Are you planning on taking a vacation near water? Or in water? You might want to consider getting the Catalyst Waterproof case. I’ve been reviewing Catalyst Waterproof cases for several years now and I can tell you that their cases have gotten better over time. The latest iteration of the Catalyst Waterproof will protect your iPhone from depths up to 33 ft or 10m and drops of 6.6 ft or 2m.
The Catalyst Waterproof as a regular day-to-day case is quite nice as well, offering decent access to the iPhone, has decent sound but doesn’t top the list when it comes to sound. I had a small issue when it came to the drop test which lead me to do a drop-water impact test with the Catalyst Waterproof.
For my Catalyst waterproof review, I’ve this product a score of 4.1 Eh’s out of 5. It is currently the #1 waterproof case on my Top 5 waterproof iPhone 7 case list. It scores above the LifeProof cases, Ghostek Atomic as well as the Pelican marine. If you need more info, check out the Top 5 video and if you’re wondering if the iPhone 7 actually needs a case since it’s waterproof, check out my video on that contentious issue.
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Amazon US: Amazon CA: Amazon UK: Amazon DE: Or get it on eBay: 5 Waterproof iPhone 7 cases: your iPhone 7 need a waterproof case? it comes to design, the size of the Catalyst Waterproof is quite average. The only cases that are noticeably smaller are the case from Dog and Bone. The case fits well together though the iPhone 7 sized case started to squeak after getting dropped which isn’t great. Monty decided to take a point off for the squeaking.
The Catalyst won’t slide around easily which is great on wet surfaces and stops the back from getting too scratched up. The overall texture of the case is quite nice and won’t slide out of your hand easily. It actually feels thinner than it actually is due to the bumper-like edge of the case.
Accessing your iPhone is decent in the Catalyst Waterproof. As a day-to-day case, the only downsides would be the slightly tough to press buttons and the screen viewability. It is very comparable to the Dog and Bone Wetsuit Impact in terms of a day-to-day waterproof cases. The best part of the case when it comes to buttons is the rotary mute switch. The switch makes it really easy to use the mute switch, even with gloves on.
For sound, the Catalyst Waterproof is better than the average waterproof case. The only cases that I noticed were better for sound are the LifeProof Fre and LifeProof Nuud cases. With that being said, sound quality isn’t as clear as a naked iPhone. Using the camera in the case wasn’t an issue and you can use larger than average lightning cables.
When it comes to extra versatility, the Catalyst Waterproof allows you to attach a wrist strap which is a must if you’re planning on taking your iPhone swimming in a lake or ocean. I would definitely recommend getting their floatable wrist strap as it will save your iPhone from sinking to the bottom of the lake or ocean. The clear back case also lets you showcase the color of your iPhone if that matters to you.
When it comes to protection, the Catalyst Waterproof is waterproof up to 33ft. Which is awesome. I believe the iPhone 5 version was 10 ft, the iPhone 6 version was 16 ft and the iPhone 7 is 33 ft. This puts it in the same class as the HitCase, Optrix and ProShot cases in terms of water protection. The biggest difference between the Catalyst and those products is the lack of removable lenses. I’ve done full reviews on all those cases if you’re interested in knowing how far you can take them.
When it comes to drop-protection, the Catalyst Waterproof will protect your iPhone from a 6.6 ft or 2 m drop. With the iPhone 7 version of the case, multiple drops on concrete resulted in one of the speaker pieces coming off. I wasn’t expecting this to happen. I didn’t come out again after pressing it back into the case so if you’re planning on getting the Catalyst, make sure you press the speaker piece down.
Check out the 10 ft drop that I did at the end of the video!
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