otterbox: What is the difference of a OtterBox Defender Series Hybrid Case for iPhone 4 and just a Otterbox Defender Case?
925816
I am wondering the same thing... Otterbox doesn't even list a "hybrid" case on it's website. Sounds kind of fishy...
966626
I have the iPhone 5, so I'm not sure if there is a difference. I actually found a different product I like better. It's an otter box with built in wallet. This black wallet was poorly made.
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/
2141009
I too have the iPhone4 in an Otterbox; there's a couple of options: 1) buy the 30 pin extender so you can use the top docking port; 2) use the USB port in the back of the iHome with the iPhone's charging cord (USB to 30 pin cord). The Otterbox design makes it difficult to use the top docking port without the extender; I keep my iPod in the top docking port and use the USB for the iPhone. Hope this helps.
1184609
I just bought the black iPhone 4s. I bought the Otterbox Defender case for the old iPhone4 and it works just fine. No problems with calls or taking pictures.
184316
It's an Otterbox. I don't think it's cheaply made. Not sure why it's a hybrid. It's not as sturdy as my original one but I like that its not as bulky.
456010
I don't know what the difference is. Otterbox is a great company that is extremely easy to work with- but if you don't want to hassle with exchanges or aren't able to get the question answered (I'd call Otterbox directly) then I would stick with the size specific to the phone make/model.
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Defender is more heavy duty. It is thicker and can take drops without blinking. The Commuter is skinnier, lighter and not as protective. I chose the Commuter as it fits in my pocket easier. If you are hard on your phone then go with the Defender.
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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.
750454
The defender has a better screen protector as it's a hard plastic cover over screen. The defender is a bigger thicker box. The commuter is slimmer but there is no real screen cover as it is a sheet of plastic you have to press on the screen. My screen cover started rolling on the edges after two weeks. Neither boxes are waterproof. I'd rather have the more bulkier defender box.
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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.
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
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The iPhone five has a longer screen, this making the phone longer. The 4 and 4s are the same size because the main difference is they just added Siri to the programming. Search iPhone 4/4s cases for otterbox and you will find plenty!
2229160
The defender series has a built in screen protector and the commuter does not. Also the defender series is quite a bit more bulky
2152534
Otter Box makes many models, each designed to work with different iPhones. The color is not determanitive. You need to use an iPhone 5 specific Otter Box. The boxes for 4/4s will not work (they are too small).
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The commuter has a silicone case that fits firmly against the actual phone. The silicone wrapping then fits into a hard shell. this protects the phone even when the case is jarred. The defender is a hard shell and doesn't have the same give when your phone is dropped.
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!