How does this case affect data/voice signal quality, NFC and incoming/outgoing speakerphone quality?
1354556
honestly I raely use nfc but I have had no problems far as speakerphone quality or calls quality either
1354557
I haven't noticed any effects the case may have with data/voice and speaker phone quality. It's a great looking case and does an excellent job protecting my phone. My kids have dropped the phone many times on the ground, off the table etc.. and the phone is well protected.
324869
I don't have a problem. Sound quality is good. As for the caller, I have not any complaints. This is my second otter box.
1535096
The call quality is great. I have not observed any change in call quality before and after putting the case on.
1988919
Not than I'm aware of but for some reason I have complaints about MIC clarity on voice calls case on or off... Maybe it's the carrier.. Odd because recording quality is near Hi Def sound
1225585
Surprisingly enough, no, it doesn't. The part of you phone that actually sends and receives signal is not blocked by the metal, it has thick rubber over it. I've done multiple speed tests with it on and off because I thought it was causing it but I was just in a bad cell area. It has the same reception with the case on or off. Hope that helps.
319456
On the first set I had (that I returned) the speakerphone was fine and static-free when the handset wasn't, and it's also fine on the 2nd (properly working) phone. Haven't tried speaker volume, so can't comment on that (and the phone's not here). Line powered.
2273516
Thank you all very much for the feedback. I've had my previous phone for going on 6 years now actually, and all calls were placed from my house, where I've made countless calls without a single instance of a dropped call before this new phone. Perhaps I did get a lemon. I'll look into exchanging it (unwisely I purchased it elsewhere). I'm back to using my ancient phone in the meantime. :) Thanks again for the feedback!
1956268
So far I didn't have that problem. The phone is made of plastic. Only the back case is made of metal.But if you ask me, I'll say stay away from this phone. It is riddled with bugs (well, people who heavily use the phone's functions like syncing, emailing, adding memo in calendar etc would notice it). But if you primarily use it for sms or call, you won't experience the problem at all, hence the many glowing reviews from it's users.
1141776
No idea about NFC, not had an opportunity to use that function. The bluetooth works fine with a couple of different bluetooth speakers and keyboards.
911906
Using this case I have no trouble hearing the person I'm talking to nor do they have any trouble hearing me. The only difference is when the phone rings its a little quieter than when out of the case. And playing music with the phones speaker is softer than when out of the case. When I'm playing music I use a small Bluetooth speaker.
1504580
Yes and no. It only effects the sound. You can hear perfectly fine, just in lower volume because it is airtight making it change the way sound waves travel. As far as clarity goes i saw the change is so minute you can hardly tell. Overall worth it if it protects the phone
77864
The options I see for the ring are simply Hi - Low -Off. I haven't tried to set the quality of the ring sound. (Right now, I'm keeping this phone as a spare, since I like the Plantronics T10 better for most purposes.)
635595
The speaker will ring when receiving calls, it has its own ringer and will not duplicate your ringtone. I have only ever answered the call using my phone and not attempting (or researching) the ability with the buttons on the speaker. The audio quality was good and the other person was able to hear me without issue.
1301193
I am using a Nexus 6 and I learned it does interfere with the phone's NFC. I stuck the metal plate on the back lower portion of the phone, only place really.
533885
I've had my phone for 8 months and haven't had a dropped call yet (not that I use it terribly often, but certainly more than 16 times ...), and although the ringing tone is very quiet I have never had trouble with volume or quality of voice. Sounds like you either don't have good coverage where you are or you got a bad phone - have you tried a different phone under the same circumstances?
907444
Haven't tested the boundaries of the phone, but I did drop the receiver a couple of weeks ago and now there is terrible static when I get a few feet away from the base unit. Probably just knocked something loose. Before that, the sound was fine wherever I went in the house with it...no fading at all, no matter how far I got from the base.
83657
I have had no issues with the audio on the phone at all. Both speaker and handset works perfectly.