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Spigen Rugged Armor Designed for Apple Watch Case for 44mm Series 5 Series 4 Black
Last Updated: March 25, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Build Quality
277protection, apple watch, protects, rugged, protected
+95%
-5%
" ... Its a good mix of softer rubber and dense rubber. ... "
" ... Great fit, love the style and protects the watch from my clumsy bumps into doors or walls. ... "
" ... This bumper/case is solid, fits snugly to the watch, and is a much better material than many of the cheap bumpers out there. ... This case is also nice because you can pair it with any band whether that be your sport band, leather, etc. ... "
" ... Rugged cover for everyday outdoor use ... "
" ... Best case out there. ... "
" ... Seems to be very durable. ... "
" ... Love the case. ... "
" ... Overall impression is rugged protection surrounding the watch with attractive lines and without being too ‘bulky.’ Kind of like a black Otterbox Defender on your iPhone . ... rugged looking while maintaining style. ... "
Fit
176watch, protects, fits perfectly, looks, apple watch
+91%
-9%
" ... It’s durable and fits perfectly. ... "
" ... This Apple Watch bumper case is easy to slip on and so far durable. ... "
" ... Easy fit and durable ... "
" ... Fits perfectly and protects great ... "
" ... Keeps my phone nice and protected. ... "
" ... A little bulky, but definitely worth the protection! ... "
" ... This thing is just amazing, fits perfectly and doesn’t look that big for the protection it offers. ... "
" ... Amazing case, works great, superb protection and perfect fit. ... "
Design
151watch, look, fits, protection, rugged
+98%
-2%
" ... Pretty good bumper, looks good and does what it should. ... "
" ... Looks good on my husbands 42 mm iwatch. ... Definitely protects it. ... "
" ... Perfect fit and looks good on my watch. ... "
" ... Great protection but adds a bit of bulk to it. ... "
" ... Fits and looks great ... "
" ... It was easy to put on, stays in place, adds a ton of protection, and he doesn’t even realize it is Rose Gold in color. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it fits the rest well and no doubt material is premium. ... "
" ... It makes my watch look bulky, but not that bad, I like it a lot and has already saved my watch. ... "
Screen Protection
100watch, screen, protection, protect, face
+89%
-11%
" ... Have had this now for 6 months plus and the protector has worked perfectly so far. ... "
" ... Helps protect your glass. ... "
" ... I would have liked to see it slightly taller for a little extra screen protection though but I’m still happy with it. ... "
" ... Great case, but consider purchasing a screen cover. ... "
" ... It’s a great case for apple watches.its very durability, but If something hits on screen girs doneful ... "
" ... Covers all angles of the watch with protection. ... Screen protector friendly too - just be gentle and make sure the screen protector has really dried up (I used the thick vinyl/plastic kind). ... "
" ... I use this protective watch cover every day for my Apple Watch series 4. ... "
" ... Protect the sides from accidentally tapping on hard surfaces. ... "
Band
74watch, bands, wrist, sport, apple watch
+77%
-23%
" ... I like this because it goes around just the watch and you can alternate bands. ... "
" ... Give my Apple Watch great protection and it matches and goes well with my nomad rubber watch band. ... "
" ... The case provides excellent coverage of the watch while allowing use of any watch band you choose. ... "
" ... Paired with a UAG Active band, it makes the Apple Watch quite study and well protected. ... "
" ... I am using the Nike Velcro Sport Band and it functions fine. ... "
" ... You will have to remove the wrist straps to install it, but that is easy to do. ... "
" ... You never realize how much you bump your wrist until you don’t have the protection on your watch. ... "
" ... So you put it back on your wrist, occasionally look down, and dream of the life you can never heave ... "
Ease of Use
68easy, easy to put, difficult, remove, simple to install
+93%
-7%
" ... Plus it was easy to install and looks good! ... "
" ... Easy to put on and remove. ... "
" ... Was easy to install and product was as advertised ... "
" ... Easy to install and great cover of the important parts ... "
" ... Easy to put on. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... The product was easy to install on the watch. ... "
" ... It was easy to install, it is fairly clunky and looks large but I want it to protect my watch not win a fashion show. ... "
Setup
64install, watch, easy, remove, install and looks
+100%
" ... The Spigen is reasonably priced, easy to install and doesn’t add bulk to the watch. ... "
" ... Easy to install and great cover of the important parts ... "
" ... Easy to install and thus far works its suppose too. ... "
" ... Was easy to install and product was as advertised ... "
" ... Case was easy to install and I like the bulk it adds to the phone. ... "
" ... Install went easily and didn't interfere with installation of band too much. ... "
" ... It was easy to install, it seems to be durability but don't look like my screen will get a lot of protection. ... "
" ... Easy to install and you can’t put a price on protecting such an expensive investment! ... "
Comfort
59wrist, wear, hands, apple watch, fits
+90%
-10%
" ... I bumped my wrist on a wall and this case saved my watch. ... "
" ... Comfortable, but now I no longer worry about resting my arm against a surface or rubbing against something while walking. ... "
" ... Easy to install and remove even with the strap in place. ... "
" ... In the past I’ve had bad luck with bumpers for my watch because they’d fall apart but this one is made tough and easy to install. ... "
" ... Doesn’t irritate the skin. ... You never realize how much you bump your wrist until you don’t have the protection on your watch. ... "
" ... It works perfectly for me really like the fit and feel. ... "
" ... I work out consistently and lift weights and now I feel more comfortable utilizing it without fear of breaking it. ... "
" ... I smack my wrist on desks a lot and it has protected my watch. ... "
Size
43little, watch, size, bulk, rugged
+86%
-14%
" ... Good quality make it look a little bigger then normal but you get use to it. ... "
" ... Not too bulky and very sturdy. ... "
" ... Not too bulky. ... "
" ... Not too bulky but still feels very durable. ... "
" ... rugged looking while maintaining style. ... "
" ... Not too bulky ... "
" ... Not too bulky. ... "
" ... It’s not too bulky at all. ... "
Price
31money, product, definitely, worth the price, worth
+97%
-3%
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Good bang for the buck. ... "
" ... For the price, this cant be beaten. ... "
" ... Helps give you piece of mine to protect your $400 investment. ... "
" ... This product is the best for the price, fits good and is very beefy where it needs to be, gives better coverage over and under the watch! ... "
" ... Overall good quality product for the money. ... "
" ... Value for money, hands down! ... "
" ... Great product and price. ... "
Display Clarity
27protector, watch, raised, protection, edge
+85%
-15%
" ... Add a screen protector and you’re all set! ... "
" ... No screen protection but that's what I wanted. ... "
" ... Great case, but consider purchasing a screen cover. ... "
" ... Hard to find a good screen saver that works with it. ... "
" ... I'm a fan of the raised edges that the case offers to keep the screen from directly contacting any surfaces that you may be around. ... "
" ... Couple this with a decent screen protector and you are set! ... "
" ... This with a nice protective screen protector and you will feel more comfortable using your Apple Watch daily. ... "
" ... Combine it with a edge to edge screen protector and you have a watch to withstand anything. ... "
Cleaning
19watch, dust, dirty, cleaning, remove
+63%
-37%
" ... Protects the watch and looks clean and good quality. ... "
" ... Great case easy to use and clean, just make sure you let the watch out every now and then to clean it all out properly ... "
" ... I liked the styling, it’s clean lines and compact size was attractive to me. ... "
" ... Simple to install or remove for cleaning. ... "
" ... I clean it twice a week cause I workout a lot. ... "
" ... Has a nice clean look and is not obvious. ... "
" ... So this is a great armor for the Apple Watch but with this color it gets dirty quickly which a good soap bath for it will clean it but anytime you wear long sleeves and dark colors they will bleed on to this but like I said you can easily clean it. ... "
" ... But a simple cleaning every week fixes that. ... "
Controls
18watch, button, side, easily, crown
+89%
-11%
" ... Stylish and simple but rugged and does not block buttons or speaker. ... "
" ... It fits snug enough that the crown and side button are still easily used. ... "
" ... I can use all my buttons and it’s protected properly. ... "
" ... All cutouts and buttons are an exact fit to Apple Series 4 Watch. ... "
" ... No obstruction to buttons or speaker and works like magic with the LK screen protector that I have. ... "
" ... I get all the functionality of all the buttons in the case without it being overly bulky. ... "
" ... It was easy to install and the watch functions fine with it on, no issues with buttons or the knob. ... "
" ... Fits like a glove - make sure to insert the crown/button side into the case first, then use your fingers to ‘push’ the watch inside as you sort of let the case wrap around the watch. ... "
Device Compatibility
17apple, recommend, spigen, series, apple watch 4
+100%
" ... Purchased for an older Apple Watch and i still have it. ... "
" ... I used this on my series 5 Apple Watch and it works great. ... "
" ... My wife even bought one for her Apple Watch as well. ... "
" ... I love this for my Apple Watch 4. ... "
" ... Has saved my Apple Watch multiple times. ... "
" ... This is the same one just for the Apple Watch 4. ... "
" ... Got it for Xmas and my new 44mm Apple Watch. ... "
" ... I’ve been using Spigen on all my devices and never had a issue. ... "
Product Reliability
15working, weeks, watch, using, 3
+73%
-27%
" ... It is well made and I’ve had no issues. ... "
" ... Had this for 2 months now and it's still amazing! ... "
" ... Year 4 of using this brand. ... "
" ... I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and working in the aviation industry there are plenty of opportunities for it to get bumped, scratched, etc. ... "
" ... I own the same for the series 3 and waited a month to get this item. ... "
" ... I've had it on my watch for months and still looks like new. ... "
" ... I have been using it for weeks. ... "
" ... I forget that it's on my watch when working. ... "
Charging
15watch, charger, charge, stand, contact
+53%
-47%
" ... No issues charging or swapping bands. ... "
" ... I love this product but the only thing is i have a nomad wireless charging pad, and it wont charge cause of the case , other than that its great ... "
" ... No issues with charging. ... "
" ... Looks good, easy to add to watch, allows charging while on. ... "
" ... It doesn't interfere with my charger stand I have for my phone and watch. ... "
" ... Oh, and it causes no issues with charging. ... My watch charges just fine with this case on. ... "
" ... Pros: feels strong, actually protects aluminum areas and under side, works with apple charger ... "
Overall performance
14done, look, bulky
+93%
-7%
" ... Does it’s job ... "
" ... And to be honest so far it has done the job very well. ... "
" ... Great alternative to the more expensive ones does the same job and is protecting my series 5 ... "
" ... Does not look amazing but it does the job. ... "
" ... Other than that it does the job. ... "
" ... Proudest does its job. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... It’s simple and does the job! ... "
Marketplace
14item, works, product, described, exactly
+86%
-14%
" ... Came in original box with all that is expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Good product, exactly as stated. ... Happy with item. ... "
" ... I just received this in the mail today. ... "
" ... I own the same for the series 3 and waited a month to get this item. ... "
" ... Product came as described. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... Super fasssssst shipping. ... "
Product As Described
11works, product, described, exactly, color
+82%
-18%
" ... Product came as described. ... "
" ... Good product, exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Works great and exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
Water Resistance
10watch, case, swimming, sweat, gym
+60%
-40%
" ... Excellent quality water proof as well great workouts, you will forget you had it on your wrist. ... "
" ... I have used it when I go running and swimming and the case has held up rather well. ... "
" ... I hate when they collect water so I decided to go with this case and so far so good ... "
" ... Completed 45ft SCUBA diving and other activities where the case has saved my watch from impacts. ... "
" ... My watch is used regularly in the gym , ocean and pools without any issues. ... "
" ... I'm also noticing that moisture and sweat from gym sessions stays between the case and the watch for long periods of time if not cleaned. ... "
Color
9would, watch, however, wish, seemed
+78%
-22%
" ... Wish it came in more color choices like the bands do. ... "
" ... Would recommend buyers getting other colors instead. ... "
" ... I love the color and the idea of protecting my watch, however ... Just pick a different color. ... "
" ... I wish that it came in more colors like grey. ... "
" ... I really liked this product for the look and the color, however when it arrived it seemed more dingy or dark than it did in photos. ... "
" ... And I like the look I have the black color, The clear I have found may turn from clear to yellowish. ... I would keep away from clear color. ... "
For Running
6use, watch, used, go, case
+100%
" ... I use my Apple Watch for a lot of workouts. ... "
" ... I use it for training and daily use. ... "
" ... I have used it when I go running and swimming and the case has held up rather well. ... "
" ... looks good in and out of gym ... "
" ... My watch is used regularly in the gym , ocean and pools without any issues. ... "
" ... Love this case, perfect for gym. ... "
Delivery
6today, received, product, came, arrived
+100%
" ... Product came as described. ... "
" ... Arrived unbelievably quick. ... "
" ... Product arrived as pictured and works well while looking good at the same time. ... "
" ... Received in well packaged condition ... "
" ... I just received this in the mail today. ... "
" ... I ordered this yesterday (Jan 10) and it said it will be delivered by Saturday the 12th but it came out earlier than expected like today the 11th! ... "
Returns
5returned, received
+20%
-80%
" ... Going to have to pay to repair. ... "
" ... I’m returning it. ... "
" ... The one I received had a crack to it. ... "
Capacity
4+100%
" ... I would recommend this to family and friends ... "
" ... Survived my kitchen! ... "
" ... Fell four feet on a tile floor. ... "
" ... Ordered more for family ... "
As Gift
4love
+100%
" ... Got this as a holiday gift from my wife and I love it. ... "
" ... Apple Watch series 4 and I have no dislikes I love it bought two one a gift other mines. ... "
" ... Will be buying again for a gift. ... "
" ... Gift for my sister who is clumsy! ... "
Ease of Cleaning
4nice, remove, look, easy, cleaning
+100%
" ... Simple to install or remove for cleaning. ... "
" ... Has a nice clean look and is not obvious. ... "
Storage
4space, shelves, protection, looks, look
+100%
" ... I work in an industry where I stock products to shelves on a regular basis. ... I’m always hitting my watch on metal shelves at stores ... "
" ... It gives it the right amount of protection without being bulky ... "
" ... The looks compliment the space grey for an all black look. ... "
For Kids
3day
+100%
" ... My husband loves his iWatch! ... "
" ... My son is very happy with this. ... "
" ... I work with children and my series 0 got banged up pretty good day in and day out. ... "
Heartrate
3watch, monitor, case, back, trapped
+67%
-33%
" ... The protection on the back of the watch does not interfere with charging or heart rate monitoring. ... "
" ... As for the heart rate monitor, the case doesn’t stop it from functioning. ... "
Defective Delivery
3well, one
+33%
-67%
" ... The one I received had a crack to it. ... "
Call quality
3phone, cellular, calls
+33%
-67%
" ... I have found that the voice to text is delayed when using this case. ... "
Network
3coverage, product, price, fits
+100%
" ... This product is the best for the price, fits good and is very beefy where it needs to be, gives better coverage over and under the watch! ... "
" ... Fell four feet on a tile floor. ... "
" ... Great coverage for watch. ... "
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