Peak Design Everyday Samsung Galaxy S24 case review: Worth buying?

I’m a pretty big fan of the Peak Design Everyday case, no matter which phone is in my pocket. It’s still on my iPhone 15 and Pixel 8 Pro, and now it’s on my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. This version of the Everyday case maintains the same design principles as its predecessors, featuring a sturdy nylon back, a flexible polycarbonate frame, and the tried and trusted SlimLink mounting point on the back. The branding on the case is subtly done, with a small logo adorning the top corner.

The SlimLink mount is the key feature that continually draws me back to the Peak Design Everyday case for each new phone I acquire. It facilitates seamless integration with Peak’s other accessories, such as car mounts and tripods.

In addition to the SlimLink support, the Everyday case also provides two anchor points for attaching camera straps. As a frequent Peak Design wrist strap user with my mirrorless camera, I appreciate the added security it provides to my Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, these mounting points are located along the bottom edge of the case, which can complicate charging due to the small opening around the USB-C port. Some larger cables, like those accompanying laptops, may not fit. I’ve also encountered difficulties with the S Pen due to the thickness of the lip and the size of its opening.

This brings us to a significant issue with Peak Design’s Everyday case — the incorporation of MagSafe support. While it’s a welcome addition for Android brands, it poses a significant problem for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The presence of magnets on the back of the phone interferes with the S Pen, resulting in incomplete notes and scribbles, akin to using a pen running low on ink. Aligning one of Peak’s wallets on the back of the S24 Ultra is also challenging, as it obstructs one of the camera sensors.

Fortunately, this issue with the S Pen is not present with the Galaxy S24 or the Galaxy S24 Plus, as they do not support the stylus. However, it’s a significant drawback when one of your phone’s key features becomes unusable. Another downside to the Everyday case is the limited color options for the Galaxy S24 series compared to the Pixel 8 or the iPhone 15. The case is only available in Charcoal and Midnight (black and blue), missing out on Sage, Sun, and Redwood (green, yellow, and red).

Despite these drawbacks, the Everyday case remains a top choice for Galaxy S24 users looking to accessorize or those already invested in the Peak Design ecosystem. The base Everyday case is priced at $49, while the Everyday case with a Finger Loop for added grip is available for $59.

• Caseology Parallax case ($17.99 at Amazon): Few cases come close to the Parallax for reliability, but some might find its design a little dreary. However, it’s much, much cheaper than the Peak Design.
• CYRILL UltraColor case ($19.99 at Amazon): The UltraColor arguably has better color options than the Peak Design, but it lacks MagSafe support. It’s also incredibly difficult to remove from the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
• dbrand Grip case ($54.9 at dbrand): dbrand’s Grip provides a little more protection, more adventurous design options, and MagSafe support. But you do lose out on the SlimLink functionality.