otterbox What is the difference of a OtterBox Defender Series Hybrid Case for iPhone 4 and just a Otterbox Defender Case?
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I was also wondering the same thing. Has anyone found out yet? I checked the otterbox website too and couldn't find a thing
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I am wondering the same thing...Otterbox doesn't even list a "hybrid" case on it's website. Sounds kind of fishy...
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I just went on a live chat with the rep. from MyGearStore and asked the same question. His answer was...nothing. It just happens to be the way Amazon wants it listed. The "hybrid" case is shipped by one vendor and the other is shipped from MyGearStore. One for $44.95 the other for $37.47. He helped me cancell my order for the more expensive one and I placed an order for the $37.47 unit. They are exactly the same...go figure.
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I actually have both. The defender series is a more protective case as well as thicker all the way around and will not fit in to womens pockets at least not mine. (It also has the capablity of being attached to holister that can be clip to waist bands.)
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The defender series has a built in screen protector and the commuter does not. Also the defender series is quite a bit more bulky
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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.
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The difference would only be the color, if it is a Otterbox Defender Series Case
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Defender has bigger shell hence bulkier. Usually come with protective lens (made of clear plastic) so you don't need another screen protector.
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I am wondering the same thing... Otterbox doesn't even list a "hybrid" case on it's website. Sounds kind of fishy...
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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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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.
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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.
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My Defender case is for the 4S, also. I'm not sure what the case for the iPhone 5 looks like, but I really like my case. The silicone cover is great and I don't worry about dropping it. I had purchased a Zagg cover (front only) and so I removed the shield from the Otterbox case. No complaints here!
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When the removable outer cover of the Ballistic is removed, it's the same size as the Defender from what I see. I like having the extra 2 layers of protection w/the Ballistic and how it's raised more than the Defender w/the extra cover and protects better when dropped. I think the Otterbox is much more attractive and almost bought it for that reason. But our grandkids like to play w/my iPhone, and I don't mind w/it in a heavy-duty case.
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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!
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it is just the otterbox defender case that says on the box to use with the iphone4 which i have. it has the three openings at the top instead of the larger opening. so with the small openings it blocks the sensor on the iphone4, so it is not good for the iphone4. i opened it up and had to break a piece of the plastic off of it, so my sensor would work. i am still using it but i should not have had to break something off of it, you know. no worries. i will get another one .. one day. just thought people would want to know that the sensor on iphone4 does not work with this case. Thank you for your email. Have a blessed day. it is just the otterbox defender case that says on the box to use with the iphone4 which i have. it has the three openings at the top instead of the larger opening. so with the small openings it blocks the sensor on the iphone4, so it is not good for the iphone4. i opened it up and had to break a piece of the plastic off of it, so my sensor would work. i am still using it but i should not have had to break something off of it, you know. no worries. i will get another one .. one day. just thought people would want to know that the sensor on iphone4 does not work with this case. Thank you for... » Read More it is just the otterbox defender case that says on the box to use with the iphone4 which i have. it has the three openings at the top instead of the larger opening. so with the small openings it blocks the sensor on the iphone4, so it is not good for the iphone4. i opened it up and had to break a piece of the plastic off of it, so my sensor would work. i am still using it but i should not have had to break something off of it, you know. no worries. i will get another one .. one day. just thought people would want to know that the sensor on iphone4 does not work with this case. Thank you for your email. Have a blessed day. « Show Less
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It is a true Otter Box product, it is hybrid because of the sleek thin design, easier to fit in your pocket. The outer shell is hard and inner shell is rubberized
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I have a defender for my iPhone 5 and an armorbox for my son's 5C. They are similar, not the same. As others have said it is a whole phone case with screen protection. The difference is the rubber exterior. The defender has a rubber sleeve that fits over the plastic case. The armorbox has rubber integrated over shock points, but not the whole phone. They both are strong and will protect against drops.
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This particular OtterBox is for an IPhone 5C. The IPhone 5C is bigger than the 4. I found this OtterBox too bulky and returned it for the Commuter style OtterBox and I am very happy with it. I hope this helps you.