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Lifeproof FR SERIES Waterproof Case for iPhone 8 7 ONLY Retail Packaging NIGHT LITE BLACK LIME
Last Updated: March 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.4
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Build Quality
212broke, case, life proof, cases, durable
+43%
-57%
" ... This is a counterfeit product - not an actual LifeProof case. ... "
" ... The product looks just as pictured, however the small parts on the bottom front where the mic is fell off after three days use. ... The rubber seal had to be attached and continues to fall out if I remove my phone which is often now due to the fact that when calling anyone they can't hear me. ... Worst case I've ever owned. ... "
" ... I've used lifeproof cases for multiple generations of iPhones and this is the first one to ever be like this. ... "
" ... And one of the speaker covers fell off less than 12 hours after I put it on. ... "
" ... Also at least the one recieved is cheaply made looks like a defect last one I will ever buy! ... "
" ... The button on the case broke within 2 weeks not happy ... "
" ... Two months and the charger port latch cover will no longer close - plastic part has broken and latch no longer snaps into place - extremely disappointed . ... "
" ... My phone is always silent because the housing is stiff. ... "
Fit
149lifeproof, fell, cases, lifeproof cases, protect
+49%
-51%
" ... This case is garbage. ... "
" ... Bought for my husbands new phone, held water tight but once it was on it was impossible to hear him talk and he could barely hear who he was talking to. ... "
" ... I have tried inserting the phone into the case 1 million times and still can’t get it to line up so it works. ... "
" ... I have to remove the case for audio to work properly. ... "
" ... Phone got broken inside of case while literally in my husbands pocket for no obvious reason. ... Don’t waste your money buy an Otterbox. ... "
" ... Right off the bat the case latch plastic chipped. ... "
" ... did not fit the iphone correctly could not use the camera ... "
" ... Horrible case that fell apart within the first ten days. ... Then the charging porting swivel cover fell off. ... "
Call quality
128people, call, talk, calls, one can hear
+7%
-93%
" ... You can’t hear a conversation unless you’re on speakerphone. ... "
" ... You just can't make phone calls! ... "
" ... People can hear background noises better than my voice in this case. ... "
" ... No one can hear me when I talk. ... "
" ... No one can hear me on the phone and takes horrible pictures with the case on and it’s hard to type I’ll be Returning ... "
" ... My voice sounded muffled and broken up. ... "
" ... absolutely horrible phone case ... "
" ... People can not hear me when I have the case on my phone . ... I have to take the case off to hear 🙄 ... "
Water Resistance
90waterproof, proof, life proof, pool, lifeproof
+63%
-37%
" ... Anywho, I’ve always had life proof cases and loved them all. ... Will try another one, I suppose, probably directly from life proof. ... "
" ... I have young kids so I was very pleased when my phone was working perfectly after being thrown into the bath tub full of water. ... "
" ... Perfectly waterproof and durability is great. ... "
" ... After rinsing it off with the water truck the case looked as good as new. ... "
" ... Feel very comfortable taking my phone around the pool when using this case. ... "
" ... The color is my favorite and it protects my phone from water. ... "
" ... Protects my phone nicely, love that it's waterproof ... "
" ... Cant tell you if it's water proof cause I have never had it in the rain or dropped it in water and I'm not about to test this case for a review. ... "
Screen Protection
62screen protector, cracked, dropped, protected, protect
+37%
-63%
" ... Started to deteriorate and when I dropped my phone, the screen cracked. ... "
" ... The screen on the phone cracked while it was in the case. ... "
" ... The screen protector is also mediocre optically and does not clean easily. ... "
" ... The rubber is poor quality, the screen already has scratches on it from literally just brushing my keys over it. ... "
" ... The screen protector is almost impossible to keep clean and the home button and TouchID rarely work. ... "
" ... -Screen protector scratches easily ... -Home button protector scratches (almost a tear) easily ... "
" ... The back of my IPhone 8 cracked with the case on it ... "
" ... It seems to be too tight of a fit on case and creates an arch on screen. ... "
Charging
58cover, charging, charger, broke, port
+9%
-91%
" ... Piece covering charging port broke in 1 month and button to silence phone never worked. ... "
" ... In less than a month, the part that seals the charger port snapped off. ... "
" ... The final straw was the piece that opens to allow access to the charger port snapped off today when I opened it to charge my phone. ... "
" ... The cover for the charging area fell off the first day!! ... "
" ... I’ve had this case since 1/31 and the door over my charger/headphone port won’t stay shut. ... "
" ... The latch that covers the charging slot broke off the day the case was put on. ... "
" ... My charger broke off and won’t snap back on. ... "
" ... The black velcro-looking patch in the front next to the charger port is coming off after 2-3 weeks of normal use. ... "
Product Reliability
43year, weeks, lasted, lifeproof, years
+35%
-65%
" ... This leaks after only having for 2 months. ... "
" ... I don’t know if it’s a real lifeproof or just defective ones that are being sold for cheaper. ... "
" ... I’ve only had it a week. ... "
" ... I’ve only had it 3 months ... "
" ... Very pathetic piece of junk! ... "
" ... Then it would start working. ... "
" ... My product broke after a week of having it. ... "
" ... I've had this case two months. ... "
Price
42worth the money, waste your money, worth, great price, bucks
+57%
-43%
" ... Best case for the money ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Great case for the money! ... "
" ... Well worth the investment for me. ... "
" ... A great buy for the money. ... "
" ... Also a great price! ... "
" ... This case was a great price too. ... "
" ... Worth the money if you are hard on phones. ... "
Returns
42returned, returning, replacement, sent, replace
+7%
-93%
" ... I don’t have time to run all over creation to return the thing. ... "
" ... We just had the phone replaced too. ... "
" ... I messaged the seller prior to writing this review to see if I could get a refund or a replacement and received no response. ... "
" ... I wish that I hadn't because it can't be sent back. ... "
" ... I am going to try and return it. ... "
" ... Returned for a refund. ... "
" ... I am new to Amazon and now leaRn it is to late to return. ... "
" ... Have had this two days and will be returning it. ... "
Design
37love this case, design, looks, sleek, love the case
+89%
-11%
" ... I like the new design that keeps the integrity of the “indestructible” case. ... "
" ... I like this case very much. ... I love purple and it protects my phone very well! ... "
" ... LOVE this case! ... "
" ... I love the life proof cases and it’s sleek design. ... "
" ... It’s so pretty and sleek looking. ... "
" ... It is also a very slim case and easy to attach. ... "
" ... love the case ... "
" ... I love this case. ... "
Sound Quality
36muffled, sound quality, hear, sound is muffled, sounds muffled
+31%
-69%
" ... Every time I am on the phone with someone, they say that the sound is muffled. ... "
" ... People tell me I sound very muffled and toggle switch on the side that meets the ringer does not work. ... "
" ... All they here is muffled noises. ... "
" ... Only complaint I have is the muffle I get from the speakers. ... "
" ... Missing holes where the speakers are. ... "
" ... To your caller is sounds like you are mumbling. ... "
" ... After using the case for 2 months the sound holes clog and its no longer usable. ... "
" ... When I first got it, it seemed fine but the more I used it the more the sound quality deteriorated. ... "
Controls
35buttons, side, ringer, switch, mute
+9%
-91%
" ... The volume switch on the side is almost impossible to move, so my phone is always on silent, and I can’t actually talk on the phone unless I take it out of the case, because no one can hear me through the case. ... "
" ... Cannot turn ringer on /off. ... "
" ... My home button leaked after 6 weeks. ... "
" ... Damaged the area around my home button due to rubbing. ... "
" ... I couldnt switch my phone to silence on the left side. ... No matter what I did, the button wasn’t aligned properly since the case didn’t fit. ... "
" ... The piece covering the charging port has broken off and the buttons covering the volume do not allow me to use the volume buttons at all. ... "
" ... It also will not allow me to change it to “mute” by moving the position of the switch. ... "
" ... 2) the button on side that allows you to turn ringer on/ silent does not work ... "
Color
27love the color, colors, love, different, wanted
+100%
" ... And really like this color. ... "
" ... Love the color combo! ... "
" ... Colors are better in real life than photos lead you to think ... the grey is actually somehow vibrant. ... "
" ... She loved the color as well. ... "
" ... Otherwise, I love it and love the color! ... "
" ... I only buy lifeproof cases and i love this color! ... "
" ... Not to mention I love the colors. ... "
" ... I have owned two white ones, a red one and this color now TWICE. ... "
Comfort
25falling, fall, case, broke, apart
+36%
-64%
" ... Wore out in a few months. ... "
" ... I thought it was coming with the head phone part as well but never did ... "
" ... Piece fell off in the beginning now another one came off. ... "
" ... Wore out in less than 3 months. ... "
" ... And one of the speaker covers fell off less than 12 hours after I put it on. ... "
" ... I didn't force it or anything I just took it off to plug in headphones and it just broke. ... "
" ... No extra wear and tear and haven’t even had it long. ... "
" ... My husband had this exact case for over a year with no problems except it became very worn out so I purchased this new one for him. ... "
Ports
23charging port, flap, cover, charger port, broke
+9%
-91%
" ... -Protective flap to cover charging port broke not even 3 months after having it and cannot be reattached (not even from a drop, just from use) ... "
" ... Got it a month ago - the clip that covers the charging port is already broken. ... "
" ... When it came in, the charging port door would not stay closed at all, right out of the box. ... "
" ... The charging port cover does not close. ... "
" ... In less than a month, the part that seals the charger port snapped off. ... "
" ... This case lasted 1 month before the power port plug broke off. ... "
" ... The clasp for the charging cord port has had a little bit of damage because of frequent use, but that's the only "issue" I've had with this case. ... "
" ... The charging port cover broke when putting it on my phone the first time. ... "
Device Compatibility
23iphone 8, iphone, new, iphone 7, third
+61%
-39%
" ... I am going on my third one on a new phone. ... "
" ... I totally recommend using this product for your iPhone ! ... "
" ... I wouldn’t use any other case for my iPhone ... "
" ... Third time I have bought it (for other people’s phones). ... "
" ... it has literally saved my phone a dozen times over. ... "
" ... The phone is still alive and well. ... "
" ... Why not spend a few $$$$$’s to save lots of $$$$$$’s for a new smart phone. ... "
" ... We bought this for our teenagers iPhone 8. ... "
Display Clarity
20touch, hard, screen protector, protective, cover
+15%
-85%
" ... The screen doesn’t actually let you scroll. ... "
" ... Touch screen cover is loud and doesn’t work very well. ... "
" ... The screen cover is platic-y looking and gets scratched up very easily, the sound is muffled. ... "
" ... Normally I wouldn’t mind a little bit of lost usability for durability, but for me the loose screen make it too difficult for every day usage. ... "
" ... The screen does nothing for glare and it makes it hard to see in the sunlight. ... "
" ... It seems to be too tight of a fit on case and creates an arch on screen. ... "
" ... Also, had trouble clicking on things because of the protective screen. ... "
" ... You also lose a bit of touch screen sensitivity but not so much that it’s a big distraction. ... "
Marketplace
19seller, described, exactly, buy, would
+37%
-63%
" ... I’ve had this brand before for years and it was great quality but all the ones I’ve gotten off Amazon have been awful. ... "
" ... This is a counterfeit product - not an actual LifeProof case. ... "
" ... I buy frequently from Amazon this is the only time I suspect that I didn’t get what I paid for. ... "
" ... I would have liked to message the seller and see about resolving this issue but Amazon won't give me that option. ... "
" ... This is probably a cheap knockoff ... "
" ... Dont buy from a secondary seller. ... "
" ... I messaged the seller prior to writing this review to see if I could get a refund or a replacement and received no response. ... But from a different seller ... "
" ... I thought you didn’t sell fakes, Amazon? ... "
Cleaning
15dust, dirt, gets, inside, dirty
+20%
-80%
" ... The screen protector is also mediocre optically and does not clean easily. ... "
" ... The screen protector is almost impossible to keep clean and the home button and TouchID rarely work. ... "
" ... -Home button protector scratches (almost a tear) easily ... "
" ... My wife dropped her phone in the case onto the dirt floor in our barn and the phone got damaged. ... "
" ... A couple of downsides- dust gets in under the button cover and needs to be cleaned out periodically. ... "
" ... Gets dirt inside of it. ... "
" ... I cleaned the case with a dust remover to ensure no dust has built up, still didn't help. ... "
" ... I wanted excellent water/dust protection which this case provides but not at expense of restricted dialog over the phone. ... "
For Kids
10loves, case, son, many, child
+100%
" ... Daughter loves it. ... "
" ... I needed a case that was pretty much kid proof, and this is getting the job done. ... "
" ... Got this for my child to make sure the phone was safe. ... "
" ... My daughter loves her case! ... "
" ... Daughter loves it ... "
" ... Bought this case for my son ... "
" ... She loves the case. ... "
" ... I don't think we were any rougher on the cases, though maybe my daughter was, but I think the overall quality and durability of this product has declined slightly since the original cases were produced. ... "
Delivery
10delivery, arrived, shipping, product, package
+70%
-30%
" ... Thanks for the quick delivery and great price ... "
" ... Shipping was super fast. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Very pleased with product and shipping time ... "
" ... Great case and fat delivery ... "
Defective Delivery
10case, package, opened, got, damaged
-100%
" ... Amazon will not let me return the defective case. ... "
" ... When I opened it, it was cracked. ... "
" ... Is this a usual thing or did I get a faulty case? ... "
" ... Smh, I have never received such a defective case before. ... "
" ... The product arrived partially broken. ... "
" ... Case leaked and permanently damaged iPhone. ... "
" ... both were broken . ... "
" ... Wasn’t a sealed package . ... "
Size
10bulky, lightweight, case, protection, phone
+90%
-10%
" ... It’s lightweight and very durable! ... "
" ... Great protection without being too bulky . ... "
" ... Slim fit and not too bulky. ... "
" ... The silhouette is slim and lightweight and protects my phone very well. ... "
" ... They don't last as long as they should for the price but they do protect the phone and aren't too bulky. ... "
" ... Not to bulky that adds a great level of protection for your device. ... "
" ... It is also a very slim case and easy to attach. ... "
" ... Thus case is lightweight and durable. ... "
Ease of Use
8use, put, difficult, case, also
+75%
-25%
" ... Easy to scratch but the protection is great!! ... "
" ... It is also a very slim case and easy to attach. ... "
" ... Easy to put on ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Noise Cancellation
8turned, tried, sure, phone, people
+50%
-50%
" ... First of all noise quality is for S**T. People can't hear me and I can't hear them. ... "
" ... I tried changing the Noise cancellation setting on the phone and that did not help. ... "
" ... I turned off the noise cancellation feature (in settings) as recommended, but this didn't help much. ... "
" ... I tried the noise cancellation some people have referred to and it did nothing. ... "
Band
7rubber, case, apart, lifeproof, fell
-100%
" ... I’ve only had this case for 3 weeks and it’s falling apart. ... "
" ... Also, the “rubber band” lining is not attached. ... "
" ... Piece fell off in the beginning now another one came off. ... "
Volume
6speaker, speakers, hear, bit, though
+17%
-83%
" ... First, I cannot adjust the volume at all. ... "
" ... The actual volume on the phone was hard to hear because the speakers were covered ... "
" ... Do to there speaker placement your callers can’t hear you. ... "
" ... Wake, volume rocker are a bit stiff but it’s not deal breaker. ... "
Product As Described
6exactly, came, advertised
+100%
" ... Product was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Item came as described ... "
" ... Works just as described . ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Love it, exactly like advertised ... "
" ... came quickly and is exactly as described. ... "
Battery Life
6snap, phone, charger, charge, case
+50%
-50%
" ... And the opening for the charger broke trying to snap the back on. ... "
" ... My charger broke off and won’t snap back on. ... "
" ... I’m not worried about the money but how are you going to charge me for a replacement to a case that you admit is faulty. ... "
Setup
5installation, easy to install, seal, rubber
+100%
" ... After installation, I could no longer be heard over the phone. ... Installation was easy, and the touchscreen worked well with the case on. ... "
" ... It was actually really easy to install, but you have to make sure you do it correctly and don't disrupt the rubber seal on the inside! ... "
" ... Installation onto the phone is simple and the water test is also easy! ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
5screen, work, sensitivity, phone, texting
+40%
-60%
" ... Touch screen cover is loud and doesn’t work very well. ... Almost no touch capability at the edge of the phone. ... "
" ... You also lose a bit of touch screen sensitivity but not so much that it’s a big distraction. ... "
Storage
5sure
+60%
-40%
" ... Very pleased with case. ... "
" ... IT opens smoothly and snaps closed easily but 1. ... "
As Gift
4loved, case
+75%
-25%
" ... Gave as gift ... "
" ... Was a gift and she loved the color and the durability of this case. ... "
" ... I got this for my friend as a birthday gift and she loved it!! ... "
Fingerprint
4year, print, old, home, fingerprint
+25%
-75%
" ... Second, the membrane over the home button made it recognize my fingerprint only 1/3 of the time. ... "
" ... The pink one was bought from Best Buy, as you can see it’s see through same material as fingerprint area that doesn’t affect speaker or microphone. ... "
" ... My 2 year old son grabbed the case and promptly stuck his little finger through the extremely thin film that covers the home button. ... "
Keyboard
4plastic, case, screen, months, cover
-100%
" ... The result is like playing some miniature plastic drum when you are typing anything. ... "
" ... I’d be typing and no reacting. ... "
Original Product
4probably, lifeproof, knockoff, fake, cheap
-100%
" ... This is probably a cheap knockoff ... "
" ... It’s a cheap knockoff. ... "
" ... This is a counterfeit product - not an actual LifeProof case. ... "
" ... I don’t think this is an authentic case. ... "
Features
4silent, poorly, case, unmute, mute
+25%
-75%
" ... However this case is made so poorly, you cant event move the silent mode switch because its so hard to move. ... "
" ... Functions poorly(at least mine). ... "
" ... The silent mode button does not workwork. ... "
For Travel
3weeks, case, bought
+67%
-33%
" ... I lead a very active life, backpacking, hiking, biking . ... "
" ... Was very happy to have it on my extended trip to Africa. ... "
Headphones
3headphones, plug, phone, jack, headphone
-100%
" ... With the ignorant Apple design forcing us to have a different headphone jack, I’d have totally bought the clip for this from lifeproof too. ... "
" ... I didn't force it or anything I just took it off to plug in headphones and it just broke. ... I HAVE to use headphones otherwise I basically have to scream into my phone which is a mess. ... "
" ... Most of the time you have to plug in microphone earphones so pleople on the phone can hear you. ... "
Door
3broke, one, months, charger, rubber
-100%
" ... After only 4 months however the door to the charger on the bottom completely broke off. ... "
Cables
3port, charging
+33%
-67%
" ... The cover for the lighting cable broke, nobody could hear me. ... "
" ... The clasp for the charging cord port has had a little bit of damage because of frequent use, but that's the only "issue" I've had with this case. ... "
Bluetooth
3phone, use, headphones, calls
-100%
" ... I had to use my Bluetooth speakers to talk to anyone. ... "
" ... If you are a normal human and don't have headphones or a bluetooth ALWAYS attached and at the ready then this phone case will not work for you. ... "
" ... Impossible to make phone calls without a bluetooth headset. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 78.74 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes