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Review on ๐Ÿ“ฑ Spigen Tough Armor Galaxy S21 Ultra Case (2021) - Black by Jeff Remol

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great case for magnetic mount AND wireless charging

The best feature for me is the two piece design that allows a thin metal plate to be put in the right place for a magnetic mount on the car dashboard while maintaining compatibility with wireless chargers outside the car. This eliminates the need to glue the board to the outside of the case (which is less desirable), prevents the board from sinking too deep into the case, and requires no glue. Samsung's S21U FAQ favors this combo configuration, and I specifically looked for that capability in the case, along with some other "standard" considerations. I've had this sturdy Spigen armor for a couple of weeks now. The fairly thick TPU case, internal foam pads, and solid back seem to offer decent protection, although I haven't dropped the phone to prove it. The case is comfortable to hold and has a good grip, but is not intrusive. Neither the TPU nor the hard case left fingerprints, dust or scratches. It easily fits in and out of your pocket. The buttons work very well, the sound in the phone is good, and there is no USB-C connection interference for any of the cables I use, including the right-angle cable that I use. in my truck. The performance of the S21 Ultra itself is phenomenal and there were no issues with WiFi, cellular or wireless charging. I'm glad to have a booth again! It doesn't feel super durable and only works in landscape mode, but I'm still happy with it. Most of the time I want the phone in portrait mode, I use the wireless charging stand anyway. I also like the look of this case. Both the symmetrical cutout for the camera bulge and the fact that the bulge is actually eliminated so the phone sits flat on my back solves a few OCD issues for me and protects the camera lenses. I don't like the standard shape of the S21U logo. This case is damn close to 5 stars and the price is very attractive. But I have two problems: 1. The "raised lips" at the top and bottom of the screen are VERY unobtrusive. They prevent the phone's glass from touching the smooth surface of the table when placed on the front, but not by much! Due to the curved edges of the display, there are no protrusions on the sides of the case. As such, a fall is likely to leave marks on the screen, or worse. No storage space for the S Pen. With no room for it on the phone itself, case makers are missing an opportunity to address this deficiency. Spiegen, if you could suggest a version of this Tough Armor case that addresses these issues, that would be the perfect design and I would buy it. plus backup immediately.

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
Cons
  • There are nuances