Best cases for Google Pixel 2
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Does anyone have comments on the Spigen Rugged Armor vs the Tough Armor for the 2? The rugged is all Amazon had in stock when I ordered, but given that I used an OtterBox Commuter on my previous phone I wonder how both of these cases compare.
The rugged armor seems a little light to me. I know the Commuter protected from several drops to tile or concrete with no damage to my S6. I also know that OB says they won't be making a Commuter for the Pixel 2.
The rugged armor seems a little light to me. I know the Commuter protected from several drops to tile or concrete with no damage to my S6. I also know that OB says they won't be making a Commuter for the Pixel 2.
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I believe the rugged armor is just the tpu part and the tough armor has both. I ordered the Tough armor from spigen should be here friday
LonestarROB
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It's not for the Pixel but should give you a good overview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS29kHdTLg
Apple2Droid
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This is my tale of two cases, in 2 days. . .
1) Otterbox Defender
My Pixel 2 arrived yesterday morning, before I was even out of .bed. Before opening it I went to Verizon and bought an Otterbox Defender––I know, I know, the bulk. But I wanted to try it first so I slid the unwrapped phone into the Defender without ever touching it as I didn't want fingerprints under the screen protector. Later in the afternoon I was in my car and picked up the phone only to see dust all over the screen. I wiped it off but realized that the dust was underneath the screen protector. This was frustrating, especially given that the screen had never been touched before putting it in the case. There was also a little space between the screen protector and glass of the phone so that you had to push harder to make contact with the screen. I have always had an Otterbox on my iPhone 5, which has been living the life of iPod luxury for the past 3 years, and it's still pristine and I've never had these issues with it.
I called Otterbox today because I received a 15% discount code for a Halloween promotion. I asked about these issues and the CSR assured me that something like this would be covered with the lifetime warranty and that they "would only charge me $5.95 for shipping." I asked the guy to clarify that they would actually charge me this fee to replace something that was defective and he assured me this was true. So I politely hung up the phone and went to the Verizon store.
2) Incipio DualPro
While this case is supposedly drop-tested to 12 feet, I don't actually think that I phone would survive a 12-foot drop in tact. I think Incipio is taking some poetic license with this so-called rating. However, the case is fairly protective and has a nice deep lip protecting the glass. It's much more protective than the photos at the Incipio website show. I've heard mixed reviews regarding the soft touch material, some saying that it's very slippery. I don't find it to be that slippery but itsn't exactly grippy either, but I do think that the phone is easy to hold with it. It's not as grippy as the Defender but it's easier to hold the phone than with the Defender. And it's freakin' beatiful! The iridescent red is just stunning. –Not that I like red or anything . . .
I've tried to upload the photos but it says they're too large.
1) Otterbox Defender
My Pixel 2 arrived yesterday morning, before I was even out of .bed. Before opening it I went to Verizon and bought an Otterbox Defender––I know, I know, the bulk. But I wanted to try it first so I slid the unwrapped phone into the Defender without ever touching it as I didn't want fingerprints under the screen protector. Later in the afternoon I was in my car and picked up the phone only to see dust all over the screen. I wiped it off but realized that the dust was underneath the screen protector. This was frustrating, especially given that the screen had never been touched before putting it in the case. There was also a little space between the screen protector and glass of the phone so that you had to push harder to make contact with the screen. I have always had an Otterbox on my iPhone 5, which has been living the life of iPod luxury for the past 3 years, and it's still pristine and I've never had these issues with it.
I called Otterbox today because I received a 15% discount code for a Halloween promotion. I asked about these issues and the CSR assured me that something like this would be covered with the lifetime warranty and that they "would only charge me $5.95 for shipping." I asked the guy to clarify that they would actually charge me this fee to replace something that was defective and he assured me this was true. So I politely hung up the phone and went to the Verizon store.
2) Incipio DualPro
While this case is supposedly drop-tested to 12 feet, I don't actually think that I phone would survive a 12-foot drop in tact. I think Incipio is taking some poetic license with this so-called rating. However, the case is fairly protective and has a nice deep lip protecting the glass. It's much more protective than the photos at the Incipio website show. I've heard mixed reviews regarding the soft touch material, some saying that it's very slippery. I don't find it to be that slippery but itsn't exactly grippy either, but I do think that the phone is easy to hold with it. It's not as grippy as the Defender but it's easier to hold the phone than with the Defender. And it's freakin' beatiful! The iridescent red is just stunning. –Not that I like red or anything . . .
I've tried to upload the photos but it says they're too large.
kenorian
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Have it, love it. The buttons on the Speck Grip are as responsive as any I've used. I was surprised that the squeeze mode works as well as it does. Change the sensitivity to make it a bit lower.
I know, I'm nuts, but I have a Tech21, Ringke, and Speck. I like the Speck the best.
Has anyone ever used the Encased holsters with other cases? I am hoping that they make a holster that fits the rugged touch armor from spigen. They have other holsters on their site that fit different cases from spigen. Couldnt find a twitter for them
Just got in my MNML case (pretty sure they're sourced from the same OEM by Peel and a few other companies mentioned that all do the 'thinnest 0.35mm non-branded' case).
Awesome case, if you just want to keep the back from getting scratched up.
- Snaps in easily, snaps out easily
- Decent but not great grip
- Perfect cutouts - but power/volume buttons are exactly flush with the case, making them harder to find tactilely
- No issues at all with Active Edge
- Protects the back and sides of the phones from scratches - would not expect this to provide any kind of real protection from a fall
- Does not offer any frontal protection, and it doesn't actually fold all the way around the front, so screen is fully exposed.
Awesome case, if you just want to keep the back from getting scratched up.
cyndie1030
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I actually found my MNML case to be more slippy than the naked phone and very difficult to remove because the edges sat flush with the front of the Pixel 2 and without a lip over the edge, there was nothing to grab hold of to take it off. I doubt I'll be using it.
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I just received the Kate Spade pixel 2 xl case I ordered in "Hollyhock Floral". I love it so far! I like that it's mostly clear for the Panda to show through, including the orange button, with a cute pattern.
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I'll have to do multiple posts as I can't attach more than one photo with the app. Feels nice, just wish I had my Stormtrooper to put in it. 2 more weeks.
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I wasn't impressed with the MNML case either. I too thought it was slippery. I hated how the buttons were flush with the case and the thinness of it was a definite double edged sword. Clearly, this case offers protection only against scratches but it's awesome how it adds almost nothing to the phone.
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So I got my charcoal fabric case and the outside feels great but I feel like it if get wet it will just fall apart. I just sprayed some silicone waterproofing spray so we will see
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