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Today we’re going to do a review of the K11 Bumper by Thanotech. This is one of the best iPhone cases that we’ve reviewed and as you can see from our comparison tool, we’ve reviewed lots of iPhone cases.
This is a metallic/TPU bumper that wraps around your iPhone but what sets the K11 apart is that the TPU frame is specially attached to the aluminum frame. This makes the K11 easier to install, its smaller and lighter than other metallic iPhone cases and provides decent drop protection for your iPhone.
For the K11 Bumper review, we’ve given this product a score of 4.7 Eh’s out of 5. This is the highest score for iPhone 6 cases to date as it beats out the previous champion, the Thule Atmos X4. If you’re looking for something similar, consider checking out the Rhinoshield Crashguard which is a plastic/TPU bumper, the Seidio Tetra or the Draco Design.
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In terms of design, the bumper will not add a lot of bulk or weight to your iPhone. One of the neat things about this bumper is that it keeps the general design aesthetic of the iPhone so it doesn’t draw attention away from the iPhone. The K11 is even better looking than one of our most recent, still highly rated case, the iGlaze from Moshi.
The bumper fits very will together and is compatible with 3rd party screen protectors and the TPU retains its shape quite well. We gave the TPU portion of the case a good stretch and didn’t notice any sort of separation between the aluminum bumper and the TPU. The brushed aluminum sides will hold up to keys and coins so it will keep the matted look.
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In terms of protection, this is a multiple layered bumper that provides decent drop protection which we demonstrated in our video. The edges are high enough to keep the iPhone off a flat surface and the folded TPU sticks out just enough that your iPhone won’t slip around easily.
Unlike other cases where you have to fit a metal bumper around a TPU frame like the Seidio Tetra, there’s no where for the dust and debris to accumulate. Thanotech also had the design foresight to actually incorporate a small edge to protect the iPhone 6’s camera so it doesn’t sit on a flat surface. Also, the K11 will offer decent protection against bending for all you people who like to keep and sit on their iPhones in their back pockets.
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In terms of functionality, getting to your iPhone is a breeze. The buttons are nice and aren’t tough to use and the cutouts at the bottom of the case are large enough to handle even the monstrous Amazon basics lightning cable and other oversized headphone jacks. Since its a bumper, there are no issues in terms of screen functionality.
The only gripe that we have about the bumper is that its pretty slick especially when compared to similar products. Bumpers like the Draco Design have enough edges to help with the slickness so you’ll just have to be a little more careful with the K11.
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Again, we gave this case a score of 4.7 Eh’s out of 5. If you’re looking for a premium iPhone case, consider getting one of the Ronin’s from Element. It will definitely class up your iPhone and put a dent in your wallet.
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How on earth u gave it 4.7 and it doesn't protect it from the back??????? Totally exposed !!!! Come on man!
He compared it to other blumpers not cases
Yep!
Would you rather go with a bumper like RhinoCrashGuard or a case?
Rhino Crash guard it protects the phone as well as being relatively thin
For protection what would you prefer the Rhino shield Crash Guard or the K11?
K11 is 6 ft, Rhinoshield is 10 ft.
Nice! I'm gonna have to keep an eye on this case or maybe throw some cash their way through kickstarter. I like the spigen aluminum bumper (it doesn't have the rubber back.) but i hate how the black rubber stands out from the white and gold phone, but the gold color aluminum looks perfect with the phone.
Would it be a good idea to team this with the holy grail screen protector? Would I get the same protection? I want it to still look like an Iphone and should I be concerned with the back being exposed. I'm getting the Iphone 6s. It's supposed to be a lot more durable and not able to dent as easily.
It would be a decent setup. Generally, the back of the iPhone doesn't get damaged during drops. It will almost be a corner that hits first but if you're dropping it on a rocky parking lot, then the back is in trouble.
I hope the 6S is indeed tougher. I'm definitely going to find out.
That looks almost exactly like this one:
http://www.tunewear.com/en/iphone-6s/369-frame-x-frame-for-iphone-6s-6.html
Huh. It does look the same.
HI Aaron,
There's some 99% like K11 Bumper in the market, just like TUNEWEARs' bumper
or other no brand product from China. They have the almost same design/style. Can you tell me K11 have any special unique advantage or feature that worth to it's price?
Thanotech has patents on the aluminum/tpu moulding processes that go into the bumpers. I personally prefer to pay the companies that spent the time to make the product rather than others who rely on copying others/stealing from others.
I just backed this project, and was wondering if this bumper would fit with the cinder screen protector?
It should fit but it would be tight. As long as you installed it back first, I think it would work.
Would this case work the Cinder glass screen protector? I currently have the Nuud but am looking for something that will provide protection from drops with less bulk.
It should but it would be tight. As long as you installed it back first, I think it would work.
Is Cinder Screen Protector fits in the K11 bumper?
It should but it would be tight. As long as you installed it back first, I think it would work.
Hi Aaron,
First of all, I think your reviews are some of the most informative on the internet. Having said that, I would really like your opinion! You mentioned that the K11 would work well with a front screen protector. Would a back protector, one that wraps around the sides such as the Skinomi or Bodyguardz, work well with the design of the K11?
I don't know if it would. The K11 fits tightly together though the TPU part at the bottom has a bit of give so it could stretch to accommodate it.
When is the release date of the k11
End of October I think.
Does the white TPU discolor easily ?
I kept in jeans for two days and didn't notice discolouration...any longer I can't say for sure.