Is there an actual difference between this hybrid and the commuter series?
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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.
1266540
I don't know.... this is my first time purchasing a protective cover for my phone!
1258917
I'm thrown off by the numbers posted. But, I would definitely go with the defender series. It has a built in screen. In my opinion it's the best choice. (The commuter doesn't have a protective screen)
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The defender case has a built-in screen protector and the commuter has an apply yourself screen protector. With the commuter, you can use any screen protector of your choice if you prefer other protectors. Both cases have a polycarbonate (hard plastic) snap on back that encloses the silicone part of the case. The defender is a heftier case and makes a phone quite bulky. The commuter, on the other hand, gives a thin phone such as the galaxy S4 just enough bulk to make it feel sturdy in your hand. I have the commuter case on my S4. I have never dropped my phone so I cannot tell you how much drop protection it has. Overall, I think the defender would protect your phone better since the phone is actually enclosed in the case. However, much depends on how the phone falls, from how high, and on what kind of surface.
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They're like comparing apples & oranges. Both are good in their own right. Depends on your need. Defender is bulkier, more rugged. Could be dropped more. Not so, the commuter, which is slimmer & lighter, good for a pocket, etc. Also, the commuter lends itself to easily & quickly connecting to a charging dock, speakers, etc. I had to use a cable extender.
1350861
Defender has a cover that goes over the face of the screen and a phone case with clip. Commuter is thinner and usually no clip and no screen cover
1448397
That's probably the commuter series (not as heavy duty) or it's the one without the belt clip
2191088
The main difference in my opinion is that the defender is more durable. The back side of the defender is textured and the commuter is very slick. The defender in my opinion protects your phone more so than the commuter and commuter doesn't stay in a shirt pocket like the defender. Yes it does protect against cracking. I hope this helps.
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I am trying to decide too....The big differences I can see are the oversized pedals, backlit display, and a "better" seat. I tried the 230 at a store today...was pretty loose..but I do not think they built it very well and it has been super abused.Decisions, decisions!
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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.
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The Commuter series is a 2 layer case which includes a screen protector as well as a belt clip. The Symmetry Series is slim and just fits your phone. You have to buy an additional screen protector. I actually had the Defender series which is a 3 layer protection. I found it overtime to be quite bulky that is why I bought the Symmetry. It's as slim as your phone and comes in different colors and patterns. Hope this helps. You can also see all the series on Otterbox's website.
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Definitely. Not as bulky and still provides great protection! I'm glad I chose this case... i also considered the commuter but decided to pay the extra money for the nicer look.
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Outer box defender has the hard screen the commuter does not have hard screen
237163
Commuter is a two part case, flexible rubber with a hard shell exterior. We returned ours because one of the pieces was warped. The symmetry is a single solid piece. That has some flex(to get it on) but is very sturdy. In my opinion the symmetry is hands down better.
601687
I looked on the package and it mentioned the symmetry had drop protection and the commuter did not.
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No. Only the Defender series has that. Commuter series is more basic, but it works great!
59821
I looked at the pictures of the Vilano bike and I can see where the difference in price is. It looks like you would pay more, and you will get more. I own the "Hybrid Performance Bike", and it is doing what I was wanting it to do.
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No, it isn't a commuter case and the picture doesn't give a really accurate depiction. It's a little bulkier than the commuter, and it's 2 pieces but it's much easier to get in and out of pockets.