Catalyst protects your iPhone XS, XS Max and XR against drops of up to 3 meters

With the prices charged by Apple for the repair of its devices (up to € 361 for screen repair and up to € 641 for other damages) wearing good protection is essential for everyday life, and there not all cases respond the same.

By design, by materials and by real protection, there are few brands that can offer fall protection up to 3 meters high, and Catalyst is one of them, with years of experience in the sector that are the best guarantee to the user. We show you its new impact protection covers for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.

The case is available in several colors (black, blue and orange, transparent) and adapts perfectly to each of the mentioned iPhone models (XS, XS Max and XR). In all cases it also includes a wrist strap Ideal for when you are going to walk or even run with the iPhone in your hand, preventing it from falling out. The fact that it is a case resistant to falls does not mean that we are completely unconcerned about them.

One of the things I like most about the Catalyst covers is that they are not as thick as other models of similar properties. It has a thickness of 11.5mm in the case of the iPhone XS Max, Apple's largest smartphone, with 7.7mm thickness. It is also very easy to put on and take off, without having to suffer every time we want to change the case, as is often the case with other models.

This Catalyst case is perfectly designed to be used while we practice any sport, even with gloves. Its buttons are scratched so that we can notice them when we wear thin gloves, and It has a wheel to activate the vibrator switch even with snow gloves. The response of the buttons of the case to the pulsation is excellent, I insist, even with gloves. In addition, the frame of the case is plastic with a very secure grip, without fear of slipping.

In all models and colors, The back is transparent, to see the design of your smartphone. If you have bought a colorful XR, or want to wear the golden finish of your XS You will not have any problem with these covers. Of course, it is a real magnet for footprints. What you should not be afraid of is that being plastic this back scratches easily, since it does not rest directly on the surface because the edges protrude minimally, which also helps to protect the camera of your iPhone. For several months I have used my iPhone X with this same Catalyst case and yes, it shows the passage of time but much better than you could expect from your experience with other cases.

Another point in favor of the Catalyst case is that you can use virtually any screen saver you want, since it occupies virtually nothing on the iPhone screen. These photos are taken with a “complete” screen protector, of those that reach the edge, and as you can see there is no problem with it, or when putting on or taking off the case, or when wearing it. Of course the Lightning connector, speaker and microphone are exposed with the corresponding holes perfectly adapted to them.

Editor's Opinion

Due to design and protection, it is difficult to find a defect in the Catalyst impact protection case. With protection against falls of up to 3 meters it is ideal for those who want to carry out sports activities with their iPhone always nearby, or simply for those who want superior protection for their expensive smartphone. Its different finishes allow you to choose between more discreet or more daring models, such as the one we analyze in this article that I personally love because of the contrast of colors. A good grip, buttons that can be pressed even with gloves, or a rotating wheel to activate the vibrator mode even with snow gloves make it unique in its category, and all this without causing the feeling of carrying a “brick” in your pocket. Its price is € 54.99 for the model for the XS Max (link) and € 43.99 for the XR (link) and XS (link).

• Editor rating
• 4.5 star rating
• Exceptional

€ 43.99 to € 54.99

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