Ballistic Case Nexus 6

[saratogacoach]

Checked on my order with Ballistic customer service this morning, and it shipped yesterday. Had paid for 2nd day FedEx as part of my order. FedEx tracking shows it on its way, due for 12/31/14 delivery.

Maybe, too new for any reviews specific for the N6 Tough Jacket Maxx?

However, I'm quite hopeful. (But, as mentioned, my greatest concern is holster-belt clip sturdiness.) We'll see.

 

[PaisanNYC]

It kinda seems like they are padding their reviews, or at least are misleading you by putting reviews from other phones on the nexus 6 case. All of those reviews are from early 2014 and don't speak to the quality of the nexus 6 version. Kinda shady and misleading if you ask me. But I'll still look into picking one of these up.

I noticed the same, and that just knocks them down a few pegs in the trustworthiness category.

 

[saratogacoach]

OK, the Ballistic Tough Jacket Maxx for N6 arrived via FedEx 2-day. Nicely packaged, well-made, easy/quick to install with all parts fitting well on the N6. Screen protector is responsive to touch with no loss that I can notice. Holster with belt clip seems solid, durable (but only time and regular use will tell if it holds up).

Given the case's high level of protection, the N6, wrapped in this case, is on the big, heavy side: which I see as a necessary trade-off for the protection provided. Leaves me feeling confident that this $700 phone will survive routine travel.

All in all, I would recommend the case for those wanting this level of protection.

HTH

 

[adil17]

OK, the Ballistic Tough Jacket Maxx for N6 arrived via FedEx 2-day. Nicely packaged, well-made, easy/quick to install with all parts fitting well on the N6. Screen protector is responsive to touch with no loss that I can notice. Holster with belt clip seems solid, durable (but only time and regular use will tell if it holds up).

Given the case's high level of protection, the N6, wrapped in this case, is on the big, heavy side: which I see as a necessary trade-off for the protection provided. Leaves me feeling confident that this $700 phone will survive routine travel.

All in all, I would recommend the case for those wanting this level of protection.

HTH

If it's not too much trouble, can you post some pictures please?

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[saratogacoach]

As I use the N6 in the case, noticed one time that the screen protector needed some additional pressure to register touch. Then, next time, no problem. Will keep "playing" with this.

Not a great photographer, but took some photos (attached).

 

[PaisanNYC]

As I use the N6 in the case, noticed one time that the screen protector needed some additional pressure to register touch. Then, next time, no problem. Will keep "playing" with this.

Not a great photographer, but took some photos (attached).

I had the MAXX on my Nexus 5, and it made that phone feel huge. I wonder what it does for the Nexus 6. I would love to get a Ballistic (non-Maxx) one, but i want a holster and don't think that option comes with the holster, just the Maxx.

 

[saratogacoach]

The intended purpose, for me, was to be able to wear the phone on my belt, take it anywhere, not just leave it at home out of concern about dropping it when taken out (leaving at home defeats the purpose, for me).

So, this case, with the holster and belt clip works great for my purpose. Have now taken several trips out with the N6 and this case on my belt (clip turned to horizontal seems to improve the odds that it won't pop the belt clip when getting in and out of the car).

Yes, it is a big phone, made bigger/heavier by this protective case/holster/clip. But, in my opinion, not too big/heavy, very useable.

As far as I know, the non-Maxx does not come with holster and belt clip, just the Maxx has this.

I think, all in all, this is a very good case.

 

[lumpy211]

As I use the N6 in the case, noticed one time that the screen protector needed some additional pressure to register touch. Then, next time, no problem. Will keep "playing" with this.

Not a great photographer, but took some photos (attached).

Thanks for the pictures! It looks really nice and I don't think I'd mind the added bulk if it protects the phone.

If you (or anybody else for that matter) could check, does wireless charging work with the case on (and with what charger)? The Nexus 5 one on Amazon has mixed answers to that question.

 

[saratogacoach]

I only have the wired charger that comes with the N6, so unable to test wireless. Hopefully, someone else can do this.

Apologies.

 

[lumpy211]

I only have the wired charger that comes with the N6, so unable to test wireless. Hopefully, someone else can do this.

Apologies.

Oh, no problem! It's not important to everybody, so I understand completely. Thanks for your reply, though!

 

[saratogacoach]

I have tried using a Bluetooth headphone while the N6 is fully encased, and it works fine.

And, just to reiterate, so far, with regular travel (on my belt) use over the past week, no problem with the clip separating from the holster: seems quite sturdy.

What I am still watching: since this is a heavy phone and case, the clip rotation has loosened up a little since I've begun using it on my belt. While I would suspect that overtime, it would turn less stiffly than when brand new, it's difficult at this point to know how much it will loosen overtime, if it will eventually turn too easily.

I like the case, and think it's one of the best ones for high-level protection. (Had used an OtterBox Defender on my Moto G, which worked great. But, no OtterBox case so far, for the N6. This Ballistic Tough Jacket Maxx seems equivalent to the OtterBox Defender.)

 

[The Illest Tech]

Do you have to use the included screen protector for the Tough Jacket Maxx for the case to be fully functional or is it just an option?

 

[saratogacoach]

Do you have to use the included screen protector for the Tough Jacket Maxx for the case to be fully functional or is it just an option?

I believe that you can leave it off. It's a separate item that you place over the N6 screen before adding the outer shell: https://www.goballisticcase.com/shop/motorola/nexus-6/tough-jacket-maxx/#.VLHQOXtSVSE (select thumbnail of 4 components)

Outer shell is rubberized, pulled over the N6, and while I'm not certain, seems unlikely with the screen protector left out, to leave too much "play." (I am using the screen protector without any noticeable loss of touch functionality.)

 

[lumpy211]

Well, I bit the bullet and figured I'd give it a shot to try out wireless charging. I have this wireless charger from Digi Yes: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J00A448/ Sadly, the case is too thick to work with this charger. Maybe it'll work with others, but this one's range is too short.

Do you have to use the included screen protector for the Tough Jacket Maxx for the case to be fully functional or is it just an option?

I got mine yesterday and didn't put on the screen protector. It's a separate plastic piece, and it seems to fit fine without it. I've been considering getting a tempered glass one, but am waiting for there to be a real concensus on which one fits best.

Man, overall I love this case. I feel that it's truly a great replacement for Otterbox since they mainly seem interested in Apple and Samsung these days. But the lack of Qi compatibility (at least with my charger) really stinks. I haven't decided yet whether I'll return it.

 

[saratogacoach]

Interesting observation about using the holster belt clip. I've found that it works (when used horizontally) best with ~1.5" belt (keeps it steady).

 

[lumpy211]

Great news! I got this charger from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Wireless-Qi-Enabled-Incredible-Single-Position/dp/B00H9B7ALK and it gets enough range to charge through the Ballistic case! Definitely recommended.

 

[fitz420]

Great news! I got this charger from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Wireless-Qi-Enabled-Incredible-Single-Position/dp/B00H9B7ALK and it gets enough range to charge through the Ballistic case! Definitely recommended.

That charger looks pretty good. I have a few RAVpower accessories laying around including a battery pack and they've always felt pretty well made and I've yet to have one break. I think I'm buying this.

 

[msd24200]

My ballistic should arrive today

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[msd24200]

I'm not liking the screen protector that came with the ballistic so took it off other than that I'm really liking the case!

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[lumpy211]

I'm not liking the screen protector that came with the ballistic so took it off other than that I'm really liking the case!

I feel the same way. I hadn't tried the protector as of my last post because I wasn't sure if I wanted to return it and didn't want to take off the plastic film just in case. After I decided to keep it, I gave it a shot and was disappointed with the reduction in touch sensitivity and removed it. (Plus, I kept getting dust and dog hair between the screen protector and the screen!)