Benks Mist Case For iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Benks Mist Case is part of Benks' more affordable Essential series, made of TPU rather than Kevlar. Available in Orange, Blue, and Black, I picked Orange to match my iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange.
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The Benks Mist Case is part of Benks' more affordable Essential series, made of TPU rather than Kevlar. Available in Orange, Blue, and Black, I picked Orange to match my iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange.
The Benks ArmorGrid ArmorPro is the latest Kevlar-woven case in the ArmorPro series, with a jiaoluo pattern and MagSafe support. Available in Terra Orange and Azure Blue, though I wished the orange were less red and brown.
The Benks ArmorGrid ArmorAir Grand Combo bundles three accessories for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in Azure Blue, the inverse of Cosmic Orange. It retails around S$86 on Lazada, with code lesterchan15 for 15% off direct.
Benks sent me the ArmorPro Prestige, the higher-end model in their ArmorPro line: a TPU case with a rugged Kevlar exterior and MagSafe support. It retails for S$79 with a free screen protector, or use code lesterchan15 direct.
Benks surprised me with an extra case, the ArmorPro Aurora for iPhone 16 Pro Max. Inspired by the northern lights, its 600D Kevlar weave blends blue and green with hints of orange. It retails for US$52.99 direct from Benks.
I liked my lightweight Benks ArmorAir, but I wasn't as careful with my iPhone as I claimed. So I switched to the Benks ArmorPro for iPhone 16 Pro Max, whose added TPU frame and raised lip better protect the screen.
Benks makes three Kevlar 600D cases: ArmorLite, ArmorAir, and ArmorPro. The ArmorAir for iPhone 16 Pro Max leaves the buttons exposed and the frame open, retailing around S$47 on Shopee, trading some protection for lighter weight.
For the first time I skipped Apple's Clear Case, which never protects the iPhone's bottom. Instead Benks sent the Lucent Pro for my iPhone 16 Pro Max: a no-frills clear PC case with a TPU frame, weighing just 40g.
The Spigen Valentinus is a MagSafe card holder in two- and three-card sizes and three colours. I bought the three-card version in PU leather for S$21.74 on Prime Day for Li Xiang, a solid alternative to Apple's discontinued leather wallet.
The Spigen Lock Fit is a hard-case MagSafe wallet that holds both cards and cash. I got it for S$34.84 on Amazon.sg; at 62g it is bulky and best suited to a Pro Max iPhone.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max Clear Case holds the S$75 price, or S$68.04 on the EPP. I ordered on announcement day and DHL delivered the next. With the mute switch gone, the case loses that cutout.
Looking for a MagSafe phone stand that didn't need a separate Apple charger, I found the Charby Orbit Stand at S$22.94. Shipping is steep, so it's worth bundling another item like the Orbit Power Bank.
The Benks Infinity Pro Magnetic iPad Stand comes in three sizes, from S$121.99 for the Air and Pro 11-inch to S$135.99 for the 12.9-inch. The solid aluminium build weighs 860g yet folds nearly flat.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro Case retails for S$49.99 in three colours: Chalk, Hazel, and Obsidian. It's a polycarbonate TPE case with aluminium buttons, weighing 38g, with cutouts that sit flush against the phone's curved-edge screen.
The Ugreen Height Adjustable Aluminium Mobile Phone Holder retails for S$24.29, dropping to S$17.99 on sale. A fixed-height variant is also available for less. Both are foldable, with a solid aluminium-alloy build that feels premium.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe is S$75, or S$67.41 on the EPP. I ordered on launch day and DHL delivered the next; it won't fit the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
My second CalDigit product, the TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock was a 38th-birthday gift from my brother in March 2022. Back-ordered at B&H until May, it finally arrived; he paid US$359.95 plus DHL shipping and duties.
I bought this OEM adjustable aluminium swivel stand for my Google Nest Hub Max on Amazon.sg for S$56.24, since the device's camera angle sits too high. The 5cm stand rotates 360 degrees and tilts 25 degrees.
Apple stopped making folio cases after the iPhone 11, so for my folio-loving mom I turned to Moshi. The Overture Case with Detachable Magnetic Wallet for iPhone 13 Pro retails for S$77, in black or pink.
The Moshi Arx Clear Case is a cheaper alternative to Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max Clear Case, at S$62 versus S$75. Unlike Apple's, it protects the phone's bottom, with soft TPU sides and a hard back.
The AhaStyle MagSafe Charger Stand is a no-frills aluminium-and-silicone stand I bought from Souky's Shopee store for S$14.99. It includes built-in cable management, letting you coil the MagSafe cable neatly inside the holder.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe is unchanged from last year's, holding the S$75 price or S$67.41 on the EPP. Shipping was even faster, delivered the day after the iPhone 13 announcement.