Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently replaced my iPad 2 with an iPad Air 2. I had an Otterbox on my old iPad 2 as I do on every phone I purchase. But with the light form factor of the Air 2 I wanted to find a lighter case that still protected my tech. I went through four different cases in two weeks, from Toughbook-type setups to light duty cases. Finally out of frustration I went in and picked out several cases to try in-store before I made my final exchange. Among them was old reliable, the Otterbox Defender. Despite the resilience of their basic concept, Otterbox has NOT stopped innovating. The Defender for the Air 2 is considerably thinner and lighter than the old school case for the iPad 2. It actually adds less bulk than the Versaview case I reviewed elsewhere. Protection-wise is has all the classic Otterbox features: tight-fitting plastic shell with a glove-like silicone shell. There is plenty of bezel to protect the front screen in case of drops, and the shell provides a nice gritty grip to prevent accidental drops. All the ports are sealed up tight. You just know your device is nice and secure. But more importantly for my current usage, this case does NOT add the kind of bulk that the older Otterboxes did. I can easily carry this case in one hand and navigate in the other. The usual downside of the Otterbox is still present: the built-in plastic screen cover. The Invisible Shield I always install makes this unnecessary, and I find it affects the responsiveness of the touchscreen. I will probably just pop it out as I always have in the past. Bottom line: don't shy away from the new Otterbox. It is a different beast with everything you loved about the old models and many, many improvements to fix old issues. I am very impressed and I believe my search is over.

Bought it for iPad air2 but it quadrupled the weight. Also the screen protector significantly reduces the sensitivity of screen touches

I love the solid protection that the Otterbox Defender gives for my iPad Air 2 . The only drawback is the weight, but the protection for my tablet out weighs the weight. Also I wish there was a ways to get rid of the oily residue when putting the screen on my tablet so it doesn't look like it has water spots. I will figure that out,. I would recomend this product to friends if they are looking to have solid protection from accidental drops which can happen

i almost didn't purchase because of the price. I am very happy I did buy it. I like that the cover has a built in stand. You get a screen protector, cover and case all in one. I like the hard shell case. It is a little difficult to get the rubber casing off the hard shell, the rubber is very stiff. Taking the case apart can be a little tricky so you can put the iPad into it. BUT it is all worth the time! The iPad is totally protected!

Last month, I bought the top-of-the-line iPad Air 2 with wifi & cellular & 128 GB of RAM. . Best Buy had it on sale for $200 off. I had to take advantage of that! I spent hours on the internet watching Youtube videos & reading reviews about different iPad cases. I wanted good protection for my $800 iPad. I didn't want a folio case because it wouldn't offer protection for my iPad. About the only thing that I don't like about the case is its bulkiness. Otterbox cases are rated #1 in the US. I haven't tested the case by dropping the iPad. I also have insurance on the iPad if the Otterbox case doesn't survive a fall.

It is awkward to use you have to take the otter off eery time you use it. The back stand feature is not high enough .

Difficult cumbersome heavy buttons hard to work. Not recommended.

It is not what I thought it would be. Bulky and does not stand up like it said. Very unhappy.

Great value for what I paid for the protection of my iPad

The case is made for older style IPad and it covered up the camera part of the tablet.

The case was very difficult to close which made the case unusable to me.

Case is very large. Did not work for iPad Air 2. Returned with zero issue.

I returned this item- it was heavy and lacked protection that I felt was suitable for the screen of a tablet.

I would not recommend this product Issue with plug in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

While I found this case MUCH better than a folio case, I have to warn you all about the stand. So you can make the internal portion of your case into a stand to sit your iPad on, that's awesome and love that feature without a doubt, BUT the FLAW I found is that while I was trying to put the internal kick stand down, it came out and wasn't connected. I was able to put it back in carefully without breaking or damaging it any further, but be VERY careful when putting down the internal stand, it could BREAK or COME APART from the stand itself. OVERALL great case, definetly buy and LOOK on Amazon and see if Otterbox has it marked down, I got it for $68 instead of the original $89 or however much it was.

Fits just right, and it very stylish too. Great protection!

This case lives up to the otter box name I have had one since the iPhone 3GS and they were good then a still good I like it for my iPad because I feel better taking it places and for my nephew if he goes one it it can withstand just about any thing that's why it is one of my favorite cases.

We bought this then ended up taking it back. I'm sure if you need extra protection from possible damage in transport or from the elements, this is the product for you. But it's just a bit too bulky for our needs which include nothing more than daily transport to/from work in a cushy, air-conditioned car.

this case is slim and protective ,I usually don't buy otterbox because it's too bulky but they nailed this, thanks otterbox and best buy

I purchased this along with the iPad Air 2 as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and he loved it! It fit the iPad Air 2 perfectly and makes the iPad bulkier but that doesn't bother us as we are much more at ease knowing the iPad is completely protected.