Accessory buying guide: LG Nexus 5X

Accessories to protect, charge, and carry Google’s latest and (second) greatest.

With a new phone comes a slew of new accessories to go with it; since Google’s new Nexus phones use the equally new USB Type C standard, it can be a little hard to find accessories that are compatible. Let us do the heavy lifting in finding that stuff while you spend your time enjoying your Nexus 5X.

Don’t yet have one of these beauties? Google is currently having a rather killer sale on the 5X: $150 off when you sign up for Google Fi. Still on the fence about buying, even with that awesome deal? Check out our review. (Spoiler alert – it’s awesome.)

If you own any accessories not on this list that you feel should be included, drop us a line in the comments and we’ll check it out!

Cases

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Spigen

Thin-Fit Hard Case

• Lightweight.
• Open button cutouts.
• Color selection matching the 5X – Black, white and mint.
• Minimalist design.
• Where to buy: Amazon, Spigen.

Ultra Hybrid Bumper Case

• Transparent to showcase the 5X aesthetic.
• Two-piece hybrid design.
• Buttons built into case frame.
• Bezel lifts camera lens off flat surfaces.
• Where to buy: Amazon, Spigen

Verus

High Pro Shield

• Five Colors
• Unique, brushed-metal facade.
• Bumper-style case.
• Raised bezel protects camera lens.
• Where to buy: Amazon, MobileFun, VRSDesign.

Anbel Design

Luxury Folio Wallet Case

• Synthetic leather outer with built-in TPU bumper.
• Slots for credit cards, ID, and cash.
• Built-in kickstand.
• Where to buy: Amazon

Supcase

Unicorn Beetle PRO Series

• Rugged, three-piece design with built-in screen protector.
• Port plugs keep your ports dry and clean.
• Belt clip included.
• Three color options.
• Where to buy: Amazon, Supcase.

Unicorn Beetle Hybrid Bumper

• One-piece bumper design.
• Transparent back shows off 5X aesthetic.
• Three color options.
• Where to buy: Amazon, Supcase.

Screen Protectors

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Spigen

Crystal

• Premium Japanese PET Material
• Dry application means no bubbles or residue.
• Where to buy: Amazon, Spigen.

Tempered Glass

• Rounded edges are comfortable on fingertips.
• Tempered glass material.
• Easy application.
• Where to buy: Amazon, Spigen.

Skinomi

Techskin Crystal Shield

• Available in gloss or matte.
• Liquid installation.
• USA-Made
• Lifetime Replacement Warranty.
• Where to buy: Amazon.

Techskin Ballistic Glass

• “Oleophobic and electro-coated surface that prevents unwanted particles from nesting on the surface of your protector.”
• Lifetime Replacement Warranty.
• USA-Made.
• 9H Surface Hardness.
• Where to buy: Amazon.

Car Chargers

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Aukey

Type C Dual Port USB Car Charger

• Type C USB cable and one Type A USB port.
• Up to 5V /3A output via Type C or 2.4A via Type A USB.
• One of my personal favorites. – Dono
• Where to buy: Amazon

Tronsmart

Dual USB Car Charger

• One Type C USB port and one Type A USB port.
• Supports Quick Charge 3.0.
• Compact design.
• Where to buy: Amazon.

Wall Chargers

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CHOETECH

CHOE Type C Wall Charger

• 5V/3A output.
• One USB Type C port.
• Compact design.
• Where to buy: Amazon.

Tronsmart

USB Type C Dual Port Wall Charger

• One Type C USB port and one Type A USB port.
• Supports Quick Charge 3.0.
• 5-6.5V/3.0A, 6.5-9V/2.0A, 12V/1.5A Outputs.
• Where to buy: Amazon.

Et Cetera

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J&D Sports

Running Armband

• Touchable screen.
• Earphone jack cutaway.
• Hidden compartment for keys.
• Built-in reflectors.
• Where to buy: Amazon.

Tech Matte

USB Type C to Micro USB Type A Converter

• Female Micro-USB Type A to male USB Type C.
• Three different colors.
• Where to buy: Amazon.

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