drops may result in the case cracking |
| Design Rating | DESIGN  (LifeProof Fre) |
| Weight/Bulk | Weight/Bulk (4.75/5): – LifeProof Fre is very slim when compared to other tough cases |
| Install | Ease of Installation (4.5/5): – Fairly easy to take apart/install – O-ring pops out easier so take care when installing the case |
| Build Quality | Build Quality (3.5/5): – Despite the great fit, the back of the case scratches easily – The LifeProof Fre broke during a 6ft drop (LifeProof did provide a warranty case) |
| Protection Rating | PROTECTION  (LifeProof Fre) |
| Shock Protection | Shock Protection (3/5): – Drop-rated to 6.6 ft (standard for shockproof cases) – Case didn’t come apart during drops |
| Water/Dust Protection | Water/Dust Protection (3/5): – Waterproof up to a depth of 6.6ft – LifeProof doesn’t provide a headphone jack extension that allows you to use waterproof headphones with the case |
| Screen Protection | Screen Protection (4/5): – Thick plastic screen protector – Protected the iPhone’s screen from face first drops on a rocky parking lot |
| Functionality Rating | FUNCTIONALITY (LifeProof Fre) |
| iPhone Functionality | iPhone Functionality (4/5): – Cutouts for the lightning port and headphone jack will fit only Apple-sized accessories – Sound is slightly muted – Small hack that allowed you to attach a wrist-strap has been removed – Touch ID membrane works well as long as the sensor is clear of fingerprints before installation – Cutout for the flash is large enough for the True-Tone flash (it wasn’t on the first few versions of the iPhone 5S Fre) |
| Screen Usability | Screen Usability (4.5/5): – A small gap between the screen protector and touchscreen – Sensitivity isn’t reduced – Easy to access swipe menus on the iPhone |
| Screen Viewability | Screen Viewability (5/5): – Wobbly reflections due to the fact that the screen protector doesn’t sit flush on the iPhone screen (Better than the screen on the 5/5S versions) – Glare is pretty bad – Screen protector diffuses the iPhone’s Retina HD screen – Minor rain-bowing effects |
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