Different Good Instances and Equipment
The world of Pixel equipment grows yearly. Listed below are a number of different instances I’ve tried and appreciated, simply not as a lot as those above.
Spigen Rugged Armor and Powerful Armor for $20+: These instances are additionally accessible for the Pixel 9 Professional XL. Curiously, the Pixel 9a model of Rugged Armor and Powerful Armor options MagSafe magnets on the again, permitting you to make use of the cellphone with magnetic equipment (it labored on a Qi2 charger). The instances for the remainder of the Pixel 9 collection 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 screen and cameras, and the buttons are clicky. The Powerful Armor, however, is smoother and has a kickstand on the again. Annoyingly, this kickstand solely works for panorama orientation, so it is not the case to purchase should you watch a number of TikTok.
OtterBox Defender Collection for $55: That is arguably essentially the most protecting case for the Pixel 9 collection. It has a tough shell that splits into two items, wrapping round the back and front of the cellphone, and also you click on them in place. Then add the rubber slipcover excessive and the holster, which helps you to affix the cellphone to the belt. The holster’s clip can even double as a kickstand in a horizontal orientation. Even the USB-C charging port is roofed up. I feel the OtterBox Commuter I like to recommend above will get you just about 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 screen protector (additionally accessible for the Pixel 9 Professional XL) was very straightforward to put in. It comes with an applicator instrument, a moist wipe, a mud removing sticker, and a microfiber fabric. 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 stable different.
Pela Liquid Display Protector for $30: I am cautiously optimistic about this one as a result of I have not had a lot expertise with liquid display screen protectors. Pela sends a bit of vial with this liquid magic inside. First, clear your cellphone with a microfiber fabric. Then, pour a 3rd of the contents within the vial onto the fabric, and wipe the cellphone down. Wait two minutes, after which wipe away any extra. This liquid supposedly protects from scratches, drops, and even affect, and is oleophobic to scale back smudges. You will must reapply it each 12 months, so save the remaining that is within the vial. I am going to report again if I’ve any points. The great factor is Pela pays for any display screen repairs, supplied you had been utilizing a Pela case and this liquid display screen protector concurrently.
OtterBox Google Pixel 9a Premium Glass Display Protector for $40: I examined this on the Pixel 9a, nevertheless it’s accessible for the Pixel 9, 9 Professional, and 9 Professional XL. You solely get one tempered glass display screen protector, however the field turns into the applicator instrument, and OtterBox features a moist wipe, a microfiber fabric, and mud stickers. I at all times discover that the tab you are supposed to connect the protector to does 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 doable on a case however nonetheless need MagSafe performance, this Spigen case will do the trick. However I need to warn you, that is essentially the most generic cellphone case you will discover. Functionally, I’ve no qualms in regards to the factor. Nevertheless it’s plain, boring, and seems like against the law to cowl up my Pixel’s fairly colour. 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 screen protector for the Pixel 9a, nevertheless it’s additionally accessible for the Pixel 9 Professional XL. I initially screwed up my first software—once I eliminated the again adhesive, the protector misaligned barely, inflicting it to put in barely askew on the cellphone. Good factor it comes with a spare. Issues had been a lot smoother the second time round, although each occasions I used to be left with a number of air bubbles. Spigen features a massive squeegee to eliminate them, which is sweet.
OtterBox Symmetry Collection for $31: This can be a completely effective 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 does not supply some other attention-grabbing 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 affords 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 digital camera module.
UAG Scout Case for $30: I examined this case for the Pixel 9a, and it is quite 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 aren’t any magnets both. However the buttons are clicky, with raised edges across the display screen 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 instances, however I discover it a bit of uninteresting, and there aren’t 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. Try the opposite colours, although. It does 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 should you hate instances however need to defend your gadget from scratches. That mentioned, it is actually tough to take it off (until you could have lengthy nails). It additionally smudges means too simply, so I continually discovered myself wiping it down. There is a MagSafe magnetic ring baked in, nevertheless it struggled to reliably adhere to different MagSafe equipment—the magnets simply aren’t robust sufficient. No less than you do get a display screen protector within the field, although you have to freehand the set up.
Casetify Impression Case With MagSafe for $52: Casetify has an infinite variety of designs you may select from, and whereas it has come underneath hearth for the way it acquires a few of these designs, there aren’t many locations you may go to get a Pixel 9 case with Spider-Man on the again or one which makes your cellphone appear like a movie digital camera. These instances have MagSafe rings inside, so they need to work with most MagSafe equipment. I simply do not love how distinguished the Casetify emblem is on the again.
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OtterBox Skinny Flex Collection for $41: As quickly as I put in this svelte case, I began making an attempt all of the buttons. The ability button will not be blocked by the case, however the quantity rocker is, and sadly, it’s extremely exhausting to press. Or quite, it is not that it is exhausting 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 stable case, although the perimeters 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 screen are additionally comically giant, and I additionally discovered it exhausting to entry the cellphone’s buttons. It isn’t nice.
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