how does the protection compare to the otterbox defender
1512077
I would say the otter box has more protection.because it is more sealed especially if you are looking for a all around out door case. But it is much more bulky. I have a trident case on my galaxy s4 I removed the plastic face cover and had the touch screen sprayed with a scratch resistant Guduru because pocket lint kept getting under at the ear piece notches. I had the defender on a Motorola and it was great a bit pricey but it got ran over but a tractor and survived but I worked outside more then and had a different type of work environment .hope this answers your qurstion.
1512078
Same protection. Lighter. Easier to handle. Easier in and out of pockets and purses. Smoother. Less bulky.
1512079
I have the Trident case and it provides adequate protection. I have dropped my phone on concrete and it survived intact. My wife has the Otterbox Defender. It makes her phone bulkier than mine. I think the Otterbox provides more protection. If you work in an office with carpets, I think the Trident works fine for protection. If you work in an area, such as a medical facility or warehouse, that has little carpeting, I think the Otterbox defender is a safer bet.
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.
1512081
I've owned both but I really like the Trident case better. The Trident case keeps it's shape better than the OtterBox. The Otterbox case started losing its shape after a couple of weeks of use, on the other hand I've had twoTrident cases and my original case is still going strong after several years of use.
1960881
You have to ask yourself, "how much protection do I need?", when you compare the two. The Otterbox is going to offer a higher level of water protection, but at a higher retail cost. I had a waterproof, impact absorbing case before this one and I just did need the waterproof feature that much. For the cost the Trident offers a similar level of impact absorption, but lacks the total waterproof featurs of other higher end cases.
679291
I can't compare because I don't have the Otterbox Defender. What I can say is that the New Trent is sturdy enough and the ipad fits snuggly in it, and having the back handle helps for carrying around. The stand is integrated, unlike the Otterbox which is a separate case. The stand/cover for the otterbox may help with extra protection for the screen, however, the IPad air screen is not glass so it is not as fragile as prior ones, the risk of a separate cover is the possibility of being left behind.
1819296
It is very similar to it. Both are tough. This one does have 2 layers. The plastic and rubber layers. Haven't checked otterbox, but this one has a hand wrap on the back which is a nice feature. No water resistance.
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.
836539
The Slim Armor would be the equivalent of an Otterbox Commuter case. Decent for minor drop protection, but not enough protection for those that punish their devices. The Tough Armor is as protective, if not more so, as the Defender line of cases. The Slim Armor does not give as much screen protection, as the lip around the screen is much shorter. I feel the Slim armor also feels more slippery in hand.
654107
The Defender is more protective, and more bulky. It also comes with a belt clip. The Commuter is a slimmer, but very protective case. Still protects the phone from drops and falls, just not from extreme heights!
750452
Defender has more parts and belt clip. By more parts I mean is very well protected and has outside cover that is made of rubber so it doesn't slide and it has plastic cover in front. However it makes is bigger and doesn't fit well in locker due to the runner cover and the size. The commuter is very stylish and thin-has 2 parts: rubber on site and plastic outside. The cons are it slides vey far and slips out of hands where defender doesn't. So each one has pros and cons. I just bought commuter and I didn't like it much just because I've dropped it at least. 20 x I'm the last 3 days that I've had it. I'm really afraid one one day when it falls out of my hands or slips the screen will just crack. Defender has more parts and belt clip. By more parts I mean is very well protected and has outside cover that is made of rubber so it doesn't slide and it has plastic cover in front. However it makes is bigger and doesn't fit well in locker due to the runner cover and the size. The commuter is very stylish and thin-has 2 parts: rubber on site and plastic outside. The cons are it slides vey far and slips out of hands where defender doesn't. So each one has pros and cons. I just bought commuter and I didn't like it much just because I've dropped it at least. 20 x I'm the last 3 days that I've... » Read More Defender has more parts and belt clip. By more parts I mean is very well protected and has outside cover that is made of rubber so it doesn't slide and it has plastic cover in front. However it makes is bigger and doesn't fit well in locker due to the runner cover and the size. The commuter is very stylish and thin-has 2 parts: rubber on site and plastic outside. The cons are it slides vey far and slips out of hands where defender doesn't. So each one has pros and cons. I just bought commuter and I didn't like it much just because I've dropped it at least. 20 x I'm the last 3 days that I've had it. I'm really afraid one one day when it falls out of my hands or slips the screen will just crack. « Show Less
906983
First, I, also, purchased Spigen's glass screen protector. The plastic screen protector for the Defender, after a while, will get scuffed up. Con: not as water-resistant because the ports and switches are not covered by rubber tabs. Pro: thinner, lighter, less bulky. In my humble opinion, I think its as protective as the Defender. I do not have any experience with Lifeproof. I hope this helps.
3619
I haven't had an Otterbox so I can't compare them. A friend of mine has one for the Droid Ultra and he loves it. I don't have any complaints about this case. I have gotten the screen wet and it came out of that great.
2124509
Defender has bigger shell hence bulkier. Usually come with protective lens (made of clear plastic) so you don't need another screen protector.
1350862
The defender is a more complex case. It is designed to take greater damage. If you drop your phone a lot, like I do, then get the defender. If you want just some protection, but not get too bulky, then get the commuter. I would warn you about the cases for the galaxy s3. The defender's outer shell loses its elasticity very easy. The phone is still protected well.
220406
I had the Otterbox Defender and I prefer my Lifeproof alot more. It is definitely less bulky and the quality of the phone calls is just fine, you don't notice a difference.
2200987
I've never used the otter box but I can tell you the spigen is far thinner and lighter. It does an excellent job of protecting my phone
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.
537699
My husband has a Defender and I think his case is actually easier to remove than the commuter case. However, it's a smaller case (by 1/8inch-ish in each dimension) and stays cleaner than the Defender so you may not have to take it off at all. The outside is hard plastic unlike the Defender which has the rubber on the outside so the commuter doesn't pick up dirt/dust. I've been using it for over a month and it still looks brand new. Hope this helps!
128797
http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/