RhinoShield Bumper Case compatible with Google [Pixel 2 XL] | CrashGuard - Shock Absorbent Slim Design Protective Cover [3.5M / 11ft Drop Protection] - Black

I've killed every phone I've owned by dropping them but I've never found a case I could tolerate. When I got my Pixel 2 XL and saw how slim it is I decided I'd better find some sort of protection for it. Enter the bumper.I was immediately annoyed with the packaging. The box consists of a cardboard bottom with a glued hinged plastic top. Inside there's a foam cushion with a plastic tray nestled on top and two pieces of card. Given that the product is 'military grade' and will protect phones from 11 foot drops, does it really need so much packaging? Because of the mixed materials it isn't easily recycled. I also feel that the packaging must account for a larger percentage of the cost of this product than is neccessary. A simple cardboard box would have been sufficient and much more sustainable.As for the bumper itself, I was expecting it to feel rubbery but it's actually plasticky and quite hard. There is a slight bulge where the buttons are but that doesn't bother me personally. The bumper doesn't add too much bulk but the phone is already quite large for my hands and the addition of the bumper pushes the overall size to the edge of what I can comfortably hold. The bumper raises the phone slightly off any surface it's lying on so should help protect it from scratches. Overall, I don't love the bumper, it takes away from the aesthetics of the phone and makes it look like a Fisher Price Pixel. But I do think it's better than a case and I could probably stick with it long-term.

Usually I don't get cases on my phone's as I just don't generally drop them and the added bulk takes away the beauty of the phone. Although it's adverised as not adding bulk, of course it does. But I don't feel that that's the cases fault, the 2xl is a pretty large phone as it is and with my somewhat small hands adding the case was just too much and made it necessary to use two hands.The case itself does lift the phone up from a flat surface so it will prevent scratches on your phone when placing it on a table, right side up or upside down. I use a plastic screen protector but I still think it would probably still protect a tempered glass screen protector too if you have one installed.The case was rather slick and isn't grippy at all so although it may protect it from drops I honestly felt like the phone was more secure in my hand without the case.Another thing I didn't like about the case was that it bulges out a little where the buttons are (the frame of the case itself bulged out not the buttons on the case) and this made the phone look curved on one edge and straight on the other. The bulge was very slight but still enough for me to notice it and be annoyed by it. This may have just been a one off issue with the case I got but overall I felt I didn't like the case enough anyway to justify the £20 price tag and decided to return rather than exchange.

Dislikes:Kinda makes the phone feel big, but got used to it. When the case was fresh it was REALLY hard to take off my phone. Since I have to change SIM cards regularly it was a hassle from time to time. But now the case got streched a bit ans it isn't that hard anymore.The phone lock button just detached from the case after few months of use and now is held in place with clear tape.Likes:Worth mentioning that the fit is still snug after 7~ months of having the case and protected the phone from life threatening falls recently.

Had this fitted for over 3 months now. I can only recall dropping my phone twice and the phone survived both times.The first time I was on a step ladder cleaning guttering on a bungalow, it dropped from my back pocket onto tarmac at least 5 feet (onto the corner of course) and left some quite deep scratches on the protector but the phone was entirely unharmed.It also makes it much less slippery so dropping it from your hand is pretty unlikely.Might be a negative for some, but I like that it's thick enough that when you put the phone on a flat surface, the protruding camera lens does not touch the surface. It's an awesome camera, definitely want to protect it!

This is a bumper, so offers no front or rear protection but I bought it because I tend to drop phones onto their edges and I can think of no better product to protect a phone in this way.It actually makes the phone easier to pick up - to get your fingers under - although if I were to suggest an improvement it might be to give it a slightly rubbery feel.Quite expensive for what it is at nearly 20 quid but I guess the Pixel 2 XL isn't anything like the volume seller that Samsungs are. Anyway, if you want the best...

I look at some of these reviews and wonder whether the reviewers actually received the right product. Yes, it is a tight fit - but you don't want the phone falling out if you drop it, that 's the point of a bumper case. It adds minimal bulk, minimal weight, looks good and allows easy use of all switches and ports. I have only had it a few days so can't comment on its durability, but my bumper case for the Nexus 6P went on and on without problems.

Great product. A little bit pricey for what it is. Price could come down by a quarter to be honest. Will shop again. Would like to get the same for my Pixel 2xl.

Rhinoshield once again offering one of the best protection options. After having cycled through multiple cases I'm once again settled on the lightweight bumper. Camera and screen protected from direct contact, sides protected from drops. Very minimal additional weight - a nice contrast from many other cases on the market.If I had to make one complaint, where I'm fumbling around in the dark for the USB-C socket it's scratched up the socket area. No big deal, can't see it day to day and I expect it'll last a long while yet.