Reviews Summary
Here's what the reviewers think about the Otterbox Defender:
Reviewers like these things about the Otterbox Defender
- Many users love how the triple-layer construction guards their device from serious drops, dirt, scrapes and bumps.
- Others find the included holster smart, as it can be used as a belt clip or hands-free kickstand.
- Some reviewers love the presence of the built-in screen film stops display scratches.
- A lot of users recommend it for its unparalleled protection factor and cool looks.
- Many reviewers agree that these cases do an amazing job at protecting the phones.
- A lot of reviewers find the anti slip grip a really nice feature.
- Some users said it feels good in their hands and feels durable too.
- One user said it makes phone practically invincible, looks great, and feels extremely good in the hands.
- A lot of users are pleased with how it provides amazing protection against drops and dust.
- One thing that many users like about it is that it does not affect button functions at all and allows perfect reading of the thumb print technology.
- A lot of owners love how easy it is to install and does not seem to interfere with induction charging.
- Some reviewers find it very easy to disassemble and clean.
- A lot of users agree that it's well made, looks very sturdy and lightweight.
- Many users are happy with how the finger print scanner works flawlessly.
Reviewers don't like these things
- Some users find it thick and bulky.
- Others complained about how the outter rubberish part tends to stretch and not fit the plastic part after a while.
Specs
Crowdsourced specs across all Otterbox Defender models and sizes:
Weight | 0.3 oz (0.1 kg) | |
Length | 6 in (15 cm) | |
Width | 3 in (8 cm) | |
Height | 3.5 in (9 cm) |
Popular Models
Otterbox Defender Iphone 6
22% choose the Otterbox Defender Iphone 6
22 %
Colors and combinations:
Black
Black
Otterbox Defender Iphone 7
21% choose the Otterbox Defender Iphone 7
21 %
Colors and combinations:
Black
Blue
Purple
Black
Blue
Purple
Otterbox Defender Iphone 8
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15% choose the Otterbox Defender Iphone 8
15 %
Colors and combinations:
Black
Black
Otterbox Defender Iphone 7 Plus
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12% choose the Otterbox Defender Iphone 7 Plus
12 %
Colors and combinations:
Black
Blue
Black
Blue
Otterbox Defender Series
11% choose the Otterbox Defender Series
11 %
Specs
Weight | 0.3 oz (0.1 kg) | |
Length | 6 in (15 cm) | |
Width | 3 in (8 cm) | |
Height | 3.5 in (9 cm) |
Otterbox Defender Iphone X
9% choose the Otterbox Defender Iphone X
9 %
Colors and combinations:
Black
Black
Otterbox Defender Iphone 8 Plus
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9% choose the Otterbox Defender Iphone 8 Plus
9 %
Colors and combinations:
Black
Blue
Black
Blue
Otterbox Defender iphone 6 vs Defender iphone 7
The two most popular Otterbox Defender models are the Defender iphone 6 and the Defender iphone 7, so let's compare them:
Popularity and Prices
In total, 43% of the people interested in the Otterbox Defender bags choose one of these two models. The most popular choice is the Defender iphone 6 which is choosen by 22% (1 times as many as the 21% that choose the Defender iphone 7).Defender iphone 6 | Defender iphone 7 | |
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Most popular |
Features and Colors
Both models are available in black. Only the Defender iphone 7 is available in blue and purple.Rankings
vs Otterbox Bags
The Otterbox Defender ranks #3 compared with the other Otterbox bags.1 | Otterbox Strada | |
2 | Otterbox Commuter | |
3 | Otterbox Defender | |
4 | Otterbox Symmetry | |
5 | Otterbox Reflex |
vs All Bags
The Otterbox Defender ranks #2066 compared with all the bags we have checked.2064 | Skip Hop Chelsea | |
2065 | Otterbox Defender | |
2066 | Kavu Pack Attack | |
2067 | American Flyer Fleur de Lis | |
2068 | 3V Gear Paratus |
Vs Other Bags
Crowdsourced comparisons of the Otterbox Defender vs 13 other, similar bags.
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Otterbox Defender vs Exos Commuter
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated better than the Commuter.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 24,673 reviews of the two bags.
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Blue
Purple
Grey
Black
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Blue
Purple
Grey
Otterbox Defender vs Griffin Survivor
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated slightly better than the Survivor.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 23,345 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 50% lighter than the biggest Survivor (0.3 oz vs 0.45 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Grey
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Black
Blue
Grey
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Otterbox Defender vs High Sierra Symmetry
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated slightly better than the Symmetry.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 23,127 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 500% lighter than the biggest Symmetry (0.3 oz vs 1.8 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Grey
Only the Symmetry is available in these colors:
Red
Orange
Black
Blue
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Grey
Only the Symmetry is available in these colors:
Red
Orange
Otterbox Defender vs Hynes Eagle Urban Commuter
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated quite a lot better than the Urban Commuter.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 23,119 reviews of the two bags.
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Purple
Grey
Black
Blue
Purple
Grey
Otterbox Defender vs Lifeproof Fre
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated better than the Fre.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 32,700 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 200% heavier than the biggest Fre (0.3 oz vs 0.1 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Grey
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Black
Blue
Grey
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Otterbox Defender vs Ortlieb Commuter
Otterbox Defender
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated somewhat worse than the Commuter.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 23,125 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 433% lighter than the biggest Commuter (0.3 oz vs 1.6 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Grey
Only the Commuter is available in these colors:
Brown
Black
Blue
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Grey
Only the Commuter is available in these colors:
Brown
Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Commuter
Otterbox Defender
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated a little bit worse than the Commuter.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 49,942 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 200% heavier than the biggest Commuter (0.3 oz vs 0.1 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Purple
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Grey
Black
Blue
Purple
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Grey
Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Reflex
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated a little bit better than the Reflex.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 24,099 reviews of the two bags.
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Blue
Purple
Grey
Black
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Blue
Purple
Grey
Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Strada
Otterbox Defender
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated a bit worse than the Strada.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 26,053 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 50% heavier than the biggest Strada (0.3 oz vs 0.2 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Grey
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Only the Strada is available in these colors:
Brown
Black
Blue
Grey
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Only the Strada is available in these colors:
Brown
Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Symmetry
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated a little bit better than the Symmetry.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 45,790 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 50% heavier than the biggest Symmetry (0.3 oz vs 0.2 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Purple
Grey
Only the Symmetry is available in these colors:
Pink
Green
These phone cases are great for showing off your smartphone with style. The Defender's sleek design resembles a flattened speaker box and bring s great durability to those who seek it out. The Symmetry won't have the same longevity as the Otterbox but it will definitely give you a sense of style.Black
Blue
Purple
Grey
Only the Symmetry is available in these colors:
Pink
Green
Sometimes, a phone case doesn't need to have the greatest utility to be worth buying. Often, all you want is something you can show off and use to accessorize your particular sense of style.
Otterbox Defender vs Speck CandyShell
Otterbox Defender
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated a bit worse than the CandyShell.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 39,860 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 50% heavier than the biggest CandyShell (0.3 oz vs 0.2 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Purple
Grey
Only the CandyShell is available in these colors:
White
Pink
Red
Black
Blue
Purple
Grey
Only the CandyShell is available in these colors:
White
Pink
Red
Otterbox Defender vs Trident Kraken
Otterbox Defender
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
BEST
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated somewhat better than the Kraken.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 24,865 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 100% lighter than the biggest Kraken (0.3 oz vs 0.6 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Blue
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Grey
Only the Kraken is available in these colors:
Green
Pink
White
Red
Black
Blue
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Purple
Grey
Only the Kraken is available in these colors:
Green
Pink
White
Red
Otterbox Defender vs Vertx Commuter
Otterbox Defender
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
Based on 23,119 reviews
Capacity:
Weight: 0.3 oz
Price: $
- The Defender is rated worse than the Commuter.
- In total, we have checked and analyzed 23,258 reviews of the two bags.
- The weight of the biggest Defender is 900% lighter than the biggest Commuter (0.3 oz vs 3 oz).
Both bags are available in these colors:
Black
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Blue
Purple
Grey
Black
Only the Defender is available in these colors:
Blue
Purple
Grey
Selected Reviews
Mac Sources
Overall, the Otterbox Defender for the iPhone 7 Plus is an excellent choice for people with an active lifestyle or professions that put your phone at risk for damage. The Otterbox is one of those cases that if I were to drop my phone I wouldn’t gasp and cringe in fear because I know it’s thoroughly protected.Posted 19 December 2016 by Amy-Lee Chamberlain - Read full review
Mac Sources
Overall, the S7 Edge Otterbox Defender is a very solid choice for protecting your investment. I can accept a minor inconvenience to protect my phone. However, if your main concern is texting or social media, this may be too frustrating. I’m eager to see if the screen problem is corrected, but until then I will keep my new S7 Edge safe in its new Defender series case.Posted 1 August 2016 by Jeremiah Parker - Read full review
The Gadgeteer
The case’s rugged design make it attractive and it looks very nice on the phone. It can stand up to almost anything, except water. The case is not waterproof, so don’t try to go swimming with your phone.Posted 21 April 2011 by James Goforth - Read full review
Cult of Mac
If you’re like me, and use your iPhone running and on a bicycle on a regular basis, it may be worth it to you. However, for the average user, this is not a case you’ll want on your phone every day and is something that you’ll just break out for special occasions. If you want something that’s very sturdy and still easy to use every day, the OtterBox Commuter or Impact may be a better choice.Posted 13 August 2010 by Bryan J. Ball - Read full review
Cult of Mac
The Defender is available in four colors for the iPhone 3G/3GS. It costs$49.95. The price may seem steep, but when you consider that it may save your iPhone, it’s a small price to pay.Posted 1 April 2010 by Traci Dauphin - Read full review
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Last updated on July 04, 2019