what is the difference between the Defender and commuter covers?
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The Defender is bigger and the commuter is slightly smaller. The Defender has a rougher outside and is built seemingly more rigid than the commuter I only have the commuter. I haven't ever tried a defender, it has a built in screen protector as part of the case, The commuter does not so you can do like I do and use adhesive ones or not use them at all because well the screens have come a long way since the beginning of smartphones they hold up better than before.
912518
The one I purchased was too small for my phone so I never got a chance to review it
1806398
Sorry, I'm pretty sure the Defender will not fit. The Commuter is a bit smaller in all dimensions and fits perfectly.
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.
128798
Defender series offers a little more protection. Also, the defender series has a built in screen protector instead of a stick on screen protector on the commuter series.
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.
1350861
Defender has a cover that goes over the face of the screen and a phone case with clip. Commuter is thinner and usually no clip and no screen cover
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.
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.
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
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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
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There is no screen protector with the commuter series. It comes with a separate one that you can put on your screen yourself. Just like you could buy anywhere. Commuter is just a soft phone casing with a harder outer shell that fits over it. Defender has a screen protector built into the case itself. Useful at first but when it gets scratched and/or dirty you can't take it out. Unless you cut it out I guess.
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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.
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http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/
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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)
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.
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Commuter is a two part case, flexible rubber with a hard shell exterior. We returned ours because one of the pieces was warped. The symmetry is a single solid piece. That has some flex(to get it on) but is very sturdy. In my opinion the symmetry is hands down better.
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Well, if you look at the description carefully then you will know that Defender does come with a holster, and Commuter does not.