is this case worth the extra money over the commuter case? The commuter case is half the price.
1314382
Yup. I've had both and prefer this one - way smaller/sleeker. You pay more for the minimalism and the fact it's a newer product. However, consider my opinion in that I stick with a single case that I really like & don't change them, so the extra $$$ is worth it to me for my one & only.
1314383
Both cases will protect your phone as Otterboxes do. But this one is much slimmer, which I like. Also, I like the one piece construction, because I have had trouble in the past with the rubber outer shell eventually coming loose in spots.
1314384
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.
1314385
For me it was, it is truly smaller and sleeker but the same level of protection. I had a commuter with my 4s and had no problems with it. However, when I went to the 5s the phone was already longer so I did not want a big case on top of it. The symmetry has been great so far!
1513128
Its better than an otterbox commuter but not as good as the defender series.
1988866
I have had success with the commuter case. The thick one needs to be removed.
679288
I believe the otterbox is more solid a case, especially the glass. But this is smaller and lighter and pretty solid. I would say to go into the store to check both out
185703
Why risk it?Just get the OtterBox Commuter Wallet case. It's better made, more secure, and holds more.
1148507
None. They are the same, only the one at Amazon costs less by $10. Depending upon shipping costs and your patience, the Amazon buy is a good deal. I have had my for two weeks and for once, I have no qualms about a case. This one is excellent (for me anyway).
686223
From my research no Commuter cases from Otterbox come with clips, if you want a clip, go with the Otterbox Defender case instead.
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)
470322
I would say go for the bumper if your primary interest is in protection. The feel of the slim case was preferable to me, but I am sticking with the bumper since my slim case shattered its corner when I dropped it.
189061
by 20 dollars im assuming you mean the commuter, and i dont quite understand your question. It covers the same areas as the defender the defender is just thicker and and offers more protection it covers the entire phone except the screen which they give you a screen protector hope that answers the question
1380620
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.
128796
Defender Series has more of case like feature that you slip the phone behind versus the commuter that has a screen protector you lay on top. However, the biggest disappointment for me was how the commuter series wallet version was impossible to pull out the wallet type function.
59787
Hey. Actually this model (commuter) is not much sticky as the silicon case goes in and hard shell mostly covers it. Also the exposed silicon is not that sticky and it doesn't create issue in sliding. I think in defender case, the hard shell goes in and all the exterior is silicon; that might be a problem. Thankfully Commuter case design is exactly opposite so it works fine.
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.
1552900
If that's what you need, I would get the Commuter. The Defender is bulkier.
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
2200989
Protection I would rate equally on the commuter, and I would say this is less bulky and more sleek.