Otterbox Defender Reviews and Buyer's Guide (Apr 2019)

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Reviews Summary

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80% of the Otterbox Defender reviews are good or excellent!



Here's what the reviewers think about the Otterbox Defender:

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Specs

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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)

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Popular Models

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Otterbox Defender Iphone 6

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Otterbox Defender Iphone 7

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Otterbox Defender Iphone 8

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Otterbox Defender Iphone 7 Plus

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Otterbox Defender Series

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Otterbox Defender Iphone X

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Otterbox Defender Iphone 8 Plus

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Otterbox Defender iphone 6 vs Defender iphone 7

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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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Features and Colors

Both models are available in black. Only the Defender iphone 7 is available in blue and purple.

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Rankings

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Vs Other Bags

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Crowdsourced comparisons of the Otterbox Defender vs 13 other, similar bags.

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Otterbox Defender vs Exos Commuter

• The Defender is rated better than the Commuter.
• In total, we have checked and analyzed 24,673 reviews of the two bags.

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Otterbox Defender vs Griffin Survivor

• 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).

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Otterbox Defender vs High Sierra Symmetry

• 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).

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Otterbox Defender vs Hynes Eagle Urban Commuter

• 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.

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Otterbox Defender vs Lifeproof Fre

• 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).

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Otterbox Defender vs Ortlieb Commuter

• 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).

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Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Commuter

• The Defender is rated a little bit worse than the Commuter.
• In total, we have checked and analyzed 49,378 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).

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Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Reflex

• 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.

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Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Strada

• 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).

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Otterbox Defender vs Otterbox Symmetry

• The Defender is rated a little bit better than the Symmetry.
• In total, we have checked and analyzed 45,112 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).

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.

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.

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Otterbox Defender vs Speck CandyShell

• 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 the same weight as the biggest CandyShell (both 0.3 oz).

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Otterbox Defender vs Trident Kraken

• The Defender is rated a bit better than the Kraken.
• In total, we have checked and analyzed 24,775 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).

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Otterbox Defender vs Vertx Commuter

• 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).

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Selected Reviews

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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