Apple iPhone cases competition: DLO HipCase vs MyIncipio Ranger

04 Jul

So you’ve managed to buy an iPhone and now you’re looking around to find the right case to carry it in. This article serves as a brief review of two similar holster type cases, but the underlying motive is to get you to start thinking about the features and design that fits your personality and lifestyle.

the big case shoot-out

I like both the DLO’s HipCase and myIncipio’s Ranger, but upon close inspection, I favor DLO’s HipCase more – by almost a yardstick.

The objective of owning this particular case – a holster type is to provide a safe means to carry the iPhone around. The moment you take it out of the holster, it’s no longer responsible for the iPhone’s well being. The top three things I examine: craftsmanship, type of leather used and design. Both cases are well made, so there’s no arguing there. However, I favor the shinier leather on the HipCase over the Ranger.

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With the iPhone being so damn sexy, you don’t want to just use any old case, right? So the design piece is crucial since most manufacturers will strive to use the best material available. That being said, The HipCase is much sexier than the more boring looking Ranger. HipCase is slimmer, offers a tighter fit (we all like that) and provides better protection because it covers more of the iPhone.

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I commend myIncipio for using magnetic strips (image below) to hold down the flap; while DLO uses Velcro (image above). I prefer magnetic over Velcro.

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The placement of the belt clip is also very important to me because I prefer my case to remain as low profile as possible. I love how DLO placed the belt clip towards the top of the case. When the belt clip is placed lower on the phone, it raises the case above the waistline. That’s annoying and uncomfortable when you’re sitting down. Bravo to DLO.

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