What is the difference between the commuter series and defender series?
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.
128797
http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/
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.
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.
467034
The commuter case is not NEARLY as bulky as the defender. Is is much thinner and fits in pockets better. It can still take quite a beating, though.
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!
237163
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.
1921457
No this is the commuter series. The defender series comes with the 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.
1152548
On the commuter series it is not a built in screen protector like the defender. It is simply a clear sticker. Yes I do use it because I want to avoid scratches to the glass. I also have a child with sticky fingers. This way it is easier to clean as well. But since it is completely separate from the case itself you can not use the screen protector
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.
505597
No, the commuter screen protector is more flexible therefore it appears to be not as thick. Seems to offer very good if not same protection though. The commuter is lighter packing, not so plasticky. The front has a cleaner view of the entire face and the defender covers the top and bottom quarters. Thanks for asking. Good Luck! :)
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.
912517
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.
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.
2124510
The Defender case has a built in screen protector. Here's a link with more detailed info... http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/
668040
From the description, I assumed that the Defender is more for people who need heavy duty protection. The Costco sales person, which is where I got my phone, told me that he has the Commuter on his phone and that it gets dropped all the time in the store as he is showing customers various things on it. That info was good enough for me.
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!
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