What's the difference between the Commuter and the Defender? Thanks.
1982090
the defender is bulkier because it has more protection on the phone. it also has a screen cover
1982091
The commuter has a thin rubber cover and a thin plastic cover over the rubber. Both pieces just snap over the back of the phone. They also include a screen film to cover the front. I had the defender for my iphone and it was total protection for my phone unlike the commuter which I think is a total wast of money. I purchased the UAG case and the Dualtek which I really like.
1982092
Neither one is waterproof . If you want waterproof protection buy a seidio case. It works up to 10 feet under water and shock proof to 6 feet. Slim design also
1982093
Commuter is soft rubbery insert with hard outer cover. Defender is opposite and with the soft rubbery outter cover it will become stretched out over time.
1982094
Don't know. This is the first OtterBox I've bought. But what Paul answered earlier today about the Commuter is true and it makes sense that if it is the outer cover made out of soft rubbery it will become stretched out over time. Anyway, my take is that soft rubbery insert and hard outer cover on the outside, is more protective of the phone itself. Point proven and tested as my husband has dropped the phone already twice (on tile floor and on the street) and not a dent, not even on the outer cover.
1982095
My Commuter has a soft rubbery insert covering the phone with the additional hard outer cover. It works well protecting the phone from bangs & drops. Am unfamiliar with the Defender.
1982096
I found the commuter to be more slimline than the defender but both work the same in protecting my galaxy. I liked the defender more but it is bulkier ( I use a belt holster to house it)
157516
I can't answer that. I have the defender, not the commuter. I'm not sure why Amazon guided you to me. I never purchased the commuter. Sorry and good luck!
1552898
The Defender is larger and won't fit in most available carry-pouches for Samsung Galaxy S4. My husband had to have one special made to fit his. My Commuter works fine in a ready-made pouch a friend gave us.
2124509
Defender has bigger shell hence bulkier. Usually come with protective lens (made of clear plastic) so you don't need another screen protector.
2229161
the big difference is the holster that comes with the defender. they offer the same features other than the holster. after about a few months (five for me, three for my daughter) it starts to get loose around the edges. cant recall if the commuter has a builtin screen protector.
2145708
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 clip I have cracked my screen (not severly) even w/ the commuter
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.
1513128
Its better than an otterbox commuter but not as good as the defender series.
128797
http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/
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
310426
Symmetry is a lot more sleak/lighter and doesn't have a built-in screen protector. I have both on different machines. The commuter is built to be thrown out windows. Not so w the symmetry. Good luck.
2229163
Defender covers the whole phone and has a protective screen. It also has a belt clip that it clicks into. Commuter series just cover the back.
2248828
The commuter has a silicone case that fits firmly against the actual phone. The silicone wrapping then fits into a hard shell. this protects the phone even when the case is jarred. The defender is a hard shell and doesn't have the same give when your phone is dropped.
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
237166
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.
2105508
This product does work through Otterbox Commuter. I have not tried it with a defender. I would recommend the commuter with tempered glass screen protector over the defender. The commuter is more slim fits in either a mans or a woman's pocket and provides drop protection better than anything I have seen other than the defender. There is no case that will protect from face first drop from any height if it hits a rock. SO make sure the tempered glass is installed. Remember case is to mostly protect the phone body. The tempered screen protector will protect against piercing blows to the screen. This product does work through Otterbox Commuter. I have not tried it with a defender. I would recommend the commuter with tempered glass screen protector over the defender. The commuter is more slim fits in either a mans or a woman's pocket and provides drop protection better than anything I have seen other than the defender. There is no case that will protect from face first drop from any height if it hits a rock. SO make sure the tempered glass is installed. Remember case is to mostly protect the phone body. The tempered screen protector will protect against piercing blows to the screen.
59786
The Defender has a belt clip and is sticky. The Commuter doesn't have the clip and slips easily into you pocket.