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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
If you're hunting for a super slim and lightweight MagSafe case for your shiny new iPhone 15 Pro Max, ESR's liquid silicone option certainly fits the bill from a minimalist perspective. This case is trim, trim, trim.
The silicone material has a nice grippy yet smooth hand-feel that makes it easy to cradle your pricey iPhone securely. And the built-in MagSafe magnets provide a satisfying snap-on, snap-off experience while enabling wireless charging compatibility. No complaints there!
Where I did run into some issues, however, is with the case's protective qualities. That gratifying slimness comes at the cost of lack of beefiness around the most critical areas.
See, while the back and sides are covered just fine to guard against scratches and minor bumps, the raised lip around the screen is faaaairly minimal. We're talking just a hair's breadth of a lifted edge.
Combine that with the complete lack of front frame or lips, and you're leaving your iPhone's massive display pretty exposed in the event of front-facing drops or setting it face-down on surfaces.
For me, that nullifies the whole purpose of a protective case in the first place. I'd hate to finally take the plunge on an iPhone 15 Pro Max only to shatter that beautiful screen because I wanted to save a smidge of bulk.
Don't get me wrong, the ESR case applies MagSafe's magnetic goodness flawlessly and keeps a wonderfully featherweight profile. But those militant about maximum drop protection may want to look at dual-layer or more rugged options instead.
It's a great minimalist MagSafe case for sure, just be aware of those limitations if you're aiming for Tank-like shielding for your amazing iPhone 15 Pro Max's entire body. A slim lip is better than no lip, after all!
The silicone material has a nice grippy yet smooth hand-feel that makes it easy to cradle your pricey iPhone securely. And the built-in MagSafe magnets provide a satisfying snap-on, snap-off experience while enabling wireless charging compatibility. No complaints there!
Where I did run into some issues, however, is with the case's protective qualities. That gratifying slimness comes at the cost of lack of beefiness around the most critical areas.
See, while the back and sides are covered just fine to guard against scratches and minor bumps, the raised lip around the screen is faaaairly minimal. We're talking just a hair's breadth of a lifted edge.
Combine that with the complete lack of front frame or lips, and you're leaving your iPhone's massive display pretty exposed in the event of front-facing drops or setting it face-down on surfaces.
For me, that nullifies the whole purpose of a protective case in the first place. I'd hate to finally take the plunge on an iPhone 15 Pro Max only to shatter that beautiful screen because I wanted to save a smidge of bulk.
Don't get me wrong, the ESR case applies MagSafe's magnetic goodness flawlessly and keeps a wonderfully featherweight profile. But those militant about maximum drop protection may want to look at dual-layer or more rugged options instead.
It's a great minimalist MagSafe case for sure, just be aware of those limitations if you're aiming for Tank-like shielding for your amazing iPhone 15 Pro Max's entire body. A slim lip is better than no lip, after all!
