[HTC 10 Accessories] Pilz:
I'm what they call a casaholic, so I tend to accumulate a plethora of cases. I will post reviews of my cases below (some of you may have seen my other OP's in the S7 Edge and Nexus 6P forums). I will keep this OP updated with plenty of details over time.

Diztronic TPU:

I am a long time Diztronic fan dating back to my LG G3. I always enjoyed Diztronic’s simple, yet appealing design that never tried to be anything other than a great case. For starters, Diztronic cases are made from TPU and feature a plain back without any visible logo which is a big plus considering how some companies use the Verizon branding standard plastering them everywhere. On this case you will only find the logo along the side discretely hiding in plain site; I’ve noticed Spigen starting to do the same, except some of their cases still sport a back logo as well. Inside the case Diztronic decided to put their main logo in a rather large in your face way. The placement of the interior logo is fine because you will never see it unless you take your phone out of the case.

Along the back of the case, the camera cutout is larger than the ones you will find on my Spigen cases. I can appreciate this design given how TPU flexes as you place your phone in it. For example if someone puts their phone in sideways and the TPU is unevenly tensioned, a more precise cutout might not be perfectly aligned (this happens all of the time if you look at the alignment while installing the case various ways). One thing I don’t particularly like is how the camera almost sits flush with the case given its width.

Now, as for the case’s feel you will find a nice soft-touch like TPU. I think Diztronic has one of the best feeling TPU’s out there with Spigen coming in second. Since Diztronic only makes a TPU case, and their Voyeur Hybrid for some phones, they do an excellent job making what’s arguably the best TPU case out there.

I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts

Ports:

The stock cable does fit, but it will push the TPU upward slightly due to the connectors size. I haven’t found any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other Type-C cables that I use for my Nexus 6P, so don’t let that discourage you. If you have large ‘studio’ style headphones with a massive aux cable you shouldn’t have any issues given the relatively large cutout on this case. It works fine with my Bose QC 20’s, Freestyles, OE’s, Samsung headphones, and some others I’ve tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.

Volume/Power buttons:

All of the buttons click exceptionally well as I would expect from a Diztronic case.

Overall: 9/10

Diztronic makes excellent TPU cases that are my personal favorite. I appreciate the work that goes into the simple, yet elegant design along with their excellent feel. My one issue with this case is how the camera sits almost flush with the TPU, other than that small personal nitpick you won’t find a better TPU case out there.

Diztronic TPU

Incipio Octane:

Incipio has a rather slim offering for the HTC 10, but they are making some of their best cases for it. I’m bringing back a favorite from my S7 Edge: the Incipio Octane. This case is a hybrid with a harder TPU bumper and what I believe to be an acrylic frosted back.

First lets talk about the build of this case; I think Incipio has a nice unique design given the tire tread styled bumper region that contrasts the frosted clear back. The frame doesn’t provide a whole lot of grip, but it doesn’t need to because unlike the Spigen Ultra Hybrid this case is not slippery, nor does it attract fingerprints. Incipio paid particular attention to detail by having a black border around the camera/flash cutouts which will prevent the ghosting issues seen on other cases. One thing I wish they changed was their logo placement; I think it interferes with the nice look of the HTC 10 with not only it’s size, but also the depth, and sheer in your face look it has once you see it.

I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts

Ports: All of the ports are aligned properly, and Incipio didn’t use the seemingly dumb cutout that Spigen has on their cases. Up top the headphone cutout isn’t large, but it will get the job done nonetheless. I haven’t experienced any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other USB-C ones that I have.

Volume/Power buttons: Incipio never has issues with their buttons, so I was happy to feel the ones on this case. All of the buttons are slightly raised giving them a easy to find feel. I don’t think anyone will have any issues with the buttons on this case.

Overall: 9/10 I love every part of this case with the exception of Incipio’s logo placement. It features great buttons, a nice frosted back section, and a unique style that makes it worth the ~$20-25 you will pay for it online or direct from Incipio.

Incipio Octane

Incipio NGP:

Given the lack of cases available for the HTC 10, I opted for another Incipio based on their track record. Even though Incipio’s selection isn’t great for this phone I wanted to try a different case from them this time: The Incipio NGP

There isn’t anything really special per say about this case other than it being my favorite TPU case (dethroning the Diztronic). Incipio opted for a harder TPU than what Diztronic or Spigen normally use; now, before you think to yourself how that might suck or be bad it’s a good move on their part. The TPU seems more scratch resistant so far, and honestly feels very similar to what Tech 21 uses in their EVO Frame case that I have for my S7 Edge. With that being said it resists scratches, fingerprints, and other dirt a whole lot better than the other two. I particularly like how there is a very subtle texture to the TPU giving it that more dare I say “premium” (even though I really don’t like how often that word is overused). I now wish I bought this case for my S7 Edge given how nice it feels in your hand followed by the good price for what it is. I know there are cheaper options out there, some of which are also great (Diztronic), but I doubt you will be disappointed with this case. There is also no dumb/obnoxious antenna cutout that Spigen seems to love putting on their cases. If I had to pick one thing I didn’t like it would be their logo placement on the back of the case. I would personally prefer a less invasive logo on the side, or a smaller one.

I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts

Ports: All of the ports are aligned properly, and Incipio didn’t use the seemingly dumb cutout that Spigen has on their cases. Up top the headphone cutout isn’t large, but it will get the job done nonetheless. I haven’t experienced any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other USB-C ones that I have given how large it is.

Volume/Power buttons: Excellent buttons overall on par with the Incipio Octane, Diztronic and Spigen cases. All of them are tactile, easy to find and smooth (for better or worse).

Overall: 9.25/10 Incipio nailed it with their NGP case for the HTC 10. The build, buttons, and feel are all top notch for this type of case only adding to how great it is. You don’t find this one scratching either, so that is another nice ‘feature’ to have if you would call it that. The buttons can be a little on the smooth side despite being easy to find, and the giant logo isn’t something I’m personally too fond of. Given how nice the case is I would definitely buy it again for any phone I own from here on out.

Incipio NGP

Spigen Ultra Hybrid:

There aren’t a whole lot of good clear cases on the market for phones lately. I’ve search for a long time to find one from a good manufacturer for each of my current phones (Nexus 6P, S7 Edge, HTC10), yet I always found the Ultra Hybrid to be one of the better ones out there. (The S7 Edge model had some issues). Spigen made the HTC10 version better than their previous ones, which is good news especially after how tightly the one for the S7 Edge fit causing it to interfere with the buttons functionality. Since I like using skins/wraps (SlickWraps/dbrand), I usually get a few clear cases to show off the phone in a unique way.

The Ultra Hybrid (UH) holds up to scratches well even though it will get small ones over time. There is a scratch resistant coating on the back, but not one on the inside. I would be careful wiping dirt out of the inside for this reason because I’ve scratched a few cases this way unfortunately. Spigen decided to make individual cutouts for the bottom firing speaker unlike Diztronic which just had one large cutout. I can’t say that I have a particular preference for either method, but I thought it would be useful to note the differences in these cases.

One thing that I will say for all 3 of my Spigen cases is that there is a very obscure large cutout along the top. I don’t know what purpose it serves, why they decided to include it, or if they will revise their case lineup and remove it. I emailed Spigen about the cutout earlier; as of writing this review I have not heard back from them. I think this HUGE cutout really detracts from otherwise good/great cases therefore making it very hard to recommend the cases until Spigen addresses this issue, or explains why it’s there.

Update: as [MENTION=3613062]klarthur[/MENTION] mentioned, the UH has a ghosting issue when the flash is used. I should have expected this given how close the cutout is to the flash coupled with a lack of black border around the cutout.

I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts

Ports:

The stock fits perfectly, without displacing the TPU like some other cases. I haven’t found any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other Type-C cables that I use for my Nexus 6P, so don’t let that discourage you. If you have large ‘studio’ style headphones with a massive aux cable you shouldn’t have any issues given the relatively large cutout on this case. It works fine with my Bose QC 20’s, Freestyles, OE’s, Samsung headphones, and some others I’ve tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.

Volume/Power buttons:

I was expecting better tactile feedback than I found on the Ultra Hybrid. The case makes the buttons feel slightly “mushy” compared to my other TPU cases. I really can’t stand when cases cause the button to no longer feel tactile because it ruins the overall experience of the phone. Buttons should always retain a tactile feel so they don’t further detract from how the phone should feel if it wasn’t in a case. I will update this section if the buttons beak in overtime, so let’s hope that happens.

Overall: 7/10

There are a few discrepancies with Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid case that will hopefully get fixed if they revise it. First, there’s the gigantic cutout along the top that serves no purpose that I could find as of writing this review. Secondly, the buttons lost their tactile feel in this case making the experience poor. I still like the look of this clear case despite it’s issues and will likely use it from time to time until a better clear one gets released. (Incipio Octane is enroute!) For right now I wouldn’t buy Spigen’s cases even with their sale given the odd cutout on them (thinfit is the exception).

Spigen Ultra Hybrid

Spigen Rugged Armor:

The Spigen Rugged Armor (RA) has been a staple case for each of my phones alongside some others since it first came out. The case has a nice look to it, but the size of carbon fiber on each case varies, as does their overall look. For example, my Nexus 6P version has a much smaller CF area, while my S7 Edge one has a huge one in comparison. Spigen decided to make the one on the HTC 10 version small, but I feel that a larger region would look better here. That’s my personal preference, and it doesn’t affect the quality of the case.

As far as the TPU goes, you will find a high quality near matte finish that wears off overtime as I’ve come to find out. I will post a picture below showing the case on all 3 of my phones. The Nexus 6P version is the oldest (bought it back in October), followed by my S7 Edge one. This should provide a good visual for what to expect overtime as you use the case. My Nexus 6P RA had the buttons wear overtime so they are no longer as tactile as they used to be using that case. I’m not sure if that will be a continued trend, but if my S7 Edge version gets the same issue, I will add a note here (that would imply the HTC 10 version would also have that issue).

I mentioned a rather odd issue in my Ultra Hybrid review, so here it is again:

There is a HUGE cutout along the top of the case that seems to serve no real purpose. I reached out to Spigen for comments, or clarification as to its purpose. I will add an update if I hear anything from Spigen, or elsewhere online.

I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts

Ports: The stock fits perfectly, without displacing the TPU like some other cases. I haven’t found any issues fitting the stock cable, or any of my other Type-C cables that I use for my Nexus 6P, so don’t let that discourage you. If you have large ‘studio’ style headphones with a massive aux cable you shouldn’t have any issues given the relatively large cutout on this case. It works fine with my Bose QC 20’s, Freestyles, OE’s, Samsung headphones, and some others I’ve tried. All microphone cutouts are also present.

Volume/Power buttons: All of the buttons have a nice tactile response to them that anyone could appreciate. One thing that makes this case stand out is how Spigen textured the power button to match what HTC did with the phone. This gives the case a unique feel more in line with what a good case should have.

Overall: 7/10

Given all of the nice attributes of the case, I’m questioning its longevity after experiencing other issues with my Nexus 6P one. I expect this one to encounter a similar issue with the buttons as it gets used more, although nothing is definitive yet. My other grievance is the large cutout along the top of the case. I think it impacts the cases ability to protect your HTC 10 in the even of a drop.

Spigen Rugged Armor

Spigen Thin Fit:

I appreciate the minimalist nature of thin fit cases, especially for bulkier phones like the HTC 10. The case features a metallic finish given the “gunmetal” color of this particular one. It feels like Spigen made this one slightly thicker than their other thin fit cases that I have for my Nexus 6P and S7 Edge, although I would need to measure it to confirm that. All of the cutouts are present, but I would have liked a little more room around the flash module given the cases reflective nature in this color scheme.

While the case is plastic, the back feels almost “rubbery” at times which is good. The last thing I want to happen is having my brand new HTC 10 fall on the ground. This case should have enough grip (not a lot, but enough for what it is) to prevent something that like for most people. On the top/bottom you will see a lip covering a very small amount of the otherwise open regions. This should also help out in the event of a fall, although I wouldn’t expect it to handle big drops well.

Spigen seems to have a very inconsistent way of making their thin fit cases in general. My S7 Edge one covers the top/bottom of the phone just like the one I had for my Nexus 6. Now, my Nexus 6P one is open at the top/bottom just like the HTC 10 is. I don’t know why they seem to have it open then covered more like the Ringke slim depending on the phone. I wish Spigen would just have it covered to give you more of a 360 degree side coverage in a slim package.

I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts

Ports: There should be absolutely no issues accessing the ports given how both the top and bottom of the case are completely open.

Volume/Power buttons: Spigen has large cutouts that are rounded at the edge to give you easy access to the buttons. I didn’t experience any issues using/finding the buttons.

Overall: 7/10

Spigen has been too inconsistent with their thin fit line to make it as appealing as it could be. The open top/bottom are not something I’ve particularly a fan of given the choice. I also did not like how Spigen had their cutouts on this particular case because it slightly distorts the flash unlike in an all-black one like the Rugged Armor. This is still one of the few slim cases out there, so if you can deal with the open top/bottom and potential flash issue depending on the color, than disregard what I said above.

Spigen Thin Fit

Supcase Beetle Pro:

Generally I'm not a huge fan of these "rugged" cases, but with the limited selection of HTC case I figured it wouldn't hurt to try out. First I wanted to say that I'm rather impressed with the build of this case which is on par with the slimmer version Supcase makes (not for the HTC 10 unfortunately). With the added heft you get a sense of comfort knowing that there's a very high chance your phone will survive most if not all large drops, falls, impacts etc. I didn't find the case too big personally, and the added holster is certainly a nice touch. One thing that I really don't like about this case is the build in screen protector. It has one of those awful dot matrix patterns to assist with touching the display given how there's an air gap between it and the screen. The fingerprint scanner cutout is also on the smaller side which caused some misreads for me compared to other cases. I also found that dust, hair, and other particulates loved making their way under the screen protector no matter how hard I tried to blow them out with a can of air before placing my phone in the case. Lastly, the bottom lip of the case makes it awkward to use the fingerprint scanner or buttons in general given how low HTC decided to place them.

I’m going to repeat some things here because there is only so much you can say about the port/headphone cutouts

Ports: There should be absolutely no issues accessing the ports given how both the top and bottom of the case are completely open. I've tested multiple cables without any issues; also my Shure SE215's, Bose QC20's, Bose Freestyle and all aux cables fit just fine despite the port covers/small port.

Volume/Power buttons: These are surprisingly tactile, even more so than a few of my other cases. I have absolutely no issue at all with them, plus they are raised ever so slightly to help you find them in a pinch.

Overall: 8.5/10 I am impressed with this case despite its few small drawbacks given how much protection you are getting out of it. The holster is also a nice addition that really completes the whole package and offers something different to your conventional "rugged" style case.

Supcase Beetle Pro

Mods: I'm reserving a few posts for pictures due to the large amount I plan to include for each case review. Please don't delete any of them because it makes life harder when things are scattered. Thank you in advance! :D