What is the difference between this case and the defender series?
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... The Commuter case, the one in this link contains of only the cover for the phone as shown in the pictures. The Defender case contains additional belt holster utility that attaches over this cover from front or back (however you like it). The commuter series covers are thin and lack spots on the corners that are used for attaching the holster. The Defender series case contains both cover and the holster.
110919
Is this the Otterbox Commuter for iPad 1? Item title says it's Commuter series, but the photographs and the reviews refer to Defender, which is different.
760353
No and yes, because initially, the phone comes with its own cover for the charging port. The defender series is more rugged, and it's built for people who really drop their phone a lot. If you broke your cover for the charging port, then yes it is a drawback.
691645
There is no difference. For otterbox cases (for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2's) ... there are two truly different styles of protection ... the Defender (which you are interested in--and gives the most protection) and the Commuter series (which has a different case make up and does not include the holster). I actually have the Glacier (white/gray), the black/gray and the black/black .. they are all the same defenders.
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well from looking at the picture of the phone on the website very briefly it seems to be the same as the sprint/virgin mobile version of the phone, so it might? but i couldn't say that it would fit with certainty, just look up the model number of your phone and see if it matches with this one. i believe the defender series has a built in screen protector and is a bulkier case which gives the phone more protection (i believe they say it's three layers of protection). the commuter has a silicone-like case that slips over the phone and then a polycarbonate plastic case that slips over that. from what i read (i don't have one so i'm not sure) the material on the defender attracts more dust and doesn't slide into pockets as easily because the outer shell is not a smooth plastic. also the commuter is slimmer and less bulky but provides less protection than the defender, the defender is more money than the commuter. i chose commuter because i don't tend to drop my phone too much but it's inevitably going to happen. the front of most android phone are covered with gorilla glass anyway so i found the built in screen protected in the defender too much for me, and you could always get a screen protector as the built in one in the defender series won't stop your screen from getting smashed, it just keeps dust out and prevents scratching for the most part, but gorilla glass stops most superficial scratches anyway. the choice should be how much you use your phone, what kind of environments you're going to be in, and if you're super clumsy with it, i would like to note though that the camera on my phone is flush with the back of the phone, so when laying it down on it's back side if you don't have a case the lens is going to touch whatever its on and eventually get scratches. good luck!
128796
Defender Series has more of case like feature that you slip the phone behind versus the commuter that has a screen protector you lay on top. However, the biggest disappointment for me was how the commuter series wallet version was impossible to pull out the wallet type function.
264808
Commuter has a cruddy screen protector that is a separate piece that you'll throw away after a week and buy one from skinomi or zagg. The defender has a screen protector as part of the case permanently. It feels like a garbage bag. It's annoying. I'd get the commuter and a Skinomi or zagg.
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The Commuter series is a 2 layer case which includes a screen protector as well as a belt clip. The Symmetry Series is slim and just fits your phone. You have to buy an additional screen protector. I actually had the Defender series which is a 3 layer protection. I found it overtime to be quite bulky that is why I bought the Symmetry. It's as slim as your phone and comes in different colors and patterns. Hope this helps. You can also see all the series on Otterbox's website.
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Aside from the cosmetic differences, on the Spigen site it suggests that the Slim Armor has a better protection because of the material used to make that case. You can check out the information on Spigens site, they even have videos show casing the different cases. I would link you myself, but I'm unsure how Amazon handles direct linking to competitors.
560839
I'm not familiar enough with the otterbox models to make a comparison. It is definitely less bulky than the defender. For the price, I think the Ballistic Aspira is as much case as anyone needs unless they are going to drop it in water. Hope this helps.
1388595
The defender styles are 3 layer cases. The red layer encloses your phone in a hard shell with a screen protector, the grey layer is a softer outer layer, and then finally a hard case holder/ stand will come with it. It will probably be black; however, mine is white. It depends on the colors you buy. Mine is a blue/ teal colored.
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the big difference is the holster that comes with the defender. they offer the same features other than the holster. after about a few months (five for me, three for my daughter) it starts to get loose around the edges. cant recall if the commuter has a builtin screen protector.
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The Defender is more protective, and more bulky. It also comes with a belt clip. The Commuter is a slimmer, but very protective case. Still protects the phone from drops and falls, just not from extreme heights!
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Think it's similar to the Otterbox Commuter series not Defender. Comes with a 2 piece case - one rubber case that fits into a hard plastic shell case. And also comes with a screen protector film. I think Trident has other cases that compare to the Defender series but don't remember the name.
1469919
The defender series comes with built in screen protection, the commuter cases come with a screen protector that you have to install yourself. If you get the commuter, I would highly recommend getting a Zagg screen protector, the Otterbox ones aren't very good.
2145708
Defender is thicker w/ built in screen protector. Hard plastic on the inside silicon on the outer layer. And it comes with a belt clip / phone stand. Commuter has no built in screen protector silicon is on the inside hard plastic outer layer. And no clip I have cracked my screen (not severly) even w/ the commuter
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Debbie Commuter series is a two layer cover and the defender is 3 layers system giving even more protection. I hope that helps.