How does this compare to the otter box defender series for iPhone 5c?
1533755
It's actually pretty even, the survivor does a better job of dust and wetness protection
1533756
Not completely sure but I think the biggest difference is the materal. Otter box I think has a hard plastic outer shell. Makes it slide in/out of pocket easier. Survivor has a rubber outer shell and plastic skeleton. Won't slide around in car which is nice. Recently tested the survivor out. Phone was on my leg in a SUV. Went to get out and forgot the phone was there. Screen first flat on concrete driveway. After a big gasp of air I checked my phone and no damage.
1533757
I am going to purchase the otterbox next. the griffenvsuvivor interfered terribly with calls. was not useable
1533758
I have not used the otterbox. When I first looked at it the clear face seemes cheap so I opted for the griffin. The clip only lasted a week and to take it on and off it would catch on the face plate of the case and unsnap it. I would not recomend this case. I just recently started usiung a Ballistic case for the 5c and I love it. The only down fall for this case is there are only a few colors to choose from. But this is the case with any cases for the 5c, very limited. The clip for the ballistic is similar the the otter box and the face plate is wrapped by the side covers. A much better design. Especially if you are lookng for a good case with a good clip. I have not used the otterbox. When I first looked at it the clear face seemes cheap so I opted for the griffin. The clip only lasted a week and to take it on and off it would catch on the face plate of the case and unsnap it. I would not recomend this case. I just recently started usiung a Ballistic case for the 5c and I love it. The only down fall for this case is there are only a few colors to choose from. But this is the case with any cases for the 5c, very limited. The clip for the ballistic is similar the the otter box and the face plate is wrapped by the side covers. A much better... » Read More I have not used the otterbox. When I first looked at it the clear face seemes cheap so I opted for the griffin. The clip only lasted a week and to take it on and off it would catch on the face plate of the case and unsnap it. I would not recomend this case. I just recently started usiung a Ballistic case for the 5c and I love it. The only down fall for this case is there are only a few colors to choose from. But this is the case with any cases for the 5c, very limited. The clip for the ballistic is similar the the otter box and the face plate is wrapped by the side covers. A much better design. Especially if you are lookng for a good case with a good clip. « Show Less
1533759
i would go with the otter box. the griffin survivor case is so bulky I can't even put it into my pocket and no one seems to be able to hear me.
1533760
I personally like it better because it is completely sand proof. I work for a railroad in a dust bowl and after work everyday my phone has sand all over it and sometimes I accidentally spill water on it and have even dropped it off a railcar and all I have to do is take the case off and rinse it off and the phone has no scratches or water damage. The otter box case is really good to but is not sand proof which sold me on the griffin survivor
1533761
It's less expensive. :) The Survivor does not have the hard shell case like the Otter. It does have a Good belt clip. I work in a warehouse and on the farm and it's never came off my belt.
128797
http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/
194178
The only difference is there is no cover on the actual screen itself. With an otter box you hBe the plastic slim cover on the screen. I've dropped my phone plenty with this case & nothing has happened. It's seriously a great case. You won't be disappointed. I was debating how protective it would be, but that's the only thing missing, and from my phone falling, It's not like you need that slim plastic piece.
1551552
I don't know if it fits an iPhone 5C or not, but I am warning you not to mess with Otter Box. It's a horrible product. As stated in my review, every time I have gotten an Otter Box case, it has broken.
1474297
I have the 5 when it first came out. I would check the dimensions on the apple site and then visit the otter box site. This is a smidgeon bulky but it's great protection for the phone.
1982585
This unit seems more durable than the Defender series Otter Box offers. The case itself has a hard outer shell vice the rubber membrane on other similar boxes. I've only had it for a week, but seems very well made.
1552897
The Defender is very bulky and the Commuter is all I need to keep my phone safe. It has a soft inner case and a hard outer case. It keeps the screen off flat surfaces. If you are carrying it in your pocket the Defender will take up a lot of room. The Commuter comes with a screen protective film but there are better ones out there like Zagg.
1453798
I did't try an otter box so I'm not sure I can compare, however I would say it is fairly bulky. It certainly does give protection, my husband has the same Blason and has dropped it on the corner and it did it's job, no damage to the phone.
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.
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.
77119
I have no complaints. It fits tightly and has take more than a few good falls with no damage to the phone or case. I think the corners of the Trident case seems more padded than the Otter box Commuter series. If I had to do it all over again and money was not a factor I would still choose the Trident case. Money being a factor you still win with the Trident case, since it is about half the price. The only complaint I have with my Trident case is the fact that I bought a black and Grey one and it is hard to see when you lay it down somewhere and you try looking for it. Should of bought one that is more vivid, but that's my fault, not Trident's. 5 star rating from me. Hope this helps. I have no complaints. It fits tightly and has take more than a few good falls with no damage to the phone or case. I think the corners of the Trident case seems more padded than the Otter box Commuter series. If I had to do it all over again and money was not a factor I would still choose the Trident case. Money being a factor you still win with the Trident case, since it is about half the price. The only complaint I have with my Trident case is the fact that I bought a black and Grey one and it is hard to see when you lay it down somewhere and you try looking for it. Should of bought one... » Read More I have no complaints. It fits tightly and has take more than a few good falls with no damage to the phone or case. I think the corners of the Trident case seems more padded than the Otter box Commuter series. If I had to do it all over again and money was not a factor I would still choose the Trident case. Money being a factor you still win with the Trident case, since it is about half the price. The only complaint I have with my Trident case is the fact that I bought a black and Grey one and it is hard to see when you lay it down somewhere and you try looking for it. Should of bought one that is more vivid, but that's my fault, not Trident's. 5 star rating from me. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I had the Otterbox Defender. This Trident case is hands-down more protective due to the substantially raised corners, which protect it in a drop in which any of the corners might be impacted, also due to the thicker rubber inside piece, and lastly, the thicker plastic outside. Also, as to the face, or front, the surrounding edges on the Trident are raised a little higher, as I recall, than on the OtterBox. I would say that for protection, this is better on all scores.
162293
I don't have the model number. It is a defender series for I phone 5. I don't know if 5 and 5c are the same size. Have you tried searching for Otterbox defender series for I phone 5c?
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.
1601825
Actually the defender is more stronger but the inside plastic clips keeps breaking. The commuter is just the hard plastic on the outside unlike the defender which is in the inside the silicon. The commuter looks the same as the picture
1863647
I don't know if it will fit the IPHONE 5c. I have an IPHONE 5 and it fits fine. I got the white outside shell and wish I hadn't. It gets dirty from your hands and its hard to get clean. But for the price I will get another one and mix and match. Im very happy with the body armor defender
789694
They both are great with amount of protection that they provide. The only difference is that the Defender Series comes with a built in screen protector.