Customer Reviews and Ratings

3.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 348 reviews

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it

    • Written by from De Leon Springs

    44 of 54 people found this useful

    I love this case. I wanted to show off my iPhone 4 not hide it, so I decided to buy this case even though I wasn't sure how much protection it would offer. Well it has worked great. It has protected my iphone, even from drops, and still looks like new. I've had the case for over 9 months now with now problems. I will never, ever use any other case!

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Does what it does

    • Written by from Pleasanton

    36 of 38 people found this useful

    I got this case Aug 2010 as part of the free case program. Nothing fancy, but a regular, ordinary looking bumper. Also, I wasn't very concerned about the lack of back coverage, since I got the Power Support film set.

    PROS:
    Despite making the iPhone look 'uglier', this bumper really does its job. I dropped my phone about 7x already and it's just fine. Mind you, the drops were only 2-3 ft drops, so I can't attest to whether the bumper can withstand higher drops, but seven times! There are numerous scratches on my bumper, especially at the corners because of the drops, but the phone itself is fine. Other reviews said the rubber part already started cracking and peeling after light use, but I've had this for a year and it's only started recently. I don't exactly take very good care of my phone or other electronics, so it's very surprising that my bumper has lasted this long while others (who do take care of their phones) complain the bumper isn't long-lasting.

    CONS:
    This bumper isn't perfect, however, as dust does tend to accumulate near the edges, but since I have Power Support film set on, this isn't a big deal. Just make sure to take the bumper off to clean the phone from time to time. Now...the MAJOR defect of this bumper, like many reviews have stated, is that this bumper SCRATCHES THE PHONE! It didn't for the first few months of use, but now I see black smudges and marks that won't come off on the silver band of the phone. They're noticeable, especially around the ring/vibrate button, the power button, the volume buttons, and the charger jack and speakers on the bottom. It's very disappointing that the bumper would do this and I hope Apple will do something about it (not very likely though).

    RECOMMENDATION:
    Based on my experience, yes I would recommend this bumper to iPhone users because it offers fairly heavy-duty protection for such a minimal case. If you're someone who drops their phone a lot, but don't want any scratches on their phone, then I suggest the Otterbox; but if you're someone (like me) who drops their phone and don't want a big fat ugly Otterbox case covering your phone, this is good enough. This bumper has lasted me a year and I'm ready to buy a new one--green this time!

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    BEWARE! Top Bumper Lock Button Flaw

    • Written by from Pasadena

    41 of 49 people found this useful

    I bought this bumper for my iPhone 4S, and I started noticing that the top bumper lock button was pressing my iphone lock button randomly...it seems that perhaps some bumpers come out with a sort of snug fit that makes the button press down on the iphone button. I was ignoring this small annoyance but not until it terminated my calls by mistakenly pressing the button. This was a dealbreaker! Now, I don't know if some batches of bumpers come out with some variance in fit but I looked closed and it seems that the top bumper button needs a bit more offset between the button itself and the iphone lock button. I was going to take it back to the apple store but I was playing around too much with it that I ended up breaking the bumper :/ Too bad! I f you buy it at the Apple Store, make sure to try it on before you walk out! This bumper has an awesome concept but now Ill have to just find something else...don't really feel like buying another one. OH! Also, the bottom connector port hole that the bumper has isn't too large so some cable connectors might not fit!

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Turns off my iPhone

    • Written by from Berwyn

    37 of 42 people found this useful

    I bought the black bumper and it turns off my iPhone because it keeps pressing the sleep/awake button. If I'm typing a or doing anything it locks or goes to the turnoff screen.

    That is why I'm giving this product 2 stars. I had a previous one months ago and it worked perfectly but this one simply doesn't.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Short life

    • Written by from Cape Girardeau

    33 of 34 people found this useful

    Although it looks and works great at first, I cannot recommend this at all. The bottom half split in half and it's now worthless after only a few months. For the price and given that it is Apple's own accessory, the bumper is very poor quality.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for me.

    • Written by from Bolingbrook

    34 of 38 people found this useful

    I bought the black bumper and I love the look and feel of it. It has a minimalist design and fits snugly onto the phone. It is really grippy so it doesn't slide all over tabletops. It is a little pricey, but it is worth it. I bought a white one too.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Great concept, breaks easily

    • Written by from Coral Springs

    32 of 34 people found this useful

    I received a black bumper for my iPhone 4 this past Christmas. After 4 months of use, the bottom part split in half. The case fits well and has a great look to it. Would be better if it lasted longer than 4 months.

    Was this useful? Great concept, breaks easily

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Fit and Functionality

    • Written by from North Vancouver

    37 of 44 people found this useful

    The iPhone 4 Bumper is the perfect companion for the iPhone 4 or 4S.
    What the pictures do not show you is the nice glossy finish on the bumper, as well as the chrome buttons. The inside of the bumper is a soft rubber, which is comforting to know that your iPhone will not get scratched going into our out of this case.

    Combine this bumper with a screen protector + protector for the back glass, and you're good to good.

    One thing to note: With this bumper on, the iPhone will not fit into Apple's official iPhone 4/4S Dock.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Scratches Aluminum Antenna!!!

    • Written by from Pembroke Pines

    32 of 35 people found this useful

    This is the only Apple product I am very disappointed with. I couldn't believe what I was seeing when I took off my bumper after seven months..nothing but scratches on the aluminum trim of the iPhone. I would say the only positive aspect of this item is the grip and this is why I rate it with two stars instead of one. The bumper's plastic is too, low quality because it eventually scratches and the rubber trim eventually starts to rip. If you strictly care about the appearance of your iPhone, I strongly suggest another iPhone case.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Does Its Job

    • Written by from East Amherst

    30 of 32 people found this useful

    snug fit, very streamline, and is definitely the best looking case there is. and for the people on the fence because the back is uncovered.... the most important part (the front) is uncovered at all times. and unless you drop it on the edge of a stone, the rubber guarders will absorb the shock.

    As far as durability goes, i haven't had a problem. however, my cars auxiliary cable and my headphones fit well through the hole, which is literally a millimeter larger than the headphone jack itself. That being said, i never have to take the case off. so theres really no wear.

    Other cutouts are nice, metal finished buttons are high quality and feel nice. but there is no cushioning on the inside of the case, so it scuffs the metal band, giving it a somewhat polished look in spots (if you leave the case alone, it won't do much)..have dropped the phone when my hands were full many times, and the case has saved it, so i'm going to say, because my accessories fit, because of the impact resistance, and because of the appearance, buy the case.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Excellent case

    • Written by from Manila

    33 of 38 people found this useful

    The Apple Bumper is a well thought-of case. I personally don't like bulky cases and cases that cover the back of my iPhone. Also, I'm very picky with whatever I put my iPhone on. My bumper's colour is black - I like to keep it simple yet elegant. It looks great, I tell you!

    However, if you're very artsy, I recommend you to get one of the neon colours, specifically blue or green (orange and pink looks cheap in my opinion). I personally don't recommend the white bumper because not only does the rubber get very dirty easily, it turns to yellow overtime. Every salesman I went to in stores didn't have it in stock because of the bad reviews.

    If you're looking for something that would protect your iPhone from damaging falls and accidental slipping, the Apple Bumper is right item to get! I'm really happy with mine and for months, I haven't put on any of my previous cases - that is definitely something.

    My bumper has been on my iPhone for months and it hasn't gotten any loose. Perhaps it depends on how you treat your phone. If you keep switching from the bumper to another case then I'm sure it's bound to loosen its grip.

    I ensure you, the moment your bumper's attached to your iPhone, you're never going to look for any case again. It's perfect for me.

    Apologies for such a long review, but I hope it helps nevertheless. Enjoy!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Did not last 4 months

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    29 of 30 people found this useful

    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.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Scratches stainless band!!

    • Written by from Marion

    33 of 38 people found this useful

    I got this case, and i love it. It was perfect. Until I took it off. Then I realized that it scratches the entire steel band! I have entire spots worn off. DONT BUY THIS CASE

    Go with the Incase Snap

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Scratches :-(

    • Written by from Espergaerde

    31 of 35 people found this useful

    I've tried this bumper for some months ago. This bumper is very nice-looking and it protected my iPhone from breaking a lots of times, but sadly it scratched the steel sides on my iPhone. It also made my buttons stuck, luckily apple gave my a new iPhone. I wouldn't recommend this to other iPhone users!

    I'm still looking for a good one, can anyone recommend?

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    They break within months

    • Written by from farmingdale

    35 of 43 people found this useful

    I've had my iPhone 4 for a year and went thru 3 of these. They all rip apart after a few months. Google it - everyone has same issue. They are annoying enou that the docking hole isn't big enough for most chargers - but I can deal with that, what I can't deal with is a $30 product (I paid for the last 2) lasting 3 months

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Meets my needs

    • Written by from Pittsburg

    27 of 28 people found this useful

    I have been using this bumper for about 8 months. It was my son's who wanted a new case for his and when I upgraded to the 4, I took this one (until I found something else). It fits well. The rubber edge feels good in my hands and I don't feel that the phone is going to slip out. After reading some of the other reviews I took off my bumper and there weren't any scratches. Since it is just a bumper you need to get separate screen protector but that is obvious. What I wanted was protection, good grip with minimum case effect so this is perfect for my needs and I never felt the need to get another one. Although I have a white phone with a white bumper and the comment about black bumper on white phone sounds good, so for aesthetics I may get the black one.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Does exactly what it says with understated style

    • Written by from Los Gatos

    30 of 34 people found this useful

    I had an iPhone 3gs for years and converted to an iPhone 4s a couple of months ago. I like the phone so well that I wanted to keep it naked. Unfortunately, the back of the case got a little scratch during that time (about 2 weeks). I went out and looked for cases but I really wanted something that protected well but was not bulky. In the end, I opted for the bumper and I'm really glad I did. There are no more scratches since I put the bumper on. I removed it today to check for scratches on the edge of the iPhone, but there are none.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Fit

    • Written by from Holloman Air Force Base

    28 of 30 people found this useful

    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.

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    The case will only last you for at least 1 month

    • Written by from West Orange

    32 of 38 people found this useful

    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 :(

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Scratches Metal Antenna Band

    • Written by from Ladera Ranch

    29 of 32 people found this useful

    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.

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