This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.
Quick take
The MagEasy Odyssey + Strap M is the most rugged iPhone 17 Pro Max case I have used, and I have bought more than 20 cases for this phone. It comes with a wide, two-point shoulder strap, the hardware feels rock solid, and its MagSafe magnets are among the strongest I have tested. The trade-offs are bulk, slightly stiff volume and Action buttons, and corner pieces that are hard to swap.
What I tested
- MagEasy Odyssey + Strap M for iPhone 17 Pro Max, coral/orange, on a Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Price at the time of recording: ¥7,980 on Amazon Japan
- Included: shoulder strap and a plain corner piece for use without the strap
What I found
- Weight: the case alone measured 62.7 g. With the phone and strap attached, the whole setup was 360 g, which felt fine once it was on my shoulder.
- Protection: the four corners bulge out, the lip rises above the screen, and the camera guard sits higher than my lens protectors. I could probably skip lens protectors with this case.
- MagSafe strength: with a double-sided MagSafe ring attached, pulling the phone off my car mount normally leaves the ring stuck to the mount. Only 3 of the 20+ iPhone 17 Pro Max cases I have tried kept the ring on the phone, and this is one of them. MagSafe charging works.
- Strap hardware: the carabiners and attachment points feel much sturdier than other shoulder straps I have used. The strap attaches on both sides, so the phone does not spin, and the wide strap does not dig into your shoulder.
- Color: the coral/orange is a very close match for Cosmic Orange, with an orange-gold trim around the edges.
- Openings: the Camera Control cutout is large and easy to reach, and the USB-C opening is wide enough for every cable I tried.
Who it’s for
- Good fit: people who carry their phone on a shoulder strap and want maximum protection, or who want a case that matches an orange iPhone.
- Not a fit: anyone who prefers thin, light cases or is picky about button feel.
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese. Useful moments: around 3:50 swapping the corner piece, around 9:50 the car-mount magnet test.
Limitations
The volume and Action buttons felt slightly stiff on my unit, which may be unit-to-unit variation. Swapping the strap corner for the plain corner takes a lot of force: pressing with my fingers hurt, and one part flew off. Use a pen or similar tool. The case is also bulky, so it is overkill if you never use a strap. This model is sold on Amazon Japan; availability elsewhere may differ.
Products
MagEasy Odyssey + Strap M for iPhone 17 Pro Max: on Amazon Japan
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