The Element Case Sector 5 for iPhone 5: A Review

As I begin this review, I'm excited to take a closer look at the Element Case Sector 5 for my trusty iPhone 5. To start, let's take a glance at the packaging. Element has really outdone themselves with their recent design, and it shows in the presentation of the case. Inside the box, we have not only the Sector 5 case itself but also a pouch full of goodies that I'll get to later on.

Among the contents of the box, we have the installation instructions, which should provide clear guidance on how to assemble the case. We also find a package containing the back plate, a cleaning cloth, an applicator, and protective edges for the sides. Inside this carrying case, we have the tool that makes it easy to take off and put on the Element Case, as well as an extra screw that can be attached to your keychain as a spare.

I must admit, I'm a fan of minimalist cases, so I opted to apply only the element case bumper and Sector 5 itself. This allowed me to see just how seamlessly these components come together. To take it apart, I used the tool provided, which opens up into a tiny screwdriver. A clever design feature that makes this process much easier than it would have been with previous cases.

One of the things that caught my attention was the new hinged design of the Sector 5 case. This allows for an incredibly simple installation process – simply remove one screw, open it up, place your iPhone inside, and then close it around like a Transformer face hugger. It's a beautifully designed mechanism that ensures a snug fit without stripping the screws.

The material used in this case is still aircraft-grade aluminum, just as with all Element Cases. While this material may not be as dense or heavy as I've come to expect from previous models, it still provides excellent protection – especially when paired with the back plate and side covers, which offer a lot of extra shielding for your iPhone.

I do have to mention that the Sector 5 case is pricey, but I believe you're getting what you pay for. The high-quality materials and distinctive design make this case stand out from the crowd. While it may not be as minimalist as some other options, it's certainly premium and exclusive. And let's be honest – there's something special about owning a piece of gear that looks and feels so good.

As I finish up this review, I want to take a moment to thank you for joining me on this journey through the Element Case Sector 5. You can find more great content from me on Twitter and app.net, and be sure to check out our YouTube channel at youtube.com/ imor video for even more in-depth reviews and tech-related discussions.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey everyone this is Renee from imore.com and right now I'm looking at the element case Sector 5 for the iPhone 5 so I'll put my iPhone 5 aside for a second and we'll take a look at the Sector 5 from element and they have got very nice packaging this time around inside the box we have the Sector 5 case itself we have the pouch full of goodies and I'll get to that in a second we have the installation instructions a package containing the back plate a cleaning cloth an applicator and we have protective edges for the sides inside this carrying case we also have the tool to take off and put on the element case as well as an extra screw so if you wish you may put on all of these things I like the barest possible um minimal casing so I'm just going to apply the element case bumper the Sector 5 itself so I'm going to take out the tool there is a spare screw actually two spare screws in there if you need them it can go on your keychain so you always have it and you don't have to worry about not being able to take off or put on the case it opens up into a tiny screwdriver I am going to remove one screw at the top now previously with these kinds of cases you had to remove multiple screws in multiple areas and put them together as basically two parts with the element case Sector 5 however it's got a new hinged design so all you do is remove one screw open it up put your iPhone in and then you close around it like some sort of Transformer face hugger replace the screw and just turn it until it is Comfortably tight you want to make sure you don't strip it there we go and now you have the iPhone in the Sector 5 case as with all Element Cases it is made out of aircraft grade aluminum this one is not as dense or as heavy as I remember previous Element Cases being but it is still stir it is still protective especially if you have the back plate on and the side covers it provides a lot of protection again I prefer going minimal it creates a very nice shape a nice distinctive outline um and it is good bumper style protection for your iPhone it is pricey it is premium but you're getting high quality materials and you're getting a very distinctive um very exclusive look so once again this is the element case Sector 5 I I am Renee from imore.com you can find me on Twitter and app.net Rene Richie and for more great videos check us out on YouTube at youtube.com/ imor videohey everyone this is Renee from imore.com and right now I'm looking at the element case Sector 5 for the iPhone 5 so I'll put my iPhone 5 aside for a second and we'll take a look at the Sector 5 from element and they have got very nice packaging this time around inside the box we have the Sector 5 case itself we have the pouch full of goodies and I'll get to that in a second we have the installation instructions a package containing the back plate a cleaning cloth an applicator and we have protective edges for the sides inside this carrying case we also have the tool to take off and put on the element case as well as an extra screw so if you wish you may put on all of these things I like the barest possible um minimal casing so I'm just going to apply the element case bumper the Sector 5 itself so I'm going to take out the tool there is a spare screw actually two spare screws in there if you need them it can go on your keychain so you always have it and you don't have to worry about not being able to take off or put on the case it opens up into a tiny screwdriver I am going to remove one screw at the top now previously with these kinds of cases you had to remove multiple screws in multiple areas and put them together as basically two parts with the element case Sector 5 however it's got a new hinged design so all you do is remove one screw open it up put your iPhone in and then you close around it like some sort of Transformer face hugger replace the screw and just turn it until it is Comfortably tight you want to make sure you don't strip it there we go and now you have the iPhone in the Sector 5 case as with all Element Cases it is made out of aircraft grade aluminum this one is not as dense or as heavy as I remember previous Element Cases being but it is still stir it is still protective especially if you have the back plate on and the side covers it provides a lot of protection again I prefer going minimal it creates a very nice shape a nice distinctive outline um and it is good bumper style protection for your iPhone it is pricey it is premium but you're getting high quality materials and you're getting a very distinctive um very exclusive look so once again this is the element case Sector 5 I I am Renee from imore.com you can find me on Twitter and app.net Rene Richie and for more great videos check us out on YouTube at youtube.com/ imor video\n"