OtterBox - Defender Series Holster Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Cell Phones - Black
Model: 45712BBR
SKU: 4285904
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Customers highly value the Defender Series Holster Case's excellent protection and secure fit for their Samsung Galaxy Note 5 phones. Many appreciate its ease of use and durable construction, while some find the case bulky and the screen protector a point of concern. A few customers also mentioned the price point as a potential drawback.
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OtterBox, as you may know, is considered one of the best phone case manufacturers out there. After putting this case through its paces, I can see why. The case is a total of 3-pcs. A 2-pc plastic shell lined with some thin foam matting that encases the phone itself, and a rubberized case to surround the plastic. The rubberized case makes it easier to grip than the bare phone. The headphone and charging ports have a rubberized cap that can be put into place when not in use to prevent dust and other foreign objects from getting in there. The case makes an already big phone seem a bit bulkier -- but this is the price you pay to protect your investment. Screen Protection -- In terms of screen protection, the case comes with a built-in screen protector. For me, I found this to be a nice feature -- no need to purchase and separately install a screen protector (and have a bunch of annoying bubbles show up). The screen remains sensitive. Because the screen protector isn't stuck onto the screen itself, some dirt may slip through the openings to between the screen & screen protector (I've been using the case for about a week now, and already there is some dirt trapped inside) The rubberized case extends approximately 0.4cm above the screen, offering a fair amount of protection from the occasional bumps and scratches, as well as scratches from laying your phone face-down. My biggest gripe with this case would be that the protective rubber edge makes it difficult to slide down the notification menu on the Note5. It sometimes takes a few attempts with various fingers to get that menu to slide down -- this may be something that I'll just need to get used to. All in all, this is good case that offers excellent protection from drops and scrapes. However, since dirt is able to get beneath the screen protector, and the rubber edge makes it difficult to slide down the notification menu, I am unable to give this 5-stars. Nonetheless, this is worth a look to protect your investment.
Posted by TechBrother
You get what you pay for. Overpriced, but you do get a high quality item with best warranty. Quite protective and easy to assemble. Holds up solid in phone drops.Wanted to give it a 4.5 just due to price, but since there is no 1/2 point credit, won't dock it a whole point. All the slots line up perfect and there is no untucked seam expeosed. EVerything fit perfect when done.
Posted by AVGURU
I really like this case. Its very protective and sturdy. The design is a little plain. I was worried the case would be too bulky but its no bulkier than others since the phone is already large. I didn't like the built in screen protector because I felt I had to push harder on the touch screen. I removed it and applied my own. The clip is convenient. Otherwise, great case.
Posted by transientgeek