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10.11.2018

Otterbox products have provided superb quality protection for mobile telephones, portable digital assistants and more recently smartphones for the past 20 years. Many of my friends have used them to great success to protect their digital devices during hazardous activities such as mountain biking, without a problem.As expected from the title of this product, it is rugged but also superbly constructed. Two precision made pieces of hard plastic clip either side of the iPhone X, which are then held into place by a silicone bumper. There are multiple layers of shock absorption built into this case, from the outer bumper to the soft material that sits behind the rear of the iPhone.I am not sure whether you would call it stylish. It has the utilitarian look of a Casio G-shock watch that was so popular amongst the military.The engineers from Otterbox are confident that the bevels that surround the iPhone X when in use are sufficient to protect the phone without the need for an additional screen protection glass. My iPhone X already has a screen protector fitted so I left it in place and there were no problems fitting the Otterbox case around it.The port protectors work well – if working in a dusty environment, it does make sense to keep these clean. My iPhone is charged at night using a Belkin Wireless charging stand. This worked perfectly.In daily use, the Defender case fits neatly into the hand. It has far better grip than a plain iPhone and better than any other case I have used so far with my phone. The buttons operate easily, whilst the Face ID and camera operation is unaffected.I also found the polycarbonate holster surprisingly useful. The clip is useful when attaching the iPhone to a trouser belt. I also found it very useful when working out at the gym, clipping it to the side of my shorts. The clip can be rotated into any of 12 positions! In practice, I found it worked best in portrait mode when attached to my trousers. However, if I put it to landscape mode and clicked it fully open, it made a great kickstand: ideal for watching NetflixThe case does add some weight to the 174 g iPhone X, hitting the scales at 256 g, or 318 g if the holster is also used. However, my wife’s iPhone X in its standard bumper case weighs 242 g so there is not too much difference.Overall I am very impressed with this case. I feel confident that it give effective lifetime protection to my iPhone X, allowing me to use it without worrying about the occasional drops and ensuring it is tip-top condition when it comes time to trade in for a newer model.
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6.1.2016

I bought the Defender for the 3GS back in 2009 as soon as I bought the 3GS. I loved it so much that I bought the same case for the iphone 4S. But the 4S version didn't fit right - the rubber flaps for the ports was difficult to slot in and out, the case creaked when you used the phone and I ended up replacing it with the Griffin Survivor version. Whilst this seemed to work well initially, it had problems (using the flash meant there was a red cast to everything, and I ended up ripping off the charging port cover). It also left scratches on the iphone where it rubbed against it.Four years later, it was time to upgrade and I bought the 6S. Reading the reviews showed the Lifeproof and Griffin Survivor cases had problems.Early Otterbox Defender reviews were also critical but the later ones were better. On this basis, I bought the Otterbox Defender case. It was a tad tricky to peel off the rubber mould and open the plastic case but it's not something you'll do regularly.Pros - i love the feel of the case and it definitely doesn't feel like it will slip. There's a cut out for the home button which is covered with a clear plasticky film. The Touch ID feature works without any difficulty so the film doesn't appear to intefere with use. The screen feels the same as it did for the previous iterations and doesn't interfere with the use of the iphone.Cons - there's a cut out for the front camera/ear speaker and for the rear camera/flash and these are unprotected. I'm debating sticking a screen protector on the front and back to avoid any issues. The volume and sleep buttons require more force to press but nothing that I wouldn't expect from using a case like this. Again, the cutouts for the earphones/silent switch/charging port are stiff and don't fold back easily. This means it's a two handed operation to do anything - you need at least one thumb to peel out the flap and a finger from the other hand to insert charger/earphones etc. When you peel back the flap, the front bezel rubber also twists and this concerns me with respect to longevity.Currently, I'm happy with the case for its primary function - protection of the phone. I'm giving it four stars but will update if there are any changes.
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12.2.2018

Originally I bought the folio wallet style case from Otterbox which has a leather flip cover for the screen. It didn't suit me and when it started to delaminate I returned it and bought this case. The wallet case has a rubber/silicone tub into which the phone fits. This case has a hard shell with a plastic clear side to protect the screen. This snaps around the phone and then this assembly is fitted to a silicone protector that covers the back and sides. The result is a phone that is now half an inch longer and wider with a quarter of an inch of rubber at each end so you you can throw your phone at the floor!It makes the phone much larger than even the flip case and much thicker than the thinnest Otterbox cover they do without the flip cover.That said,it makes it very easy to control when your hands are wet, cold, or in gloves. The phone stays where you put it due to the high friction of the otter rubber case. That's very handy in the car where most phones go flying when you corner.Should you wish, there is another case into which you can snap the phone which as hard plastic corners and a belt clip. This allows you to have the phone on your belt. There is some suggestion this clip allows the phone case to be used as a stand but I'm not sure how that works.It is note worthy that the screen sensitivity is reduced working through the clear plastic side of it but not so bad as to be troublesome. There is some distortion in the optical quality of the plastic but video and photos are just fine. it's a trade off for protection that I am prepared to accept.I do have the cable less charging stand and that works just fine with the phone in its case. This is important since the case has covers for the ports and it isn't the type of case one should be opening and removing the phone on a daily basis.All in all this is a very good, high quality, rugged case for your phone. Since my boss made me responsible for replacing the phone should I break it I wouldn't use anything else.I also got it at a good price on Amazon compared with high street phone shops where it is generally over priced as a "premium" product.I recommend this case.
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12.6.2018

I've had this case for nearly a year now. I switch back and forth between this case and my other ones and like it a lot. As someone who has used Otterbox for many years and for many phones, I of course immediately purchased this case after getting my Note 8. I only have 2 issues with it. The first being what everyone else seems to complain about. The lack of a built in screen protector. I know a lot of people seem to believe the lack of built in screen protector is due to the unique shape of the Note 8's screen, however I have other cases for my Note 8 with built in screen protectors that work just fine, so I'm not sure why they felt the need to exclude it.The Defender series is known for their built in screen protectors and is specifically why I always get them for my phones. My other complaint is with the plastic snap on part of the case that goes on before the outer rubber part. Since this case has no built in screen protector, I've had to purchase a separate one to apply to my screen. The plastic part of this case is so snug that it pushes up against my screen protector, causing bubbles around the edge and worst case, causing it to peel away from my phone. The only way to avoid this is to spend an excessive amount of time snapping the plastic part on in a way where it evenly presses down on the whole screen. Not an easy task with such a big phone, and I often have to do it a few times to get it right. Aside from that, once I do manage to get the case on without disturbing my screen protector, it is a good solid case which my phone feels very protected in. It covers all the way around the phone and feels very comfortable in my hand. It has good grip on the back so I'm never worried about it slipping out of my hand. I would definitely trust this case in a drop.
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18.11.2018

The Otterbox Defender is to phone protection what the Abrams was to the battle tank world - just about the best!The case is rugged and tough-looking and should take whatever punishment is thrown at it as apparently it has been drop-tested to military standards.The 'case' is made up of four pieces: firstly, the holster which is slightly bigger than the phone case. The case slides in and clicks into a locked position; the phone can either face outwards or inwards towards the body and is attached to the belt by a strong clip which is able to rotate 360 degrees; but which also can be re-positioned to act as a stand for the phone should one which to stream a film etc..By pressing the clip at the side of the holster one can remove the phone and case,the outer layer of the latter is made of rugged rubber with interior padding for the back of the phone; designated areas on the the rubber sides allows all the buttons on the phone itself to work easily and efficiently.There is another case inside which is poly-carbonate as is the separate frame of the same material which snugly fits around the screen with your chosen screen protector (if tempered glass, ensure the one you purchase is compatible.) There is a small screen on the back which protects and allows the Apple logo to be seen. The sides of the case are textured to ensure it allows it to be firmly gripped.Despite its rugged looks the the Defender case allows a wireless charger to be used.Otterbox has supplied a well-thought-out case which is reasonably priced for what one gets and will no doubt provide the ultimate protection for the iPhone X.Got to be 5 stars!
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3.1.2017

The case consists of 3 main parts, the back which is solid plastic, the front which is solid plastic with a softer screen protector and a soft case. The soft case wraps around the other pieces which provides protection from drops and also helps to repel any water. The rubber lugs on the soft shell protect the sockets on the phone from dust/debris/water. Unlike on other cases I have had in the past where the lugs break after a week these are very rugged and built to last.The case is easy to put on/take off (as long as you have nails) and it does provide great protection from the elements. This has been used whilst camping and hiking around the south coast over the winter period and it stood up to the worst the UK weather could throw at it.A major bonus of this case is that once the case is on you do not lose any of the functionality of the phone, the touch screen is just as responsive and the fingerprint recognition still works. The camera is unobstructed and sound quality remains the same.Since I started using the case it has been tested hard (unintentionally) as I have said the case has stood up to the weather; It has also been dropped on numerous occasions, most times from height onto hard flooring (concrete/stone) with no effect, the phone is still like brand new.All in all this is a great product, £23 to protect a £450 phone is great value in my book. Without a doubt I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to protect their IPhone.
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20.3.2016

I've used OtterBox for a number of years. Recently, I removed the Defender case which had been on an iPhone 5 from new, and the phone was in mint condition (I doubt it will be now that my wife has put it into a more fashionable, but far less protective Joules flip cover). Having replaced the 5 with an iPhone 6S, I was concerned by the number of reports of poor-fitting cases, the result of the 6S being fractionally thicker than its older sibling.No such worries with the Defender case. It fits the 6S perfectly, and by comparison to the case for the 5, adds some excellent new features. The screen protector is built into the case itself, so there's (seemingly) no risk of air bubbles appearing,the home button is protected (the TouchID feature works flawlessly despite the covering) and the Apple symbol on the back of the phone is now visible but protected from scratches (a weak point in the 5's case). Yes, you lose the iPhone's sleek lines behind the Defender's utilitarian black plastic, but I value protection over aesthetics every time.The biggest issue was figuring out how to take the case apart in order to fit it around my phone. But once I'd figured it out, the three pieces went on perfectly. I've only dropped it once, but the phone survived intact and unblemished.OtterBox aren't the cheapest - but if you're carrying around a £600-£700 phone and you haven't got money to burn replacing it, buying one of their cases is a no-brainer.
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19.7.2015

If I could give an extra half star I would (4.5 stars)I had an Otterbox on my last phone because let's face it, who doesn't drop their phone at least twice a day? Oh... hmmmm... Thought there would be more on board with that one. I love that instead of going crash my phone bounces when I drop it on a hard surface. It does an excellent job of protecting my little electronic leash whenever I'm out an about. I particularly like the holster because I can clip it to my pants, belt, or purse and know it's secure and not going to fall off into a toilet of something. Not that has ever happened... My husband thinks it is a bit bulky,but it is honestly the safest thing I've come across for a phone if you tend to drop your phone often.I would give the Otterbox 5 stars if it was a bit more water resistant. The rubber parts are great, but there are holes in the front cover for the speaker and one of the buttons. If you spill something on your phone while it is sitting face up on a table, it can get into the holes and then you have to take the otterbox off to get the liquid out which is a bit of a hassle. The other issue is that the water tends to seep in from this area, so if I have a drop of water on that corner, it gets sucked into the otterbox and then I have to take it all apart agin. If they could develop a thin rubber gasket around those spots I would give it a full 5 stars!
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13.2.2016

After dropping my iPhone 6S Plus during a recent trip to India and using a cracked screen for a week, then paying 120 pounds on return for a repair at the Apple store, I decided to go way overboard with this case.Its likely the sturdiest case you will ever put your phone in - and linked to the hard screen that doubles as a clip likely unbreakable!The case comes into two pieces - an internal shell that covers the phone and has the screen protector on, and then and outer rear rubber shell to give shock resistance. The clip and hard screen protector are then optional - I'll likely not use.They fit perfectly and provide all round protection.In use its very bulky - nigh on tripling the width of your phone - it becomes a big old protected beast.Having dropped it once again though, and still having a screen, well, what can I say - works.The internal shell screen protector in use is fine - no gap when using. Its plastic and feels it though. I think I would prefer no plastic and the option to fit a tempered glass screen. Would lose the sealed protection this has though. In use the fingerprint cover is fine and works. sometimes a little delayed, but generally good.All the protection you will ever need - at the price of a massive amount of bulk and weight.
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28.12.2015

Arrived next day , super fast standard delivery .I bought this to protect my iPhone 6 Plus as I have children who occasionally use it. At first I couldn't work out how to get the rubber bit off of the phone but after many searches on you tube, found that you get the corner of your tesco clubcard and put it into the line that separates the rubber cover from the plastic cover and pick the rubber case off with that . I removed the screen protector with some tweezers and scissors as the home button didn't work as well with it on and I already had the ankler glass protector on it. I removed the excess glue with nail varnish remover and cotton wool .Putting the cover on was easy and my phone feels so protected with the hard shell and rubber casing . It is expensive and slightly bulky in comparison to normal cases but I have no doubt that it will last a very long time as its excellent quality and weighing up the cost of a few cheap covers that won't last and potential repairs , I think it's money well spent. I also like the optional hard cover with the clip , I put this on the front screen when the phone is in my bag just to protect the screen even more or when I'm listening to music while doing the housework . Have had it 7 months and still good as new
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28.10.2018

I just realised I’ve had this on my phone for 2 years and it’s still going. Unfortunately that doesn’t include the screen section which I removed after a few days due to the annoying plastic sound and feel, and the reduction in touch screen sensitivity. So ive used this case not being waterproof, but I wanted this more as a shockproof case anyways. On occasions my phone has got wet and the screen less case has offered some protection.On a million drops, yes I’m clumsy and work outside a lot, I have smashed my screen 2 times in 2 years which is pretty good, both times the phone landed flat on its face and maybe on a stone. But those countless screen smashes I used to get before this case,from the corner tip of the screen hitting on a drop, I no longer worry about, and yes apparently that is the most common way you crack your screen. In addition this case offers a sort of grip as its rubber, so you are way less likely to drop it, or for it to slide off something, or slip out your pocket. I like it, I’d get it again, for its shockproof ability, and ease and comfort of use.Anyways when APPLE decide to play fair and put shatterproof glass on their phones, I’d probably still get this case.
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7.9.2017

As always from Otterbox, another great product. I recently purchased a new phone and stupidly bought a different case for it because I liked the look and it was a bit cheeper. Bad move. I realised as soon as I had put the new case on the phone I had made a mistake. It just didn't feel secure enough, so I went and ordered an Otterbox which is what I should have done to start with. Now I feel confident my nice new phone will be secure. I had an Otterbox Defender on my previous phone for about 3 years and it saved my phone many times. Yes it makes your phone a a bit chunkier and a bit heavier but it's worth it. What do you expect if you want great protection.The only thing I will say that I don't like is the in built screen protector. It really isn't good. I bought a hard glass protector and ripped off the plastic one that was attached to the Otterbox (I did this last time with my previous phone) and It's so much better now. The screen is much better to use and feels nicer. I can not recommend this highly enough if you want you phone to feel solid and secure. Just get rid of the screen protector and buy a hard glass one and you're good to go and rough it.
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20.9.2016

Excellent product as always from Otterbox. This is my second Otterbox phone cover, the last one protected my old phone so well that the manager of my local phone shop said that my old phone looked like new, although it's 3 years old.I dithered about the price of the Otterbox this time and tried one other cover and two separate screen protectors, none of which provided a satisfactory level of front and back protection for the phone. Otterbox covers are not cheap but are well worth the expense. I should have just bought this one from the start.The level of drop protection is second to none, and the built-in screen protector has not noticeably limited response at all.Moving apps to another screen is marginally harder and requires some delicate fingerwork due to the case edges, but then it's not the easiest thing to do at the best of times and it's a very minor niggle that won't spoil my enjoyment of the case one bit.Also worth noting that the home button is uncovered so the fingerprint recognition is unaffected by the case.Do not hesitate - if you want the most rugged protection available for your S7, look no farther and buy this case!
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28.9.2016

Yes, they are not actually everything-proof, and you have to keep dusting them out every few weeks to get the screen clear again, but the S7 is supposed to already be dust and waterproof Isn't it? If you want to spend out on a " Lifeproof", that's fine, but not really necessary in this case.( In this case!! Oh why do I bother!)Now, if you pay the full price on the manufacturers' official web site, using the colour choice facility, you'll be paying quite a bit more than this offer. I did on my last Otter and very nice it was too. Casemate do very similarly constructed cases at good prices but not at the time of purchase for my phone. But... this Item looks to be the genuine article,put together a bit differently to the last one, but still the same principle, looks pretty good, and seems to offer the same level of protection. It also allows the use of cordless chargers which is a big plus.The only caveat I'd mention is that they last so long that when you finally can't see through the screen anymore, you can't get replacements.Apart from that, if you order the right case for your phone, then every thing works as it should, end of!
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28.2.2016

I was torn between the Griffin Survivor and the Otterbox Defender for my iPhone 6S Plus, and through blind loyalty (I very much liked the Griffin Survivor for my iPod Touch 4G) and despite the negative reviews I chose the Griffin. Big mistake. There is a sizeable gap between the built-in screen protector and the iPhone screen with the Griffin, not too mention the volume buttons simply do not line up with the case.Neither of these are an issue with the Otterbox. The screen is perfectly flush with the iPhone screen, and all ports and buttons line up perfectly. Also, the Otterbox comes with an extra plastic shell which can be attached to the back to enable the belt clip to be used as a stand,or more importantly can be attached to the front to give the phone even more protection if carrying the phone in a bag etc. If I was going to nitpick, there is a piece of thin film built-in to the case which covers the iPhone's Home button, and it kind of reacts after every press. But it's really not an issue, and at least it's more protection.This really is an excellent case if you want maximum protection.
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