Some of you might know me from the Nexus 6P forums, but if you don't I'm what people call a case addict. I LOVE cases for some reason (probably because I'm very indecisive), but none the less here are my reviews:
I am in the process of writing the remaining reviews, so stay tuned for updates throughout the next day or so.
Incipio Dual Pro Shine:
I've always been a fan of Incipio cases including the one I currently have on my Surface Pro 4 and Nexus 6P. The Dual Pro Shine for the S7E was a letdown. The case doesn't have the same quality feel that all of my other Incipio cases do. When I put my S7E in the case the polycarbonate shell didn't fully fit around the TPU insert which was concerning to me. It detracted from the overall appearance, and feel of the case. When I compared the TPU insert to my Nexus 6P's Dual Pro it just felt stiff and cheap, so I'm not sure what Incipio was thinking when they released this version of the case. It almost feels like a hard plastic at times despite being a TPU. On the front side of the insert the border has a glossy finish which helps it blend in with your screen as a nice touch to an otherwise mediocre case. I enjoy the brushed metal back because it actually looks like brushed metal unlike some cases I've seen. It doesn't have a texture to it, so you might be disappointed if you're expecting some added grip from the back.
I'm going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: The micro USB port has no issues fitting cables from any of these manufacturers: Tronsmart, Choetech, Samsung, Nvidia, Motorola, Aukey, and Anker. If you have large 'studio' style headphones with a massive aux cable you won't be happy with the normal sized cutout for headphones, but it works fine with my Bose QC 20's, Freestyles, OE's, Samsung headphones, and some others I've tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons: The volume and power buttons on this case are very stiff which makes it hard know if you actually hit the buttons or not. The volume buttons are a little better than the power button, but still difficult to press in the end. I've noticed that sometimes the S7E will have issues with the power button's tactile feel in a case if you don't install it correctly, but I checked the feel with/without the PC shell. I also checked how responsive the buttons were based on the way I inserted the phone (one side first, top first etc) to no avail.
Overall: 7/10 The poor fitment of the polycarbonate shell coupled with the extra stiff buttons ruined an otherwise good case. If Incipio addresses these issues I would enjoy using it a lot more.
Incipio Dual Pro Shine
Incipio Octane:
I had high expectations for this case like the other Incipio above, and this case lived up to most of them. First this case is a hybrid style (hybrid cases are my favorite) featuring a TPU type bumper, and a poly-carbonate or possible acrylic frosted back. I have a feeling the back is likely acrylic because cases that are frosted usually are (I will look into whether or not it is). The slides have a nice 'tire' texture, but don't get your hopes up about this providing any more grip than a smooth one because it doesn't. The texture is very much aesthetic which hurts the initial appear of this case. I was hoping the bumper would have provided more grip since most cases that I have are slick which is bad for an all glass phone with a curved display. The case itself is high quality as you might expect from Incipio, but I don't think it's worth the $25 price tag given how some of my 'cheaper' cases are equally nice if not better.
I'm going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: The micro USB port has no issues fitting cables from any of these manufacturers: Tronsmart, Choetech, Samsung, Nvidia, Motorola, Aukey, and Anker. If you have large 'studio' style headphones with a massive aux cable you won't be happy with the normal sized cutout for headphones, but it works fine with my Bose QC 20's, Freestyles, OE's, Samsung headphones, and some others I've tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons: The power button will occasionally have issues clicking no matter how I insert the phone making the case frustrating to use at times. The volume buttons also suffer the same issue, so I can't exactly say that's a good thing. If the buttons don't click well it makes recommending this case difficult.
Overall: 7/10 Incipio made an attractive looking case that is hindered by its slippery exterior and stiff buttons like the Dual Pro. I can't recommend it due to the button issues which are a big deal when it comes to using a case, but other than that everything else is good.
Incipio Octane
LUVVITT TPU:
This is my first case from LUVVITT, and certainly won't be my last. The case itself looks like a clone of the Spigen Rugged Armor, but in some ways it's better. First, the case has a lower profile than the Spigen which is good if you want a thinner TPU case, but bad if you expect the same level of protection as the Spigen. The TPU has a nice feel to it, and almost features a 'softness' to the back which makes it comfortable to hold. On the backside the faux carbon is much less pronounced than the Spigen, but overall it still looks nice. There is also a raised lip for the camera to help prevent any damage when laying it down on the table.
I'm going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: The micro USB port has no issues fitting cables from any of these manufacturers: Tronsmart, Choetech, Samsung, Nvidia, Motorola, Aukey, and Anker. If you have large 'studio' style headphones with a massive aux cable you won't be happy with the normal sized cutout for headphones, but it works fine with my Bose QC 20's, Freestyles, OE's, Samsung headphones, and some others I've tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons: This case has excellent buttons unlike some of the others. I cannot stand when cases have horrible buttons that don't have a distinguishable click (i.e. not responsive). These click perfectly, so you should not be disappointed on that front.
Overall: 9/10 The overall feel of the case is great with nice tactile buttons, and low profile. The only downside I can find for this case is the fake 'screws' on the back, but that's cosmetic and does not affect the quality of the case.
LUVVITT TPU
I am in the process of writing the remaining reviews, so stay tuned for updates throughout the next day or so.
Incipio Dual Pro Shine:
I've always been a fan of Incipio cases including the one I currently have on my Surface Pro 4 and Nexus 6P. The Dual Pro Shine for the S7E was a letdown. The case doesn't have the same quality feel that all of my other Incipio cases do. When I put my S7E in the case the polycarbonate shell didn't fully fit around the TPU insert which was concerning to me. It detracted from the overall appearance, and feel of the case. When I compared the TPU insert to my Nexus 6P's Dual Pro it just felt stiff and cheap, so I'm not sure what Incipio was thinking when they released this version of the case. It almost feels like a hard plastic at times despite being a TPU. On the front side of the insert the border has a glossy finish which helps it blend in with your screen as a nice touch to an otherwise mediocre case. I enjoy the brushed metal back because it actually looks like brushed metal unlike some cases I've seen. It doesn't have a texture to it, so you might be disappointed if you're expecting some added grip from the back.
I'm going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: The micro USB port has no issues fitting cables from any of these manufacturers: Tronsmart, Choetech, Samsung, Nvidia, Motorola, Aukey, and Anker. If you have large 'studio' style headphones with a massive aux cable you won't be happy with the normal sized cutout for headphones, but it works fine with my Bose QC 20's, Freestyles, OE's, Samsung headphones, and some others I've tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons: The volume and power buttons on this case are very stiff which makes it hard know if you actually hit the buttons or not. The volume buttons are a little better than the power button, but still difficult to press in the end. I've noticed that sometimes the S7E will have issues with the power button's tactile feel in a case if you don't install it correctly, but I checked the feel with/without the PC shell. I also checked how responsive the buttons were based on the way I inserted the phone (one side first, top first etc) to no avail.
Overall: 7/10 The poor fitment of the polycarbonate shell coupled with the extra stiff buttons ruined an otherwise good case. If Incipio addresses these issues I would enjoy using it a lot more.
Incipio Dual Pro Shine
Incipio Octane:
I had high expectations for this case like the other Incipio above, and this case lived up to most of them. First this case is a hybrid style (hybrid cases are my favorite) featuring a TPU type bumper, and a poly-carbonate or possible acrylic frosted back. I have a feeling the back is likely acrylic because cases that are frosted usually are (I will look into whether or not it is). The slides have a nice 'tire' texture, but don't get your hopes up about this providing any more grip than a smooth one because it doesn't. The texture is very much aesthetic which hurts the initial appear of this case. I was hoping the bumper would have provided more grip since most cases that I have are slick which is bad for an all glass phone with a curved display. The case itself is high quality as you might expect from Incipio, but I don't think it's worth the $25 price tag given how some of my 'cheaper' cases are equally nice if not better.
I'm going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: The micro USB port has no issues fitting cables from any of these manufacturers: Tronsmart, Choetech, Samsung, Nvidia, Motorola, Aukey, and Anker. If you have large 'studio' style headphones with a massive aux cable you won't be happy with the normal sized cutout for headphones, but it works fine with my Bose QC 20's, Freestyles, OE's, Samsung headphones, and some others I've tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons: The power button will occasionally have issues clicking no matter how I insert the phone making the case frustrating to use at times. The volume buttons also suffer the same issue, so I can't exactly say that's a good thing. If the buttons don't click well it makes recommending this case difficult.
Overall: 7/10 Incipio made an attractive looking case that is hindered by its slippery exterior and stiff buttons like the Dual Pro. I can't recommend it due to the button issues which are a big deal when it comes to using a case, but other than that everything else is good.
Incipio Octane
LUVVITT TPU:
This is my first case from LUVVITT, and certainly won't be my last. The case itself looks like a clone of the Spigen Rugged Armor, but in some ways it's better. First, the case has a lower profile than the Spigen which is good if you want a thinner TPU case, but bad if you expect the same level of protection as the Spigen. The TPU has a nice feel to it, and almost features a 'softness' to the back which makes it comfortable to hold. On the backside the faux carbon is much less pronounced than the Spigen, but overall it still looks nice. There is also a raised lip for the camera to help prevent any damage when laying it down on the table.
I'm going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts
Ports: The micro USB port has no issues fitting cables from any of these manufacturers: Tronsmart, Choetech, Samsung, Nvidia, Motorola, Aukey, and Anker. If you have large 'studio' style headphones with a massive aux cable you won't be happy with the normal sized cutout for headphones, but it works fine with my Bose QC 20's, Freestyles, OE's, Samsung headphones, and some others I've tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.
Volume/Power buttons: This case has excellent buttons unlike some of the others. I cannot stand when cases have horrible buttons that don't have a distinguishable click (i.e. not responsive). These click perfectly, so you should not be disappointed on that front.
Overall: 9/10 The overall feel of the case is great with nice tactile buttons, and low profile. The only downside I can find for this case is the fake 'screws' on the back, but that's cosmetic and does not affect the quality of the case.
LUVVITT TPU
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