[Nexus 6P Accessories] Pilz:
J&D TPU:

My wife wanted a colorful TPU case to add to her purple TUDIA one so I thought I would add this case in as well. It has a nice feel and isn't as flimsy as the Diztronic one. The case itself is very nice which left me pleasantly surprised.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. The headphone cutout is on the smaller side but still bigger than the Ringke

Finger print cutout: The cutout is a good size and about the same as the DGLTE one. I like when the cutouts are around ~15mm so you have enough room to easily access the sensor but without exposing too much of your phone. The bevel on it is very slight so that might make finding it a little harder overall.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons all have a solid click and there are no issues at all with them. The resistance to press them is somewhere between the Supcase and Spigen but they work very well for a TPU case.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the iVoler I have now, the glass sits nearly flush with the screen so if you put your phone face down this could be an issue

Overall: 9/10 Good slim case, but the smaller bevel on the cutout might make it harder to find the fingerprint sensor.

J&D:

Poetic Affinity: This case was given to me for free in exchange for a fair and honest review

This is my first Poetic case since I had their folio for my Nexus 7 (2013) so I was not sure what to expect. The case feels nice, but I can't help but notice that there is way to much going on with the case. There are 3 yes 3 logos on the back of the case. The first one is the Poetic name at the bottom, then there's the Affinity on the side of the case. Last but not least the Poetic "P" sits right over the NEXUS U and S which is annoying. I don't know why Poetic went the route of Verizon by slapping their logo all over the place because it ruins the look of the case as you can see below. The case also features two long 'ribs' that keep the case off the surface so it doesn't scratch. I can see how they would need this since my case arrived with a plethora of scratches on it already. To put this into perspective I've used both the Ringke Fusion and Spigen Ultra Hybrid a lot and neither has noticeable scratches like the Affinity. On a more positive note the case has nice ridges on the edge which give the case a nice grip so you won't drop it as easily. There are also reinforcements at each of the 4 corners to help assist with drop protection. The camera cutout is a little large, but it gets the job done easily and also has a raised 'rib' or lip that goes around it.

Update [1/11] I received the revised version of the Affinity case in both Clear/Black, and Clear. The overall size of the case is identical; however, there are some very important changes that were made to the case. First Poetic moved their iconic "P" to above the fingerprint cutout it. It previously covered part of the NEXUS logo which was a less than ideal placement. While I would have preferred a more discrete logo (possibly on the bumper) the new placement looks much better than it once did. The bumper area still features the excellent ridges giving you a nice grip while holding the case. Poetic also removed the gigantic Affinity logo from the back of the case which was reminiscent of the Verizon branding on one of their phones. The inclusion of a raised rib acts not only as a structural means to increase its durability, but it also helps keep the clear back off any surface. This should help prevent scratches as you use the case. I haven't noticed any obvious marks on the case like I did with the initial version which is a great sign.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. The headphone cutout is the tied with being the smallest so keep that in mind. On the plus side it does have a cover for the headphone jack so you may or may not appreciate that.

Finger print cutout: The fingerprint cutout is a nice size and sits in the middle of the pack. It has a nice but subtler bevel to it which I enjoy. There are no issues finding/using the cutout which is not something that can be said for all of the cases to date.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons all have a solid click and there are no issues at all with them. The feel of these buttons rivals the Diztronic and are now tied for being the best overall adding to the nice feel of the revised case.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliglass I have now, the glass is protected by a small lip so you can lay the phone face down without any issues.

Overall: 6.5/10 9.3/10 The "p" on the back coupled with the Verizon over branding kills the cases otherwise good design. The case I received was scratched which also detracted from its overall appearance and speaks for the quality of it. I hope Poetic fixes these issues in the future. The revised case fixed 90% of the issues I had with the initial version. The back panel seems more scratch resistant so far along with a better placement of their logo. I enjoy the feel of this case, and I hope Poetic will further reduce their branding in the future for clear cases.

Poetic Affinity Revised:

Poetic Affinity left to right: Black/Clear R2, Clear R2, Old style Clear

Poetic Revolution:This case was given to me for free in exchange for a fair and honest review

I'm not a huge fan of rugged cases, so what I am about to write might not be true for everyone. I find the case to be massive, there's no other way to put it. This case is big, and it wants you to know that. The case itself is a 2-piece design with a plastic inner (you insert your phone into this first) and a hard TPU stlye outer shell. The case features a metal kickstand that works in both portrait and landscape orientations without a hitch. There is also a built in 'loop' on the upper left corner of the case which allows you to use a lanyard or heavy duty key ring to clip it on to your body, bad or whatever you wish. I personally don't trust any hook on a case to hold my $650 phone, but to each their own. The case also features Poetics signature 'P' directly over the fingerprint sensor, but this time it blends in nicely. Next we have 2 more logos, one on the bottom saying 'Poetic', and another on the side denoting the case type (Revolution). I could go without the side 'Revolution' branding, but that's my preference.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger, i-orange, or CHOETech cables. The headphone port will likely only work with slim connectors due to its depth from the case, but it would be possible to use bigger aux cables if you purchased an extension for it of sorts. Both ports have covers made of TPU and case rigid, but not impossible to pull back. The top headphone one is easier to move than the bottom for me.

Finger print cutout: The cutout is large by design, and it needs to be. There is a nice 'channel' to guide your finger through the dungeons and onto the sensor assuming you have the bear hands to handle this case one handed. The sensor works great even with the bulky case, and it leaves me without any real complaints.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons are a hard to distinguish without looking at them. I can't imagine using these with gloves on due to their sponginess in general. The buttons do eventually give you a nice 'click' if you can find them on the side.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliarmor I have now. I had to remove the plastic pre-installed screen protector in order to use my glass one.

Overall: 8.5/10 The overall design of the case is great, once you get over the large 'Revolution' logo on the side of the case. Other than that logo and the mediocre buttons, the case is functional for the 'outdoors' and related activities.

Poetic Revolution:

Ringke Fusion:

Ringke is known for making a range of cases from their slim 'shell' cases to their 'max' rugged ones. The fusion sits right in the middle and is a clear hybrid case. The case itself has a nice feel and isn't too slippery with its PC back and TPU sides.

Update [12/27] My wife is currently using the case, and it's having a lot of issues staying on the phone properly. The case seems to pope off on the sides with little/no effort. The TPU sides could be deforming over time which would be concerning for its long term durability. I have updated the rating of this case to reflect the issue encountered.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. The headphone cutout is the tied with being the smallest so keep that in mind. On the plus side it does have a cover for the headphone jack so you may or may not appreciate that.

Finger print cutout: This cutout is the one of the biggest of the batch by nearly 1.2mm in diameter. I am not a big fan of that because I don't want my phone to get scratched. Thankfully soon after my Ringke was delivered my dbrand matte black skin arrived to save the day. Now I won't have to worry about my phone getting scratched in that area should I drop it in some awkward manner.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons all have a solid click and there are no issues at all with them. The feel of these buttons rivals the Diztronic and are now tied for being the best overall.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the iVoler I have now, the glass sits nearly flush with the screen so if you put your phone face down this could be an issue

Overall: 9.25/10 8.75/10 The small headphone and overly large fingerprint cutouts (without a beveled edge) are not ideal

Ringke Fusion:

Speck CandyShell:

This is my first Speck case since the dark days of my iphone 3g. The case itself is on the larger side which some of you may or may not appreciate. The PC back has a nice smooth feel to it and the 'ribbed bars' add excellent grip to the case. I am very pleased with the case so far. My concerns with the case getting scratched easily turned out to be true as I've seen with the few hours I've used the case. It's hard to see the scratches so I don't mind it as much. That is also why I bought the white version over the black one. The case is rock solid and has the same thickness overall including the camera area. This means it lays perfectly flat on the table which I like. The one area of concern for my is the TPU at the bottom of the screen that goes over the USB port. It's a little flimsy and might wear over time so keep that in mind. This is my new favorite case overtaking the Spigen Rugged Armor.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. Next the headphone port is small but will work for your standard headphones just fine.

Finger print cutout: The cutout here is on the larger side which I don't like, but the TPU inner ring makes it more tolerable for me. The bevel is nice and you can feel/find it easily.

Volume/Power buttons: All of the buttons "click" well and are my favorite to date beating the Diztronic, Ringke and Poetic. I simply love the feel of the buttons since the TPU contrasts the feel of the PC back.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intellarmor I have now, has a small 'lip' to protect the screen without covering it

Overall: 9.75/10 Everything is great about this case, but if I had to find something wrong it would be how hard the case is to remove at times.

Speck CandyShell:

Seidio Surface

I've owned a handful of Sedio cases over the years, but all of them have been from their Dilex line; this is my first Surface case, so I wasn't sure what to expect from it. The build of Seidio's case has generally been good over the years ever since they transitioned from silicon to TPU. The case is a hybrid consisting of an inner TPU and outer poly carbonate shell which has a kick stand. Putting the phone in the case is straight forward and relatively painless, but getting it out is a nightmare. The TPU inner shell grips the poly carbonate exterior so much that even the Hulk would have a hard time removing the case in a rush. The kick stand is functional, but it does wobble when you pull it out. Some users had issues with the magnet not being positioned correctly in the case which led to the screen turning off constantly/until the bottom is removed. Mine has the issue if I move the back on fully (I guess I didn't have it on 100% before), so I removed the magnet from inside to fix the issue temporarily. Seidio is sending out replacements to all of the people affecting assuming they contact Seidio. I also have a small issue with one side of the poly carbonate shell bowing outward a few degrees where it connects to the bottom half, but thankfully a replacement case will fix that issue.

Update [1/9] I received the revised version which no longer has the magnet issue.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. I've tested the following USB-C cables on it so far: ChoeTech, Google, i-Orange, Cable Matters and the TechMatte adapter. The headphone cutout is very small, and will require an extender/adapter if you have a large cable.

Finger print cutout: The cutout on the TPU shell is smaller than the exterior one, but overall it's on the larger side.

Volume/Power buttons: The volume/power buttons feel great if you don't put the exterior shell on (i.e. just the TPU part); once the shell is installed the buttons become very hard to push due to the small cutout size used to access them. I don't have big hands, or fingers and it is difficult for me to use the buttons without really trying to press just the right way.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intelliglass I have now. Thankfully there is a lip which will help prevent scratches to the front of your phone if you decide to lay it face down on a surface.

Overall: 8.25/10 The initial issues with the magnets, bad cutouts for the volume/power buttons, and weak kickstand detract from an otherwise decent case. Update [1/9] The review rating still stands for the above reasons despite the replacement not having the issue (it never should have shipped with a known problem)

Seidio Surface:

Spigen NeoHybrid EX:

As I'm sure many of you are aware of at this point, I enjoy Spigen cases. Their precision is really unmatched as far as cases right now. I haven't found another case that has such tight tolerances which won't allow me to use my dbrand back skin. I tried to install the case with the rear skin on, but the poly-carbonate bumper would not seat correctly no matter what I did. I ended up removing the back skin and just installing the camera one which allowed the case to fit without any further issues. The case is a 2-piece hybrid design as it's name would suggest. The rear is a TPU/poly-carbonate mixture, while the bumper is just poly-carbonate. The buttons are 'free floating' inside the frame, but they are not loose like the Nexus 6's NeoHybrid last year. The back of the case is slippery, yet it's not nearly as slipper as the CaseMate I reviewed earlier. There is also a very fine 'dotted' pattern on the inside of the case which I presume is to keep the inside from getting scratched? I'm not entirely sure the purpose of these little dots, but the Ringke Fusion has them on the camera portion as well. Speaking of the camera, this case only has the cutout for the camera & laser/flash. This is good news for those us that were asking for a clear case which offered a little bit more protection, and this case delivers on that front.

Update [12/23]: The quality of the poly carbonate bumper seems questionable lately with multiple people reporting issues with the fitment still. Spigen needs to make the bumper out of a higher quality material to avoid deformation, and live up to the 'premium' case they have designed. The case is also very slippery as previously mentioned, so users should keep that in mind when purchasing this case.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. I've tested the following USB-C cables on it so far: ChoeTech, Google, i-Orange, Cable Matters and the TechMatte adapter. Next, the headphone cutout is large just like all of the other Spigen cases I have reviewed. This should allow it to work with most cables, and some auxiliary ones depending on their size.

Finger print cutout: The fingerprint cutout is one of my favorite things that Spigen has done for their 6P cases. The cutout is the perfect size, has a very nice bevel, and feels natural to slide your finger into. (take that as you may :) )There isn't a whole lot else to say because Spigen does the fingerprint cutout the best hands down.

Volume/Power buttons: The buttons on the case are 'metallic' and click perfectly every time. The downside is the buttons sit flush in the frame, and the volume buttons are separate instead of a true rocker. The volume buttons are connect, but you can't tell without looking at the other side of the frame on the inside. This isn't something I particularly like, but I am willing to overlook it since they click well. The way the buttons sit flush in the frame makes it hard to find them in a hurry which will affect everyone differently depending on your usage.

Update[12/20]: The case seems to be having an issue with the poly-carbonate frame not sitting flush with the TPU part around the volume and power buttons. This issue is not isolated to just me unfortunately, and I will reach out to Spigen for comments regarding it. The review has been updated and the score was lowered temporarily until the issue gets resolved.

Update [12/27] I received a replacement from Spigen, but the bumper still bows out around the volume rockers/power button. I didn't even bother installing the case because the design is flawed. I also bought a silver one on Amazon which has the exact same issue. I gave Spigen 3 chances, and they failed each time. I will update the overall score of the case to reflect this lack of quality control; I will also email Spigen about the persistent issue, but I doubt it will get fixed at this point. I would't buy this case again given all of the issues its had. You are better off getting the CaseMate (despite its small scratch around the FP cutout) if you want a decent clear case.

Here is Spigens response:

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intellarmor I have now. Thankfully there is a lip which will help prevent scratches to the front of your phone if you decide to lay it face down on a surface.

Overall: 9.6/10 7/10 until the volume rocker issue gets fixed. The case is certainly one of my favorites despite the volume rockers sitting flush and not being able to use my dbrand back skin. Spigen knows how to make an excellent case and this one is not one of them. I gave Spigen every opportunity to address the issue, but Spigen chose to still send me a defective case 3 times.

Spigen NeoHybrid EX:

Spigen Rugged Armour:

Let me start by saying this isn't your ordinary TPU case. The back almost has a soft touch feeling to it without actually having a coating that would wear off like the Nexus 5 did. The faux carbon strips that flank the top/bottom of the case add a nice texture change to break up the otherwise boring back of the case.

Update[12/27] The upper lip of the case keeps bowing outward during my daily usage for some reason. It will not go back flat and stay there as it should unless you take the phone out the the case, place it top first in, then hold the top as you put the rest of the case on. This is disappointing because the case was on of my favorites until this issue occurred, but not I'm going to knock it's score down because of the issue. I will email Spigen about this issue as well.

Ports: The USB-C port has no issues fitting the official cable, or the one from the 22.5W charger. It has plenty of room without being overly large like some cases. Next the headphone port has ample size even for those of us with HUGE auxiliary connects and my friend [MENTION=4048107]winwizard[/MENTION] noticed today when he tried his.

Finger print cutout: The cutout here is my favorite so far because its barely bigger than the sensor which allows for better protection and it has a good tapered edge to it. Some of the cutouts are too big in my opinion and I would prefer one that is done with more precision because it makes the case feel better to the user.

Volume/Power buttons: All of the buttons "click" well and yes you can actually take screenshots. This case doesn't have the best buttons, but everything else is excellent. The buttons are still great, but there is a clear winner on that front.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the iVoler I have now, has a small 'lip' to protect the screen without covering it

Overall: 9.5/10 9/10 everything is great and it would be perfect if it had the buttons that 'clicked better'

Spigen Rugged Armour:

Spigen Thin Fit:

The Spigen Thin Fit is exactly what the name implies, a thin fitting case that isn't meant to protect against more than scratches. The case is open on the top/bottom, and it has an excellent soft touch finish reminiscent of the black Nexus 5's back. The case could not feel any better in your hand if it tried, the sides are just as 'grippy', and it doesn't try to be anything that it isn't. I didn't intend to ever purchase this case, but I was sent it as an apology for the tardiness of their NeoHybrid EX case (now shipping 12/28)...i

If you get any other color besides black (i.e. Gunmetal, White, Mint), then you will lose one of the best features of this case, its soft touch finish. The other cases just feel slippery, and like hard plastic. I have the gunmetal one as well since I gave the black one away to a friend of mine. It is very slick, even more so than their ultra hybrid is. All of the other comments regarding its fit, function remain the same. I would personally get a black one if you want more grip.

Ports: The top/bottom of the case are nearly 100% open, therefore there should be 0 issues with headphones or cables.

Finger print cutout: The cutout is nearly identical to the other Spigen ones, which as you may know I truly enjoy. The precision of the cutout shows Spigen's dedication to quality (in my experience).

Volume/Power buttons: The cutout's for the buttons are large, angled and perfect. I can easily press the buttons no matter how I decide to do so (except with winter gloves on). There is a plastic divider between the volume/power buttons so they can easily be distinguished between.

Tempered Glass fit: No issues with the intellarmor I have now. It sits nearly flush with the case giving way to nice swiping from the edge.

Overall: 9.5/10 This is the best slim case with it's soft touch finish, and perfect fit. This is the go to case for anyone wanting a slim, great feeling case!

Spigen Thin Fit:

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