Spigen Rugged Armor Case Compatible with iPhone SE / 5S / 5 Case - Matte black

Since the launch of the small iPhone SE a couple of weeks ago, I've been testing a range of cases and covers made for iPhone's most polarising smartphone. I'd like to share with you my views on the Spigen Rugged Armor case.First, allow me to give you a bit of context.When choosing a case for my smartphones, I am always looking for the best combination of style, protection, comfort and value for money.I am personally a huge fan of thin covers (ideally transparent) which offer a satisfying level of protection (including the screen as I dislike screen protectors) without impacting the design of the phone too much, and ideally improve the customer experience (for instance by improving the grip). All the buttons, connectors and the camera (including the flash) should work as well as without the case.Now, back to the SPIGEN Rugged Armor case.I LIKED+ great grip+ good design with discrete Spigen logo+ good cut outs+ acceptable additional bulk+ excellent level protection, including the volume and power buttons and the screen via raised case on the front+ the silent switch is easily accessible+ easy to both fit your iPhone SE in and remove itI WISHED- nothing's wrong with this case... but it'd be good if Spigen offered a range of colour options, including clearCONCLUSIONI've always enjoyed the quality of the Spigen cases. Once again, Spigen is offering here a high level of protection in a compelling package which looks smart and adds a minimum bulk to your beloved iPhone SE.-I hope you will find my review and my photo coverage helpful-TIP+ gamers will love the Spigen 'Rugged Armor' as they'll still enjoy their game's soundtrack while comfortably holding the case (despite covering the speaker grill)

I have owned Spigen rugged armour for Samsung Galaxy s6, s7 edge and now I have one for my beautiful, compact and powerful iPhone SE. I keep coming back to the rugged armour series by spigen becuaee frankly, they provide the best combination of protection and style. iPhone SE is a premium compact smartphone. It feels great without a case and so if you’re going to use a case you have to find one which feel as premium as the phone. Spigens rugged armour fits the iPhone SE as if it was actually a part of the handset itself. It’s fit is so precise you’ll find yourself marvelling at the way it complements the handset. It looks especially great with the space gray colour handset. The black, flexible plastic of the case merges with the black front glass of the space gray iPhone and looks seamless. The matte finish, the precision cut outs and the detail overall. The chamfered edges of the case add a subtle sophistication to the case and the case overall manages to fit the phone without feeling bulky. I’ve taken some photos to give you and idea of what I mean. I’ve only had his case for 2 hours. But I already know that I’m going to be keeping this case for a very long time. Overall I’m impressed with spigens rugged armour for iPhone se. Highly recommended for anyone who loves the aesthetic of the iPhone SE.

I wanted a robust case for an iPhone SE that I could use with a screen protector. I also wanted a case that would fit with most headphone jacks and even Aux cables.The case is one piece of rubbery-feeling plastic. I purchased the black version, which is Matt black, other than two inset panels on the back that have a carbon fibre look. There are two small inset lines, one just above the mute switch and one in line with the home button. As far as I can see, these are just a design feature.There is a fairly discreet inset 'Spigen' logo and name on the back cover. The space for the earphone jack should fit most earphones. It fits a narrow AUX cable I use, but not a broader cable designed for AV equipment. Most people will link by Bluetooth or wifi, so this may not matter to you.The cover fitted on easily, and comes back off with no difficulty. It feels good in my hand. There's no ridging, but it doesn't feel slippy. I used the phone to send a couple of messages in a light rain shower, and it still felt secure in my hand. I don't find it bulky, and I like the slightly more solid feeling with the case on. It's not as sleek as the iPhone itself, however, so if you want a truly minimalist cover, this might not be the right case for you.In terms of protection, it certainly looks as if it should protect the phone from scuffs and bumps. I'm reasonably optimistic that, combined with a screen protector, it would protect the phone from an inadvertent drop.Update: I accidently dropped the iPhone, in its case, from a height of about a metre and a half, on to a tiled floor, and it survivied with no visible damage. The phone also had a screen protector attached, so that may have helped, but the case certainly appeared to do its job.