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OtterBox COMMUTER SERIES Case for iPhone 5 5s SE Retail Packaging BLACK
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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Build Quality
343otterbox, dropped, cracked, protected, otter
+65%
-35%
" ... Case works great! ... "
" ... Slim design and protects very well ... "
" ... Snug fit which I like because it seems better protected. ... "
" ... Protects it perfectly! ... "
" ... This is a really protective case and I really like it. ... The outer shell of the case is plastic which I wasn't expecting, I thought it was going to be rubber but it still protects the case very well. ... "
" ... The OtterBox case covers every crevice of my Iphone, to include a lip on the front and coverage over the camera. ... "
" ... It's good otter box sturdy to keep your iPhone safe. ... "
" ... Protective, attractive and far less bulky than my previous OtterBox cases. ... "
Fit
317case, dropped, cases, iphone se, protects
+72%
-28%
" ... Case works great! ... "
" ... Fits my SE perfectly. ... "
" ... Snug fit which I like because it seems better protected. ... "
" ... Protects it perfectly! ... "
" ... Great job Otterbox!! ... "
" ... This is a really protective case and I really like it. ... "
" ... It doesn’t make your phone to bulky but it protects it well. ... "
" ... It's good otter box sturdy to keep your iPhone safe. ... "
Design
149looks, color, love this case, love the color, pink
+91%
-9%
" ... I've seen what my wife does to her case (same model, different color) which is like drop it everyday. ... "
" ... Looks even better in person. ... "
" ... Slim design and protects very well ... "
" ... My Mom loves her case for her gold rose iPhone SE ... "
" ... This is a really protective case and I really like it. ... "
" ... This case in particular is great bc the color still makes it look like a robin's egg (if robins birthed phones), with the durability for which OtterBox is well known. ... "
" ... It's an excellent case! ... "
" ... I love this case. ... My phone feels very safe and looks great too! ... "
Screen Protection
123otterbox, cracked, dropped, glass, protect
+64%
-36%
" ... Protects it perfectly! ... "
" ... We do use real glass screen protectors as we feel they are superior to all the plastic screen protectors that Otterbox includes with the case. ... "
" ... Great protection and paired with a new glass screen protector my daughter feels like she has a new phone . ... "
" ... I purchased this Commuter series with a glass protector and it is a great combo. ... "
" ... Case is nice, screen protector not a perfect fit but okay ... "
" ... The usual from OtterBox, good case. ... "
" ... The screen protector that came with it was easy to apply and has no bubbles. ... "
" ... Yes it was dropped, but that's why I bought an otterbox, obviously. ... "
Product Reliability
75broke, years, lasted, year, cracked
+35%
-65%
" ... Already broken after one month. ... "
" ... Broke in 3 months I guess otterbox aren't what they used to be ... "
" ... The case broke within 2 months of purchase. ... "
" ... The case only lasted three months before it cracked. ... "
" ... It broke within a couple of week ... "
" ... I've only owned this 6 months and the case split. ... "
" ... the first one that i bought lasted all most two years. ... "
" ... If I got a replacement & it lasted longer I would say it was a faulty case & update this review. ... "
Color
51love the color, colors, blue, pretty, perfect
+98%
-2%
" ... I love the color! ... "
" ... I ALSO LOVE THE COLORS. ... "
" ... Works well and is a pretty color too. ... "
" ... Color is a nice soft blue just like photo ... "
" ... I do really love this case, the light blue color is really pretty. ... "
" ... The colors are perfect and protects the phone well from teenage carelessness. ... "
" ... I really love this case (especially the color! ... "
" ... Like the colors. ... "
Controls
49power button, top, buttons, lock, hard to press
+24%
-76%
" ... It does not fit the iphone 5c well and constantly presses on the volume down button and causes the ringer to not sound. ... "
" ... But it doesn't fit completely over the volume keys. ... "
" ... the only cons are that the buttons are too hard to press (perhaps because itś new) and the charger port has a cover over it that you have to open so it's a bit hindering ... "
" ... Was harder to install than I expected and the "On/Off" button very hard to use. ... "
" ... It takes the might of Thor's hammer to press the power button with this case on. ... Why would you even design a case that makes it hard to press the power button? ... "
" ... On/off switch is a bit stiff ... "
" ... One minor quibble: the rubber edging just under the home button began to come loose and bulge up over the home button. ... One other minor thing: the rubber piece covering the volume buttons does not sit flush against the side. ... "
" ... A piece of the plastic shell broke off at the top near the power button after less than two months of use. ... "
Price
39money, worth, paid, worth the money, worth every penny
+95%
-5%
" ... Fantastic case and even more fantastic price. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Totally worth it ... "
" ... Save your money, go elsewhere to purchase a better product. ... "
" ... great product and price ... "
" ... totally worth it! ... "
" ... Great case for the Price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Marketplace
39came, seller, exactly as described, color, warehouse
+79%
-21%
" ... Received my OtterBox for my Iphone SE yesterday on time with Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... The item works as advertised ... "
" ... I LOVE IT THANKS. ... "
" ... came a day earlier too. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... i got it on amazon warehouse deals. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... I would like to be reimbursed or offered a new one. ... "
Device Compatibility
37iphone, phones, iphone 5s, iphone se, saved
+86%
-14%
" ... I bought this phone for my wife. ... "
" ... Used for my son's phone. ... "
" ... Passed my iPhone 5s down and got a new case to personalize it. ... "
" ... Perfect for my phone! ... "
" ... Good quality but it doesn't cover correctly the phone. ... "
" ... Love the color and how it looks on my phone. ... "
" ... Always keeps my phone safe from the dropping my daughter does to my phone daily! ... "
" ... I suggest you do this as well because I used a case with the hole in the back for my iPhone 6s and when I removed the case there were scratch marks galore inside the little circle, but the rest of the phone was unscathed, devaluating my phone. ... "
Cover
36protective, protection, protects my phone, cover, protect my phone
+83%
-17%
" ... Case works great! ... "
" ... This is a really protective case and I really like it. ... "
" ... I like the case and it appears to protect the cell very nicely. ... "
" ... Sturdy, protective case! ... "
" ... The usual from OtterBox, good case. ... "
" ... Nice protective case. ... "
" ... The right kind of cover. ... "
" ... Protective, cute, and cheap. ... "
Delivery
33arrived, fast, came, quickly, packaging
+82%
-18%
" ... Shipping and packaging excellent. ... "
" ... Happy with purchase, item arrived quickly and matched what we purchased exactly. ... "
" ... Arrived as advertised. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and definitely worth it!! ... "
" ... delivered on time. ... "
" ... Good product, delivered on time. ... "
" ... Great, just as ordered. ... "
" ... Shipping was timely. ... "
Size
33pocket, protection, case, carry, slim
+76%
-24%
" ... great in-between case for protection without being to bulky ... "
" ... It’s small so it still fits easily into my pockets or wherever else I have to put it. ... "
" ... Important because I have to carry two cell phones, one for business, one personal. ... "
" ... Durable but not too bulky. ... "
" ... It is very easy to carry in one hand and also use with only one hand. ... "
" ... Light and compact. ... "
" ... Love that it fits into tight spaces better than the lifeproof case. ... "
" ... The case is not too bulky either. ... "
Comfort
32rubber, hold, hand, grip, fingers
+63%
-38%
" ... I liked the feel and weight of it. ... "
" ... I haven't dropped my phone yet so I can't speak to how durable it actually is but I feel completely comfortable throwing it into my purse and letting it get banged up in there without any hesitation. ... "
" ... It is very easy to carry in one hand and also use with only one hand. ... "
" ... But I wish there was some part of the outter edge that had grip because I always felt it was slipping from my hand. ... "
" ... purchased as a replacement for one that had worn out fit well works well on I-phone 5 and was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... My phone feels secure, which is SUPER important to me because I am wildly clumsy and I break things from time to time . ... "
" ... keeping my fingers crossed. ... "
" ... I had been using the Defender, and my wife continued to give me trouble about wearing a phone holster. ... "
For Kids
27son loves, loves, phone, son, old daughter
+100%
" ... Bout it for my mom she loves it. ... "
" ... Used for my son's phone. ... "
" ... MY DAUGHTER LOVES THIS CASE! ... "
" ... My daughter loved it. ... "
" ... Always keeps my phone safe from the dropping my daughter does to my phone daily! ... "
" ... I bought it for my 8 year old daughter who drops her phone often! ... "
" ... My daughter loves her otter box case. ... "
" ... Great product, my daughter loves it! ... "
Ease of Use
21easy to install, difficult, easy to put, top, phone
+81%
-19%
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Happy with case , easy to install ... "
" ... I'm pretty handy, and thought the "installation" of the case was a bit difficult (afraid to bend the case out too far since it's pretty sturdy and I was afraid it would break). ... "
" ... Easy to put on. ... "
" ... It was really easy to put on! ... "
" ... Easy to install love the color ... "
" ... I loved it, easy to find and protect the cellular ... "
" ... Easy to put on. ... "
Charging
21cover, charger, charging port, open, rubber
+33%
-67%
" ... the only cons are that the buttons are too hard to press (perhaps because itś new) and the charger port has a cover over it that you have to open so it's a bit hindering ... "
" ... I have to remove the cover to charge it. ... "
" ... I also don't like how it's very hard to push the power button and the pieces of rubber that block charging and headphone jack are very hard to get open. ... I need to use tweezers just to get it open so I can charge my phone. ... "
" ... Bottom of case broke when flipping down charging port cover. ... "
" ... but this one broke within 6 months, right above the charging port area . ... "
" ... The only downside is the flap over the charging port keeps getting in the way. ... "
" ... The cover of the charger input broke after 2 weeks. ... "
" ... I bought the case in February and it has begun a slow process of falling apart, beginning with the plastic near where the charger cord plugs in. ... The charger cord plug-in cover/flap is obnoxious and ridiculous to try and work around when you want to charge your phone. ... "
Display Clarity
20screen, cover, saver, protect, seem
+25%
-75%
" ... Upon opening the package I noticed that the screen protector was behind the case, which was in the plastic display. ... "
" ... Screen protector is terrible ... "
" ... I have small hands and fingers, but it's still difficult to type when the letters are close to the side of the screen. ... "
" ... The screen protector is awful! ... "
" ... I don't like the adhesive screen. ... "
" ... This is essentially an overly complicated basic snap on case with ONE poor quality separate screen cover (don't mess it up). ... "
" ... My only complaint the directions on the plastic screen saver were confusing and I could not use. ... "
" ... Screen protector quality is super cheap. ... Screen protector - 1/10 ... "
Setup
17installation, easy, phone, super, issues
+100%
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... I went to you tube to see how it was installed. ... "
" ... The packaging was super easy and so was installation! ... "
" ... Happy with case , easy to install ... "
" ... They are even brighter in person! ... "
" ... Easy to install love the color ... "
" ... Installation was a piece of cake. ... "
" ... Easy to install, fits well and has protected my phone in a couple of drops on cement and wood. ... "
Cleaning
16dirt, gets dirty, dust, dropped my phone, dirty
+69%
-31%
" ... Also it lets in a LOT more dirt than my previous otterbox. ... "
" ... I had a white cover like this and dropped my phone on a tile floor. ... "
" ... Everything is still working notwithstanding the expected rough treatment. ... "
" ... It's also really easy to take off so that you can clean your phone without too much hassle. ... "
" ... Perfect fit and does not stain from clothing or table/furniture. ... "
" ... Easy out of pockets and is still clean after two days of heavy use unlike the defender that got filthy and couldn't be cleaned. ... "
" ... on the driveway, or cement floors and I've NEVER had damage to my phone. ... "
" ... Very Clean, looks just as is in the picture and arrived on time. ... "
Product As Described
14color, see, picture, photo, expected
+93%
-7%
" ... The item works as advertised ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Color is exactly as shown in advertisement picture, which is good. ... "
" ... I got the two toned blue case and I love it, it's just as pictured!!! ... "
" ... great product as described ... "
" ... This was just as expected. ... "
" ... Just like the photo ... "
Network
10feet, never, dropped my phone, broke, 3
+70%
-30%
" ... Still goin strong!!!! ... "
" ... Dropped phone from less than 2 feet. ... "
" ... This provides coverage on all edges. ... "
" ... We were on the 7th floor. ... "
" ... on the driveway, or cement floors and I've NEVER had damage to my phone. ... "
" ... Have protected my phone from multiple 4ft drops to concrete. ... "
" ... I dropped my phone on a ceramic tile floor. ... "
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