#Pitaka MagCase for iPhone 11 Is Thin

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Pitaka MagCase for iPhone 11 Is Thin, Light, and Awesome

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Pitaka MagCase Pro for iPhone 11: Protection Without the Bulk

I recently reviewed the Pitaka MagCase for iPhone, the same model case as the one that protected my iPhone X for over a year. I couldn’t see getting an iPhone 11 and not having a MagCase on it; it’s great, but if you need extra protection, you might want to check it the highly-protective $49.99 Pitaka MagCase Pro.

Pitaka MagCase

The MagCase is great. It is thin and light enough to make fans of minimalist cases happy; it is protective enough to keep an iPhone free from scratches, and it is surprisingly effective at keeping iPhones protected even when they are dropped. The Aramid material used in the construction is tough and allows for fast wireless charging. In addition, it has metal plates embedded inside that let you use any number of different magnetic wireless chargers. It’s a great case, and it has been doing a great job protecting my iPhone 11.

There are, however, times when you need even more protection than the MagCase can offer. That’s where the MagCase Pro comes in. At $49.99, the MagCase Pro is available for all three of the new iPhones.

It looks similar to the MagCase, but it is a bit thicker. Like the MagCase, it allows for wireless charging and has embedded metal plates. It offers amazing protection without adding too much weight or bulk.

Among the features that are this case special are:

Five layers of protection and defense: The case is specifically designed for full protection and included a number of different materials including a microfiber insert, shock-absorbing foam, premium TPU, and aramid fiber

AirPocket Sidebars: AirPocket sidebar zones provide lateral impact protection to reduce the shock experienced in a fall

Protective with no added bulkiness: Offers uncompromising protection with a minimalistic profile that is just 2.5 mm or .098 inches thick

Anti-slip Side Grips: Side Grip panels ensure a firm grip when holding the phone

Bonded Protective Ring for Camera Lens: Enhance protection for the camera lenses without getting bulky

Metal Plates Inside: Case is compatible with Pitaka MagMount. There is no need to use adhesive metal plates on your device

Wireless Charging Friendly: Metal plates do not interfere with wireless charging

Reinforced Bumper Corners: Reinforced bumper corners provide excellent shock absorption capabilities

Raised Bezel Offers Lay-On-The Table Protection: Case rises 1.6 mm above the screen offering added protection

Microfiber Cloth Liner: Protects the phone’s back against the scratches

Airbag Corners Safety Zones: Help dissipate any impact forces experienced by the phone when it is dropped

The MagCase Pro is great when you need added protection. It has the features I love in the MagCase — allowing wireless charging and magnetically connecting to compatible wireless chargers — but it adds significantly to the protection it offers.

Pitaka makes an awesome charger that connects magnetically. (Review coming soon.)

At the same time, the MagCase Pro is protective without being overly boxy or bulky.

Features:

5 layers of defense to provide the ultimate protection.

Protective yet not bulky. Only 0.1″ profile.

Specially-designed bumper corners provide excellent shock-absorption.

Shock-resistant back protects the phone against shock.

Anti-slip grip ensures a firmer hold when carrying the phone.

No interference to WIFI, GPS, Apple Pay, Wireless charging or your signals.

I’m such a fan of the MagCase, that I ordered one as soon as I placed my iPhone 11 pre-order. It’s my daily driver, and it made the move from my iPhone X to my iPhone 11 seamless. The MagCase Pro is clearly “related” to the MagCase, but it goes further in the protection department. As someone who loves minimalist cases, I prefer the thinner, lighter MagCase. Still, I’m going to a conference in DC this Sunday and will be putting the MagCase Pro on my phone. After all, you can never be too careful when traveling and swapping. bit of bulk and weight for added protection is a reasonable trade-off.

If you need a case that is protective, permits wireless charging, can be held by magnetic wireless chargers and isn’t overly boxy this may be the case for you. Check it out here.

Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample

What I Like: Reasonably priced; Highly protective; Permits wireless charging; Metal plates embedded in the case

What Needs Improvement: Bulkier than the MagCase which is still my personal favorite. But your mileage may vary

from Joseph Rushing https://geardiary.com/2019/10/26/pitaka-magcase-pro-for-iphone-11-protection-without-the-bulk/

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Pitaka MagCase for iPhone 11 Is Thin, Light, and Awesome

I usually upgrade my iPhone every year but The iPhone X was an exception. I had it for a full two years. Most of that time it was protected in a Pitaka MagCase Judie had reviewed. When I had my new iPhone 11 on the way, I knew I needed to protect it with something similar; I ordered a MagCase from Pitaka.

The Pitaka MagCase for iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max has the same design as the case Judie reviewed and sent to me. (Read her review.)

Judie began that review stating,

The Pitaka Aramid MagCase had been my case of choice for the last three iPhone versions as well as for the Samsung Note 8; it is the thinnest and lightest protective case I’ve ever tried.

I’m now in the same camp. Pitaka’s MagCase is thin and light; it works with magnetic mounts, and it offers a surprising degree of protection I loved it on my iPhone X. As soon as I ordered my iPhone 11, I went to Pitaka’s site and ordered one.

When the $49.99 case arrived, I wasn’t disappointed.

It looked exactly like the case I had been using for over a year and a half, albeit slightly larger to accommodate the 6.1” iPhone 11 and sporting a far larger cutout for the dual-lens camera system.

The case looks like it is made from carbon fiber but it is, in fact, made from Aramid, “a high-tech luxury material for body armor, aerospace, supercars.”

Aramid looks great, it impressively tough and has a “grippy but non-slippy coating.” More importantly, it avoids all of the connectivity issues that can emerge with carbon fiber. Aramid doesn’t interfere with cellular or WiFi connectivity, with GPS signals, or even wireless charging. Better still, the case has thin metal plates set embedded in the back so it can connect to any magnetic charging dock or magnet-equipped accessory. I have a number of magnetic charging docks from another company that I use next to my bed, in my car and in my study at work. I haven’t tried any of Pitaka’s magnetic products, but there are some on the way. I look forward to offering my thoughts on them soon.

The thing I love most about the Pitaka MagCase is that fact that it is the closest you can get to carrying a naked phone without putting your ever-more pricey pocket computer at risk. It is exceptionally thin and surprisingly light but offers decent protection. I can’t tell you how many times I dropped my iPhone X while it was in the Pitaka case. I cracked my screen protector but the phone was completely unscathed. ( Full disclosure: This happened more than once.) So while the Pitaka MagCase for iPhone 11 isn’t a “rugged” case, not to mention it offers no lay-on-the-table protection, it offers excellent scratch protection and a surprising degree of butterfinger protection. Of all the cases I have used, and I’ve used a lot, this offers the best balance between bulk/weight and protection. I love it.

Features:

Metal plates inside to be attachable to the PITAKA magnetic car mount.

Made of 100% aramid, a high-tech luxury material for body armor, aerospace, supercars.

Weightless feel. 14g weight only. One of the lightest cases on the planet.

Extremely Thin. A slim profile of 0.85mm only.

Extraordinary scratch resistant, grippy but non-slippy coating.

Ridiculously durable and incredibly strong. 5 times stronger than steel at the same weight.

No interference with your phone’s WiFi, Apple Pay, wireless charging or signals.

So I ordered my iPhone 11 and immediately order one of the Pitaka MagCases. The case came before the phone so, as soon as I opened the phone’s box I popped it into the case. While the phone is a bit larger than the iPhone X, I felt right at home. The minimalist case doesn’t hide the phone’s refined design and it doesn’t make it bigger, bulkier and heavier. And as I go about my day, I’m confident my phone is protected.

The Pitaka MagCase is fantastic. The Aramid material used in its production is thin and strong. It has just enough added tactile feel that the phone is easier to hold. The metal plates embedded in it are invisible when looking at the case, but they let you mount the phone to any magnetic charger or car holder. Add in the fact that it doesn’t interfere with the phone’s wireless charging, and you have my current case of choice. Check it out.

Source: Personal purchase

What I Like: Thin and light; Offers a surprising amount of protection; Metal plates work with magnetic docks for charging and a secure hold when in the car; Doesn’t interfere with wireless charging

What Needs Improvement: Nothing. I love love love this case

from Joseph Rushing https://geardiary.com/2019/09/30/pitaka-magcase-iphone-11-review/