Tech21 - Xplorer Case for Apple® iPhone® 6 - Black
Model: 45566BBR
SKU: 4219515
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Finally a company got it right. A waterproof case that you can use aftermarket cables with. Tried Lifeproof, charge port was only big enough for the Apple lightning cable. Okay, fine you might say. Problem was that it also would not work with the Apple brand lightning to 32 pin adapter, which is also a Apple product which I need to connect my phone to my car stereo system. Major deal killer. Every other waterproof case maker seems to have done the same with their cases, charge port just big enough for the Apple lightning cable. This alone rates 5 stars for me. The buttons are easy to use if perhaps a bit to sensitive for my taste. The case is slim yet sturdy, and is waterproof. Charge port closes securely. Touch ID works well enough, sound isn't muffled when held up to the ear. Speaker sound is a bit muffled but that is one of the tradeoffs with a waterproof case, I can live with that. The headphone port works but I use Bluetooth headphones anyway so for me is not much of an issue. Screen sensitivity seems a bit less at the edges of the screen but still works and may be something I just have to get used to. Wish there were other color choices, Meh, can live with black. Good job tech 21, all in all a good waterproof case that also adds good protection to my phone. Just remember the lesson of the charging port sizing. Read
Posted by TylerDurden
We were drawn to this case for its advertisement of water resistance and ruggedness. However we returned it because the case covered some of the functions on the iPhone 6s (like the abc listing in phone contacts on the right edge). Before we returned it, my husband decided to use this case, whereas I chose a different one. I had a very hard time hearing him on a phone call (I think the protective nature muffled the sound piece). On a minor note, it was a little difficult to get the phone out of my pocket because it was wide and a little sticky. My husband's pockets are bigger, so that wasn't as big of an issue. The store doesn't carry its belt clip so he was planning to purchase it from the manufacturer (but he ended up returning the case).
Posted by FloridaWood
The case is supposed to be dust proof. It had dust in it the first day I had the phone at work. Also, people have a hard time hearing me. It sounds muffled. The charging port is very hard to open. I would not purchase this case again but because it cost so much, I am suffering through using it.
Posted by billy
Customers value the Xplorer Case for its waterproof and slim design, appreciating its sturdiness and protection. However, some users have concerns about the sound quality and issues with the Touch ID function not working properly.