Rokform Rugged Pixel 8 Pro MagSafe Case Review + Magnetic Wireless Charger

I don’t personally use the iPhone, however I’ve at all times thought the MagSafe idea was an awesome characteristic that I might like to see on Android. Which may turn into a actuality with Qi2 wi-fi charging, however within the meantime, there are some manufacturers which have built-in MagSafe-like performance into telephone instances.

Once I obtained my Pixel 8 Professional, I briefly tried the reasonably priced OWKEY MagSafe case and was reasonably proud of it, aside from the very fact it didn’t work with the Pixel Stand 2nd Gen.

I then got here throughout the Mous Intralock MagSafe-compatible Pixel 8 Professional case however noticed some destructive critiques, which put me off it.

I lastly settled on the Rokform Rugged Pixel 8 Professional case. This can be a premium-priced case, and it isn’t essentially the most engaging telephone case available on the market, however it’s a rugged case with superior drop safety in comparison with the opposite two choices. Additionally it is MagSafe appropriate with a multi-magnet association.

It then has a pop-out part that lets you use RokLock twist lock equipment to bodily mount the telephone to issues or connect equipment to it

Priced at $69.99 USD, it’s costly however not unreasonable. Nonetheless, Rokform doesn’t ship to the UK, and the Amazon UK itemizing has it at £73.70, making it considerably dearer than the OWKEY and fairly a bit greater than the Mous Intralock. So, is it definitely worth the premium value?

Rokform Rugged Pixel 8 Professional Case Options

• Additional-strength magnet and MagSafe appropriate system
• Wi-fi charging appropriate
• Navy-grade drop safety – MIL-STD-810G army customary for drop-tested safety, and can shield your telephone by means of a number of drops from as much as 6 ft.
• 6-sided safety implies that your telephone, digital camera, and display are shielded from harm irrespective of how your telephone lands.
• Built-in RokLock twist lock system for mounting – The Rugged Pixel Professional Case is appropriate with all our twist-lock and magnetic mounts and supplies safe and handy mounting options for automobiles, bikes, bikes, golf carts, and any magnetic floor. It’s the last word selection for Pixel customers in search of an additional layer of resilience.

Rokform Equipment and Mounts

Some examples of the accessible equipment for the Rockform Case embrace:

Magnetic Equipment

• Magnetic Sport Telephone Ring
• FUZION Magnetic Pockets with Stand
• Wi-fi Charging Stand
• ROKFORM MagSafe Magnetic Energy Financial institution
• Twin Magnet Swivel Mount
• Swivel Sprint Mount
• Tremendous Grib Vent Mount

RockLock Equipment

• RockLock  Windshield Suction Mount

• ROKFORM Bike Handlebar telephone mount
• Rokform Professional Collection V-4 Bike Mount
• Rokform Common Ball Adapter Telephone Mount

Design & Construct High quality

The case itself is just not essentially the most engaging as a result of its chunky rubber all-black design, however it’s this design that makes it extra sturdy than most instances.

The case has a decent-sized lip that runs alongside the sting of the show and seems to supply good safety for any face-down drops.

The corners have a flat angled edge and once more seem to supply an excellent degree of safety must you drop your telephone on its nook.  

The digital camera cutout is massive sufficient that it shouldn’t get in the best way of the digital camera sensors, which is an issue that has been reported in another instances.

Then, within the centre of the case is a small puck which pops out and lets you use the RockLock equipment. I haven’t tried a RockLock accent but, however I’m assured that the telephone will stay securely in place for any lively situation.

The case is then magnetic with two separate magnetic sections. You could have the MagSafe round magnets which encompass the place the RockLock puck sits. These magnets have a average quantity of magnetic attraction, however then under them is an oblong magnet with a powerful magnetic attachment.

With the telephone positioned on a steel floor with all of the magnets connected, the attachment may be very robust. I connected it to a steel container, which I then shook round reasonably vigorously, and the telephone didn’t budge within the slightest. With some aggressive shaking, the telephone did finally break away.

MagSafe Model Mounting & Magnetic Wi-fi Charger

I obtained the magnetic wi-fi cost stand with my case, and this attaches to the case with a really robust magnetic maintain.

This puck-shaped charger then has a pop-out stand. This has a hinged design, permitting you to regulate the angle so the telephone is propped up at fairly a steep angle. I discovered this fairly helpful for propping your telephone up and utilizing it on a current flight to the USA. I additionally typically use it at my workplace desk permitting me to simply see the telephone show.

There’s then a smaller pull-out digital camera mount that’s designed to help you mount your telephone onto a laptop computer show for video calls.

As that is only a regular QI charging stand, it’s restricted to simply 7.5W charging, whereas the Pixel Stand can do 23 W for appropriate Pixel telephones or 15 W (EPP) for Qi-certified gadgets.

Google Pixel Stand 2

Whereas Rokform advertises the case as being wi-fi charging appropriate, it doesn’t work with the Pixel Stand 2.

Whenever you place the telephone on the stand, it should initially register the cost, however then it disconnects.

I had precisely the identical drawback with the OWKEY MagSafe case.

My finest guess is that the case is just too thick on the underside, and it locations the charging coils barely out of alignment. The case can also be fairly thick, which may doubtlessly be a part of the issue.

The wi-fi charging does work wonderful with different QI chargers, although. I’ve been utilizing an Anker QI pad, however it’s disappointing not to have the ability to use the Pixel stand.

Safety

Rokform states that that is MIL-STD-810G army customary for drop-tested safety, and can shield your telephone by means of a number of drops from as much as 6 ft.

It’s not one thing I plan on testing totally, as I don’t fancy breaking my Pixel. Nonetheless, I’m clumsy and have dropped the telephone a number of occasions, together with a comparatively huge drop onto concrete, and the telephone has come away unscathed.

Digital camera Safety

Many instances sit flush with the digital camera and may doubtlessly expose the glass to wreck. With this, the case is raised away from the digital camera. Due to this fact, once you place the telephone on a desk (or drop it) there’s a lot much less danger of damaging the digital camera.

Value and Various Choices

The Rokform Rugged Pixel 8 Professional case is $69.99 USD direct from Rokform with free transport for US clients. They don’t ship to the UK.

On Amazon, on the time of writing, the case was £73.70.

The wi-fi charging stand is listed at $49.99 USD or £46.47 from Amazon UK.

The Mous Intralock case for the Pixel 8 Professional is listed at £60 however is reported to have a lot weaker magnets. The vary of equipment appears much less spectacular. They’ve a MagSafe charger for simply £30, however this lacks a stand.

The QuadLock Magazine Pixel 8 Case seems to be the most effective various, particularly as it’s priced at simply £32. Nonetheless, this doesn’t appear to be fairly the identical as MagSafe, because the magnetic equipment nonetheless have the QuadLock system. The equipment are additionally fairly costly, as you typically have to purchase the Magazine head or Magazine wi-fi charging head to accompany any accent.

General

I just like the Rokform Rugged Pixel 8 Professional, and I’ll fairly possible find yourself shopping for a number of the equipment permitting me to simply mount the telephone to issues like my bike or safer mounting in my automobile.

Nonetheless, it isn’t appropriate with the Pixel Stand Gen 2, and within the UK, the worth is excessively excessive. Whereas I really like the idea of all of the equipment, these are additionally priced on the excessive facet, for instance, the common bicycle mount is £44.

The MagSafe performance and mounting system make this fairly distinctive. There are competing choices from Mous and QuadLock, however it appears that evidently every system has its strengths and weaknesses.

General, it is a good case for the Pixel 8 Professional, however a bit arduous to suggest within the UK because of the excessive value.

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