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We bought the SHIELD slim case for the iPhone and the elago slim case. We prefer the SHIELD, here is why:

Firstly, we wanted a very slim, lightweight, matte finish plastic case (not silicone) to protect our iPhones. These were the top two choices based on our research.

1. Both are very similar, so the differences are very slight, but...

2. The SHIELD wraps around the edges of the iPhone slightly more, providing better protection for the silver bezel.

3. The SHIELD has a cutout for the volume toggle switch (has protection on all 4 sides). The elago protects only 3 sides of the switch - this makes adjusting the volume slightly more difficult, but better protects the switch and prevents accidental pressing.

4. The SHIELD appears to be coated with a slightly thicker paint.

5. The elago is only painted partially on the inside (the side that you don't see), that's fine but you can see the edge of white unpainted area when looking closely. The SHIELD does not suffer from this problem.

6. The only place where I think the elago is better is the accuracy of the cutouts around the switches and connectors. The mold used to make the case I think is slightly better designed than the SHILED - this is an observation from an automotive engineer, not something that most people may care about.

IN conclusion, both are fine cases and have a nice tacky, almost rubberized feel, so it comes down to design - the SHIELD wins this comparison.

This product keeps with the true nature of the iphone, in the sense that it is elegant and works like a charm without much extra...It has a tactile rubber paint on it and is made out of plastic. I am careful with my phone and this provides just that extra protection from scratches and the rubber texture helps with the iphones proneness to slipping out of hand...

This is one of the best case I have ever had for my iPhone. I have bought about three other cases but none compare to the elegance of this case. The other cases have been either very bulky or covers the whole esthetics of the phone. This case keeps my phone looking original and protected at the same time. Another cool thing about this case is the film that comes with the case for the front of the phone. Its really thick and doesn't feel flimsy like other films. OVERALL RATING FOR THIS CASE IS AWSOME!!!

This is a great iPhone cover. I have tried several various covers and this one has been the best yet. With a screen cover and body cover, this performs the essential functions of protection without making the phone heavy or bulky.

when i first saw this case I wondered how it could protect the iphone because it looks so slim, but it really does protect it! I accidentally dropped my phone off my desk and nothing happened to either the phone or the case, the screen protector goes on pretty easy and the whole case doesn't take away from the beauty of the iphone and doesn't add unnecessary weight