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Excellent inexpensive protection for your expensive phone

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018

Otterbox is a company who designs premium protection products. This is an excellent case, which I found very easy to complete the installation in just minutes. The product surrounds the phone with a silicone gasket, adds a screen protector, with cutouts for the accessories that need connection. This is an excellent product that you can have confidence with and know that it will protect the over $600 device. iPhone is thin, light, but so smooth it can slip out of your hand, in an instant. The Otterbox case, provides for a secure grip,with virtually no extra weight. My selection provides the belt clip, which for my work is needed. The belt clip is secure, and can serve as a stand, when viewing on a flat service.

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Mickey The Mouse

Not as good as previous models. Issues with dust and particles.

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017

I have had an Otterbox Defender case with every iPhone I have owned. With small children and an active lifestyle, it has saved me from numerous drops, collisions, and even brief drops in liquid. I carry my phone in my pocket, so I expect eventual build of up dust or particles in the case that requires occasional cleaning. With the iPhone 7 however, the Defender case seems to allow far more dust and particles into the case than with previous models. I am removing my case approximately once per week now to clean the screen and home button, not to mention behind the phone. With the iPhone 5 and iPhone 6, I would remove the case to clean a couple times per year.

I am currently on my second case for my 7, as I thought the first may have been a fluke. However I am experiencing the same issue. My wife is also experiencing the same problem with a different color set.

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L. H. Soto

Excellent inexpensive protection for your expensive phone

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

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Tim Hayward

Great Customer Service

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

My wife and I both got Otterbox Defender cases for our new iPhone 7's. We both had them for our iPhone 6's and loved them.

My iPhone 7 case actually had a problem with it. My phone had extra space between the screen and the cover so the touch screen was not very responsive.

I called Otterbox and I received the friendliest customer service I have ever experienced. They sent me a new inside cover part for just the cost of shipping and it works perfectly!

Defender cases are perfect for parents. I never have to worry that my phone will be ok if my kids grab it and throw it against the wall. This case is rock solid.

When I took my iPhone 6 out of my last Otterbox case after having it for a year it was in mint condition.

These are great cases, made by a great company that you can trust.

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Prime_Customer

Exactly what you expect when you buy an OtterBox. Great value when compared to screen damage!

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

Exactly what you expect when you buy an OtterBox. Easy to install and fits iPhone 7 and iPhone 8. The Defender series provides excellent protection and plenty of color options. OtterBox Defender also includes a built screen and touch ID protector. For under $25 including tax, this case is well worth the investment to protect your iPhone.

My only issue is that after the first time I cleaned the case the Touch ID film became a bit warped - it is VERY thin and delicate so be extremely careful when cleaning your case! I've noticed specks of dust can appear between the phone screen and the screen protector after a few weeks, not sure if this is normal for everyone or just because my Touch ID film is a bit loose.

Its easy enough to remove the case and clean, but I'm only accustomed to cleaning my OtterBox every few months whereas its now become a more regular obligation unless I ignore the screen dust. It still offers excellent protection against drops and scratches and is well worth the investment when compared to repairing a cracked iPhone screen!

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BONES

Nice solid Case

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

Just got the iphone 7 & needed a case , no Lifeproof yet so decided to try Otterbox again. Haven't had an Otterbox in 4 years due to wanting a waterproof case. Well, now that 7 is waterproof I don't need a Lifeproof so Grabbed an Otterbox Defender for the time being. Case is solid, a lot sleeker than they use to be and provides awesome protection. Im anal retentive with my phones so like solid cases and this is soli. Only thing I remember from past and might be an issue again, because it's not 100% sealed (around rear camera lens and top front speaker, dust can get in back of screen protector. Hopefully it's better sealed and not an issue like in the past. Case install is fairly easy takes a few minutes, however you need nails to open the clips. Case looks good, 100% authentic. For now Im happy with case , However a 100% sealed Lifeproof will be in the future..

****UPDATE****Nice case, however going to return after 1 day of use lint/ dust got in back of screen protector. Phone had nothing on screen when put in case and I was 100% sure of it...annoying to see things behind screen protector. Other than that, solid case

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A Columbine neighbor

Fourth OtterBox Defender case in any many iPhones

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

This is my fourth Otterbox Defender case in as many iPhones. While I loved the cases and need them (klutz), I hated the built in screen protector. i followed the excellent instructions included here in several reviews to remove the case's screen protector. The trick is to use a blow dryer set on HIGH. I would get one corner lifted and put a finger in there to keep it from reattaching and then work my way around the edges of the plastic one section at a time. GooBGone and other sticker removers won't remove any residue; take your time get it completely off as you remove the plastic. I did go over the edges of the case with a popsicle stick while applying heat just to make sure there was none remaining.

I installed the OtterBox Defender case over a Maxboost tempered glass screen protector. There is perhaps a 1/64 gap between the Maxboost glass protector and the Otterbox Defender case on the sides (can barely feel the gap with a fingernail) and that is protected enough for me. The overlapping of the case at the top and bottom of the Maxboost protector should keep it from lifting on the sides.

I know from past experience that the OtterBox Defender can withstand five foot drops onto the driveway. I have also had a Lifeproof case, and loved that for beaches and hiking in the rain, but it wasn't as grippy as the Defender case, and I didn't like having to buy the holster separately. I do use the holster for my walks, and know that it is also built tough. I've never broken one yet. In fact, I've never broken an OtterBox Defender case. The built in screen protector is usually the first part to start looking shabby, and by then I'm upgrading the phone. Hopefully, this new combination of the Defender over a Maxboost protector will keep my my iPhone looking like new until the next upgrade.

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MichiganMike

Second purchase; third pending…

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

Have purchased this twice. Will be buying again. I think each one has lasted almost three years. They just get dirty and the rubber protectors eventually stretch out.

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Reed

Your iPhone 7 or 8 Otter like this case

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

This has turned out to be an excellent product. The case is a high-quality item and it safely can be attached to one's belt by the swivel clip for belts. A phone can be quickly released yet snugly secure in the case. Expect a slight reduction in sensitivity of the phone screen to touch due to the transparent cover integrated with the case, but acceptable for the protection it provides. Phone can be clicked into the case either with the screen outwardly showing or the reverse to protect the screen from accidental damage.
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Mickey The Mouse

Not as good as previous models. Issues with dust and particles.

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

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Amazon Customer

Exactly what i ordered

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023

Color: MARATHONER (COWABUNGA BLUE/GUNMETAL GREY)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

This item arrived on time and was exactly as ordered.

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Delbert Salyers

The protection of the Defender is great. I like the clip for when I'm outside ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016

Color: REALTREE XTRA (BLAZE ORANGE/BLACK/XTRA DESIGN)Product Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase

The protection of the Defender is great. I like the clip for when I'm outside working. I live in a fringe area of signal and when in my back pocket I don't have signal. With the clip on and hanging on my side I get signal. But the screen protector sucks. I put the case on Oct. 27th and received my glass protector Nov. 7th. When I pulled the Defender off to install glass protector the Defender plastic screen protector had already left those marks on my iPhone 7 glass. I recommend using hair dryer to heat case and pull plastic protector off and installing glass protector on phone before using. The Defender fits great with the glass protector installed.

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