Best iPhone 14 Cases and Accessories: MagSafe Wireless Chargers, Wallets, Adapte...
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The Best iPhone 14 Cases and Accessories
So you've got a sparkly new iPhone 14. Hooray! The worst thing that can happen right now? An accidental drop that cracks the beautiful screen. Sad trombone. But wait! There's a chance you can prevent such a thing from happening. A case doesn't guarantee protection, but it raises the chances of your iPhone walking away unscathed. Throw in a screen protector and those odds increase. We've been testing several iPhone 14 cases and accessories—for the entire lineup, from the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 14 Pro Max—and these are our favorites.
You'll see a few repeat recommendations here from our Best iPhone 13 Cases guide. That's because they're items we've tested before and will work perfectly with the iPhone 14 series. Check out our Best MagSafe Accessories guide for more.
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MagSafe is the name of a ring of magnets embedded into the rear of the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 range. It allows you to magnetically stick accessories to the back of the smartphone, from wallets and wireless chargers to phone grips and tripods. Apple says its magnet accessories are shielded, so they’re safe to use with credit cards (if maybe not hotel key cards). We mostly recommend MagSafe cases in this guide because there's real utility in making use of the system.
However, you should be careful when shopping. Cases need to have a ring of MagSafe magnets built into them to properly work with other MagSafe accessories (one easy way to tell is by looking for a ring on the inside of a case in product images). Not every third-party case has them. Some companies claim their cases are “MagSafe compatible” even without magnets, but that may be because the case is thin enough for the magnets to stick. The connection is almost always weak, though. If you plan on using MagSafe gear, make sure there's a ring of magnets in the case.
Speaking of, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, respectively. You might think that you can then interchange cases between them, but you can't. The camera modules on the Pro models are larger, and that means cases for them won't fit on the less expensive iPhones.
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Apple's Official Protection
Apple Leather and Silicone MagSafe CaseWhether you go with the official leather or silicone cases from Apple, they'll hardly disappoint. They look attractive, are fairly slim, have buttons that work well, and the cutouts are accurate. Even the edges around the screen and raised enough to protect the screen from hitting the ground. The leather has a luxurious feel, whereas you won't stop running your finger across the silicone case. The only issues? The silicone case attracts dirt and lint, so you'll have to clean it often. I also found the mute switch a little difficult to reach with the leather case.
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Best Overall
OtterBox Symmetry Series+ MagSafe CaseOtterBox's Symmetry+ series has slowly been winning me over these past few years. It's protective, but not cumbersome. The raised edges around the display are higher than many other basic cases, and the mixture of polycarbonate and synthetic rubber feels durable. (It's also made with more than 50 percent recycled plastic.) The buttons are satisfying to press, the mute switch is accessible, and the MagSafe connection is strong. It does all this without adding too much heft, plus it looks stylish in the tennis ball green (you can also choose between a ton of other colors).
One thing to note: OtterBox says this case has antimicrobial technology to protect the exterior from common bacteria. Don't put much stock into this, as there is scant evidence antimicrobial coatings do much to protect your health. Just wash your hands.
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Best Cheap Cases
Spigen MagSafe CasesWhy spend $50 when you can just spend a little more than $20? Spigen has made some of our favorite cheap cases and these two are no exception. There's the Silicone Fit and Rugged Armor, both of which have MagSafe magnets embedded inside and clicky buttons, plus a roomy gap for the mute switch.
The Silicone Fit is almost indistinguishable in look and feel from the official Apple silicone case (barring the lack of an Apple logo), with similar edge protection for the display. The Rugged Armor has a dull design, but the various textures around the case give it some character. As the name suggests, the latter will give you a smidge more protection as it has padding on the corners.
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