Dog & Bone Wetsuit Impact - Rugged, Waterproof iPhone 7 Plus Case - Blackest Black

(Thought I should mention that I am not paid in any way to write this review, nor did I receive a free or discounted item to write this. I paid full price for this case and simply wish to help others decide on the right case to buy)Update 9/18/17 - 9 Months LaterI wanted to address some of my initial concerns and report back and correct any initial worries after using this case for over 9 months.Firstly, I am changing the rating from a 4 Star to a 5 Star! and here's why:- The case has stood the test of time as it still works just as well as day one.- The rubber port cover hasn't broken and works as it should despite being opened and closed daily.- The Plastic and flexible glass of the case have done well to keep the phone inside in perfect condition (which is great since I will most likely sell my iphone 7 soon to upgrade to the 8).- Oddly enough, the rainbowing of the flexible glass screen protector has completely disappeared (I don't know why). It didn't really bother me too much, but now it isn't even there.Two small cons after 9 months:- Callers have told me that they sometimes have trouble hearing me during a phone call (problem with a completely sealed and waterproof phone). Luckily, you can quickly resolve this by popping open the rubber port.- Lint gathers in the front facing camera plastic cutout, which causes a slight blur to the photos. To be clear, the glass covering the front facing camera doesn't hinder picture quality, but the lint from your pocket will.Given that waterproof phone cases present their own set of problems, I am pleased with the few "problems" that this case gives me and very pleased with the protection this case has offered when I took it swimming and when it falls off of my bed.In conclusion, Dog and Bone made a great case and I look forward to purchasing their NEW WETSUIT IMPACT for iPhone 8.-------------------------------------------------------------------Updated 1/23/17 - Dog & Bone contacted me to address my concerns and ensure that I was able to enjoy the case to the best of its ability. Here is my updated review:Hooked by the glass screen protector (competing waterproof iPhone 7 cases either don't have a screen protector or have a plastic protector), I bought this Dog & Bone Wetsuit Impact with high hopes. Having recently received it, here are my initial impressions of the case:Pros:1) This case by Dog & Bone is surprisingly slim and decently grippy, you should get your hands on one to really feel the dimensions and test it for yourself as this will be in your hands every day should you choose to buy it.2) The case maintained its waterproof seal throughout my test performed at a depth of 6 feet. Dog and Bone notes to test your case by submerging the case under a couple of inches of water which does not truly test the advertised IP68 rating. Nonetheless, the case passed after an hour submerged in 6 feet of water.3) call quality isn't significantly hindered while using the case, which often occurs with waterproof cases.Cons:1) The case makes a fuzzy crackling sound when the speakers of the iPhone play at a high volume. Essentially ruining the stereo speakers of the new iPhone 7.2) The port cover is made of a hard rubber that bends a fair amount when the port is being used to charge the iPhone or when earphones are connected to the port. Although the cover isn't broken yet, I believe this will be the first component of the case to break seeing as I open and close this cover at least once a day to charge the iPhone. Because I have only had this case for a couple of days now, I can only speculate that this cover will last around 6 months of careful daily use.5) The flexible glass screen protector creates ripples and rainbows across the screen because it is not perfectly flat nor perfectly flush with the iPhone screen.In closing, this case isn't perfect. Finding the perfect waterproof case is nearly impossible (I've previously used different lifeproofs, incipios etc on previous iphones). Dog & Bone however, do make a pretty decent case in that I can still use my iPhone 7 with most of its necessary functions and have an additional layer of protection that gives me peace of mind should I ever drop my phone.I will be sure to update this post again should anything change.

I was pretty disappointed in this case because I was so hyped up to have it live up to its advertising. However, it does what its supposed to do: drop-proof and waterproof (given the yellow tubing inside the top cover is secured all the way around: mine wasn't when I did the water test, but figured it out and it ended up being waterproof). And this case is very slim, which is great.But the appearance of this phone case is a let down for me. I love the white and pretty blue rimmed cover when I first saw it. But within 2 weeks of having it, the blue has turned a dirtier greenish color from general wear and holding it. The rubbery lightening port cover is definitely discolored the worst though, it has gone from white to off white in a matter of days from opening and closing it to charge my phone daily. I figured a rugged case would be more apt to handle general use without getting worn looking with barely any use. Then we get to the screen protector (by far my greatest disappointment). The advertising claims that it protects against finger marks and smears, but within a few hours of texting and using my phone with the case, it got gross fingerprint smears all over the cover to where I have to wipe it on my shirt constantly just to make it look decent. And the AIR BUBBLES! Oh my goodness, I have yet to be able to get the air out from under the screen protector, I've tried everything. They bug me like crazy due to the rainbow effects it gives on the display.I have not noticed a huge problem with sound, but it is definitely dulled due to the waterproofing (which can be expected, but wish it wasn't the case).OVERALL, I care about appearance, quality, and -proofing of a case. The appearance is not what it appears to be at first glance (give it a few weeks), the quality is decent, but as far as I can tell the -proofing (water and fall mainly) have done the job just fine. And it is the only waterproof case that I have seen that attempts to be slim and stylish.

This case is great. I like it for a few reasons.1) Its super slim. I previously had a Pelican case designed for the iPhone 6/6s that I made work with some small tweaks to the camera hole. It worked well, but was a little bulky and didn't provide any water resistance to my device. The dog &a bone case was designed specifically for the iPhone 7 and it fits great and is super slim and provides water resistance/proof up to about 7 feet2) all the buttons work without having to make adjustments to the case. The pelican case made it impossible to just press the silent button on the left side of the phone without opening the button cover. And the lightning port was difficult to open since it had multiple dust covers that needed to be flipped open on the bottom. The dog & bone case has a far more intuitive flip cover on the bottom for lightning port3) it's sleek looking and not flashy. The life proof cases and many other comparable cases are very flashy and add too much color to your phone. I don't like that, I have the. Lack case and it looks great on my matte black iPhone. It's also slim with impact protection.

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I've had 2 of these now, and they only last a little over a year. Too bad, as it is the nicest slimmest design for a waterproof cover.

Protection for your phone is excellent but sound quality is so bad I ended up taking it off and buying another case

Its hard to press the home button on iphone 7, hard to use under water like snorkelling which was why I brought the case. Having said that if you're a guy guarding wanting drop proof maybe this is better use.

Really waterproof! I went kayaking in the river and swam with it! Works just great! The only thing that disappointed me was the sound. When I use the phone app I can hear people talking but they can't hear me. So I need to have another case for the everyday life.