This is the Mous Limitless 4.0 for the iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 mini, and 13 Pro Max. The lot!
I am Alex and I do down to earth tech reviews.
I am genuinely excited about this one!
This is not a sponsored video!
Mous and I go way back! And when I started making YouTube videos this was one of the
first products I reviewed. And it did really well for the channel.
So I am really happy that Mous have this new iPhone 13 range now in perfect timing for
the new iPhone.
Quick disclaimer, the iPhone 13 you see in this video is the same model that the case
manufactures use to test their cases.
At the time of recording the iPhone 13 itself hasn’t shipped for another few days yet…
So if you are watching this in the future, make sure to check the channel after this
video. there will be links in the description for you.
I thought it would be useful to make this video now as I know you probably already ordered
the iPhone 13 and you want to see what the best cases are. And maybe even order the case
before the phone arrives so you are protected from day one.
And given how much I trust this product, it made perfect sense to do this video early.
But rest assured I will be doing quite a few videos featuring these cases. I really love
Mous.
This Mous Limitless design is one of my favourite in a phone case. For me they are able to combine
style with protection in perfect balance.
One of my viewers Richard is very conscious about the weight and I am pleased to say that
this Limitless 4.0 is now thinner and lighter than the 3.0. Much lighter now at xxx grams.
If you are going for the 13 Pro Max, you don’t want to add too much bulk. At the same time,
you want to get the right level of protection, given how much you spent on that shiny new
toy.
The main difference between the 4.0 and 3.0 is the MagSafe support. And as a result we
lose the interior lining we had on the 3.0.
That was one of my favourite features, to have that velvety feel at the back of the
phone…
But after using the 4.0 after a few months, I realised that one of the key features of
Mous which is this sturdiness and high quality materials, makes it virtually impossible for
dust or lint to get inside the case in the first place!
So even though we lose that lovely microfiber lining, we gain in terms of weight and there’s
no compromise in the protection.
And having that MagSafe compatibility means you’re not tied into the brands own accessories.
This is great if you already have a desk stand for your iPhone like this one I have from
Benks or a MagSafe Car mount. With this case, you don’t need to worry about those other
accessories.
The button cutouts feel really nice and flexible and follow the same design as the iPhone 12
so we can expect the same tactile and “clickyness”
One aspect of the design that you notice on this new model is the top speaker grill on
the iPhone 13.
This is to accommodate that notch change from Apple, you can see here that Mous has added
a slight cut here at the top so that the case won’t get in the way of the speakers and
sensors there. Great attention to detail which I love.
And then at the bottom speakers, this is something that is probably to do with my OCD more than
anything else, but the cutouts on the left hand side here are larger than the phone cutouts.
I noticed this in previous models but in Mous defence it might look weird if one cutout
was smaller than the other. Not an issue really as it doesn't block the speakers.
They kept the mute button nice and accessible as before too which is great.
Mous kindly sent me the Limitless models but I also have the Clarity model here, this is
the 12 Pro Max version but they are doing the 13 too. If you are team Sierra blue like
me, you might like to show it off every now and then and this would be the perfect case
for it.
I alternate between this and the Limitless and after a good 5-6 months of use you can
see it hasn’t gone yellow or got many scratches, which is great.
The secret is to keep it clean, which is very easy to do.
Mous is synonymous with protection. The first thing that comes to mind when picking a case
like this is… you are very unlikely to be making an insurance claim or needing use Apple
Care because you know your device is safe.
I dropped my 11 Pro Max, my 12 Pro Max several times and this case has saved my bacon every
time.
Mous developed AiroShock which you can see as this green added layer of padding here
that absorbs the impact when you drop your phone.
It also has these raised corners around the case which serves two purposes, one is to
protect your lovely display when you put the iPhone facing down and the other is to reduce
torsion.
Mous actually spent quite a bit of time talking to me about this when I was reviewing their
iPad cases, it basically helps reduce the amount of twisting the phone would get when
it’s dropped.
Mous are famous for doing some crazy stunts like dropping iPhones from a helicopter and
cranes. And you can almost guarantee they will be doing something crazy again with the
iPhone 13.
The other level of protection we get is in the camera module, and I am really pleased
to see that there’s a bit more of a lip now. It was there already on the 12, but it
is slightly higher now which gives you even more peace of mind.
It makes sense as that camera module is now bigger than before so this is great to see.
The fit around the phone is very tight. There is no wiggle room here which as soon as you
hold the device you know that it’s gonna be well protected.
I do use other cases, especially having this channel I get to try quite a few but if I
am going out or travelling, this is the one that comes with me.
If you care about wrist straps for that extra security, you have these eyelets here for
that. Mous sell them for $9.99 and they will hate me for saying this but you can find those
a lot cheaper online.
I ordered the 13 Pro Max so you know I will be drop testing it as well! Just like I did
for my 12 Pro Max.
Before I talk about the build quality, I will be donating a few of these to my viewers,
and it’s very easy to enter. All you gotta do is follow me on instagram and like any
of my Mous pictures that I posted recently and tag a friend. There is no limit in how
many you enter so feel free to share this video with your friends too.
I will be choosing more than one winner so make sure to do that, I will leave a link
in my description below.
And the goodies don’t end there! Mous have kindly offered to give you 20% off. all you
gotta do is use ALEXGEAR20 at checkout.
The build quality on these cases is excellent. The whole ethos of the brand is around having
a beautifully crafted accessory AS WELL AS offering great protection. When I think of
Mous, it’s not one or the other, there is no compromise here.
They are extremely well built, very sturdy. I mean… there is no give here and you just
know that it is a great product the minute you put it on.
My only call-out for you is for the materials you go for. The Aramid fiber to me feels quite
slippery at the back when you first start using it.
It is by far my favourite and after a few days you will find that you get used to it,
the weight of the device itself and the sides sort of add to the grip.
I recently went for the leather version and Mous sent me the speckled leather too which
is probably the grippiest one.
Having said that, getting in and out of pockets is very easy and again, I think they found
the perfect balance here of grip and convenience.
I also want to shoutout Mous Customer care. I said this before here and whilst its not
a product feature, it is something that I value a lot.
Even before I did videos about Mous products, my experience with the customer service has
been amazing. They really do put customers first and are always listening for feedback
too. As Mous grows I hope they keep that same mentality.
According to my community, there is a lot of people going for an accessory for this
new iPhone, so I hope this video helps in your decision making and I will be reviewing
lots more accessories for the iPhone 13 so please hit that thumbs up if you found this
useful, it really helps the channel and subscribe for more.
And I will see you and your smiling faces on the next one.
Cheers!