IPhone 5s waterproof case Reviews
Apple’s 4-inch iPhone SE costs significantly less than its larger-screened counterparts, but protecting it with a case is still important. The same goes for the iPhone 5s and 5, which Apple doesn’t sell anymore but many people still use, as those older handsets are likely no longer covered by AppleCare. It’s better to keep a multi-hundred-dollar phone in a case that you like than to have to pay for repairs if you break the phone.
Updated with a new runner-up selection, the SwitchEasy Tones, as well as a case we recommend if you’re looking for maximum protection, the Magpul Bump Case (special thanks to readers who suggested we test it). We also updated the competition section with two more cases from Spigen that you can pass on.
Amazon has the Numbers listed as “temporarily out of stock.” We’re trying to find out when they’ll have it again, but you can get the Numbers from SwitchEasy’s own site in the meantime.
We heard back from SwitchEasy regarding reader complaints of some discoloration problems with the Numbers case. Scroll down to the “long-term test notes” section for their reply.
Added some long-term test notes describing a discoloration problem we found that seems similar to the one some readers have alerted us to. We’re continuing to look into it.
Added new Otterbox Symmetry cases ($40 - $45) to the What to Look Forward to section.
Readers have alerted us to a discoloration problem that has affected some SwitchEasy Numbers cases. We’re looking into it.Any good case will protect your handset from scratches, dents, and dings. Some cases add useful features such as waterproof protection or even extra power, and a case also lets you personalize your iPhone. But no matter what you value in a case, you’ll find a model out there for you.
Our experienced staff has spent hundreds of hours over the past several years testing hundreds of cases across a variety of activities. We’ve collected below our favorites for the iPhone SE, 5s, and 5. (Any case that the manufacturer labels as fitting one of these iPhone models fits all of them.) No single case is the best for every person, but we think most people should be able to find a great case in this group.
Why you should trust me
I was the accessories editor at iLounge for a little over three years. During my tenure, I reviewed more than 1, 000 products, most of which were cases. Between there and here, I’ve tested products for many generations of Apple devices, from the iPhone 4 to the latest iPads. I’ve probably handled more iPhone cases than almost anyone on the planet, so I have a particularly experienced perspective and depth of knowledge when it comes to these products. In addition, a number of my fellow Wirecutter staffers regularly evaluate new cases.
How we picked
We’ve been covering iPhone 5 cases since the early days of The Wirecutter, and I personally reviewed hundreds while at iLounge. We stopped covering this case size when Apple discontinued the iPhone 5s, but with the release of the iPhone SE—which is identical in size and design to the 5s and 5—we decided to take another look.
The truth is, you have plenty of good iPhone cases to choose from—a bad case is actually a pretty rare thing. But in looking for a few cases that work for most people, we sought models that can adequately protect your phone without adding unnecessary embellishments or too much bulk—in a survey of our readers, 86 percent of respondents agreed that protection shouldn’t come at the cost of the iPhone’s feel and aesthetic. A respectable degree of shock absorption is also important, as is a secure fit. The case should cover as much of the iPhone’s body as possible, too, ideally including a raised lip around the glass display to keep the screen from getting scratched when you set the phone face down.
A case worth recommending should cover most of the phone while leaving its ports accessible for connecting cables and accessories. Installing and removing the case should be easy, but not so easy that the protector fits loosely or falls off. Different people will prefer different materials, but no case should feel cheap or shoddily built.
Source: thewirecutter.com
Waterproof iPhone 5/5s/SE Case, Eonfine Shockproof Protective Full-sealed Hard Cover, Underwater IP68 Certificated with Touch ID Snow Dust Dirty Proof Case for iPhone 5 5S SE Black Wireless (EONFINE)
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