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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 3771 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Defender Series Pro Hard Shell Case, highlighting its excellent protection, good build quality, and proper fit. Many appreciate the enhanced grip and the inclusion of a screen protector, with some also expressing satisfaction with the available colors. The main drawbacks mentioned are its bulkiness and some concerns about port access, with a few customers wishing for improved water resistance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Bulkiness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sturdy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With the holster it is a bit heavy. However it feels solid and should give great protection for iphone se

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone case

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I hopes this helps you in deciding on your purchase m: I work in heavy construction and have watched my coworkers drop their phone (what ya mess) - rest assure this case will protect your phone against just about anything..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nancy’s phone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing product I can’t be without one. It protects your phone no matter how many times I’ve dropped it my phone is like new.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Otter box

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love otter box phone cases. They always protect my phone and especially my sons phones. They are rougher on them then me. Protects it from breaking the screen and I have at my older age dropped my phone a lot more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my dad he works in construction and would always mess up his phone without this case! Now his phone has been safe and damage free! Love this product especially if you are somewhere where your phone can get dirty or damaged easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Protection on the job site

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This case has done exactly what I needed it to do. I am in construction and need good protection on the job site. It gets dropped and bumped more than it should but the phone is still going strong.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Otterbox Defender Case

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a fan of all the cell phone manufactures going to their all glass (front and back) design. Purchased this to protect grand-daughters new iPhone SE. Perfect fit, does not add a 'bulky' feel to the phone and adds great protection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    OtterBox Defender Series Pro Hard Shell Case

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone case. Always go Otterbox. Best for drops and overall protection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good case, little thick

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this same case for our 1st generation iPhone SE phones, and when we upgraded to the 2nd generation iPhone SE I bought us these cases again. The case works really well, seems to protect the phone from normal wear and tear. My only complaint is that the hard plastic portion is very hard to take off once it's on. The locking mechanisms do a really good job keeping the case on the phone, and it can be frustrating to try and get off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Otter Box is the best.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very satisfied with the product. Second generation is much better but the first gen completely proved it self after dropping my phone from second story commercial building to the cement sidewalk and nothing was wrong with the phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Typical Otterbox Quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What I've come to expect from Otterbox, a rugged case that protects my phone. It fits my 2020 SE great, and all the buttons are still responsive. I like the built-in screen protector that will avoid scratches and smudges. It won't work with a Qi charger, but if I need to charge it while needing headphones, I guess there's always wireless earbuds. I don't mind the bulk the Otterbox adds because it's easy to hold this phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VERY DURABLE!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is perfect for my husband’s IPhone! He is a bit active, so this gives great protection. This is his second otter, and he is very pleased that it was still available after a number of years. Very durable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen protector

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    OtterBox - Defender SE iPhone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is on the pricy side. However, it does come with a screen protector built-in. A separate case with screen cover would be similar or more in price. I do drop phones so I know I need a case. I already dropped this phone once so it was worth it to me. The sales associate had to show me how to disassemble the case due to lack of instructions. The associate also placed my phone in the case for me so I was good to go!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone case

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m so pleased with this case. I trust the OtterBox brand completely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Case

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great case for my phone. Easy to push the buttons. Grips well in my hand. It also provides the best shock protection from dropping.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect case

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this case for my dad’s new phone. He is Very hard on phones and I had this case on his old phone and he didn’t destroy the case or the phone in the 4 years He had the phone. Hopefully this one will protect his new phone as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ugly and awkward but the only choice

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An Apple store employee sent me to Best Buy because they don’t carry iPhone protective cases as sturdy as these Otter boxes. There was only one option for an SE, and it is ugly. if I were reviewing the employee, he would get a good score for walking me to the correct shelf, and terrible customer service points for expressing distain, claiming the phone I bought at Apple an hour before wasn’t made anymore. They do make it and I still prefer the SE’s size and its price. As for this case, I have already dropped mine a few times in a few weeks and proven it worked. I now own one of the prettiest phones ever made, surrounded by one of the ugliest cases ever made. It might be good theft prevention. The belt clip is badly designed. I guess they assume that people wearing phones on belt clips and people caring about style are mutually exclusive. Women’s clothes often lack pockets, so sometimes I need that feature. There are three things wrong with the belt clip part of the case: it doesn’t detach as easily as it could, it covers the entire phone back, so it blocks the camera, and the phone faces forward, instead of toward the wearer— for privacy. Unclipping the phone to take a quick photo requires a few extra seconds to remove the clip case as well. It’s baffling that anyone can design a product so awkward. Didn’t anyone try it out? It is also more expensive than its materials would suggest. But I was leaving on a trip the next day, and it’s serving its main purpose.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from OtterBox Customer Support
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      Hello! We are so glad the case is providing great protection to your device! The belt clip holster has multiple different orientations and several different uses. Please reach out to our CS Team by phone or via chat with questions or inquiries about this product, as we are happy to troubleshoot and help you enjoy the Defender Pro Series case and belt clip holster. OtterBox

  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone case

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone case is one of the best, it really does a great job of protecting your phone and the clip part works great for clipping your phone onto your clothes or wherever you want to have it. Highly recommended this phone case to everyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bulkiness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Grest design

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this for my husbands new phone and it is a very nice design, different from the other defenders with the smooth back. The slits in the back make for a cool look. It fits the Iphone 7 and Iphone 8 very nice and does not add thickness to the phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Turtle-like protection

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Shell is excellent and provides excellent protection. All Apple products should be like this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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