Which Phone Case is Actually Best? Otterbox vs Mous vs ESR ($1,300 Phone Ruined!)

Apr 2026/24 min/14 products tested

The verdict

1
Mous
avg finish 4.2
“And the Mouse came in on top with the best average finish at 4.2.”
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3
Ridge
avg finish 6
“The Ridge and the very affordable ESR tied for third place with an average finish of sixth.”
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3
ESR
avg finish 6
“The Ridge and the very affordable ESR tied for third place with an average finish of sixth.”
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5
Rokform
“The Rockform also performed well with a fifth place finish.”
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Budget pick
Ridge
“So, if it's all about the budget, I'd buy either of these phone cases if they're what you're looking for.”
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Budget pick
ESR
“So, if it's all about the budget, I'd buy either of these phone cases if they're what you're looking for.”
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Avoid
Apple
“Get the extended warranty if you're going with the Apple case.”
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