Best tough case ? - iPhone 5

**5enohpi** · 01-20-2013, 01:24 PM

Hi,

Could you help me choosing between those tough cases for iphone 5 :
-Griffin Survivor
-I5CQ Tank
-Ballistic HC Survival
-G-Form Xtreme (with Glas tR or HughU)

I do not need a fully waterproof case.
Thanks

**Alli** · 01-20-2013, 03:51 PM

Have a look around the Accessories forum (where this thread is now located). You might even try searching here for those specific cases to see what people have said.

**roll-tide** · 01-20-2013, 07:50 PM

Of those I've had the survivor and the ballistic hc...between those two I'd say survivor without a doubt. The only drawback is the belt clip takes some getting used to but as far as protection from drops and dust I can't see how it can get much better. Defender isn't even in the same class as far as I'm concerned...otterbox is over rated.

**cpc12** · 01-20-2013, 07:59 PM

Life Proof nuf said

**roll-tide** · 01-20-2013, 08:00 PM

He already pretty much ruled out lifeproof, so that post was pointless. You drop your phone in a lifeproof, I'll drop mine in my survivor and let's see what happens. Lol. I've had the lifeproof...it's only good for certain things and drops ain't one of em.

**5enohpi** · 01-21-2013, 03:56 AM

yeah that's what I've figured out both for otterbox and life proof —plus when I need waterproof I'll take the hitcase
–OR the new otterbox armor series coming out next 02.22 ? ¿ Might have they improved ?
thanks a lot for your answers

**rlacrossjr** · 01-21-2013, 05:08 AM

I personally like RokForm V3 case with zagg screen protector. Videos on drop test and running over with truck and cool mounts. Like bike, magnetic, tripod , golf and other cool things per website.

**ForgWorm** · 01-21-2013, 05:34 AM

Had the survivor and loved it! You should give it a try

**rlacrossjr** · 01-21-2013, 05:43 AM

Don't work for RokForm but I think they are the best. I have had ottorbox and uncommon. This has the protection without the bulk.

Old video link fuzion version not out for iphone 5 yet

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**5enohpi** · 01-21-2013, 09:15 AM

rockform looks good, but like otterbox : no covers for lenses, microphones and plugs – definitely not for hard hiking in high and/or muddy places (should've mentioned that from the start, huh)

**iVazz** · 01-21-2013, 10:44 AM

Keeping my OtterBox for now till the Taktik 5 drops.

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**iVazz** · 01-21-2013, 10:45 AM

Keeping my OtterBox Defender for now till the Taktik 5 drops. Which I hope is soon. 😉

Bah, double post. Sorry.

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**kilcher** · 01-21-2013, 01:58 PM

Taptik 5 should be available for pre-order this week. Kickstarter backers will get their orders filled first, then pre-orders, they hope to have them all out by the end of February.

I use an Otterbox Defender, which I've been pretty happy with. But I'll buy the Taktik Extreme as soon as it's available for the 5.

**5enohpi** · 01-21-2013, 03:59 PM

This Taktik Extreme looks great but it seems that it's not covering the camera lense, is it ?

In any case I'd still hesitate between this one and the I5CQ Tank. What do you think ?

Of course Hitcase seems the ultimate but also restraining one.

**dwayne.williams** · 02-23-2013, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by ForgWorm

Had the survivor and loved it! You should give it a try

I just returned my Otterbox Defender for the Griffin Survivor and I like the survivor better. It fits better and protects against dust. Plus it was cheaper.

**kilcher** · 02-23-2013, 08:38 AM

Already returning my Taktik 5 for a refund. Not comfortable to hold, oil slicks on the Gorilla Glass, and their customer service sucks. Back to Otterbox for me!

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**ForgWorm** · 02-23-2013, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by dwaynewilliams

I just returned my Otterbox Defender for the Griffin Survivor and I like the survivor better. It fits better and protects against dust. Plus it was cheaper.

Told ya!

Looks cooler too

**dwayne.williams** · 02-23-2013, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by ForgWorm

Told ya!

Looks cooler too

Lol. I'm still getting used to the way it looks. The Otterbox Defender was a good looking case. I really like the responsiveness if the home button. It really does feel like I can chuck this thing across the room and nothing will happen. I also like that I can just take the screen protector off without taking the whole case apart. So far it has been a great recommendation. Thank you.

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**phreddyl** · 02-23-2013, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by roll-tide

He already pretty much ruled out lifeproof, so that post was pointless. You drop your phone in a lifeproof, I'll drop mine in my survivor and let's see what happens. Lol. I've had the lifeproof...it's only good for certain things and drops ain't one of em.

I have dropped my phone PLENTY of times with my lifeproof and hold up just fine.

**roll-tide** · 02-23-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by phreddyl

I have dropped my phone PLENTY of times with my lifeproof and hold up just fine.

Cool

**dwayne.williams** · 02-23-2013, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by phreddyl

I have dropped my phone PLENTY of times with my lifeproof and hold up just fine.

How is the screen protector on the LP? I heard it wasn't the greatest.

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**phreddyl** · 02-23-2013, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by dwaynewilliams

How is the screen protector on the LP? I heard it wasn't the greatest.

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It's not bad. There is some air/space between screen and phone. Can't tell though when using the phone. It's very responsive. It more noticeable when in sleep mode.

**dwayne.williams** · 02-24-2013, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by phreddyl

It's not bad. There is some air/space between screen and phone. Can't tell though when using the phone. It's very responsive. It more noticeable when in sleep mode.

I saw some videos of the LP case and there seems to be a problem with the responsiveness of the screen protector. The one reviewer had a tough time texting with it. Has this been addressed?

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**phreddyl** · 02-24-2013, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by dwaynewilliams

I saw some videos of the LP case and there seems to be a problem with the responsiveness of the screen protector. The one reviewer had a tough time texting with it. Has this been addressed?

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That was with first gen cases. The new ones are fine.