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4.5
Space 4/5Bought this to protect my Acer Predator Helios 300 (2019). It has just enough space to carry my laptop, charger, cooling pad, gaming mouse, and wireless Xbox One controller. To accommodate the thickness of the cooling pad, I actually place the laptop into the case on the cooling pad, just like if I were using it on a desk. With all the foam inserts (case comes with 3) removed, it fits perfectly snugly with the lid closed. The extra space around the laptop (it's a 15.6") is where I store the other gadgets and wires. If my laptop were any larger, my configuration wouldn't work, so beware if you've got a 17" laptop and a bulky cooling pad.Protection 5/5The reason I went with this case was because I travel a lot with this laptop. The rigid plastic exterior protects from sharp objects, while the generously padded foam interior absorbs blunt trauma. There is a rubbery gasket around the lid of the box that mates with the bottom, making it very resistant to water. I wouldn't toss it into a lake, but I have absolute confidence it would protect against even the heaviest downpour for hours. The hinges are sturdy, and the FOUR latches lock down securely, so there is very little chance of this thing opening unintentionally.Weight 1/5This thing is heavy. This was not a problem for me, because I bought it knowing it would be heavy, but it's worth mentioning for someone who intends to lug this around all day. I generally take the laptop to and from my car, so the weight doesn't bother me, but if I had to move around a school campus or something, I'd definitely get a different case. Plus side: if you were attacked, you could probably bludgeon your attacker to death with it, and still have a working laptop after. (That's a joke, I don't actually advocate using the Casematix Laptop Case as a self-defense weapon)Overall 5/5This case does everything I wanted it to do with flying colors. Weight was not an issue for my usage, and it has exactly enough space to carry my usual kit. At 1/15th the price of my laptop (or 1/17th if you count taxes), this thing is a bargain for the protection it offers. Bonus: You look like a secret agent walking around with it.
