In January, we shared a video of an iPhone 6 that went into space, protected by an iPhone case made by Urban Armor Gear. The iPhone 6 came out intact, so when Urban Armor Gear offered us the chance to get our hands on a few of its cases for review, we agreed.
Urban Armor Gear’s line of cases is definitely unique, with an industrial-looking armored shell and an impact resistant inner core. Cases are available for several devices, but we tested the company’s Rogue Folio for the iPad Air 2, its Rogue Folio for the iPhone 6 Plus, and its Navigator case for the iPhone 6 Plus.
We liked the lightweight, rugged protection each case offered, but we had some issues with each folio case. The Rugged Folio for iPad works as expected, protecting the iPad from drops and serving as a stand that offers multiple viewing positions, but when holding the iPad with the case on, the flap is loose and hard to grip.
Same goes for Rogue Folio for iPhone. It offers all-around protection, easy-to-press buttons, and holds credit cards, but the Folio’s design is bulky, covers the camera, and feels downright sloppy.
The company’s line of non-folio iPhone cases, which have different names based on color, are thin and light, and for all the protection they offer, they don’t add a lot of bulk to the iPhone. Ports are left open, buttons are easy to press and a screen protector keeps the display safe There’s also a lip around the phone to prevent the display from touching a surface like a desk when facing.
Urban Armor Gear’s standard iPhone cases can be purchased from the company’s website for $39.95 and are available in white, blue, orange, black, pink and clear. The company’s folio cases for iPhone and iPad are available in red and black and can be purchased for $39.95 and $49.95, respectively.
Note: MacRumors was not compensated for this review.
