I bought my first otter box case for an iPhone 5s in April 2014. It protected the 5s until I retired the 5s in September 2020. Otter Box is the only case I will buy.
I’m glad to have protection around my iPhoneSE (2nd Gen). But I find the rechargeable port is too stiff and that makes unplugging the recharge cord difficult. The sound controls are also too stiff. And it is very difficult to turn off the phone because that button cover is very stiff. The case is very protective. The case makes accessing the controls very difficult.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , October 1, 2020
Hi, Emma!
We're sorry to hear about your frustration with the buttons on your Defender Series case! We appreciate your feedback, and we'll be sure to get it passed up the ladder to our design team. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team through the link below, and we'd be more than happy to look into getting you a replacement case.
I work in construction and need a cover that keeps dust, dirt and grime out. This is the perfect case for anyone who needs a solid, protective case. I would buy it again and again.
I work a physical type of job. I also work in high places. My previous phone in the previous otterbox was kicked off a platform 35 ft up and didn’t have a problem. When it came time to upgrade to a newer model phone, of course I got an otterbox to match. They no longer fit in my side pocket of my carpenters jeans. Only by a small margin. It’s so frustrating to take the phone in and out of my back pocket when I used to leave it in my leg pocket getting in and out of vehicles and climbing ladders, etc. I don’t want a phone the size of a billboard - I want one that is for actual calls and texts. I’ve also had issues with some of my apps not working as well as they did before. By the time they all are updated and in sync, I’m sure Apple will make a new model and screw up the software to extort new purchases.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , October 14, 2020
Hi there!
We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the size of your Defender Series case! We appreciate your feedback, and we'll be sure to get it passed up the ladder to our team of design Otters. If you're looking for a case that's a bit sleeker and more pocket-friendly, we'd suggest checking out our Commuter Series case through the link below. Though that case doesn't include a built-in screen protector, it is totally compatible with Alpha Glass. See more about that additional protection option here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/alpha-glass-screen-protector-for-iphone-se-2nd-gen/apl38-iphs20.html#prefn1=featuresRefinements&prefv1=Advanced+Screen+Protection&start=1
iPhone SE 2nd Gen Commuter Series: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/iphone-7/commuter-series-case/77-56652.html#prefn1=featuresRefinements&prefv1=Rugged&start=1