Customers are impressed with the Defender Series Case's excellent protection and secure fit for the iPhone SE, 5s, and 5. Many appreciate its ease of use and high-quality construction, while also noting the case's attractive colors and good grip. Although some find it a bit bulky and heavy, and the screen protector could be improved, the overall positive feedback highlights its value for the price.
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Pros mentioned:
Protection
Cons mentioned:
Bulk, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best protection for an iphone
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Love this case, it is the best kind of protection. It might make your iphone feel heavier and a little bulky but it really protects it.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Marine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Protection
Cons mentioned:
Screen protector
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great phone case
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after having the otterbox on my phone for abouth a month I like the protection it provides to my phone . Easy to install and remove. Makes your phone a little bit bulky, but it its worth it to have it on. Good grip. The only think I dont like is the screen protector since it makes it somewhat not responsive to touch. Overall i like it and would buy it again. Bestbuy price matches and i love that you can gett it right there at the lowest price you can find.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Case quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No Better Coverage
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Otterbox has been my go to for coverage for every iPhone I've ever owned. Durable, complete protection. Easy to install on your phone and easy access to the buttons, jacks and charging port. New to this case is a cover for the Home button. Previous Defender cases lack that cover and dirt and lint found its way easily under the screen cover. No more! At Best Buy they will match price. They even matched their own price on Amazon!
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit, Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Cell Phone Case
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I needed a new cellphone case and decided to try another style. It ended up being a mistake and I returned it in two weeks and replaced it with this case. I should have bought this one originally. This is a solid case that protects your phone while still looking good. It fits well in your hands and doesn't impeded you making calls at all. I've always been happy with the Defenser case and will continue to use this style when I get my next phone.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case and Holster for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Gunmetal Gray/White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Cons mentioned:
Bulk
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Defender = Safety
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This is my second denfender otterbox. My first was for my samsung s6 and had such good luck with keeping it safe, that when I switched to an iPhone I got another. I thought about getting the commuter but read a few reviews about it not being that great may me consider staying with what I know. Yes, it's a little more bulky but safety means more to me. I dropped my Samsung so many times and it never broke.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit, Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
grip
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the otter fits good and tight and gives a good grip has been a pleasure using and the phone is very safe
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal
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I needed a replacement case from my original case that I had purchased. Saw that the case was on sale so I purchased this my brother had a case in camouflage and he loved it so I purchased this one. The phone was quick and easy to put into the case. The only complaint is that it isn't completely dirt proof. The home button is open and I worry about spilled food or drink from my kids. Otherwise it does its job and is priced great!
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Wild Orchid
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Cons mentioned:
Bulk
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best protection you can buy!
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The Otterbox Defender series is the best case you can buy. It encases your iPhone and provides excellent protection against scratches. It also prevents damage if/when the phone is dropped - even forceful collisions are absorbed by the case. It does add bulk to your phone, but if protection is what you need in a phone case, nothing works better.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Marine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Cons mentioned:
Bulk, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very Protective cover, but color stains easily
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The cover is great and has protected the phone from breaking on several occasions, however, I keep it in the pocket of my jeans and it has discolored by picking up the color of my jeans. It's a great cover but it just looks dirty after only a couple months of use due to the dye from the jeans discoloring it. If you do not wear dark jeans and do not keep the phone in your pocket, it would be an excellent case to own!
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Wild Orchid
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect phone case for easy accessibility
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I wanted a phone case that was easy to slide in and out of pockets, easily transported, still functional with phone usage. I found the perfect case with the Otterbox - Defenders Series Case. Solid protection for my phone. Durable. Phone functions properly inside case without issues. Perfect! Highly recommend!
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Marine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Otter really protects!
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I have been very disappointed with all the other iPhone cases. The Otter is the best. It protects my iPhone totally. I like the material of the Otter...it is easy to grip and hold onto. My other cases would slide out of my hand and my phone would slide off my work station...usually ending up on the floor. I will always get an Otter for my phones...I show it to all my friends... It's great!
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Marine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit, Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best protection for the iPhone 5s.
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The Otterbox Defender case offers the most complete protection for the iPhone 5s. Fit and finish is even better than their Commuter series and the integrated screen protector is effective, has excellent clarity, and works great with the Retina display. There is also a cutout for Touch ID. So far my iPhone has remained perfect and undamaged the few times it has been dropped.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Marine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great case so far.
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Let me be straight forward. I have NOT dropped my phone yet, as I'm too much of a chicken to try it. But should my phone drop sometime in the future, I feel like I have a pretty strong peace of mind that this case will hold up to the test and save my screen from cracking or my phone from breaking. Very little of the phone itself actually shows under the case, as the case itself is like a box that sort of holds and protects the phone from things like dings and scratches. The only parts of the phone itself that show besides the screen (which has a clear plastic layer covering it) is the home button, the speaker/camera area on the front, the camera on the back, and the apple logo on the back. All of these areas are not flush with the box. They're sunken in, which means the only way they'll get scratched is if something pokes at it specifically. This is not likely.
I work in retail and I'm constantly banging my phone against counters and desks, my key ring swings around and hits it almost every time I walk. And yet you can't see a single mark on the case at all.
It's texture has a grippy feel to it, which helps it not slip out of my hands. Overall it's a very good case and worth the money. If it does ever drop, I'll come back and update with whether or not any damage to the phone occurred.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case and Holster for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Gunmetal Gray/White
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Insurance policy for your phone
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I have always used Otterbox cases plus a few others but this case is great. I have to say this new design they tried for the Iphone 5 is 10x better than the former case for the 4 and 4s, the silicone or rubber they use is way more durable, doesn't stretch over time and feels a lot better in the hand. I really can't find anything bad to say about this even when I try to think of them, maybe that dust manages to get under the protector BUT I've experienced this in every case.
I will say the 2 best cases for an Iphone are the Otterbox Defender or the Ballistic case. Both are extremely durable and have dropped them many of time with no problems whatsoever with the cases or phone. You can get the insurance policy for 9.99 with a 200 deductable... or you can buy a 30-60 dollar case and not worry about any of that.
It gets my 2 thumbs up.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 5 - Night Sky Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No other phone case will do!
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I wouldn't dream of carrying a phone without an Otterbox Defender case!
I've been known to drop, step on, kick and mistreat my poor iPhone - accidentally of course - and this is the only case that I am 100% confident will protect it! Highly recommend - and Best Buy matched the cheapest online price I found, so this was perfect!
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit, Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great case! sleek yet sturdy.
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Very nice looking & fitting case for iPhone. Protective front shield built in, which is important for me. No messy wet mounts.Optional holster clip, too. This case is very versatile; sleek yet sturdy!
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit, Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good case
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I purchased this as a gift for my nephew. He destroyed two previous phones so he needed a case that would protect his phone from himself. This case fits the bill. If you’re looking for something to protect you son’s or daughter’s iPhone, look no further, this case does the trick.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Fit
Cons mentioned:
Bulk
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really solid case
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This case was incredibly easy to install. If fit my iPhone SE perfectly without any prying or hassle. I have a son that tends to break digital screens on a monthly basis by accidental drops. This case has protected a few random drops and has already paid for itself. It has a nice textured feel. I don't have any issues with headphone plugs, charging plugs, volume toggles or power toggles. It's a little bulky, but I wouldn't sacrifice that, because I feel that it absorbs more shock from bumps and drops. I will absolutely purchase more in the future. Excellent product.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best protection for iPhone
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The Otter Box Defender series does an excellent job of protecting the phone from damage as a result of being dropped. In addition to it's impact resistance, the case itself makes it easier to hold onto the phone. It's built in protector keeps the screen from getting scratched.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Otterbox Defender case is great phone protection
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The Otterbox Defender is double protection for your phone, first a 2-piece plastic casing form fit, and then a nice thick rubber covering over that. Covers openings from dust when not accessing them, good grip to hand onto phone well, and has its own bulit-in screen shield. Also comes with a clip-on belt/clothing holder when out and about.
This review is from OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 (1st generation) - Black