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In this video I’m running through 6 of my favourite cases for the iPhone 7.
As beautiful as the iPhone 7 is, it’s by far the easiest scratching iPhone I’ve had in a long time, therefor a case can be a lifesaver.
Coral iPhone Case $9.99 // https://www.coralguard.com/products#!/Apple-Iphone-7-Case-BLACK/p/72683210/category=20422231
Dog + Bone Wetsuit $79.99 // https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXHPVYK/
Shieldon $24.99 // https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LPSNT1W/
Pitaka $39.96 // https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQIXK8S/
Grovemade $129 // https://grovemade.com/product/walnut-and-leather-iphone-case/
Ringke Max $11.99 // https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JKC33JS/
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Hey, what's up guys, Stephen Cult of Mac here, and in this video I'm going to go
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through six of my favourite cases for the iPhone 7. As beautiful as the iPhone 7 is, it's by far the easiest scratching iPhone I can remember
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As a result, having a good case can be a lifesaver, or at least a phone saver
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So let's get started. Starting off my top six cases is the Coral Guard case
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If you've watched my top iPhone 7 plus cases for under $25 video, you'll already be familiar
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with the larger version of this case. For just under 10 bucks, it's pretty impossible to find better value for money
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It's got a slim yet protective two-layer design consisting of a soft rubber case to absorb
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the energy from drops combined with a harder plastic shell for better protection
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The coral case feels great in the hand with what their website describes as a leather rep finish
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What that really means though is that it's got a 3D textured feel to it which adds a little bit
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grip. The lightning port is easily accessible and the volume and power buttons are covered
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with these chrome plastic buttons adding a nice bit of contrast on the case. I've actually
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dropped my iPhone 7 whilst using this case onto a concrete floor and thankfully the coral
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did its job Of course not that I recommend doing so If you were disappointed that the iPhone 7 wasn truly waterproof by which I mean you can go below 1 meter for no longer than 30 minutes the dog and bone wetsuit could be
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the case for you. Not only does it protect your iPhone from knocks and drops of up to 6.6 feet, but it's
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also IP 68 certified for waterproof use. So your iPhone 7 can now go toe to toe with the Galaxy S7, meaning your iPhone can now be submerged
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up to 2 meters for an hour. The top of the screen is, well, topless
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So you can interact with your screen directly with the case creating a tight seal around the screen
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so there's no annoying plastic cover. Although don't think that you'll be able to text while snorkeling
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Plus, touch ID isn't obstructed and works perfectly fine through the case
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This is also one of the slimmest waterproof cases coming in just 11.5 millimeters
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So thankfully it adds minimal bulk. I thought having such a protective case would then dampen the sound quality for both the speakers and microphone
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and maybe impact the quality of the camera. But the sound is still nice and clear and the pictures look great
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Even if you're not planning to take your iPhone swimming with you, it's great for anyone
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who's in constant contact with liquids to protect your iPhone. Next on the list is the shield on case, which again I covered the larger brother of in my
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7 plus video. It made out of genuine leather and has a good combination of protection character and style You get various added extras here with a card holder with three slots a side pocket for cash and a handy magnetic lock to keep it all safe and secure You even get a kickstand something more seen in iPad cases to let you keep your phone vertical or horizontal
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than watching videos. This carbon fibre style case is the Pataka iPhone 7 case and is actually
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made of aramid fibres, which are strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibres, which are used in bulletproof
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armour and within the aerospace industry. The case itself is extremely thin at just 0.0.0.3 inches
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And it's so light that you won't feel a difference. Now I'm not saying by any means that this case will save your iPhone from a bullet, as it's
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far too thin. But you can check out my test on the iPhone 6 version using an Airsoft gun to see the results
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But despite its slim size, it's still extremely protective for the back of your phone and
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can absorb energy from a drop or not. The case also has a great, subtle texture and is super scratch resistant, so it stays looking
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like a brand new case for longer. The only downside is the rubber rings around the camera, which are there to protect the protruding
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lens. They're great in theory, but they easily fall out when using the case. Luckily
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it comes with a spare. From one of my favourite brands of Apple accessories comes the Grovemade iPhone 7 case, which
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is another case that gives you access to your most used cards and a slot for cash. It comes
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in two different finishes including this walnut and black leather I have here as well as a maple and tan finish It consists of a minimal wooden frame which is full of nice little details including the interlocking corners and expertly made buttons which again are made from wood
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Plus a leather folding front to protect your screen from scratches. I've said it time and time
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again about Grove Made, but their products are always beautifully presented and hand-finished
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and the quality is easy to see and feel. This case looks stunning, but the wood can be damaged
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by drops, which means this probably isn't the case if you're someone whose phone goes through
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a lot of abuse. With that said, it's a great case, and the use of natural materials and variation in color
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and woodgrain means each piece is unique in its own way. Finally, we come to another option designed to keep your phone protected against whatever
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you throw at it, which comes in just under $12. It has a dual-layered structure and a certified military-grade drop protection
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There's an ergonomic side bumper, and it's easy to hold with a design that will absorb shock
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and disperse heat. So if it's protection you're after, you can't go wrong with this case
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Well, it's it for this video, but let me know in the comments section down below, which I've earned seven case was your favourite
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