Is this case as large, heavy & bulky as an Otterbox?
1370566
Personally, I think it is better than the Otterbox. I think it is a little bit lighter and doesn't feel as bulky. With the otterbox, it feels so large and the button are so hard to hit. With this case, it goes right around the phone without being really thick and I can easily push the buttons.
1230031
It is not large and heavy, but it will make your phone a bit bigger in order to provide protection. But no, it's not as large and annoying as the big O.
1370567
Not at all! Now does it provide the same protection, I would say no, but it has done the job for my wife's phone. The size of the case is good for her because she doesn't want anything that is bulky or looks industrial.
1000880
No, not at all. I have just LOVED my case. Now, if I place my thumb over the speaker port it will pretty much cancel it out... but thats entirely up to me to do. I give this case my highest recommendation. Just be ready to add some significant weight to your phone with this case. It's VERY heavy duty. But, I've dropped it more than a few times and it didn't get so much as a mark on it. Also, the case makes your phone larger in size to be sure. My briefcase has a compartment for cell phones that with this case, my phone couldn't even hope to get into. However, that's such a small price to pay for such extreme protection and a really great, masculine look to my phone. No, not at all. I have just LOVED my case. Now, if I place my thumb over the speaker port it will pretty much cancel it out... but thats entirely up to me to do. I give this case my highest recommendation. Just be ready to add some significant weight to your phone with this case. It's VERY heavy duty. But, I've dropped it more than a few times and it didn't get so much as a mark on it. Also, the case makes your phone larger in size to be sure. My briefcase has a compartment for cell phones that with this case, my phone couldn't even hope to get into. However, that's such a small price to... » Read More No, not at all. I have just LOVED my case. Now, if I place my thumb over the speaker port it will pretty much cancel it out... but thats entirely up to me to do. I give this case my highest recommendation. Just be ready to add some significant weight to your phone with this case. It's VERY heavy duty. But, I've dropped it more than a few times and it didn't get so much as a mark on it. Also, the case makes your phone larger in size to be sure. My briefcase has a compartment for cell phones that with this case, my phone couldn't even hope to get into. However, that's such a small price to pay for such extreme protection and a really great, masculine look to my phone. « Show Less
868680
I've never had an Otterbox. Probably it's not the same. But it is really durable and solid. I've used it for months and it's held up to and protected my phone from drops and damage. I really like it.
531252
No, but it is probably just about as rugged. I had an OtterBox on my SII and liked it, but the rubber was flimsy. The rubber on this is much tougher. And for the price, with a kickstand on it too, you really can't beat it. Mine has already withstood some pretty good drops onto concrete at work.
1176304
No. It feels very light weight and like plastic. I returned this case and bought a real otter box
2003521
Not really it is very bulky with the belt clip that is included. However, I got another belt clip and the case fit nice in it. So if you want just a hard shell case and one with a sttand like I did this was perfect.
3618
I purposefully did not buy an Otter Box based on friends' feedback that it was heavy and bulky. The Griffin is also bulky, but it's a softer shell and it's perfect for what we purchased it for-for our son's iPhone. He dropped it in the dog's water bowl and the phone wasn't affected at all.
1549044
no, it is NOT an otterbox. It is a step down, but for the $ is well worth it.
188929
Otterbox will probably be to thick. I have a very think case and it was snug.
1951960
No it's pretty flexible and not nearly heavy enough for a drop in my opinion. I ended up returned mine because I like the protection of an Otterbox or Griffin case. This is not it.
310425
I don't have a commuter case but from what I can tell the Symmetry is thinner. It's still protects phone however, it's not bulky like some of the other Otterboxes I've seen! (And they have really pretty choices ;) )
1453797
It does bulk up the phone, but i think the protection worth it. Bear in mind, however, that the Otterbox feels "softer" in your hand because of its wraparound cover.
1847406
I would say just about the same bulk as the otterbox maybe alittle thinner but not by much! But my daughter loves this case
188928
The otter box is probably too thick. I have a slim no-name case that I bought from the Verizon store and does fit. But's it definitely worth buying, I love it!
1184314
I would not call it bulky. The Otterbox cases are bulky!This does add some thickness to the phone but that should be expected in a case designed to protect the phone.
1453796
It does bulk up the phone, but i think the protection worth it.Bear in mind, however, that the Otterbox feels "softer" in your hand because of its wraparound cover.
212297
Of course everyone's perception is different, but I do not consider it very bulky at all. It is not nearly as bulky as an otterbox if you are familiar with them. Feels good in the hand too.