Top 3 Tested Waterproof iPhone Cases and Pouches!
Top 3 Tested Waterproof iPhone Cases and Pouches!
I know the iPhone is waterproof. BUT are you really going to take a bare iPhone into the ocean or lake? That’s why you need a case or pouch!
I’ve tested dozens of waterproof cases over the last 10 years and case manufacturers finally found a way to make the screens on waterproof cases not suck!
Here are Top 3 Cases:
1. Ghostek Nautical 4: https://mreh.ca/4es6Bhk
2. Otterbox Fre: https://mreh.ca/3xv574W
3. Cozycase/Sportlink: https://mreh.ca/4eqcfjN
Here’s my Top Waterproof pouch pick:
1. Pelican Marine: https://mreh.ca/4eqS1qk
0:00 Intro
0:26 Best Waterproof Pouch
2:35 #3
4:24 #3
6:08 #2
8:32 Best Slim Waterproof Case
9:10 What Am I Going To Use?
#reviewernotinfluencer #iphonecases #mobilereviewseh
#3 Cozy Case – https://mreh.ca/4eqcfjN
• Catalyst waterproof was supposed to be #3, but the back pops out at 4-5 ft drops.
• #3 goes to the CozyCase/SportLink case, same product under different names.
• Costs around $20, significantly cheaper than the Top 2.
• IPX8 rating: waterproof but not much else.
• Packaging claims drop-proof but provides no values.
• Not MagSafe compatible.
• Stiff buttons.
• Decent screen protector, doesn’t affect quality.
• Case edges are rubber with grooves for good handling.
• Attach a lanyard for swimming.
• Stayed intact during drops but offers below-average impact protection.
• Looks beat up after drop tests, unlike the top 2.
• Water rating of IPX8: 6 ft for 1 hour or 3 ft for 30 mins.
• Passed tissue test, but water got inside the seal.
• Sound from iPhone is below average, not as loud as other cases.
#2 Otterbox Fre – https://mreh.ca/3xv574W
• One of the slimmest waterproof cases in my test group.
• Great for day-to-day waterproof protection.
• Staple in the waterproof case category, reviewing Fre’s for over 10 years.
• Costs $65, one of the most expensive cases.
• Worth the price, but lacks extras like lanyard or opening tool.
• Tough case: MilSTD 810g rating, drop and water rated to 6.6 ft.
• MagSafe compatible, but camera bump can interfere with some accessories.
• Screen looks great, no diffusion.
• Stiff buttons.
• Grippy front face, slick back.
• Stayed together in drop tests, but impact protection is below average.
• Lanyard corner got crushed, not ideal for lakes or oceans.
• Waterproofing is reliable, gasket works well.
• Loud sound, acts as a reverberation chamber.
• 10% higher decibels from the iPhone in the Fre.
#1 Ghostek Nautical – https://mreh.ca/4es6Bhk
• Beefiest case in my test group.
• One of the most expensive.
• MagSafe compatible, drop rated to 12 ft, IP68 rated to 20 ft.
• Camera hump issue with some MagSafe accessories.
• Decent screen quality, similar to the Fre.
• Great texture: oversized corners for stability, grip strips along edges.
• Decent button access, but rubber covers action button area.
• No issues with the bottom hole size.
• Lanyard attachment area didn’t break during drops.
• Extra drop protection from oversized corners.
• Comes with a belt holster.
• No impact foam, iPhone rubs against a PC frame.
• Stayed intact during drop tests, 25% less impact recorded.
• Flexible back keeps it waterproof, back wraps around the edge.
• No issues in water tests.
• Loud sound, as good as the Fre.
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1:25 wrong if you have a diver nearby you can pick it up
Cool
Thank you
I will be looking for a case when I up grade to the iPhone 16 pro max.
Any suggestions on one that flattens out the bottom where the lenses are ?
Hi, I have a question about the Otterbox Fre case. I want to use my phone while riding my motorcycle in the rain. When my phone is without a case, the touchscreen doesn’t work properly because of the raindrops. Will the Otterbox Fre allow the touchscreen to function even with rain on the screen? Also, if I want to use the phone underwater someday, will the touchscreen still work in that situation?
“I like them thick and strong” 😂😂😂
Which one it is the best for underwater video?
Can you do laptop cases next?
Bro you’re reviewing waterproof cases and you talk more about drop testing them then how they work in the water…
Thinking about buying a mous limitless or a rhinoshield solid suit, but I don’t know which one it better
What happened to casebus here?
Most underrated tech channel
Do you have a review for the iPhone 16 Pro/Max coming out? tyvm
Ya know what hit me about these cases is that they are trying to be a daily case that increases water and drop protection. –
No. –
With this category I would design it more purposefully. First, all ports and speakers should be completely blocked. It should be a bright color that you’ll be able to see if it gets dropped in the ocean or pool. They should also find a way to make it float. It should come with a good lanyard that can tighten around your wrist securely. Full coverage for the entire phone. Buttons for the sleep/power and volume buttons.
I still have an Iphone 11 and sadly they don’t make the ESR waterproof pouch pro for the 11. 😩
I just placed an order with Flolab (with your link) based on your review. Thanks!.
Thank you. Good editing. Quick and to the point.
Brooo what one for waterproff and using underwater? I use ur link need it asap. 😜🏝️
Hey! It’s been a month since the video can you please provide videos taken with the phone case you chose and explain if it was absolutely waterproof during your trip. Thank you and hope you enjoyed your trip!
why don’t you have a link for the product you’re taking with you, the ESR Waterproof Phone Pouch?
you have to be careful though perhaps the model is more resistant to high humidity you have to put your smartphone in a waterproof pouch to prevent the smartphone from getting wet 😊😊👍👍👍😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍 😊😊😊😊
TOP 1 … ZIPLOCK BAG.
NEXT!
IP68 and MILSDT-810G/H are not related, IP is only for water and dust, not vibration or drops, MILSTD focus on impacts and vibration.
The movements in your video is disturbing😢 i wanted to focus but i get lost. The fast movement, here and there, like an explosion. Maybe im the only find it eye-disturbing.
LOVE THE DOG!!!! Super cute.
Thanks for this video bro , simple clear and very instructive !
Where’s Val?
So which is best waterproof not considering the drop test?
Soooo I’m going paddle boarding, what phone poutch do you recommend? I need it to be obvio water proof and it NEEDS TO FLOAT
Are you interested in collab of pocket printer:Phomemo M08F?
Can you review the hydro GT for the iPhone 13
You need way more followers. Your content is primo.
Can you use a screen protector with the nautical?
I’m a bit confused about the intended use of these cases. Are you reviewing them for daily water resistance, or are they also meant for snorkeling and other water activities? I need a reliable underwater case, but it’s hard to tell which ones are suitable. For example, pouches seem designed for snorkeling, but I’m not sure about cases like the Nautical with no gasket on the back plate. Would you recommend it for snorkeling? Also, if I were to get an OtterBox, could I trust it to work well in the water, or is it more for daily splash protection?
Waiting on iPhone 16 pro max cases reviews 😅help me out
I use the otterbox fre case on my iPhone 14 Pro
You indicate pouch Pelican but in video you indicated you were going with ESR?
il faut faire attention quand même peut être que le modèle résiste mieux a une humidité élevé il faut mettre son smartphones dans une pochette imperméable pour éviter que le smartphones prend l’eau 😊😊👍👍👍😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊
Aaron love your reviews!
Dude you gotta slow down and chill out with the quick cuts. I had no idea which case was which for the first three cause you jumped around so much and your workspace was so unorganized. I don’t make comments on YouTube videos often, but this was pretty frustrating.
otterbox ftw
Didnt understand a thing you said. Was too focused on your doggo.
Pelican tears at the clip cutouts eventually. Ruined my phone
Do the camera lens have a clear seal over them
Do you need to take your screen protector off to use the lifeproof fre?
What is that happy face magsafe thing?
You should test the Divevolk case
I have the catalyst case and I have been very happy with it. Very clear phone calls, no issue when I have drop my phone. I have taken to the beach and no issue. Only issue is magasafe is not strong.
Actually, the Sportlink IS MagSafe compatible…so from that point on?
Magsafe cooling charger video
Got the Nautical Slim and they changed to all buttons now on the iPhone 15 pro max version