What is the difference between the defends vs. Commuter series?
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The difference between the Otterbox series depends on the size of the case and the amount of protection that it offers. Honestly, I've been happy with all Otterbox products and have found the more protective ones to be too bulky for everyday use. That being said, I would only buy the most bulky ones for children or others who have a tendency to drop electronics.
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.
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
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Its better than an otterbox commuter but not as good as the defender series.
2120925
I don't think so. The defender case is noticeably thicker than the commuter series.
264808
Commuter has a cruddy screen protector that is a separate piece that you'll throw away after a week and buy one from skinomi or zagg. The defender has a screen protector as part of the case permanently. It feels like a garbage bag. It's annoying. I'd get the commuter and a Skinomi or zagg.
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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.
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The defender has 3 layers of protectant and has a clear builtin screen. The commuter is only 2 layers and does not have a clear builtin screen
1546114
Where did you buy it? I bought mine here on amazon with shipping for $24 but I got the second fastest shipping. And are you sure it's a commuter and not a defender.
1552900
If that's what you need, I would get the Commuter. The Defender is bulkier.
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!
2115982
Think it's similar to the Otterbox Commuter series not Defender. Comes with a 2 piece case - one rubber case that fits into a hard plastic shell case. And also comes with a screen protector film. I think Trident has other cases that compare to the Defender series but don't remember the name.
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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.
2229162
Honestly not sure of the differences myself, but I have the Defender series and it has held up well. Even a horse kicking it didn't damage my phone or much of the case
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.
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Yes it is the commuter series sold directly by otterbox. "Hybrid" just refers to the fact that it's neither a soft gel case nor hard plastic. It's both.
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There is no difference. For otterbox cases (for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2's) ... there are two truly different styles of protection ... the Defender (which you are interested in--and gives the most protection) and the Commuter series (which has a different case make up and does not include the holster). I actually have the Glacier (white/gray), the black/gray and the black/black .. they are all the same defenders.
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Sorry, I'm pretty sure the Defender will not fit. The Commuter is a bit smaller in all dimensions and fits perfectly.