I used an Otter Box Defender for years with my old phone and always appreciated the protection it gave. The new Defender is better than ever - better fit and more effective sealing against dust and moisture.
After having my iPhone 4s fall off the back of my car @60mph without a scratch at all I knew Otterbox was the BEST product to keep my new iPhone SE2 safe! BUY IT!!
I love Otterbox and will always go to them for cases. The only problem I have with this case is that I ordered it for the Iphone SE 2nd Gen and the Iphone 8 one came. It's not that big of a deal because it's the same size but the hole to show the apple logo is in the wrong place (which is why the 2nd gen is supposed to have no hole). I am going to keep it however because given the current state of our world shipping for almost everything is super slow. Overall though this case is my favorite and I have been getting the defender series for at least 5 years now.
We chose Otterbox for the new iPhone SE cover because it is a reputable brand, has good product reviews and it has a built in cover for the phone screen. It's sturdy and well-made.
I had a Defender series case for more than seven years on my old iPhone, loved it. Of course I immediately purchased a new one for my SE (2nd gen). It fits perfectly, easy to install, and all the phones buttons and features work flawlessly. Absolutely the best!
Stopped using it because everyone complained they could barely hear me
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from otterbox.comBy OtterBox , Customer Service Team , June 3, 2020
Hi there!
We're sorry to hear about your troubles with that Defender Series case! That's definitely odd to hear! We'd recommend removing and re-installing that case to see if that gets things aligned a bit better. If that doesn't help, we'd also suggest making sure that your finger isn't covering the microphone port on the case itself. If you're still having issue after trying all this, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team here: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/support
Although the defender case is not so stylish and all fancy looking for a woman, I have to say it is such a great product!!! I drop my phone or it falls off my desk all the time and I would have definitely had to buy numerous new screens, but the defender save me!! It is so worth the money I paid for it.
I work in a busy Pediatric Radiology Department, sometimes its necessary to distract the little ones with a video or music on my phone. I would never bring my iPhone in a case if it wasn't protected by Otterbox!