defender or commuter which is best?
842741
It depends on the amount of protection you want. I first had the commuter and it did its purpose for about 3 months and the plastic shield cracked on the bottom of the case. I liked the sleekness of it and it did not add a whole lot of bulk to my phone. I now have the defender and I honestly feel less worried about damage and the extra bulk is not that big of a deal. I also like the built in screen protector. Once you get used to the extra bulk it is definitely having that peace of mind that your phone is protected.
842742
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.
110919
Is this the Otterbox Commuter for iPad 1? Item title says it's Commuter series, but the photographs and the reviews refer to Defender, which is different.
467035
The Defender is bulkier, it offers a little more protection than the commuter series . The commuter is perfect for my daily needs.
654103
Defender series has a touchscreen cover as well as case / Commuter only has a case cover.
1482090
We have had both, and the commuter as well. The armor case is bigger and bulky. We had it a week and ended up returning it because the clasp on the outside snapped in half, my son took the phone out frequently. It did prove to be water proof. The defender is smaller and has the plastic face plate. I wanted a little more protection than it offered and ended up taking off the faceplate and replacing it with a tempered glass protector. The only difference I see between the defender and the commuter is the faceplate and the rubber shield is opposite (one on the outside and one on the inside). Not sure I'd buy the armor again. We have had both, and the commuter as well. The armor case is bigger and bulky. We had it a week and ended up returning it because the clasp on the outside snapped in half, my son took the phone out frequently. It did prove to be water proof. The defender is smaller and has the plastic face plate. I wanted a little more protection than it offered and ended up taking off the faceplate and replacing it with a tempered glass protector. The only difference I see between the defender and the commuter is the faceplate and the rubber shield is opposite (one on the outside and one on the inside).... » Read More We have had both, and the commuter as well. The armor case is bigger and bulky. We had it a week and ended up returning it because the clasp on the outside snapped in half, my son took the phone out frequently. It did prove to be water proof. The defender is smaller and has the plastic face plate. I wanted a little more protection than it offered and ended up taking off the faceplate and replacing it with a tempered glass protector. The only difference I see between the defender and the commuter is the faceplate and the rubber shield is opposite (one on the outside and one on the inside). Not sure I'd buy the armor again. « Show Less
1198938
It doesn't fit the Defender holster. A coworker of mine has the Defender case and holster so we tried it. The commuter series is a thinner case and the Defender case has a spot on each end that help hold it in place in the holster.
18565
Outer box defender has the hard screen the commuter does not have hard screen
1601821
Yes, My friend has the Defender and said the hard plastic cover made it difficult to make calls sometimes. That is why I bought the Commuter instead. I am very happy with my choice.
1469919
The defender series comes with built in screen protection, the commuter cases come with a screen protector that you have to install yourself. If you get the commuter, I would highly recommend getting a Zagg screen protector, the Otterbox ones aren't very good.
1601824
The Commuter is still 2 covers, one rubbery for the first layer and then the hard plastic for the outer layer. I like it, but it is making the phone a bit bigger. It makes me certain that if I was to drop the phone it would still come out OK. It is sturdy. I don't know what the Defender looks like, but my impression is that it is bigger than the Commuter.
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
1806398
Sorry, I'm pretty sure the Defender will not fit. The Commuter is a bit smaller in all dimensions and fits perfectly.
2124512
The Defender is more heavy duty, larger in general, much bulkier, designed to withstand a lot of wear and tear. The Commuter is much slimmer, more streamlined, easier to fit in a pocket, etc.
1332626
... The Commuter case, the one in this link contains of only the cover for the phone as shown in the pictures. The Defender case contains additional belt holster utility that attaches over this cover from front or back (however you like it). The commuter series covers are thin and lack spots on the corners that are used for attaching the holster. The Defender series case contains both cover and the holster.
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.
788348
The commuter is a case for people who want their phone to be protected, but not all the bulk as you would with the defender case.
2124509
Defender has bigger shell hence bulkier. Usually come with protective lens (made of clear plastic) so you don't need another screen protector.