How does this compare Otterbox? Is this more in line with the Otterbox Commuter? Does it spec up to the Defender or Armor series?
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Never used otterbox before, so I'm sorry I really can't answer your question. And I have only bought the trident series for my droid a few years ago and for this phone (worked then too, that's why o bought from trident again). So far, it's worked great. I've dropped my phone many times and it's still unscratched and the screen is not damaged ( ands yes I've dropped it face down before). It has 2 rubber coverings so I've also been able to keep dust out of headphone jack and charging port. I'd recommend getting this case, it's worked for me and it doesn't break the bank.
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This is comparable to the Otterbox Commuter (my wife has one, while I went with the Trident Aegis), however the fit, finish, and quality feel of the materials is not as good as otterbox. The soft rubber shell is a little softer to the touch and not as firm (attracts dust and dirt) as the commuter. The flaps covering the headphone jack and power plug are just flaps, they don't click in and hold in place firmly like the otterbox commuter. The hard plastic shell also does not feel as quality as the commuter, and lacks any grip texturing on the back.
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Pretty good case, much better than most of them out there. Not as bulky as an otterbox. If you set it face down the rubber edges stop it from sliding.
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I have no complaints. It fits tightly and has take more than a few good falls with no damage to the phone or case. I think the corners of the Trident case seems more padded than the Otter box Commuter series. If I had to do it all over again and money was not a factor I would still choose the Trident case. Money being a factor you still win with the Trident case, since it is about half the price. The only complaint I have with my Trident case is the fact that I bought a black and Grey one and it is hard to see when you lay it down somewhere and you try looking for it. Should of bought one that is more vivid, but that's my fault, not Trident's. 5 star rating from me. Hope this helps. I have no complaints. It fits tightly and has take more than a few good falls with no damage to the phone or case. I think the corners of the Trident case seems more padded than the Otter box Commuter series. If I had to do it all over again and money was not a factor I would still choose the Trident case. Money being a factor you still win with the Trident case, since it is about half the price. The only complaint I have with my Trident case is the fact that I bought a black and Grey one and it is hard to see when you lay it down somewhere and you try looking for it. Should of bought one... » Read More I have no complaints. It fits tightly and has take more than a few good falls with no damage to the phone or case. I think the corners of the Trident case seems more padded than the Otter box Commuter series. If I had to do it all over again and money was not a factor I would still choose the Trident case. Money being a factor you still win with the Trident case, since it is about half the price. The only complaint I have with my Trident case is the fact that I bought a black and Grey one and it is hard to see when you lay it down somewhere and you try looking for it. Should of bought one that is more vivid, but that's my fault, not Trident's. 5 star rating from me. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I can't answer that. I have the defender, not the commuter. I'm not sure why Amazon guided you to me. I never purchased the commuter. Sorry and good luck!
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Not as good as otterbox. If you drop or bang your phone around a fair amount then I would.go with a more rugged case. I dont mind being a little more cognisant with my phone since the battery life is so good
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Nothing like the otterbox. I have the Otterbox commuter case as well, and the seidio has a larger footprint, because of the seal around the phone. Plus, the otterbox isn't waterproof.
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The Defender has a built-in clear cover over the screen so there is no need for a screen protector and most of them come with a belt clip that the phone sits in. The Commuter is just a hard case that covers the back and the edges of the front of the phone. If your looking for something compact, go with the Commuter. If it doesn't matter to you how big your phone feels then, go with the Defender.
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The Defender is very bulky and the Commuter is all I need to keep my phone safe. It has a soft inner case and a hard outer case. It keeps the screen off flat surfaces. If you are carrying it in your pocket the Defender will take up a lot of room. The Commuter comes with a screen protective film but there are better ones out there like Zagg.
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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.
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Defender covers the whole phone and has a protective screen. It also has a belt clip that it clicks into. Commuter series just cover the back.
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I have the same phone and Defender Commuter Case. Did this case fit with the Defender? Would you recommend it? Many of these cases lack dimensions so it's a guess as to whether they'll work properly. Will appreciate learning of your experience.
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They both are great with amount of protection that they provide. The only difference is that the Defender Series comes with a built in screen protector.
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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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On the commuter series it is not a built in screen protector like the defender. It is simply a clear sticker. Yes I do use it because I want to avoid scratches to the glass. I also have a child with sticky fingers. This way it is easier to clean as well. But since it is completely separate from the case itself you can not use the screen protector
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The edges are pretty slim the back of the case seems a little bit thicker, I used to use the Otterbox Commuter and this Armor case is way more thinner, I have the transparent one and it looks awesome on my S5, now I cant say is drop proof, I havent drop it yet...so I dont know how this case perform.
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The defender is a more complex case. It is designed to take greater damage. If you drop your phone a lot, like I do, then get the defender. If you want just some protection, but not get too bulky, then get the commuter. I would warn you about the cases for the galaxy s3. The defender's outer shell loses its elasticity very easy. The phone is still protected well.
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It doesn't fit the Defender holster. A coworker of mine has the Defender case and holster so we tried it. The commuter series is a thinner case and the Defender case has a spot on each end that help hold it in place in the holster.
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I don't know the difference between the two (I don't own the defender), but the ports on the bottom of the commuter are open. I purchased a Lifeproof case on Amazon after owning this case for a few weeks, and am much happier with it. The Lifeproof case protects very well and fits the phone better, too.
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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.