Monday, September 16, 2013
Hello Dear Readers,
I'm Sean from Original Outlet (M) Cases. This is our in depth review of the
Armor-X iPhone 5S 5 IPX8 Waterproof Case.
With a slew of manufacturers putting on their take on shockproof and waterproof cases, it can be a daunting task to find a reliable manufacturer and reliable brand that we can place our trust in. We have reviewed many cases before and today we will be reviewing what we think is easily the best waterproof case among the many in the market today ...The ARMOR-X iPhone 5S 5
ABOUT ARMOR-X
Armor-X
is a brand that designs, manufactures and markets Armor-X gears for full
weather protection with excellent functionality. Armor-X is inspired by the
Armor, a protective covering used to prevent damage from being inflicted to any
object. The "X" was added to the name and highlighted in their
designs which are used for extreme environments and sports.
"LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE"
Armor-X's
mantra shows that nothing is impossible. All you need is Belief. Armor-X
designs help people use their mobile devices wherever they are and everywhere
they go. Life is an adventure.. we think so too!
The
Armor-X allows the user to extend the function of their phone and convert the
device into a GPS, Action Camera, etc in various scenarios, such as extreme
weathers, underwater or other hostile environments.
So
with that we will move on to the unboxing of this amazing Armor-X iPhone 5S / 5
...
UNBOXING THE ARMOR-X
We
can see that Armor-X pays attention to the fine details from the many
accessories included.
A carabineer strap which will be used to strap your Armor-X casing for easy portability while performing extreme sports
An
audio jack cable provided for connecting standard headphones for answering
phone calls and listening to your favorite tracks while you hike and
optional waterproof headphones (sold separately)
And an instruction manual to make sure we know how to install the case properly. In actual fact, this case is so user friendly there is practically no need to go through the instructions at all. Yes, it is THAT easy to use the Armor-X.
FEATURES
The
Armor-X waterproof case for iPhone 5S/5 features include :
IPX8
2 meter waterproof protection for 30 mins
Extreme
protection
Engineered
polycarbonate case
Audio
cable output
Touch
screen full function
Designed
for outdoors
holder
for Carabineer
Integrated
X-MOUNT system
IN DEPTH LOOK
There
is a clear polycarbonate shield protecting the sensitive camera lens and
microphone from dangerous elements i.e.. water, dirt, dust, etc. Most of the
photos taken in this review were taken using an iPhone 5S/5 with the Armor-X
installed. In our tests, flash photographs didn't fare so well as there was no
flash diffuser; however, as you can see the photographs are crystal clear and
no form of distortion whatsoever.
The
Armor-X comes with 3 ribbed clasps, two on the sides and one at the bottom
where the charge port is. The clasps hold the top and bottom of the case firmly
together, providing the much wanted waterproof seal. The clasps also prevent
the case from snapping open in the event of an accidental drop.
The
manufacturers have chosen to use a matte screen protector. In our past
experiences, other manufacturers have opted to use clear plastic screen
protectors. This has caused the phenomenon known as the rainbow effects aka
Newton Rings. The only downside is that there is a slight graininess in the
display and photos taken using the front facing cam will be slightly blurred.
The fact that Armor-X chose a matted material ensures that there are no rainbow
rings that interfere with the visibility of the screen display.
There
is a flexible waterproof seal attached to the X-mount. It blends in seamlessly
with the overall look of the Armor-X and can be removed when you are ready to
attach the various X-Mount accessories (more on that later)
Once the X-Mount seal is removed, you can observe the actual port. This brings the convenience of attaching the Armor-X mobile device to multiple Armor-X accessories such as the bike mount or dashboard mount.
Mounted in the bottom left of the armor-x is the headphone jack screw with an o-ring to give a tight seal against water leakages.
At
the bottom right of the case you will find a strap holder opening for you to
install various accessories and straps. You can also attach the carabineer
strap for extreme activities.
INSTALLING THE CASE
Installing
the case is a breeze. All we had to do was open the three clips which allows
the front part of the case to flip open. Insert the iPhone 5S/ 5 in, flip the
front portion down and secure the clips.
It
only took us 15 seconds to do it. For your information we were using a tempered
glass screen protector (we purchased this HERE) and an aluminum home button. The Armor-X adapted to the extra 0.4mm thickness of the screen without
compromising on the waterproof seal.
The
other waterproof cases we tried from other manufacturers forced us to remove
our expensive screen protectors. We are glad Armor-X allowed us to use any
screen protector we wished.
USING THE CASE
In
our time reviewing this case, we had a thorough hands on and feel of the Armor-X.
One of the main noticeable things were how light it was. It did not add much
noticeable weight to the device.
The
lack of any push through buttons for the silent switch toggle, volume buttons
and lock button was a disappointment. This is a minor gripe as we use touch
assist (learn how to turn on Touch Assist HERE) which let us manipulate the iPhone
5S 5 buttons via the on screen display.
We
put the Armor-X through a series of tests, and it fared very well. This is
easily the most waterproof case with no chance of leakages whatsoever. Once the
case is installed on the iPhone 5S/5, your phone will be fully enclosed within
a waterproof shell. Unlike other waterproof cases available in the market,
there are no openings whatsoever. Check out the photos below for various
situations we placed the Armor-X in...
CALL QUALITY
Once
your iPhone 5S/5 is installed in the Armor-X, it becomes what Armor-X has said
it would : a GPS, Action Camera, etc
One thing which we found out that while using the Armor-X, answering calls directly using the iPhone 5S/5 was less than satisfactory. Because the Armor-X has such a tight waterproof seal on the iPhone 5S/5 and because there are no open ports to allow for air flow, sound waves were not allowed to travel. We could listen to the recipient on the other end of the line through the integrated screen protector; however, the recipient could not hear us.
It
seems that Armor-X expected this as they provided a waterproof audio headphone
adapter that screws into the bottom of the case. We were able to use our
earpods with the Armor-X to make and receive calls. Another viable option is to
use a bluetooth earpiece which is a safer option while you are performing any
extreme activities require both your hands.
WHO IS THIS FOR
The Armor-X
is most suited for those who are involved in extreme activities such as biking,
mountain climbing, rock climbing, kayaking, etc.
There is almost no chance of
this case leaking due the high quality waterproof seal and due to the fact that
there are no open vents and ports. The high quality carabineer clip comes in
handy as well as you can attach the Armor-X to yourself as you immerse yourself
in your activities.
ACCESSORIES
The Armor-X
has its touted X-mount system on the back of the Armor-X case. This allows this
case a huge amount of versatility with the amount of accessories and mounts
available from Armor-X.
These
accessories are readily available from Armor-X and include headrests, wall
mounts, suction cup mounts, chest mount harness, helmet mount, bike mounts, and
more. There are many mounting systems designed for extreme activity vehicles
ie. sport bicycles, bikes, snowmobiles, jet boats, speed boats, and more.
Armor-X has also developed an extreme sport series mounting system that
transforms the iPhone 5S 5 into an action camera.
The
possibilities are endless.
CONCLUSION 4/5
Despite
the minor gripes we had about the matte protector and the absence of push
through buttons, the Armor-X is easily the most waterproof case we have ever
reviewed. The Armor-X creates a super tight waterproof seal and has no ports
and openings which prevents any accidental leaks which have experienced in
other waterproof cases.
If
you are looking for a shockproof and waterproof case for your extreme
activities and for use in extreme conditions, this is an easy decision. The
Armor-X will suit your needs just fine.
WHERE TO GET
To
purchase the Armor-X waterproof iPhone 5S 5 case. You can visit the sites below
or check out the contact details:
Contact
Number: +60126564766
Name: Sean Looi
Email: seanlzq@hotmail.com
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