The Mophie Juice Pack Pro ($129.95 direct) ?isn't for everyone. It's big, bulky, and a bit gaudy when compared with Mophie's typically slick products. But if want your iPhone 4 or 4S to keep up with your latest outdoor adventures, the Juice Pack Pro is an interesting option. It features a high capacity battery that'll keep your phone juiced when power outlets are few and far between, and its rugged design will protect your delicate phone from the rigors of taking the road less traveled.?
This beast of a case measures 5.3 by 2.8 by 1.0 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.3 ounces (the iPhone 4S itself weighs 4.8 ounces). This case is for those who are willing to sacrifice portability for protection and peace of mind. It exceeds military specifications (MIL-STD 810G) for impact protection and dust/sand penetration, which means it should stand up to some serious abuse. Keep in mind, though, this case is only water resistant, not waterproof like the comparatively svelte LifeProof iPhone case?. It'll withstand some rain and splashes, but you can't fully submerge this one.
The Juice Pack Pro has an inner plastic shell, which separates into front and back pieces, with a rubber outer shell that wraps around the entire case. Installation is straightforward and simple, though it takes a bit of agility to get the rubber boot on and off. All of the iPhone's ports and buttons are covered with water resistant plugs, which make them a bit cumbersome to access. There's a cutout for the rear camera, but the recess is too deep and reflective, causing washed out pictures when using the LED flash. The built-in plastic screen protector has a water tight port for the earpiece, microphone, and speakers, while a rubber button provides access to the iPhone's Home button.
Throughout the testing period, I couldn't get rid of the unsightly air bubbles between the plastic screen protector and the iPhone's screen. Touch response is uninhibited, but the air bubbles are distracting, even with screen brightness set to max. Music sounds a bit muffled through the speaker slots, but call quality is good, if a little on the low end volume wise. I roughed the case up a bit by throwing it around our labs, and every time the iPhone 4S inside remained unscathed.?The built-in 2500mAh battery was able to add 11 hours, 21 minutes of 3G talk time to our Verizon iPhone 4S. That bests Mophie's non-rugged Juice Pack Plus , which added 10 hours, 43 minutes.
There are very few uses for which I'd recommend the Mophie Juice Pack Pro. It will add substantial battery life and protect your phone from a lot of abuse, but it's simply too big and heavy for all but the most extreme adventurers out there. The LifeProof case offers less robust impact protection and no added battery life, but it's substantially slimmer, lighter, and completely waterproof. If you are one of those intrepid individuals who needs the protection and power, then the Juice Pack Pro is definitely worth a look.?
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