We could try a wide catalog of cases for our iPhone from the Elago brand and the result was more than surprising and satisfactory. Not only in terms of value for money (which is also exceptional) but also in terms of the possibility of making a comparison with other much more expensive cases such as official Apple ones. Don’t miss it because I assure you that by the end of the article you will wish you had one covering your devices.
Elago offers a wide range of covers for all tastes: silicone, transparent, Glide to play with colors, Armor to protect the device as much as possible and other more personal ones so you can choose your style. We We were able to test the liquid silicone case, the magnetic hybrid (transparent), Glide and Armor, all with Magsafe and with great attention to detail from the Californian brand.
As soon as we unpack the case itself, we will have the feeling of having a very neat complement for our iPhone. When you open the box it comes in, minimalist and sized to fit the case and nothing else, the case comes with packaging covering it and the case is placed on a cork base so that it does not deform. Plus, they always include a few brand and California stickers so you can place them wherever you want (I placed them on my Mac).
So you can decide which one to stay with, We will comment one by one on each of the details offered by Elago’s covers. But yes, not without first telling you that yes, that All cables work and fit properly in all cases, official and third party. One less problem.
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Magnetic Hybrid Case (Clear)
The Elago Magnetic Hybrid shell completely covers the device on all four sides. The thickness that it achieves and that it adds to the iPhone will be similar to that of the rest of the transparent cases or that of the official Apple case, that is to say It does not give an exaggerated thickness to the device, leaving it very well covered. The perfect mix.
The sides are made of TPU which is softer than the back to be able to attach it to our iPhone very easily. Additionally, we can customize the Magsafe ring on the back and choose color in which we want to have it: white, gray or black. Ideal to match the color of your iPhone. I chose white because of the nostalgia that early cases always had white, but I think mid gray combined with the iPhone’s Natural Titanium would have looked spectacular.
As the name of the case itself suggests, it is magnetic, compatible with Magsafe. Test it with other accessories like the Apple Leather Wallet, the Magsafe battery or a car holder, I must say that the Magsafe more than keeps its promises, it adheres well to the small slips it presents because it is plastic, but nothing alarming.
Another important point concerns the buttons. Now that we also have the action button, we have an additional button to press when we interact with our iPhone and, in this case, They work pretty well. You don’t have to press too hard to use a button.
If clear cases are your thing and you’re looking for good support with Magsafethis is undoubtedly an option to take into account.
If you want to take a look, Elago sells its products through Amazon and has its own store on the platform. In addition, the Magnetic Hybrid case has a discount these days in case you want to take advantage of it by clicking on it.
Magnetic Armor Funda
Armor, as the name suggests, already shows us where the shots are going with this bet. The best Elago option if you want to protect your iPhone as much as possible from unexpected drops or scratches. Moreover, even if at first you might think otherwise, it is, of all the ones I have tried, the one with the best grip because it is not thick and the material helps a lot with that.
An armored case is available only in black but with many details that make it unique. Inside the case you will see several Elago inscriptions and he the love they have for the little details in addition to a very soft TPU that will take care of the back of your iPhone at all times.
If we talk about the outside, The magnetic armor also provides full coverage of the iPhone in addition to covering the camera portion. (and speaking of details, the camera holes simulate gears). A total success when the issue is protection.
In the corners, the Armor case incorporates additional protection to absorb shock in the event of a fall. Something that aesthetically has a worse impact, but is very necessary. This combines with a rough back which greatly facilitates gripping, not only the staff, but also Magsafe. I believe he is one of the strongest Magsafe magnets I’ve ever tried on a case. Well done Elago.
Finally, let’s talk about buttons. In this case they are as hard as in the transparent case. It means that in no case will it be difficult for you to tighten them and feel that you actually pressed the button you wanted.
If your thing is to give maximum protection to your iPhone, you need a spectacular Magsafe and you don’t give much importance to aesthetics when you put a case on it to cover your iPhone, The Magnetic Armor is your case and you will love its comfort, its grip and in general, the good feeling it will give you when using it.
You can take a look at the magnetic armor if you’re interested.
Liquid Silicone Magnetic Case
The magnetic liquid silicone case covers one of the bases of the iPhone cases. Those that a high percentage of the population uses not only for their coverage but also for the possibility of combining your iPhone with different colors. And in this, Elago is not left out. It offers great protection and a wide variety of colors so you can put it on your iPhone.
Speaking of protection, The Elago Silicone case completely covers the iPhone in the same way as the official one from Apple. The interior part has a velvet that will take care of the back of your iPhone and it’s very well implemented in the case. What do I mean by that? You won’t see any weird cuts in the velor and uncovered areas, but everything is perfectly covered in velor except, obviously, the buttons and speakers. This interior part, just like the Armor, It comes with unique Elago details such as a lightning bolt to mark the Magsafe or inscriptions from the brand itself which give the case a more premium feel.
As for the material, let’s talk about the silicone used. In many third-party cases that I have tried, the silicone ends up becoming a sort of sticky mass with use and does not always manage to remain flexible like the official Apple one did (I speak from personal experience in that case) . Also, The Elago magnetic silicone case managed to maintain the softness of the first day (similar in touch to the official Apple one, even softer) and without being sticky over the days.
The buttons, in this case, are very very soft, So much so that I sometimes accidentally locked the phone. However, you get used to them and they work perfectly. If I had to give a but to this case, it’s that of the USB-C cable part, The top part that closes the circle for the connector is very soft and moves too much. For the rest, it’s a silicone case thatIt was very surprising and adapts very well to your iPhone without moving a little.
And yes, it also has a very, very good Magsafe. I think this is something characteristic of Elago. The power of magnets.
You can choose your color for the Elago liquid silicone magnetic case on Amazon.
Glide Magnetic Sling
The concept of the Elago Magnetic Glide case is unlike anything I’ve seen in cases so far. It includes an interior silicone part (visible at the bottom of the back of the case) to which is attached a kind of harder TPU case of a different color, which makes this case very combinable between the 3 options available Elago.
It may seem that by wearing two layers the coverage will be very thick, but this is not the case at all. It’s just as wide as the silicone one, so it’s no problem holding the iPhone. The Glide case is very compact and rigid and gives you an extraordinary feeling of protection.
The touch, with this second layer of TPU, is soft, more like the transparent case than the silicone case itself, but without being slippery.. On another side, The volume up and down buttons can be a problem at first, until you get used to them. Mainly because they are both grouped in a single button, that is to say you have to aim where you press and it is not as intuitive as when they come separately. Plus, they are tighter than the rest of the blankets.
As you can imagine and as it could not be otherwise, despite its two layers, the Glide shell It also offers an extraordinary Magsafe grip with any type of accessory.
If you want to try a different case, apart from silicones, which will perfectly cover your iPhone, the Glide is your choice. Will not disappoint you. You can also combine it with different colors thanks to the options that Elago offers you.
You can take a look at the Elago Glide case and choose the color scheme that suits you best.
The writer’s opinion
After several weeks of using the covers in everyday situations, I was more than satisfied with the value for money of the Elago covers. A brand that seems to do things very well and offer different options for different types of audiences in addition to having experience in many other accessories.
MI opted for the Glide case for my daily life since it is the one that best suits my tastes and needs. However, the I combine several times with the silicone one since it is the type that I have always used in previous iPhones and to which I am more accustomed. However, I really want armor without the corner guardsto improve the aesthetics (since I favor it over protection) because it is the one that I most enjoyed holding and feeling in my hand of all.
Conclusion: a 10 for the Elago covers since they managed to surprise me with their materials, their fit on the iPhone and the attention to detail.
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