[One (M7) Accessories] ChrisM0678:
Alright guys, took me a little bit to get this final review of the Incipio offerings but I should now have a review for every one of their cases on this forum. As always please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see additional camera angles. Thanks!

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DESIGN

When you think of TPU cases you get the impression that the quality can be hit or miss and the price usually would reflect that. But such is not the case with the Incipio Frequency case. The design is simple, clean, light and extremely form fitting. Installation is not cumbersome as with other TPU cases which make you fight with the corners in order for them to snap on.

The fit is nice and snug and the way it feels in your hand is the closest I’ve encountered to the natural feel of the HTC One minus the cold from the aluminum. I would expect to have this level of thinness from a hard shell case such as the Incipio Feather but definitely wasn’t expecting it from the Frequency at first glance. How thin is it you ask? Thin enough that you question whether the phone is sitting in your pocket naked at times.

The lip appears to be thinner than that of the Incipio Feather case coming in at a mere .8mm. I didn’t receive those specs from Incipio, I merely observed that it was half the thickness of a US quarter which happened to be lying on my desk at the time of writing.

The case derives its name from the sound/equalizer pattern taking up about half of the back. Inside of the pattern you will notice a reflective glossy finish that not only gives it a premium look but assists in providing friction when holding it in the palm of your hand.

I like to use every case I get exclusively for a period of time to get a good feel for it and I have to admit there is something that went unnoticed until I sat down to type the review. As it turns out Incipio decided to incorporate the chamfered edge found on our HTC One into the back portion of the case and after noticing it I have a new level of appreciation for the attention to detail they put into the Frequency case. I’m assuming the placement is correct as the phone sits very snug inside but unfortunately there is no way for me to confirm this as I have not yet acquired the ability to see through objects.

BUILD QUALITY

I briefly mentioned the case is very snug but without the annoying rigidness of most TPU cases which force you to fight with the corners when installing them. I would of liked to see the pattern continue on the sides as the case tends to feel a bit slippery when only holding it from the sides but its by no means a deal breaker.

The button and port cutouts are the absolute best I have ever seen on any brand case including the other Incipio cases I took a look at. The power button is the perfect size for your finger to sit without having to angle it any certain way and the 3.5mm headphone port provides ample room for pretty much any brand to plug in. The best by far though is the pin sized hole cutouts for the primary and noise canceling microphones. Trust me I have never seen a more precise hole on a case before.

I love the black version of the Frequency case as it matches my Black HTC One extremely well. The volume rocker is covered but provides two raised buttons for easy recognition. I did find them a bit stiff and am hoping they will wear in quickly but I don't adjust my volume settings very often as I have them set just right for me. For the exact measurements of the case please see below:

Length: 5.54 in (140.72)

Thickness: 0.08 in (2.03 mm)

Width: 2.85 in (72.39 mm)

Depth: 0.41 in (10.41 mm)

Weight: 1.0 oz

CONCLUSION

The Frequency case has way more to offer than I had originally assumed. I'm a sucker for attention to detail and Incipio certainly pulls through with a great TPU case for anyone seeking a stylish alternative to a hard shell. The workmanship is top notch and it is truly the closest I've come to carrying the phone naked. The case retails for $24.99 and is available in the following colors:

Royal Purple

Cherry Blossom Pink

Black

Translucent Mercury

I took twice as many pics of this case as the rest so my apologies :)