How does this compare to Otterbox Defender?
791103
If the defender is the big otter box then yes. Sorry, can't remember! I have dropped my iPad so many times I can't remember and it's still in perfect shape after a year. It's very light weight. I actually like it more than the otter box.
791104
There is no comparison ... The griffin case is truly the best case... It fits perfectly... It's not too bulky... It was made for each other
1022337
I have not had the defender, just the life proof. It is not as durable as the defender I am sure. It does have a good bumper though. A few of my students at my school have the commuter and they say they frequently drop their phones. So far so good, no one has damaged or cracked screen.
917926
I have the commuter series. The commuter is a bit less bulky, and offers a little less protection than the defender. It's still pretty rugged though.
945966
I don't know the difference between the two (I don't own the defender), but the ports on the bottom of the commuter are open. I purchased a Lifeproof case on Amazon after owning this case for a few weeks, and am much happier with it. The Lifeproof case protects very well and fits the phone better, too.
917925
The difference between the Otterbox series depends on the size of the case and the amount of protection that it offers. Honestly, I've been happy with all Otterbox products and have found the more protective ones to be too bulky for everyday use. That being said, I would only buy the most bulky ones for children or others who have a tendency to drop electronics.
2145707
Defender is thicker w/ built in screen protector. Hard plastic on the inside silicon on the outer layer. And it comes with a belt clip / phone stand. Commuter has no built in screen protector silicon is on the inside hard plastic outer layer. And no clipI have cracked my screen (not severly) even w/ the commuter
1328500
Not really lol that's why it's better than otterbox! It's the right size it protects just as much as the otter box but it's not as bulky though!
2181285
I am not sure how it compares but I would try the Otterbox over this. If you are just going to have the case on when you are listening to music while you're outside or at the gym its fine. No one could hear me and coversation was impossible with it on. Hard ti get on and off. I only put it on at the gym.
577166
I can't say for sure. But, it doesn't seem any worse than my Otterbox defender series. I don't have any issues with it. Hope that helps!
2115982
Think it's similar to the Otterbox Commuter series not Defender. Comes with a 2 piece case - one rubber case that fits into a hard plastic shell case. And also comes with a screen protector film. I think Trident has other cases that compare to the Defender series but don't remember the name.
750454
The defender has a better screen protector as it's a hard plastic cover over screen. The defender is a bigger thicker box. The commuter is slimmer but there is no real screen cover as it is a sheet of plastic you have to press on the screen. My screen cover started rolling on the edges after two weeks. Neither boxes are waterproof. I'd rather have the more bulkier defender box.
2248829
well I would post that probably better equipped to answer that than I. Defender is more expensive so you gotta figure the drop protection is better but personally I think you'd have be awfully rough on a phone for it to provide much added benefit
1266539
I'm not sure, we bought both the Defender and the Commuter. The Defender has a plastic screen protector built in to it, the Commuter does not but I'm just as happy with it. I did buy a heavy duty canvas case/clip that works great as well. It has a metal clip to it so I know it wont break easily. We use plastic clips for our work cell phones and they break all the time. I did find that the Commuter series had more color choices whick is what I was looking for. The green makes it so easy to find when I'm home. I have dropped it a couple of times and you really cant tell. It held up nicely.
1631703
I would not consider it as durable as an otter box defender or equivalent. However, for as sleek as it is, it does offer suffice protection. I've dropped mine several times and have had no trouble thus far.
324866
I have never had a problem with my OtterBox Defender. It was the best thing for me protects my phone and I can hear with no concerns from the person on the other end.
1512080
I am quite cheap so I've never had any experience with the Otterbox Defender. I can tell you that I've dropped my phone with this case on multiple times at different heights and speeds (accidentally kicking it as it fell) and no damage to my phone at all. I've gotten to the point where I drop it or my friends do and I can say "No worries. It's got a good case on." I hope this helps.
2200988
Size and thickness wise, the otter box is thicker and more bulky imho. Protection wise I think they are the same, but ymmv.