Spigen Tough Armor Galaxy Note 4 Case with Extreme Heavy Duty Protection and Air Cushion Technology for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 2014 - Metal Slate

*Update 12/1/2016*Still really dig this product! Below is my original review. This is my updated notes. I ended up docking 1 star and I will explain why. Prior to my incident, the flip out stand was very flimsy. It worked, but didn't hold very well and my phone would occasionally fall over if I did not extend the stand "just right". So why doc a star you ask? Well, in short... i've dropped my phone from small heights (bed, desk) many-a-time before. however, recently, the kickstand took literally took its last stand. I dropped my phone grabbing it from a desk and when it hit the floor the stand broke off. it didn't just fall out, the end pieces cracked. I am now without a stand.Please bear in mind, the above is all after having the case for a YEAR AND A HALF! I would most certainly buy this again. after all my phone has been through it still looks brand new and the edges are not scuffed up like my previous phones were. I'm still a huge fan of this product but the stand could use a little more work and be much more solid.----------I have held off to write a view on this product. I've had this case on for about 5 months now and have been very happy. The only ding I'd give the case, as other's have mentioned, is the seemingly flimsy stand. I've had this fall over a few times because it does not lock when extending out to prop up the phone. Mind you, I do use this frequently for watching TV on my mobile device and this has not been a big issue; more something to note.Other than that, this has been absolutely great. I really like the combination of a hard/soft shell. The inner limning for the phone and outer edges (and side buttons) are protected by a fairly durable rubber. This makes taking the phone out of the case really easy as well as cushions the phone's edges from any falls. I've dropped my GN4 multiple times ( ouch I know) from ear-height and my phone still looks brand new. The case raises the rubber around your phone's front face so it doesn't hit a flat surface directly, but there is not a direct screen protection like some other cases.This case has been a win for me because it is relatively inexpensive and for what you get, performs admirably. It does add a bit of bulk to your phone, but hey... it's a "Tough Armor Case". I think it is a great compromise between a slim case and a durable, protective case. If you're on a budget and looking for good protection for your phone, definitely take a look at this case.

I have been using Spigen Tough Armor as my sole as for my Note 4. Mainly because it's tough and cheaply priced. At this price point, it delivers all the protection you really need. I won't be diving or mud-racing with this phone; so it should be clear that this is sufficient. The "Air" corners might be marketing, but I certainly haven't had any problems with phone drops. I've dropped it multiple times, and it handled the impact with ease.The lip protects the screen, so I don't use a screen protector. It's also not bulky. You really can't go wrong here. The kickstand is also a nice added feature. Because it's not centered, you can place it at two different viewing angles. Some people say it flimsy, I say it gets the job done. Haven't had a problem with the kickstand, and don't even think it's going to break. Unless you plan to stack 10lbs on it, it should suffice. All ports are open, including all mics and IR blasters. You can also slip it on and off with ease.Now, I've talked nothing but good on this phone, but what about the bad?Honestly, not much. Firstly, the heart rate sensor is EXTREMELY difficult to use. I haven't had a successful attempt with a good reading yet. There is a bar between the sensor and the camera that blocks your finger from contacting the sensor correctly. I don't know the purpose of this bar, but I would cut it off.Secondly, the plastic backing is slippery. It has no grip. I agree it has nice aesthetics, and makes it stylish. However, there is no grip. You could most certainly drop you phone because it's slippery. The only upside I see to this, is that it can slide in and out of your pocket easily. Also, there is a small rubber lip on the button that lifts the backing off the surface. This prevents the backing from getting scratched. But when it receives impact or other abrasions, scratching develops. It's usually minor and fairly unnoticeable, but wearies me for the future.All in all, a solid case. I believe the Spigen Neo Hybrid will do a better job. I have never used one, but it has a grip which eliminates the cons of this product. But for all the measly cons, it's very few. This case will protect your phone. I don't even have a screen protector, because there is no need. I give it a solid 4 stars. Adding a grip surface and access to heart-rate sensor would make it a perfect 5.

As always, it's a fantastic case. You get the protection of a dual layer case (hard shell on the outside, soft rubber on the inside), but with less bulk and in my opinion a better design than an Otterbox. All at a much lower price. I can't recommend Spigen's cases enough. I used to run a phone repair store, and did test batches of dozens of different cases, and always ended up sticking with Spigen both for my customers and for my own phones.

Pros: Excellent body, sturdy, good for watching videos and making video calls in landscape modeCons: Does not stand in portrait mode, Could take a while to get used to the bulk(It does add a bit of bulk but it's not very heavy, and gives you a confidence that it's well protected)

I won't use anyone other than Spigen for cases. I've only purchased Spigen for the last 7 or so years now. Great products. I use this along with Qi wireless charging and it has no issues being recognized through the case. The charger however will dictate this, I have 3 wireless chargers and each vary on ease and quickness of picking up the charge signal but they all at least do pick it up through the case and this case is not a skin thick cover, it is robust as it's meant to be.

Spigen is the perfect protection of your high end phones. Buy it to feel it. Case is little bulky but you will get used to it . I brought this case before buying note 4 as have already used spigen cases for my previous phones .

Not my favourite by far, but also far from my most hated Note 4 case. The case is slippery and round, the back picks up a lot of finger prints and smudges, and if you're like me and don't have long nails you can forget about the kickstand.Otherwise, the case is slim enough to where it doesn't make my unwieldy phone worse, it sits snugly and all of the buttons and cutouts are absolutely perfect. I can recommend this to people who just go to the office and back home, but don't trust it in any drops higher than your waist.