I have never reviewed cases from Caudabe until the company recently sent me the slim Synthesis iPhone Case ($24.95). Caudabe seems to have found a niche for slim, rugged iPhone cases that it calls "Minimalist Perfection," and I can't disagree. These ultra thin protective iPhone cases are slim enough that those who prefer naked iPhones shouldn't object. Yet they add grippability through a unique polymer, which should prevent drops.
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There are tons of choices for each iPhone so you'll spend some time trying to pick the right one for you. The one I tried had a smokey back that lets the iPhone color show through. Despite the minimalist design, the cases include decent protection for the buttons and ports. All of the cases were quite affordable. My case also had tiny "feet" in the four corners of the back. These keep the phone slightly off the surface and help protect the camera lenses when the iPhone is laid flat on its back.
Pros
- Compact, minimalist design
- Smokey back (on same cases) lets iPhone color show through
- Protects buttons and ports
- Affordable selection
- Tiny feet protect camera lenses when laid flat
Cons
- Hard to choose, especially if not in person
Final Verdict
Caudabe has a variety of minimalist, protective iPhone cases that are pretty close to perfect.
