Different Good Instances and Equipment
The world of Pixel equipment grows yearly. Listed below are a number of different circumstances I’ve tried and appreciated, simply not as a lot as those above.
Spigen Rugged Armor and Robust Armor for $20+: These circumstances are additionally accessible for the Pixel 9 Professional XL. Curiously, the Pixel 9a model of Rugged Armor and Robust Armor options MagSafe magnets on the again, permitting you to make use of the telephone with magnetic equipment (it labored on a Qi2 charger). The circumstances for the remainder of the Pixel 9 sequence don’t have magnets. The Rugged Armor has a pleasant textured again and grippy edges, although these areas have a tendency to draw smudges and marks. The sides are properly raised to guard the display and cameras, and the buttons are clicky. The Robust Armor, then again, is smoother and has a kickstand on the again. Annoyingly, this kickstand solely works for panorama orientation, so it isn’t the case to purchase in the event you watch a whole lot of TikTok.
OtterBox Defender Sequence for $55: That is arguably probably the most protecting case for the Pixel 9 sequence. It has a tough shell that splits into two items, wrapping round the back and front of the telephone, and also you click on them in place. Then add the rubber slipcover excessive and the holster, which helps you to affix the telephone to the belt. The holster’s clip may also double as a kickstand in a horizontal orientation. Even the USB-C charging port is roofed up. I believe the OtterBox Commuter I like to recommend above will get you almost there when it comes to sturdiness, however if you wish to maximize safety and like holsters, go for the Defender.
UAG Tempered Glass Display Protector for $35: This tempered glass display protector (additionally accessible for the Pixel 9 Professional XL) was very straightforward to put in. It comes with an applicator device, a moist wipe, a mud elimination sticker, and a microfiber material. The Dbrand I like to recommend above is a greater worth since you get two within the field, and it is cheaper, however UAG’s choice is a strong different.
Pela Liquid Display Protector for $30: I am cautiously optimistic about this one as a result of I have never had a lot expertise with liquid display protectors. Pela sends a bit of vial with this liquid magic inside. First, clear your telephone with a microfiber material. Then, pour a 3rd of the contents within the vial onto the fabric, and wipe the telephone down. Wait two minutes, after which wipe away any extra. This liquid supposedly protects from scratches, drops, and even affect, and is oleophobic to cut back smudges. You may must reapply it each 12 months, so save the remainder that is within the vial. I will report again if I’ve any points. The nice factor is Pela can pay for any display repairs, offered you had been utilizing a Pela case and this liquid display protector concurrently.
OtterBox Google Pixel 9a Premium Glass Display Protector for $40: I examined this on the Pixel 9a, however it’s accessible for the Pixel 9, 9 Professional, and 9 Professional XL. You solely get one tempered glass display protector, however the field turns into the applicator device, and OtterBox features a moist wipe, a microfiber material, and mud stickers. I at all times discover that the tab you are supposed to connect the protector to would not at all times join correctly. Nonetheless, my set up was correct with no air bubbles.
Spigen Skinny Match Case for $17: If you wish to spend as little as attainable on a case however nonetheless need MagSafe performance, this Spigen case will do the trick. However I have to warn you, that is probably the most generic telephone case you will discover. Functionally, I’ve no qualms in regards to the factor. But it surely’s plain, boring, and seems like against the law to cowl up my Pixel’s fairly coloration. It is also accessible for the Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 Professional XL.
Spigen GlasTR Tempered Glass Display Protector (2 Pack) for $19: I examined this display protector for the Pixel 9a, however it’s additionally accessible for the Pixel 9 Professional XL. I initially screwed up my first utility—after I eliminated the again adhesive, the protector misaligned barely, inflicting it to put in barely askew on the telephone. Good factor it comes with a spare. Issues had been a lot smoother the second time round, although each instances I used to be left with a whole lot of air bubbles. Spigen features a large squeegee to eliminate them, which is good.
OtterBox Symmetry Sequence for $31: It is a completely advantageous case that is only a bit unremarkable. The buttons are straightforward to press, the cutouts are correct, and there is good safety from the raised edges. It is simply not distinctive in the way it appears to be like and would not provide every other fascinating options.
UAG Pathfinder MagSafe Case for $55: This was a bizarre one. I like this case, even with its considerably rugged look. However the MagSafe didn’t work in any respect on the Professional XL case. I think I bought a dud as a result of I examined the identical case for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Professional, and magnetic wi-fi charging labored completely. Outdoors of this blip, this case gives clicky buttons and plenty of indents for a satisfying grip. The cutouts are correct, and the lips are raised decently on the show, although they may stand to be extra protecting of the digicam module.
UAG Scout Case for $30: I examined this case for the Pixel 9a, and it is reasonably unremarkable. I am not a fan of the odd rectangular bump on the again, and I do not discover all of it that grippy. There are not any magnets both. However the buttons are clicky, with raised edges across the display and correct port cutouts. You can too get it for the Pixel 9/9 Professional and Pixel 9 Professional XL.
Latercase Skinny Case for $59: As quickly as I popped this case on the Pixel 9a, I may see smudges from my fingers on the again, and it put me off. I spent a number of seconds wiping it down, and after a while, the smudges got here again. The aramid fiber texture appears to draw ’em. It’s a skinny case designed for individuals who hate thick circumstances, however I discover it a bit of uninteresting, and there are not any magnets inside, so no entry to magnetic equipment. The highest, backside, and proper edge with the buttons are additionally uncovered, so it is not doing a lot. Take a look at the opposite colours, although. It would not look dangerous in crimson.
Thinborne Aramid Fiber Tremendous Skinny Case for $70: This case is not for drop safety as a result of it is extremely skinny. It is a good choice in the event you hate circumstances however wish to shield your machine from scratches. That mentioned, it is actually troublesome to take it off (except you’ve gotten lengthy nails). It additionally smudges method too simply, so I continuously discovered myself wiping it down. There is a MagSafe magnetic ring baked in, however it struggled to reliably adhere to different MagSafe equipment—the magnets simply aren’t robust sufficient. At the least you do get a display protector within the field, although you could freehand the set up.
Casetify Impression Case With MagSafe for $52: Casetify has an limitless variety of designs you may select from, and whereas it has come beneath fireplace for the way it acquires a few of these designs, there are usually not many locations you may go to get a Pixel 9 case with Spider-Man on the again or one which makes your telephone seem like a movie digicam. These circumstances have MagSafe rings inside, so they need to work with most MagSafe equipment. I simply do not love how outstanding the Casetify emblem is on the again.
Keep away from These Instances
OtterBox Skinny Flex Sequence for $41: As quickly as I put in this svelte case, I began making an attempt all of the buttons. The facility button isn’t blocked by the case, however the quantity rocker is, and sadly, it’s extremely onerous to press. Or reasonably, it isn’t that it is onerous to press, it is that you just barely really feel something once you press the rocker, which is simply as irritating. It is an in any other case strong case, although the sides by the hinge are a bit sharp.
UAG Plyo Pixel 9 Professional Fold Case for $60: Nothing about this case screams $60. It feels low cost, and I hate that the left edge on the entrance has a lot flex. The sides across the display are additionally comically giant, and I additionally discovered it onerous to entry the telephone’s buttons. It isn’t nice.
