Razer ArcTech Slim & Pro THS Edition Review - iPhone 11 Cooling Gaming Cases

[@patrickwong4824]

This video was your excuse to buy a $500 thermal camera.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

It took me 2 weeks of humming and hawing to drop the cash for the cammera.

[@Mehwhatevr]

@@MobileReviewsEh I was looking for a video with thermal images. Had I not found yours, I would finally have found my excuse to buy a thermal camera

[@TheGoldenMiner]

Everyone like this video, this man brought a $500 camera to test a $50 case

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Yes! Mash the like button!

[@sashiburia2777]

Bruh

[@RedBeardedRabbit]

Seriously, as skeptical as I am of youtube 'reviewers' (due to the inherent conflict of interest from making money via affiliate links/sponsorship/etc.), this channel strikes me as quite honest right now and I hope it gets enough views/traction to keep going!

[@charlesagha5261]

lol

[@MobileReviewsEh]

So many of you have asked about the temperature data. In general, the iPhone 11 Pro Max ran ~2 degree's cooler than the iPhone 11. Here's the baseline data: COD Mobile Test w/naked iPhone: ~37 C Slo-Motion Video test: ~44.5 C The iPhone 11 never got over 45 C. For the case tests, the temperature reading was taken right after case removal. These are for the iPhone 11's (iPhone 11 Pro Max ran ~ 2 degree's cooler) UAG Monarch - 43.7 Otterbox Symmetry - 43.4, Mous Contour - 43 Razer Pro THS Edition - 42.5 Catalyst Impact Protection - 46.3 Spigen Tough Armor - 43.3 Pitaka MagCase Pro - 47.3

[@victornpb]

You have to be careful measuring temperature of shiny surfaces, as infrared gets reflected. Also iPhones gives of a lot of heat through the screen and not only from the back. You can use like piece of black tape to get a more accurate reading.

[@Jarblyy]

Oooh that’s smart. Never thought of the black tape for glass temps

[@WaldenDustin]

Awesome test, thanks for doing a review! While 1.5 may not be a huge change based off of your next coolest case, going from the hotter cases there’s a considerable difference. Just a couple degrees can make a big difference in long term reliability

[@Norgoz]

I'm sold! I originally saw these on their website and was wondering how tough and cool they would be. Great review! I needed one for the Razer Phone 2, so I used your link to buy. Thank you so much for the time, effort, money spent on this review! I appreciate you!

[@xlNEWlx]

Finally, I couldn’t find a review for the ths case

[@iyeetdog4853]

Use grammarly ;)

[@jadeng1147]

@@iyeetdog4853 Or your brain lmao.

[@RadCatFood]

Him and iJustine I think are the only reviews

[@FeoOrozco]

I have the ArcTech pro because i game alot on my phone and honestly ever since I bought it I have noticed a pretty significant difference in how cool my phone stays after gaming for longer than a few minutes. My previous case my phone felt hot to the touch after 30 minutes or so and my screen would start to dim even in the highest brightness to reduce the heat being generated and ever since I got this case I havent had an issue since!

[@gravitymediapro]

I’m the one who purchased the ArcTech Slim case, sight unseen from Amazon. Echoing your lack of protection concerns with this: my phone did a slide off of a couch, about three feet in the air. Landed on hard flooring, and FULL crack across the screen, starting around where the silent switch is to the bottom right.

[@quantum3280]

So i just feel like i should say that the laser temp gage is actually very accurate usually. The reason it changes with the iphone and distance is because the laser isnt what it uses to measure. It basically shoots out a forever growing cone and it gets wider and takes the average temp of everything in the base of that cone. So if u hold it right up to the iphone it will be consistent. If you walk away it will get the temp of the phone and other things in that cone base

[@bobj5402]

The cases don’t seem to warrant a case change.Just sit in a cooler corner.

[@otter9916]

Bob Jones LOL

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Basement.

[@austinjamesmusica]

Excellent review!!! Since people have been complaining of overheating problems for the iPhone 11, could you also review the temperatures for the RhinoShield solid suit/Mod and the OtterBox Defender and Commuter? I think people would be interested

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

I like how the intro 0:00 is the exact same script in the description

[@sebastianlopez8035]

most underrated youtuber

[@theodore9668]

Always going far and beyond. Much appreciated

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@Portly]

glad you reviewed this one. been considering the pro. any chance you can review the tech 21 studio colour?

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I"ll see what I can do.

[@Isaac9pd]

I bought the Arctech Pro THS Edition for my iPhone 11. I enjoy it, but I don’t think it removes as much heat but I’m certain that it does remove some heat but not significant enough. But you have to admit the case looks really good, though

[@abubakrakram6208]

While I'm glad that the case does do what it's advertised to, I also don't think that a 1.5º difference is anything to write home about.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I'm glad it was measurable but not sure how big of a difference it's going to make.

[@gcntech9071]

The way Monty is looking at you is so nice! He looks better now! I got one Razer case too, it looks and feels good, my only complain is the deep gap in the buttons that sometimes needs extra effort to press.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Thanks for the comment.

[@bigpeti97]

I think running benchmarks constantly would be better than gaming on the phone to show it's thermal effect. Also I would've tested it without the case as well. But entertaining video nonetheless

[@samsonxp]

Thanks for actually testing this case! Ive been eyeing this guy for a while

[@MobileReviewsEh]

0=:)

[@xpeterson]

Does it fit any phone controllers like the Gamesir lightning/usb-c, or Razers own Kishi?

[@shelby8386]

The white version has a softer smoother feeling that lets it slide easy, the black version has more of a rubber feel and doesn't slide so easy.

[@Fenrir_Wolf]

I bought the arctech pro case for my iphone 11. I must say though the lip on the screen is quite small and having a screen protector on looks like it barely cover it. Also if you’re the type that likes to switch cases this case probably not a good idea. Ive been switching cases to see how well it works cooling it but it get loose the more you open/remove phone from the case and now its quite loose inside now. Great review though.

[@nayuki2020]

measuring the temps on the case itself doesn't make much sense, unless we are only caring about the handling comfort what matter is actually how much heat does it take off from the phone itself (mainly, its chip)

[@mrrizov93]

You forgot to mention how heat affects battery, so maybe not only for performance this 1 decree will make difference (maybe in loooong period of gaming) but also its very very healthy for the battery over time. Considering you use the phone for at least a year this should turn out to be good investment for keeping that bat health at good shape. Edit: Forgot to add the main advantage for me is that it helps heat dissipation so the faster heat moves away from phone the better for battery and performance

[@colindoyle9876]

You are rare smart - no else seems to think like this - why a solid bumper case is not sold anywhere am not sure. They all have backs

[@jacobsalem8210]

Hello! I was wondering if you could test the incipio optum, otterbox gaming, and razer archtech pro cases on the iPhone 13 pro/pro max. Your tests and channel are amazing. Things I'm most curious about are: is less screen dimming noticed, and does it take longer when playing games like genshin impact for the screen to dim (say, to 80%). Testing the cases both with, and without low power mode on would be fantastic, as MaxTech foundd that LPM helped out with the throttling and dimming issues. I'd love to know which of those cases reduces dimming the most, and helps maintain the highest fps when gaming on things like wild rift, genshin impact, and pokemon unite.

[@Mach141]

It comes down to price. 2 degrees cooler is fantastic. Paying a huge premium for 2 degrees cooler is not. The fact no one else has cooling holes in their case is mind boggling

[@s1nonnn589]

After watch your review i decided to buy this case. Got a very good deal tho, $20. Thanks to you, now im collecting bunch of cases.

[@briancunningham_21]

Just ordered the white iPhone 11 with the mercury white case. Can't wait to use it!

[@BringMeThe0cean.]

Thank you for all your dedication :)

[@markbrown3587]

I would like to know how much if cooler the phone would be without a case. Do cases make the phone hotter?

[@quirkfn]

This case is supposed to make your phone cooler otherwise it’s just a normal case

[@TheJeonyboy]

You the man. Was totally looking for verification of the thermal claim. Will buy through your links if I ever want a case.

[@valor1630]

THAT INTRO BE THERMAL THO 🔥

[@MobileReviewsEh]

That intro was thermal!

[@Mehwhatevr]

I think a good way to see if it’s working well, might be to see how long it takes for the screen to dim. I’d like to see with the case vs no case

[@jhiatt1516]

A useful portion of this video would have been noting the difference in how long the iphone takes to get up to peak temp with and without the case

[@mikecartwrightbeach]

Well the GOOD newz is that you FINALLY got a new color for your fingernail polish! NICE choice. Uh, but I STILL won't hold hands with ya:-) On another note I "assume" when you give thermal temps you are referring to Celsius?

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I don't have fingernail polish. They are in Celcius. Doing the measurements in Fahrenheit didn't make sense to me.

[@kossuth09]

Would love to see a review comparison of the Spigen Cryo Armor VS the Arctech, especially now that you have all those fancy gadgets.

[@scottlaurencebustamante7660]

Will click the subscribe button for your effort in creating the vid! Hundred bucks for the thermal camera whatsoever just to prove something, is worth the subscribe button. Cheers to more vids! 💯

[@lazy1124]

Hey, do you consider sell those in Australia Amazon?

[@hobbes7839]

Love your choice of nail polish Aaron lol

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I don't have any nail polish on...

[@customfitment9396]

Just ordered the pro white one for $18 off Amazon . Only colour and one available 😉 Got my sub !!!

[@haidar2638]

Thank you for your handwork

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@Skeezitts]

you should review the otterbox gaming case for the 13s!!!!! it has cooling also would be cool to see if its a marketing fluff.

[@scotty523]

Cool review but I’ll just stick to the RhinoShield CrashGuardNX bumper case. Its minimalist design can permit ample ventilation, cheaper and a bit less protective than the Razer’s Pro case but I don’t plan on abusing my phone.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I actually think the Crashguard is going to be toucher than the Razer Pro.

[@CuteLittleMiku]

The white version of the Pro doesn't have rubber coating too. I bought all of them

[@keeganhunter3476]

I actually just bought an arch tech pro and I’m so excited about using it

[@illuminaqib]

can you tell me how it is going so far?

[@CGarrOfficial]

Dude, when I was watching you explain this for over 9 minutes or so, while making so many hand gestures by trying to explain your reviews, I felt bad for your dog every time he sees you talk. There was too much hand gestures throughout the video. For a second, with those hand movements, I thought you were going to hit your dog's head by accident with you moving your arms and hands too much by getting almost in the way of your dog. It seems like he also finds you interesting & has really invested his attention on those phone cases. Or maybe he was waiting for you to give him a treat or take him for a walk. But that doesn't matter, anyways, these are interesting points & a great insight on the two cases. I'm glad I got the Arch-tech Pro THS Edition. It works for me.

[@NamLeVietHung]

Make a heatsink with copper adhesive tape. Buy a $2 holed back case and see a much better result

[@drmedborn]

you did not answer the only question that matters... did the phone dimm the screen brightnes with the cooling case

[@Mehwhatevr]

Could you have played games with a controller and filmed the phone on the tripod?

[@8823701]

It is more better to test the heat with thermocouple..more accurate..we could find out which case could draw out the heat at the back of the phone faster then any cases.. which has better in thermal conductivity

[@helljester8097]

Maybe try a battery benchmark with the cases or even a performance benchmark to see if it thermal throttles after a few passes. See the linustechtips video about a “water-cooled” phone accessory to know more about what I mean. Edit: The big problem with the video is that you’re messing the temperature of the surface of the case and not the phone itself. A cold case could mean the phone is colder OR that the case is good insulator and the phone is boiling inside!

[@adamrutledge396]

Can you post the temperature data for the other cases? I have the mous case and sometimes wonder how much hotter it runs than without a case at all. Thanks! 😁

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I've added the temp data in the pinned comment. The only cases that run hotter than the naked iPhone is the Catalyst and Pitaka cases.

[@fredriks91]

Just use a thick bare-back bumper-case. Let the back breathe and give away the heat while the phone is protected

[@iceplanetchris2052]

It looks amazing. Will pick one up soon

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Use my link!

[@meatyoutube6]

@@MobileReviewsEh can i use it in my honor play device??

[@TheCooledV]

does the handling of the case vary by its color?

[@BabyBoyJr.]

if you want a cooler phone just buy a bumper case like rhinoshield and play in a cool environment.

[@EllTheBob]

Andrew Arellano yes let me just keep a cool environment in my pocket for when I wanna play games anywhere

[@MobileReviewsEh]

So the iPhone by itself would reach a temperature of 44-45 degrees with out a case on. So the bumper wouldn't do much.

[@theBOSS3105]

MobileReviewsEh would it by chance block out the heat from showing up on your thermal camera? What happens if you measure the phone with case, then take out the case and measure it immediately?

[@vatoloco1653]

Thanks to your solid research I’ve bought the mous limitless 3.0 and even the Flolab glass. You convinced me and I’m very happy for the money I’ve spend

[@samuelmanny6231]

Watch everythingapplepro latest drop test

[@T-eee-L]

Between this case and my Apple Silicon Case I prefer the Razer case for my 11 Pro all day. Slick, slim and very nice to the touch. Additional cooling is a plus as well even if it’s not as much as advertised.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

The Slim or the Pro?

[@T-eee-L]

MobileReviewsEh the Slim, I really like the form factor and feel of the case. It’s also very comfortable to hold.

[@T-eee-L]

MobileReviewsEh also appreciate the reviews man!

[@JerF1Simcader]

Thank you this is very helpful, i have been looking for a review for these Razer cases. 👍👍You the best !🙌

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@bird5388]

you have to put temp sensor to some where not at the case because case block real temp it self

[@brianfox340]

TOTALLY unwilling to get a case that doesn't go past the edges of the phone. That's embarrassing. Also, why do any cases not have rubber to stop sliding?

[@naforul]

Part 2 of this video please

[@clijsters3187]

Is razer cooling case compatible or effective with their magnetic cooling cooling fan? I want to use the cooling fan without removing the case.

[@reginaalear]

I just bought this case so I can’t wait to see what you think about it. I got the slim one.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@Teiflingmain]

I can’t believe how informative and engaging this video has been, I’m glad that someone is making good and well structured reviews still.

[@SquirtCobain3]

Can you do a review on the new life proof fre cases for the iPhone 11 Pro please? I’m curious to see what they changed for it.

[@Ka_T_ya]

It's important for the battery life. I have the Mouse limitless 3.0 and while I love the protection sometimes I am afraid it just keeps heat,not just from gaming as I game mostly on my ipad mini5, but even from wireless charging.And I even noticed it charges slightly slower than it should after I put the case on, and when I contacted them they told me it is possible to overheat a little thus the phone slowing the charging, cuz of their case, or their case's thickness slightly slowing the charging from the Qi charger.... I am still pretty confused after the video tho I want a real good case like the limitless 3.0 that not to capture the extra heat inside or it will just ruin the battery faster...

[@extremejoy]

You have beautiful hands...what type nail polish do you use?

[@timoernst]

I think you should measure temps inside the device rather than outside the case.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Did you know that you can't get temperature readings from inside the iPhone?

[@mayabunny7]

Omg yes you need 1m subs your videos are so amazing 😁😍

[@johnlabernik4599]

Would have been nice to compare these numbers to a no case temp

[@gunny6517]

My beat, the Razer logo on the back of the case will come off over time. IMO, 1-2 degrees doesn't warrant the extra money or fluff for these cases. I'll stick with the Mous Contour, thank you very much! GREAT VIDEO!!! New subscriber (I actually thought I did that awhile ago, but apparently not) and I really enjoy your channel..........

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@iridiumflare]

Doesn’t the other cases being hotter mean they transferred heat to the case better? I feel like a thermal probe would have been cheaper and more accurate

[@MobileReviewsEh]

So the iPhone under the cases were hotter than the razer.

[@cerdobueno]

Difference between pro and pro ths?

[@cchambers1771]

Could you review the new UAG Civilian? I’ve loved UAG in the past and want a flat back case. I need to know if I should stick with them or not. I also am interested in clear cases to show my phones color but I think the mous clarity is sold out...

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I"ll see what I can do.

[@johnjohns6872]

Well done bro, ... Nice review as usual :)

[@elizabethmatthews4598]

I could care less about gaming cases just popped by to support your channel because you rock!!

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Thanks for the support!

[@watersrising8044]

So I don’t have an 11 yet but I was looking at them in the Apple store today and noticed that ALL the 11s were warm to the touch, but the Pros and Pro Maxes weren’t. Brought it to a staffer’s attention but she was clueless. I’m thinking this heat thing is a problem?

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I don't think it's a problem. The 11 Pro Max did run cooler in the tests than the 11.

[@a5tro25]

Love your work. And Monty

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@illuminaqib]

I think you should take off the case every time you measure the temperature?.. i think

[@randallallenstark1008]

I would buy this case twice if Razer had made it with a Qi rechargeable RBG logo on back 😂. I hate spending so much in these stupid cases. Thanks for the review. Seriously, I am considering the pro case just cause of the aesthetics, I’ll make sure to come back and use your link.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Sweet!

[@JalalFriday]

What’s the difference between the Pro and the Pro THS Edition?

[@lordjohn7332]

Great review as usual. Thumbs up.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@user-ew8tf3qp3o]

I need a case for my case

[@destinystuff2853]

Thx man I wanted to see this case is worth my money and I couldn’t find a review 👍👍👍

[@hamdanabdullah2633]

so is it worth to u?now that u seen it

[@obabrown8443]

Why are you giving me Mark Wahlberg vibes 🤣🤣 Anyways, thanks for the review 😊

[@gregoirerobinson6457]

For the temperatures of the other cases in the video, what was the baseline temperature of the iPhone without any case? Was it 37 or 44.5 or something else?

[@MobileReviewsEh]

37 for COD, 44.5 for the video. I've listed out all the temps in the pinned comment.

[@gregoirerobinson6457]

@@MobileReviewsEh Thanks for your reply. I don't see the actual temps in the pinned comment, only in the video. Based on your pinned comment, I assume the test results were for slo-mo video with 44.5 baseline. So Mous, UAG, Otterbox, and Spigen all had a cooling effect it seems...

[@rocellominario2052]

Thanks for reviewing. Finally mine was shipped via Amazon 🍺🍺🍺

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@jtomtl]

What is the point of a case if it can’t protect the iPhone? With that much money I would buy an otterbox case again or UAG cases

[@MobileReviewsEh]

The second case was pretty good.

[@jtomtl]

MobileReviewsEh honestly, not worth that price though

[@boonphunchok]

If possible please put the black case on and try the wide angle on, in the default camera app. I heard the green borders in the camera side of the case is visible in the viewfinder while in wide angle mode. Could you please confirm?? Thanks

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I can't confirm. Don't have the green case for an iPhone with a wide angle.

[@boonphunchok]

@@MobileReviewsEh what about in the white one? Does the case in anyway come in frame while in wide angle? Thanks for replying man.

[@Alexander125YT]

I had to subscribe just for Monte

[@heyspookyboogie644]

I have one AI app that always makes my iPhone X overheat to the point of the app crashing unless there’s some sort of cooling like a fan blowing on my phone. But “cooler” doesn’t mean “cool”

[@Dogsplaza]

Whats more cooler than the Razer Cooling Case? That dog of yours. He is just soooo chill when you’re making your youtube videos.🥶

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Totally!

[@animexsenpai7909]

Go for stress test for high temp

[@norvieYT]

New sub. Will definitely buy this for my 12 pro max

[@thename_sirr7709]

Yes temp dose effect your phone,it will throtle to cool down your phone n that will effect ur performance(droping fps/lagg) well thats for most android phone,currently im using ip11 pro max not once it throtle down even tough after an intense gaming+streaming at the same time,but in getting this case just to for my hands lol

[@evvls111]

when you use the ultra wide camera ad flash, does the photo get a green blur or halo? (green because its the color of the case)

[@elgoweily]

Can you compare it with speck pro and Grip2u cases ?

[@AquaticLogic]

Great work here. Cooler is better, but probably not worth the cost.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I agree.