Pela Phone Case Review: Is the Pela Case Worth It? (2024)

[@CoryAmesYT]

What do you think of the Pela Case? Do you have a *sustainable* phone case that you love? Let us know with a comment below 👇

[@dervakommtvonhinten517]

nothing positive and a lot of negative

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@dervakommtvonhinten517 bummer, I've really liked mine. You've been using a Pela case??

[@TheWackyGal]

@@dervakommtvonhinten517 can you elaborate?

[@dervakommtvonhinten517]

@@TheWackyGal elaborate on what exactly? the fact that it doesnt compost even though they claim it does?

[@TheWackyGal]

Oh! I was referring to the other guy who commented "nothing positive and a lot of negative"! I was wondering what all the negative was. I decided to go in a different direction tho. I got suckered into an advertisement on Pela's site- BOGO- but turns out the "get one" is actually a particular item, not another phone case. Bummer! I know cases are important, but I can't really justify spending $50 on one. I definitely appreciate what they are doing tho and think it's kinda funny you buried yours 😂

[@victoriouspeople1]

I own Pela cases and have bought them for other people as gifts when they are on sale. However, I would never be able to justify the full price of the cases. It feels like a tremendous rip off. $69 CAD for a case? I bet it costs les than $5 to make. That's a damn high markup, and to me, it reinforces the elitism of green capitalism.

[@CoryAmesYT]

Yeah, that's an interesting point! I mean we aren't saying that the Pela Case is perfect here. I can totally agree - it seems that to make a product as "sustainable" as possible, part of that means making the product as accessible/affordable as possible. Not every company in the "sustainable product" space sees that as their objective. However, what phone case are you buying instead?

[@victoriouspeople1]

@@CoryAmesYT I still just have the Pela cases. I don't change my phone or my phone cases often. I do think they do a good job of protecting my phone.

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@victoriouspeople1 - Gotcha. Good to know!

[@Janet-E]

You get what you pay for. You want something cheaper you'll have to settle for plastic.

[@JakedTV]

Same cost for any other brand name case tho

[@Cryptid71]

Several of my friends actually really liked the idea, but are not willing to spend that amount of money for a phone case. If they truly cared about the environment, they would not worry about making as much money and lower the price. You cannot tell me that between shippingand making it they are paying more than $15 per phone case. Yet they are selling them for $60. These should not be more than $35 if they really want to help the planet.

[@CoryAmesYT]

You might be right. I unfortunately don't know Pela's profit margins on these cases, but sure, assume they don't cost much to make. And as well, the way that they discount their prices and run promotions has me convinced they have an extremely high margin to work with. I still stand by the Pela case as a great option, however, what I have on my phone right now is a case from agoodcompany. www.agood.com/products/plant-based-phone-case-charcoal-black

[@stevenh.390]

What caught my eye were the cool designs and colors! I had to calm down and do a deep dive on this phone case. Does it really protect the phone or is it all just for show? One review said these phone cases are not 100% biodegradable. Theres other plastic composites that are used to make these. And, well the cost. 60 bucks better protect the phone. Im still doing my research before i commit.

[@CoryAmesYT]

I've never had my phone break while using a Pela Case! However, what I have on my phone right *now* is from agood.com/ of which I'd highly recommend! www.agood.com/collections/mobile-cases/collection-filter-iPhone-iPhone_14_Pro Plus some of their designs (not sure which exact phone you have are 25-50% cheaper.

[@henryjtien]

how does the button push feel? I've had other cheap phone cases that are really stiff and you have to push really hard to change the volume up/down, etc.

[@CoryAmesYT]

I wouldn't consider this a "cheap" case! But either way, I like the button push feel. No extra force needed.

[@henryjtien]

@@CoryAmesYT Thanks! Oh, Pela certainly isn't cheap that's for sure. I just meant whether it was worth spending more on these cases vs the cheap ones...

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@henryjtien gotcha, gotcha. Well, in my experience I've really enjoyed having the case. I've remained loyal! haha I think it depends too on if you are comparing it to other "sustainable" options, or conventional ones. cheers, -Cory

[@ragnnohab]

You're really putting a lot of faith in Pela's marketing department. Unfortunately actual tests prove them quite wrong.

[@CoryAmesYT]

I use the Pela case myself. In fact, there's one on my phone right now. So I have conducted "actual tests." Thanks for watching, -Cory

[@aroh]

@@CoryAmesYT So you did 3ft - 20ft drop tests on them?

[@CoryAmesYT]

Did you watch the video? I said I didn't. @@aroh

[@aroh]

@@CoryAmesYT then you haven't conducted "actual tests"

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@aroh using the case is the "actual test."

[@dylanjaramillo3968]

It seems like the materials of the cases have changed over the years they feel more slippery now

[@CoryAmesYT]

Hey Dylan, The cases I'm sharing in this video are their most current. I've also had multiple Pela cases over the years. Haven't noticed a changed myself. Still really like the feel, personally. Thanks for sharing, though. Good to know that might not be the same for everyone. -Cory

[@shawnaceecota2382]

do these cases attract lint when you put it in your back pocket?

[@CoryAmesYT]

In my experience, no. Good question, though!

[@skyearthocean5815]

Are these MagSafe compatible?

[@CoryAmesYT]

I don't think this version is. but I'd check their website for their latest models.

[@luisterrazas514]

Love little Inauguration Bernie 🖤

[@CoryAmesYT]

Ha! Glad someone noticed. 🤪 Thanks for watching, -Cory

[@schweebee1491]

Omg I just found him too 😂😍 love it!

[@pdcichosz]

I stopped watching after your claim that '5-20 dollars over *comparable* products is a marginal difference'. If 1/3 of the price of their *most expensive* cases (60 USD for a phone cover!) is a 'marginal difference' then you're obviously willing to spend however many hundreds percent of profit margin they ask for to signal your virtue. I was interested in their products because it's a nice idea after all, but read some reviews, checked their pricing and there's no way in hell I'm spending 60 or even 40 dollars on a case that warps, can get loose, impossible to clean up and/or has graphics peeling off... when my 5 USD one serves me for seventh year and it would look like new if not for these few battle scars it got while keeping my phone from breaking. And I wouldn't be surprised if that turned out to be more sustainable than the combined environmental cost of production and shipping of the Pelas you went through in these seven years.

[@CoryAmesYT]

It highly depends on what you consider comparable. We might not share the same understanding of that. But very cool that you're holding onto the same phone/case for 7 years. That might in fact be the best move. Apples to apples, the env impact might be lower. I don't find your personal attacks all that productive, but even still, thanks for the feedback and glad you decided that the Pela cases weren't for you. This isn't intended to be a promotion, but a review of my honest experience of the company/the products. You can disagree with my opinions but doesn't change that they are my opinions. Cheers, -Cory

[@oldegeezer]

Too expensive, and the decoration of a mountain on the back is wearing and peeling off.

[@CoryAmesYT]

Expensive compared to what? And how long did it take for that to wear?

[@EdV22]

Has anyone used a Pela case with the magsafe module they sell?

[@CoryAmesYT]

I have not.

[@Patchow]

I wish they had a microfibre lining.

[@CoryAmesYT]

Interesting - can you tell me more, Pietro? Thanks for watching, -Cory

[@Patchow]

@@CoryAmesYT just a microfibre lining inside the case to prevent any dirt or debris from scratching the rear of the phone - like Apple silicon case.

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@Patchow gotcha!

[@adelakacmar]

very nice review! thank you :)

[@CoryAmesYT]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching. -Cory

[@anonymousgenre]

Peeling off? no thanks i'll just buy silicone ones and recycle it problem solved.

[@CoryAmesYT]

What problem is solved?

[@dervakommtvonhinten517]

pela is the first 100% compostable phone case.... was it though? not even not the first, but its not at all xD

[@CoryAmesYT]

Yes, it's compostable. And to the best of my knowledge, I believe it's the first. -Cory

[@oBCHANo]

@@CoryAmesYT Stick in the ground for a year and see how much it composts, you'll find it doesn't at all.

[@dervakommtvonhinten517]

@@CoryAmesYT so have you tried? or why do you say its compostable?

[@MrMastadox]

its a scam.

[@tanjmazmaz3731]

@@CoryAmesYT ... it's a scam 😂😝 ... 60$ garbage ... try it put your over price phone case in the ground for a year and you will see it will still be their 👏 ...