Pelican Shield Kevlar Series - iPhone 14 Pro Max Case 6.7" [Compatible with MagSafe] [21FT Military Grade Drop Protection] Magnetic Charging iPhone Case with Belt Clip Holster Kickstand Cover - Black

Since it hasn't been very long since the release of iPhone 14, there is limited selection (compared to, say earlier models) of strong and sturdy cases in the market. I literally tried at lease 7-8 different cases only to find them subpar and underwhelming for the worry-free protection I was looking for....until I actually held this case in my hands. I was instantly impressed with the build quality, material strength, protective and accessibility features of this case. This case gives a VERY strong envelop of protection from all angles and possible accidental drops while looking stylish at the same time. It does have "edgy" teeth on all four corner curves on the front side which can feel pokey on fingers while handling the case but I know they are a protective design feature and worth the "worry-free" protection the case offers. Overall, a very strong case! Worth the investment!

I am very tough on phones and so are my kids. $1000 phones and kids are a bad mix but with this case I've been able to navigate 3 generations of new phones across 4 kids and myself (wife is more careful than us apparently!!!). Lots of incidents over the years with no damage but the last one that is making me purchase another phone case today happened like this. Mind you .... I am just buying a case and not a phone. Put brakes on car and had the phone on the rear deck of the car as I went to test the brakes out. 40 miles an hour (est.) the phone fly's off the car into the street. By the time I got home, my wife is freaking out and getting in the car because she just got a notice from Apple that I was in an accident via the accident notification technology in the new software (the whole family gets the message btw). I explained I was ok and asked why she thought I was in an accident. She showed me the message from Apple and asked where my phone was....uh...bye bye. Retraced steps, part of the case is on the road and as I approached I could see the other half 20km away on the road but no phone. As I was walking to pick up the pieces, I see the phone on the sidewalk face up and working. Net result...one small crack on the back corner and a little road rash on a corner. That's it. Phone works perfectly. All the buttons and hinged pieces on the case are gone and a couple of pieces missing on the corners....but I'm still using it until the new one gets here. My case of choice for those times when only the best protection is needed.

I grabbed this phone case about a month ago thinking, “It’s Pelican, they make those rugged cases for gear and travel, I bet their phone cases are just as tough.” And sure, it's tough...but it's also the most annoying case I’ve ever used. Yeah, it protects your phone. The edges are raised, the cameras are safe, and it looks sleek. Cool, cool. BUT... - The material is slicker than a greased-up otter. I drop my phone more with this case than I did without one. - The side buttons are too touchy. I'm collecting accidental screenshots like it's a hobby. Oh, and if you want to actually hold your phone comfortably? You’ll need to slap on an extra accessory and good luck using MagSafe after that. Honestly, it’s like buying armor for your phone that makes it harder to use. Huge bummer…

Great looking phone case. It’s very utilitarian if you like that sort of thing. You can tell it’s high end. Has a very professional look especially on the back where the Kevlar is. The only downside is that it does actually pick up a lot of fingerprints. Wish it didn’t do that. But you can’t really tell from most angles that the back is all greasy from use! Easy to put together but there’s a cover over the lock button. Not sure why that is. Gotta undo it and then close it every time I use Apple Pay OR stick your finger in the little hole that is has that is supposed to allow access to the lock button which can be a little uncomfortable like a small pinching feeling every time you put ur finger through the hole to press the lock button, and not to mention very annoying, unlessthere’s another way to do Apple Pay. It’s not terribly irritating because the cover is high quality and opens and loses with a nice “click” sound. This cover is also over the volume buttons, but you can actually use those buttons like normal.

I was not impressed upon first opening the product, there is no rubber membrane incorporated into this case. With that being said it’s sturdy and solid. Figment is perfect and it’s near seamless with my spigen glass screen protector. The side latches clip soundly and the feel of the buttons are perfect! I didn’t like the charging port at first but it’s grown on me. What really sold me is the styling of the back plate. There is a flaw to be pointed out: the front screen has good depth within the case. While the rear facing cameras have VERY shallow depth! The bezel is hardly raised past the camera lenses. My concern is that when a lens protector is installed on the camera lenses the protector will likely make contact with what ever surface you place the back of the phone on! Another flaw is that the case is smooth, meaning it has no grip, no rubber, not even indents or markings to help grip the sides. This is not beneficial for grip but does allow the phone to enter and leave your pocket without difficulty. I’m pleased with the product thus far, although I have yet to drop it. You can find videos on YouTube of the pelican shield being dropped 20ft in tests on iPhone 12 (phone survived without noticeable damage). I would take this case over the otter box, lifeproof, griffin, ghostek, catalyst, urban armor, and any other mediocre case. More protection at a better price point and a lifetime warranty.

This case is very durable, light weight, and the magnet strength is great. I also like the coverage over the ringer and the charging port. It’s a little bit bulky compared to a regular case, but I don’t have to worry about my phone getting damaged. 10/10 and will most likely purchase another if I upgrade from my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

I have owned several pelican products over the years and have always been very satisfied with everything. This phone case is no exception. It appears to be very sturdy and looks like it’ll handle quite a drop. I’m not gonna test it out though. This case is MagSafe,is not too bulky and makes the slippery iPhone much less slippery. has camera lens protection in the form of a raised ridge around the lens cluster several millimeters taller than the surface of the lenses themselves. Same with the screen. Edge protection is firm and thick, but as I said before, not crazy bulky. Overall, I think it’s a great buy.

06/2023 UPDATE: I wanted to update my review after my case fell apart and I had to submit a warranty claim. The claim process was relatively easy, submitted a claim form, received an email, sent pictures in of the case now falling apart. Pretty much all the potential problems I listed in my initial review came true. The buttons on the sides started to come free, the hinged power port broke off, and the magnetic bits in the back had lost their adhesion and become free. The response I received was that the case was out of stock and I could pick an alternate case or wait for it to be restocked. None of the cases available were anywhere near the price point or protection of this case so I declined. I received notification today that the case was back in stock. Great! Well not so fast. Before they will ship I HAVE TO PAY $7.49usd FOR SHIPPING OF THE REPLACEMENT CASE. This is definitely poor customer service. This will be my LAST CaseMate brand purchase. And you will find the replacement on ebay at discounted rate as ive already switched to a Otterbox. My advice again is to not buy this case and get an Otterbox instead. Original Review: So this is my second pelican case and it seems they still haven't fixed the short comings from the first one I purchased for my iPhone 11 Pro Max which I finally replaced with a Otterbox Defender. Pro's: Sturdy case, very protective, allows use of screen and camera lens protectors. Two piece design, securely holds phone. Best drop rating I could find. Stylish Kevlar weave finish. Con's: Id say the BIGGEST one for me is the little "door" that covers the Ring/Silent toggle. Unless you have TINY fingers you aren't gonna be able to easily and quickly turn it on and off. Would have been MUCH better if they had put a toggle on the side of the case to actuate the phone. I use this feature alot, so not being able to easily switch is a big issue. The second annoyance is the lightning port cover, its hard plastic it only opens .90 degrees. If you try to open it more it will snap off. This is what happened on my first case. Pelican should have just put a rubber plug there like Otterbox does. Because this cover is hard plastic and only opens 90 degrees when I try to charge it in my dash cradle, it does not sit fully in the cradle. The only solution is to not bother charging it, get a new cradle, get a new phone case. I had high hopes for this case, but unfortunately Pelican let me down...again. My advice get an Otterbox instead. I will probably end up getting another Otterbox Defender in the future.