Seidio Obex | |
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Header | ![]() (out of 5) Full Review |
Price | Price: 79.95 USD |
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Pros | Pros: – Great access to iPhone’s touchscreen (low edges) – Decently sized – Wrist-strap compatible |
Cons | Cons: – Screen viewability is lacking – Obex has a tendency to come apart during drops – Mutes sound/calls slightly |
Potential Problems | Potential Problems: – We’ve heard of one instance where the dots on the screen protector have caused damage to an Android device (we’re not sure for Apple devices) – Readers/Viewers have noted that the case introduces lots of audio noise when filming (movement of fingers can be heard in the footage) |
Design Rating | DESIGN ![]() (Seidio Obex) |
Weight/Bulk | Weight/Bulk (4/5): – Seidio Obex is smaller than most tough cases (such as the Otterbox Defender) – Larger than the LifeProof Fre |
Install | Ease of Installation (4.5/5): – Standard “snap together two pieces of plastic” – Be careful with the mute switch, there is a piece that falls out easily – Taking the case apart is simple/easy |
Build Quality | Build Quality (4/5): – Great feeling case – Rubber edge improves handling – Rubber strips on the back minimizes sliding on flat surfaces |
Protection Rating | PROTECTION ![]() (Seidio Obex) |
Shock Protection | Shock Protection (2.5/5): – The Seidio Obex is drop-rated to 6 ft (average for shockproof cases) – Case came apart slightly during drops |
Water/Dust Protection | Water/Dust Protection (3/5): – Waterproof up to a depth of 6.6ft (average for waterproof cases) – Includes a headphone jack extension that maintains the waterproofing of the case |
Screen Protection | Screen Protection (4/5): – Built in screen-protector – Edges of the case are fairly low |
Functionality Rating | FUNCTIONALITY ![]() (Seidio Obex) |
iPhone Functionality | iPhone Functionality (3/5): – Cutouts for the lightning port/headphone will NOT fit larger cables – Sound is muted – Wrist-strap compatible – Touch ID works well – Camera/Flash aren’t hindered by the Seidio Obex |
Screen Usability | Screen Usability (4.5/5): – Great access to your iPhone’s screen – Very small gap between screen protector and iPhone |
Screen Viewability | Screen Viewability (3.5/5): – Grid of dots can be seen (dots suppose to reduce rain bowing) – Occasional rainbowing – Wobbly reflections – Minimal glare |
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