Thule Atmos X3 Review – iPhone 6

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• I would suggest that you create a section to compare all the cases for a phone/tablet side-by-side, like Apple compares its models. It would much easier for everyone to find the case for them. But, if you do have this, please let me know.

• That is a good idea. I don't have the resources for that yet but it will be there eventually.

• More Monty, please. Perhaps a chew test.

  Any idea when you are going to test the Atmos X4 for the i6 or even better, the i6+? It looks like the thinnest, high-protection case out there. If it has an everyday holster, it looks like the one for my needs.

• I don't think it's been released yet. Once it does, I plan on doing a full drop/water and review on the case.

• I went to the SEMA show and spoke to a Thule rep, who said they got an email saying the Atmos X4 was delayed into next year. Could be spring or summer before it shows up. A long delay for what seems to be a great case with extremely good screen protection. The Atmos X4 has a SKU at BestBuy.com, but it is now listed as both, "no longer available", and "coming soon" depending on the link.

• Hey,
  Just to let you know, the Thule Atmos X4 is expected to be released in the US in the middle of the year. This is what i was told by Thule customer service.

• Thanks for the update! I look forward to reviewing that case.

• Just discovered your reviews this week-- great work! Appreciate the details included in your presentations and comparisons. I'm especially interested in this Thule case after seeing/reading your review. Have you tried any of the cases by Element?

  Thanks for your time and efforts!

• I have as Element Ion right now but I'm sending it back because the sides moved on the case. I'll do the full review once I get the replacement case. My initial impressions of the case is that its pretty awesome.

• I see folks are getting their replacement ION cases made with the fixed mold. Did you get yours? Really curious how you will rate the ION.

• I have yet to get it but my initial impressions of the case are quite high. I'm surprised how slim it is.

• Awesome, I might just take the plunge with the Element Case ION. I see the cutouts are much larger for third party headphones and lightening cables, which is the only reason I haven't already purchased the Thule Atmos x3.

• Hey Aaron, awesome review! Just came across your website by chance and now I find myself navigating to it a couple times a day. Anyway, I'm trying to choose between this case, the Lunatik Seismik, or the Pelican Voyager for the iPhone 6 ... What do you think? Also, could you possibly do a review on those two aforementioned cases??

• I will review the Seismic but I cannot for the life of me get a Pelican Voyager in Canada. Off my initial impression of the other cases, I'd stick with the Thule.

• Thank you for doing what you do. You are, by far, the best case review out there. I'm waiting on my 6+ and looking for the best slim case. The Thule 6+ only comes in black. I'm a GIRL and would like some color options! I've considered the Tech21 Classic Shell in pink or the Spigen Slim Armor in mint. I don't recall you doing a review on the Slim Armor. Any thoughts on the Slim?

• I am reviewing the Spigen Slim Armor this weekend so stay tuned. Initial impressions are that its really slippy and I get a bit confused about the orientation of my iPhone inside the case.

• Hey Aaron! Thanks so much for your reviews, they've been really beneficial while I've been shopping for a case for my iPhone 6. Now I've got my options down to the Thule atmos x3 or the Incipio Dualpro. One question: Could you specify which part of the Thule case's exterior is hard plastic and which is more of a rubber-like material? I am wondering because I'm trying to figure out if the white part will get dirty easily. Thanks in advance!

• On the white case in the video, the white is hard plastic, the black parts are rubbery. Right along the edge of the case, the rubber has a sandpaper texture. The white should stay pretty clean unless dirt gets into it. It's really hard plastic.

• I saw some people saying that the buttons are a little bit hard to press, have you noticed that? I want a slim case with a nice protection, and I'm thinking about buying this one just because of your reviews. Keep with your great reviews, regards from Brazil!

• Hey can you comment on the fit of the phone. Will it help keep dust out like the incipio dual armor

• I believe so. It fits the phone quite tightly.

• Does this case fit snugg enough to keep dust out? Like the incipio you reviewed

• Great reviews, thanks! Where can I actually buy this case in Canada for an iPhone 6 Plus? Amazon doesn't seem to carry the case, and Thule doesn't offer it for sale on their site.

• I'm not really sure. Sorry.

  Another viewer linked this: http://www.racksforcars.com/store/search.asp

  But I don't see the 6 plus version for it.

• Thanks. I looked around some more, and the only place I found in Canada that lists them is http://www.prorak.com/prorak_en/catalogsearch/result/?q=TAIE-3125&x=0&y=0 . I emailed them this morning and asked if they actually stock them. They responded quickly and said they're backordered but they expect them soon, and asked me if I want them to let me know when they have them in stock.

  I also emailed Thule over the weekend and asked where I could buy one but I haven't heard back from them yet.

• That's good to know. Thanks!