Sometimes an accessory looks fine in product photos, but the moment you get it in your hands, one small detail stands out. In this case, it was supposed to be a clean white outline, but what I actually saw was closer to sky blue.
At first, I thought it might be lighting, camera exposure, or just the way it was showing up on video. After comparing the original and the replacement side by side, it became pretty clear that the color difference was real.
Quick Answer
The issue is a visible color defect where the outline that should appear white has a noticeable sky blue tint. The company treated it as a defect and sent a replacement, but the replacement showed the same problem.
If you receive one of these and the outline looks blue instead of white, compare it directly next to another unit or against a true white surface. In my case, the blue tint was visible as soon as I opened the replacement.
What I Noticed
The main issue is the outline color. It looks like it should be white, but in person it has a blue cast to it. I described it as more of a sky blue than a true white.
That matters because this is the kind of detail you notice every time you look at the accessory. If the rest of your setup is clean, minimal, or color-matched, that slight tint can look out of place.
Why It Was Not Just The Camera
One of the first things I wanted to rule out was whether the camera was making the color look different. Cameras can shift whites depending on lighting, exposure, and white balance, so I tried to show the pieces next to each other.
When the original and replacement were placed side by side, the tint was still visible. The replacement had the same blue look, which made it harder to dismiss as a filming issue.
The Replacement Had The Same Problem
After the first one arrived with the blue-looking outline, I contacted the company. To their credit, they responded well and sent another one to fix the problem.
The problem is that the second one looked the same. As soon as I opened it, the color difference was visible. That is the part that makes this worth noting: if the replacement has the same issue, it may not be an isolated one-off.
What To Check If Yours Looks Off
If you have this accessory and something about the outline looks wrong, do not rely only on a quick glance under one light source. Put it beside something that is actually white and look at it in normal room lighting.
If possible, compare it with another unit. A side-by-side comparison makes it much easier to tell whether the tint is real or whether your lighting is playing tricks on you.
- Check the outline in natural light and indoor light.
- Compare it against a true white object.
- Take a photo, but do not rely only on the photo.
- If it still looks blue in person, contact the seller or manufacturer.
My Takeaway
The company handled the first complaint nicely, and I appreciate that they sent a replacement. But since the replacement had the same sky blue outline, I would treat this as something buyers should inspect carefully.
If you like the blue tint, then it may not bother you at all. But if you bought it expecting a white outline, this is the kind of small finish issue that can be frustrating.
Key Takeaways
- The outline that appears white in expectation has a noticeable sky blue tint in person.
- The company sent a replacement after the first complaint, but the replacement showed the same issue.
- A side-by-side comparison helped show that the color difference was not just the camera.
- Check the accessory against a true white surface before deciding whether yours has the same defect.
- If the color matters to your setup, inspect it right away and contact support if it looks wrong.
Watch the Video
The video above above to see the side-by-side comparison and the color difference as it appeared when I opened the replacement.
