CatalystInfluence Case for iPhone 14 Plus, 2.5X Higher Drop Protection, Fingerprint Resistant, Durable, Easy to Clean and Install, 30% Louder Forward Audio, Lanyard Included - Stealth Black

Great phone case. This is my third Catalyst brand case. In the past I've had the waterproof version too but that one makes the phone much bigger and harder to hear. Had several other brands in between but this Catalyst has excellent drop protection. In general, it is a little slick if laying on smooth surface but it has small grooves on the edges to aid in gripping. The forward-facing speakers are a game changer. Makes the volume so much louder when listening to music, facetiming, or watching TV. Highly recommend.

Awesome case, the sound is so much louder with this case. Feels great in your hands also. Very happy with my purchase

DURABILITY & QUALITY DESIGNOverall great case. Durable dropped my iPhone 14 pro max about 3 major times and I’m pretty careful with my phone. I got less and less worried each drop after the first because that was the worse: someone bumped/slapped my phone out of my hand in a crowded bar scene.. now I use the included lanyard lol.Other times include a drop at hip/pocket height onto hardwood floors, and once into concrete coming out of my car. My phone is still flawless, and the case has very minimal wear if at all noticeable because i got the black color. In addition to the mute toggle wheel design, the sides have a textured feel that I can only describe as skateboard grip tape made of rubber, and it’s visually unnoticeable on the black case.DISLIKES/CONS-Will add visible thickness but does feel relatively thin in hand. It’s far from being considered bulky. But if you’re a minimalist and bought the iPhone for its thin sleek design, it might not be for you. But I would say it is thin when compared to comparable name brands with good protection.-OK magnet, wish the magsafe magnet was more stronger. It’s decent but still moves on connections/accessories like driving mounts because of the smoothness of the case.-Frosted case, which is good for preventing yellowing of case plastic in long term. However, will make your iPhone’s color unnoticeable.BOTTOM LINEIf my case were lost or damaged I would buy another one. I’m more of a minimalist case person, wish they made just the bumper. I highly recommend this case. it may seem overpriced at first. But i would say it’s adequately valued as it effectively protects a very expensive product with quality build and functional design.

The media could not be loaded. I bought this case to show off my iPhone 16 Pro, but was looking for more protection than a cheap slim crystal case. This Catalyst case looked pretty clean while still being rugged. I don’t like the military styling of some other rugged cases. This Catalyst Influence case feels really good in the hand. It has tapered edges on the bumper, which is way more comfortable for my fingers to wrap around, but it’s also easy to slip into my pockets. It’s hard to see, but the sides have a grippy texture that prevents it from slipping from my grasp.A few really stand out features, in my opinion:1. The bumper and corners feel SOLID. Like, break my table solid. I have zero fear of my phone breaking if I should ever drop it while in this case.2. The front screen and the camera lens on the back are well protected from scratches and bumps, but I’ll still add glass screen protectors just in case so I won’t ever need to replace them.3. The Camera Control button access: I saw some other cases that had a huge hole in the side but they had a lot of complaints because it was right where your thumb would go. I was a little worried, but after getting this case, the carve out for the Camera Control button is large enough for easy access and the shape is really comfortable and natural to hold.4. METAL BUTTONS! Like actual metal (aluminum?), not painted silver plastic. They feel so good! And the clickiness (is that a word?) is awesome. Makes me want to press the buttons like a fidget toy. The iPhone doesn’t like when I do that ☹️Overall, this case feels super solid. The fit is tight and perfect. It’s a big step up over my last case. It gives me confidence that my iPhone will be safe. That’s good news especially since I was too cheap to buy extra Apple Care hehe.One thing that annoyed me was the packaging. It looks nice, but I couldn’t open it up without tearing it. Not a big deal, but fair warning to be super careful opening it if you might need to return it for a refund. Doesn't matter to me since I’m going to keep this one.Edit: Just before I was about to post my review, I watched a YouTube video on my phone and only then did I realize the iPhone speaker sound is coming out of the FRONT, aimed right at me! I’ve never seen (heard?) another case do that!? Other cases just have holes at the bottom, and the sound shoots out straight, just like the regular iPhone without a case. Not bad but not always loud enough. This Catalyst Influence case redirects the audio out the front, so it actually sounds louder because it’s pointed right at me! Duuuuude. This is SO GOOD and way easier to hear for family Facetime calls, especially when there’s a lot of noise in the background!

I had my Catalyst case for my iPhone 14 Pro Max for almost 6 months. I thought I’d ordered the MagSafe version but apparently not, which was a disappointment. Even more disappointing was that the lanyard suddenly broke and my phone plunged into the ocean! I contacted the company for support and requested a MagSafe-compatible replacement or refund. They didn’t do either and I was sent tracking info for an iPhone 14 Pro case which will not fit my phone! Waiting to see if they correct this, and will update my review accordingly. For now, I would stay clear of this case and company!UPDATE: company sent exact replacement after initially mistakenly sending the wrong size, even though I requested a refund or a MagSafe one. I do appreciate the replacement, and them honoring their warranty, so am adding back a couple of stars.

Some features that make this the best case I’ve ever owned:-Nice texture on the sides for grip-Floating buttons for that clicky feel-Strong magnet-Fingerprint resistant backing!!-Solid build, 10 ft drop protection-That mute switch!!-Clean and elegant look with small/minimal branding along the right side-Lanyard included

The case is sleek. I like the dial approach to turning the notifications on and off witb ease. However the wheel stopped working altogether after a month.