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OtterBox DEFENDER SERIES Case for iPhone 8 iPhone 7 NOT Plus Retail Packaging BESPOKE WAY BLAZER BLUE STORMY SEAS BLUE
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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/10
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Build Quality
332cases, otter box, otterbox defender, case, rubber
+78%
-22%
" ... I think this case is so cute and love otterbox protection but I am embarrassed with how my case looks. ... "
" ... I will never be disappointed by the otterbox cases. ... Defender is the way to go. ... The rubber slides in and out of your pocket easier as well. ... "
" ... This is definitely heavy duty. ... "
" ... I never thought I would like a case but my phone dropped a zillion times and still unharmed thanks to otter box ... "
" ... easy to put phone in case will protect the phone ... "
" ... It was so easy to put on my phone (but all I buy now are otter boxes so I have done this process before). ... "
" ... This thing is ridiculously resilient. ... "
" ... These cases are as they claim indestructible. ... A must-have for any Apple owner I’ve had one on every phone I’ve ever owned and never had to replace a case. ... "
Fit
267iphone, otterbox defender, dropped, iphone 8, protects
+81%
-19%
" ... Fit iPhone 8 well. ... "
" ... I will never be disappointed by the otterbox cases. ... The rubber slides in and out of your pocket easier as well. ... "
" ... great case for my iphone 7 ... "
" ... Fits my 7 just fine and provides very good protection. ... "
" ... easy to put phone in case will protect the phone ... "
" ... I have dropped my phone many times and my otter box kept it safe! ... "
" ... A must-have for any Apple owner I’ve had one on every phone I’ve ever owned and never had to replace a case. ... "
" ... I've used the Otterbox Defender case on all my iPhones from my very first. ... "
Screen Protection
155otterbox, plastic, otterbox defender, protect, screen
+63%
-37%
" ... easy to put phone in case will protect the phone ... "
" ... Otter box always last and keeps phone protected. ... "
" ... I always buy Otterbox cell phone case. ... "
" ... I had the SE before and my otterbox defender case was a lifesaver. ... I KNOW this case will protect my phone from my craziness! ... "
" ... i've had an iphone since the iphone 4s came out and i've always had an otterbox defender case on it. ... "
" ... no scratches at all ... "
" ... Can't beat the otterbox ... "
" ... The OtterBox defender is the best protection you can get in I’m electrician so I’m in the field every day and it just works the best protection from scratches and dropping and just the dirt that comes with my job ... "
Design
144love this case, cute, dirty, case, purple
+86%
-14%
" ... Cute case BUT I have not even had the case for one month and it is very discolored. ... I think this case is so cute and love otterbox protection but I am embarrassed with how my case looks. ... "
" ... The rubber slides in and out of your pocket easier as well. ... "
" ... My phone is safe and stylish. ... "
" ... it is very clean looking and colorful! ... "
" ... I got this one so it will look nice will it keeps the phone safe. ... "
" ... Love the case! ... "
" ... Love the case. ... "
" ... Feels like my phone is invincible! ... "
Device Compatibility
55iphone 7, iphone, iphone 8, phones, new
+80%
-20%
" ... great case for my iphone 7 ... "
" ... perfect fro my I PHONE! ... "
" ... Gifting my dad my precious iPhone 7 so I got this case for him since he's a contractor and the phone would need as much protection as possible. ... "
" ... I feel like it makes my phone invincible! ... "
" ... I thought for sure my iPhone was toast, but no, it was intact and worked perfectly!! ... "
" ... I bought 2 for 2 iPhones. ... "
" ... It was super easy to install on my iphone. ... "
" ... I actually got the OtterBox for my iPhone 7, not the 8. ... "
Price
50money, worth, worth the money, wonderful, well worth
+88%
-12%
" ... The price was right for the product and I have no complaints. ... "
" ... It fit great and was a Little beat cheapwr then in stores ... "
" ... Worth every penny to protect my expensive phone. ... "
" ... I love these cases and they are WELL WORTH the price! ... "
" ... Quality is very good for the price. ... "
" ... The price is much better than other places too! ... "
" ... We pay a lot of money for these phones and they're worth safeguarding. ... "
" ... Wonderful case and amazing prices. ... "
Marketplace
50amazon, expected, exactly, color, thank
+78%
-22%
" ... Thank god for this!!! ... "
" ... It's more of an eggplant color than the light color pictured. ... "
" ... Delivery from Amazon was excellent! ... "
" ... Exactly what I expected! ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Item was as described ... "
" ... Love it when my Amazon orders are exactly as they are listed. ... "
Product Reliability
45months, purchased, iphone, couple, lasted
+49%
-51%
" ... We have tried everything to clean it and nothing is working. ... "
" ... Why would I pay another $6 to replace a faulty product? ... "
" ... Works 1 out of 10 times. ... "
" ... I’m giving 2 stars just for that reason. ... "
" ... I haven’t even had the case for a month before it broke! ... The plastic by the ringer cracked and broke off, hopefully this was just a defect! ... "
" ... I’ve used nothing but Otterbox for years and this is the only case I’ve had issues with. ... After less than two weeks minimal use, the entire back of the case is stained and discolored. ... "
" ... I am out my money and stuck with an unusable product. ... "
" ... It seems that the earlier purchase was of a case from an earlier production run that either was flawed or had design changes for the "2017" version. ... "
Color
45colors, love the color, purple, pink, love the colors
+87%
-13%
" ... It's more of an eggplant color than the light color pictured. ... "
" ... I love this color! ... "
" ... The grey and blue color scheme is very pleasing too. ... "
" ... i'm in a "purple is my favorite color" phase and these colors are beautiful, i absolutely love the color. ... "
" ... I really love the colors too! ... "
" ... The mint color is very cute! ... "
" ... The color is vivid. ... "
" ... Case is as expected, colors are nice, and it was a good buy for the price. ... "
Display Clarity
33screen protector, touch, gap, cover, screen which makes
+30%
-70%
" ... The screen felt cheap and raised. ... "
" ... Very difficult to use touch screen through this model case. ... "
" ... Also heavy pressure needed to text through screen. ... "
" ... The screen is getting close to unreadable with all of the scratches and scuffs. ... "
" ... However, there is a significant gap between the plastic screen and the surface of my iPhone 8. ... It makes the touch screen difficult to use. ... "
" ... Much sensitivity has been lost on the screen. ... "
" ... The results were the same disappointing bowed front screen cover. ... "
" ... That plastic screen cover that is attached makes it very hard to use the touch screen. ... "
For Kids
29son loves, phones, daughter loves, young, son
+100%
" ... I believe my IPhone will survive my 4 kids thanks to it!! ... "
" ... It's the only thing that can keep my son's phone safe!!! ... "
" ... Not only does it keep my phone safe (from my own clumsiness and my children) but it’s also super cute! ... "
" ... The kids upgraded their phones and needed the protection. ... "
" ... They give me peace of mind knowing my kids phones are in them. ... "
" ... My husband got a new phone and wanted an otterbox for it since our 2 year old son likes to watch YouTube on dada's phone when we are running errands. ... "
" ... I have myself and my 3 kids who think they need to be using my phone all the time. ... "
" ... Got this for my teenage granddaughter. ... "
Cover
28phone, protection, protect, protective, provides
+93%
-7%
" ... easy to put phone in case will protect the phone ... "
" ... I love this cover. ... "
" ... I KNOW this case will protect my phone from my craziness! ... "
" ... This is a high quality case and I am sure it will protect my phone very well. ... "
" ... Best protective case out there. ... "
" ... Great case to protect the iphone! ... "
" ... This is a fantastic case which protects your phone. ... Even though it is a little big, it provides the protection for this new phone that I needed. ... "
" ... Great, safe case. ... "
Product As Described
27expected, exactly, color, picture, pictured
+85%
-15%
" ... It's more of an eggplant color than the light color pictured. ... "
" ... Exactly what I expected! ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Item was as described ... "
" ... Exactly what was expected ... "
" ... Does as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Comfort
27grip, feel, wear, typing, hand
+59%
-41%
" ... The rubber slides in and out of your pocket easier as well. ... "
" ... Love the overall protection and tactile feel. ... "
" ... Love the color and it’s comfortable to hold. ... "
" ... Feels like my phone is invincible! ... "
" ... Pretty great stuff, need some elbow grease but not bad AT ALL! ... "
" ... This fits perfect and has a slightly grippy back so it will not slide around. ... "
" ... The rubber feels soft and has a good hand grip. ... "
" ... it feels good in your hands and has great grip. ... "
Delivery
26arrived, quick, otter box, fast shipping, fast
+96%
-4%
" ... Arrived quickly in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Delivery from Amazon was excellent! ... "
" ... I received the product in good condition, good product ... "
" ... Item was as described ... "
" ... just what i ordered ... "
" ... delivered on time and undamaged ... "
" ... Fast delivery like always. ... "
" ... Just what I expect from an Otter Box. ... "
Cleaning
26clean, dust, dirty, gets dirty, gets
+35%
-65%
" ... The case now looks constantly dirty no matter what I attempt to clean it with. ... "
" ... But, over a little time, it does show dirt and smudges, and the material is hard to clean. ... "
" ... She has had it for 2 weeks and the case has turned black from the normal dirt and oils on her hands. ... We have tried everything to clean it and nothing is working. ... We will be buying a new case since I wont let her use this one because of how dirty it is. ... "
" ... Does it’s job, but something about the texture causes dirt to stick to it. ... "
" ... After less than two weeks minimal use, the entire back of the case is stained and discolored. ... "
" ... Started looking dirty after a couple weeks, and doesn't wipe clean. ... "
" ... The edges attract dirt/link and became discolored in a matter of days. ... There is a flap right over the home button where dirt get caught. ... Case collects lint like crazy. ... "
" ... Showed dirt after the first day. ... "
Ease of Use
22difficult, easy to put, user, simple, put
+73%
-27%
" ... Easy to locate when lost lol ... "
" ... Easy to put on and certainly meets my needs and expectations. ... "
" ... Easy to install on iPhone8. ... Easy to disassemble and clean (monthly or so), so that’s not too bad. ... "
" ... It was super easy to install on my iphone. ... It is easy to touch and use. ... "
" ... Wish the box was easier and simpler to put on and to remove. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble ... "
" ... easy to put togehter. ... I am not a techie person and it was easy foe me to put it together . ... "
" ... Plain and simple. ... "
Size
22pocket, fits, size, rugged, purse
+77%
-23%
" ... The rubber slides in and out of your pocket easier as well. ... "
" ... For someone who drops their phone a lot, or bangs it around in their purse, I highly recommend it. ... "
" ... Not too bulky. ... "
" ... Great case protected my phone while travelling, bulky so use a different case when just in the office. ... "
" ... Very protective and not too bulky! ... "
" ... I always wonder why I buy a small, light phone, and then put a huge, heavy box on it. ... "
" ... Works great and not bulky like old one ... "
" ... Very rugged, yet not too large. ... "
Returns
16returning, returned, refund, version, updated
+13%
-88%
" ... They should either ship me the correct one for free or make available for sale the "iPhone 8 only" version so I can return this one and get the updated model. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... I’m returning it. ... "
" ... I had it 1 day and sent it back. ... "
" ... I returned this case to Amazon. ... "
" ... I will be sending it back for a replacement case. ... "
" ... I returned the product and will look for something different. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
Water Resistance
16case, waterproof, water proof, lifeproof, wet
+50%
-50%
" ... Break easy and the green water proof gasket falls off. ... Water came in & ruined an IPhone. ... "
" ... Tried taking the case off and washing with soap and water and that doesn’t work. ... "
" ... I really thought this would be the perfect case yet to find out it’s not water proof so I do not recommend this ... "
" ... Much bulkier than the Lifeproof FRE. ... "
" ... Water and sand can get in now. ... "
" ... My phone was wet which defeats the purpose of this case and its not like I dropped it in water it was just a little sweat! ... "
Controls
11hard, press, plastic, push, buttons
+18%
-82%
" ... Can’t swipe from bottom up or top down . ... "
" ... The plastic face doesn’t sit on the phone surface so I have to press down hard on each key. ... "
" ... 5 months in and the hard plastic case has a piece broken off near the on buttons and the clear plastic near the home button is peeling ... "
" ... Some time the touchscreen is not responding. ... "
" ... You have to push down hard. ... "
" ... After a month hard plastic case has already cracked next to the home button. ... "
" ... When I press the home button I can feel a small movement of the phone. ... "
" ... Means you really have to push hard to "push" the buttons. ... "
Band
10belt clip, apart, wearing, use, stretched
+30%
-70%
" ... The camo pattern wore off after one month. ... "
" ... Have had this case for four weeks and the camio pattern has already worn off. ... "
" ... Silicone was stretched and case was dirty and case will not snap tight . ... "
" ... Case is slowly falling apart ... "
" ... It fell apart. ... "
" ... It's falling apart ... "
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