OtterBox - Commuter Series Soft Shell Case for Apple iPhone 7, 8 and SE (2nd generation) - Black

The commuter case is more boxy than the symmetry case. It’s basic and thin with two layers of protection. Keeps phone safe despite some drops and fits easily in back pocket. There’s a clip for power cord access.

I always try, buy the best covers, for different reasons, for example at work, I'm a security systems technician, most of the time I work it going up and down very high stairs, that's why I use this type of cell phone protector .

It fits my phone.And it’s black. So it's a well fitting black cover for my iPhone7 . Yes I would buy it again.

The case cracked at the logo window when I was removing it.

I had an Otterbox Commuter series case for my iPhone 6S and loved it, so it was only natural to get a new one for my new iPhone SE 2. This case went on very easily and I'm very happy with it. It offers very good protection but all buttons still function just as they should. The back is thick enough to protect the camera lens when the phone is laid down on a table or desk, and I like the cover on the bottom that keeps dust out of the lightning connection when the phone is not being charged. I have no complaints about the function of this case at all. The only "drawback" is that this case was designed for the iPhone 7 and 8. While it fits the SE 2 perfectly, the Apple logo in the back is lower on the SE than on the 7 and 8, so with this case on you don't see the logo in the circle on the back. (I'm sure they will adjust this for future SE 2 specific cases.) Honestly, I don't care. I have a black SE 2 so with this black case, you just see a black circle. I think it looks fine and Apple doesn't need any more free logo advertising from me. It doesn't bother me but if that kind of thing does bother you, you may want to hold out for an SE 2 specific case. Like most Otter Box cases, this one is not cheap -- but you get what you pay for and with Otter Box, more cost means very high quality so I think it is worth it.

I was having problems with the phone going on to silent mode. The switch on the side would flip to silent when I put my phone in my pocket or taking it out of pocket. So no alarm and I use the alarm for everything. The case is tough and look like it is supposed to be on this phone. It doesn’t hang over the screen and really protects it. This I know because I already dropped a couple times which I never do. And I was really glad I put the case on the phone. It’s an older phone now but this makes it look like new. There is a cover for the bottom plug for the cable at first I had a thought would be a pain in the butt but I got used to it and it keeps the lint from my pockets out of the speaker and mic holes and the charging port. So I am very pleased and will get another from this company when I get my new phone next month. As for the glass screen cover had one before it was great, but I bought the wrong size, my bad, and was going to return but my sister snagged it before I could return it. She says it was easy install and is perfect fit. She thanks you and I for the screen cover. I will be coming to get another one. Thank you!

Bottom Line: the OtterBox Commuter is a solid option for those prone to dropping their phone. Pros: good drop protection, protection for the Lightning port, comparable with Qi charging, not too bulky Cons: ingress of dirt between phone and case over time, no screen protector, removal takes a bit of work Review: My wife is hard on electronics, and the OtterBox Commuter has become our preferred case for her iPhones. This is actually the third time I’ve bought this case (once for her iPhone 7 and twice for her iPhone 8). Overall, the Commuter handles drops really well. My wife drops her phone at least once a day, and her phones have all come out unscathed with this case. The worst incident was when she dropped it into a 4 foot deep drain hole in our basement, where the phone sat submerged in water for 18 or so hours before I could get it out. Importantly, the Commuter has a flap that seals the Lightning Port (the most vulnerable area for water damage on the 7/8), and the inside was dry when I retrieved the phone. The Commuter is less bulky than some other cases on the market, and we’ve had no problem using a wireless charger with this case. I should note, though, that this case does not have a build in screen protector, so I purchase one separately. The one downside is that a fair amount or dirt does manage to sneak in the cutout for the Apple logo, which then gets lodged between the case and the back of the phone. Also, the rubber on my wife’s last case picked up a strange oder (unsure of what she spilled on it) that we couldn’t clean out. Finally, the reason we’ve gone through three cases is because my wife lets our 4 year old use the phone, and she likes to pick and rip at the rubber on the bottom. Even the best case can’t protect against that type of constant abuse!

I purchased this for my wife's (very first!) smartphone. The phone feels more vulnerable without a case like this and my wife was nervous to use it much until the case arrived and I could get it set up. Worked well-- just read the instructions that what looks like the case is actually a liner and a case and you have to take the liner out and attach that first. Seems like the manufacturer could have a "remove me first" on the liner. Not a biggie. Case itself feels rugged and is actually a good combo of textured enough to hold onto without being too grabby.