Customer Reviews and Ratings

3.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 348 reviews

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Fit

    • Written by from Holloman Air Force Base

    After reading some of the reviews, I was hesitant to get this bumper case, but decided to get it when I was at my local Apple store. I'm glad that I didn't listen to all the negative reviews. It is a perfect fit for the iPhone 4S and the cushioned edges protect the front and back glass when you put it down. Remember, this is a bumper and not a full case. It was not designed to provide full front and back glass protection.

    The bumper is light weight and looks great on the phone. I especially like the metal buttons built into the bumper and not having the back covered to show off the nice look of the Apple logo on the glass back.

    To those that say it scratches the metal antenna bands, all I can say is that it isn't happening to me. The bumper fits so well that it doesn't move around on the phone why handling it so the only way that I could see it slightly scratching the bands is if you keep taking it off and putting it back on again - but why?

    I've had no problems with signal strength on either the Wi-Fi or the voice/data coverage.
    Anyway, it's a great bumper that enhances the look of your iPhone.

    28 of 30 people found this useful

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Bleh

    • Written by from san gabriel

    I got this for free during the Antennae Gate scandal. It worked fine for a while, but the rubber disintegrated out of nowhere. It started separating on the back down by the bottom. And for no reason other parts of the back started to break down badly. It would be much better if they used a longer lasting rubber like silicone.

    15 of 18 people found this useful

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Worth Every Penny

    • Written by from ORLANDO

    Excellent impact protection for those unexpected accidents. Unlike the other big bulky covers the bumper is slim and trim ( hardly noticeable) and works as intended.

    12 of 14 people found this useful

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great bumper and great design!!!

    • Written by from Downingtown

    Bought this case (black) and have had it for a month now and love it. It does not scratch the metal bands on the side of mine. Last time I checked steel is harder than plastic. I've taken it off multiple times to either use my Lifeproof case at the pool or to clean it. It's very easy to clean and reinstall. My iPhone has dropped on the pavement from 4 feet and no damage was made to the top corner or the screen when if finally hit. Just use common sense when using and keep clean and you'll be happy with it. I can't comment on the other colors losing their color though. Old and new chargers work fine!!

    9 of 9 people found this useful

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Worth getting

    • Written by from Rolla

    My son and I both got the black bumpers at the original iPhone 4 launch and both gave out within a couple weeks of each other. That's OK though as they lasted 16 months of constant use. They make it easy to hold the phone without slipping, but are not very intrusive. I'm about to order replacements!

    15 of 18 people found this useful

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Good concept, Bad product

    • Written by from Chula Vista

    Great concept, but scratches the top and side of the phone. Also, is falling apart after only 4 months.

    25 of 27 people found this useful

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Did not last 4 months

    • Written by

    Was nice while it lasted, but in just over three months, the plastic cracked. For a while, the flexible rubber held it together, but subsequently tore.

    Normal use included removing it from the iPHone 4 less than once per week. Didn't treat it roughly, but it did not last.

    Weak spot was at bottom around charging hole.

    29 of 30 people found this useful

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    perfect feeling in my hands

    • Written by from St. Albert

    Really like this case. I liked the design, so I picked it up. But more than the look, I really like the way this case feels on my iPhone 4.

    21 of 23 people found this useful

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    High Quality

    • Written by from WINDSOR

    this case is very slick, light weight, durable and stylish. unfortunately, i find the missing back gets irritating at times and leaves your phone exposed.

    21 of 23 people found this useful

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    The case will only last you for at least 1 month

    • Written by from West Orange

    The bumper was probably one of the nicest and sleekest looking cases out there so I bought one myself. But it only lasted me for 1 month, the plastic part of the case had snapped in the bottom and I was upset so I bought another one because I did actually like it but the same thing happened again :(

    32 of 38 people found this useful

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Meh Quality, Looks ok

    • Written by from Toronto

    Pros:
    -looks nice
    -nice colour
    -actually survived a few falls
    Cons
    -very expensive
    -cheap quality
    -looks dingy

    Our bumper (green) looked so bad that I actually took it to the genus bar where they swapped it for us. Great customer service.

    11 of 12 people found this useful

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Close But No Cigar

    • Written by from BROOKLYN

    I actually like this product. Minimum casing mixed with perfect protection. So why did I ditch this product? Simple.

    Everyday when I need to charge my iPhone I would have to REMOVE the bumper in order to do so. The bottom cut out on the bumper is NOT wide enough to fit the iPhone charger. Whether if it's an official charger or not. Makes me wonder why Apple design a cutout in the first place when you can't even access it with the bumper on.

    Conclusion: HORRIBLE DESIGN FLAW

    14 of 18 people found this useful

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    No Protection

    • Written by from Demarest

    Nice look....... no protection what so ever! It scratched the sides of my phone and has marks all over.... over all don't buy it.

    31 of 38 people found this useful

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Great look and handle but...

    • Written by from Rogers

    I used this case for a year on my iPhone 4, carried in my pocket.

    The look is awesome but the case permanently scratched the metal band surrounding the phone, as well as the volume and sleep buttons. I always carried the phone in a very clean pocket so the matter remains in the bumper itself.

    Apple needs to put a thin later of silicon or something around the entire inside of the case.

    38 of 40 people found this useful

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    People couldn't hear me

    • Written by from La Crosse

    So I just got my IPhone 4s and was so excited to order the bumper cause it was a small case that didn't make the slim phone so bulky. However once I put the cover on I made some calls and every single person I called including Apple twice to try and return this thing and not one person could hear me. I got hung up on twice from Apple for not being able to hear me. Really disappointed this thing didn't work out.

    16 of 27 people found this useful

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Scratches Metal Antenna Band

    • Written by from Ladera Ranch

    I used this case for a year on my iPhone 4, carried in my pocket.

    I'm giving it only 2 stars because the case permanently scratched the metal band surrounding the phone, as well as the volume and sleep buttons. I always carried the phone in a very clean pocket devoid of anything else, and removed the case and cleaned it with a brush and soapy water every month or two. Yet somehow, the phone was scratched.

    Other than this, the case is great. It is not intended to provide heavy-duty protection, and never claimed to -- but still, I've dropped the phone three times to no ill effect, and the glass remains free of scratches. It's just the right amount of sticky, and is very low-profile without hiding the visual appeal of the phone.

    Apple needs to put a thin later of silicon or something around the entire inside of the case. Then I'd buy it in a heartbeat for my iPhone 4S.

    29 of 32 people found this useful

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best protection!!!

    • Written by from Brooklyn

    Keeps my screen safe and I can see the beauty of my whole phone.

    6 of 12 people found this useful

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

    • Written by from Ajax

    It's almost perfect. The buttons rattle when the phone vibrates

    7 of 10 people found this useful

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works for me!

    • Written by

    I was looking for something that would help protect (but wouldn't completely hide) my iPhone4 and this bumber is perfect! I didn't give a full 5 stars for 2 reasons: 1.) $29.99 is way too much for this very simple piece of rubber and plastic and 2.) I wish they made it in gray because that would look so much better (than black) on my white iPhone. Note: I didn't want a white bumper becasue I know how dingy looking it would get over time.

    9 of 11 people found this useful

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very Good Case

    • Written by from Flushing

    It

    - protects the edges completely
    - fits snugly
    - has the proper acces to volume & sleep wake buttons, probably the best for any case.
    - looks good
    - shows the beauty of the iphone glass back.(I have a black 4s)

    I dont know why this bumper does not get great ratings.

    20 of 21 people found this useful