New design updates are great! My only complaint is the pencil lid can't be opened with the screen cover attached to the back. Not really a big deal. There is a new pencil cubby built into the screen cover though, which is nice. Near perfection!!
Sturdy case, if you use your iPad and environment, that might be a little demanding. I like the back that has good grip. The only negative I would have is the exposed access port for the Apple Pencil Pro. I liked the older model where the pencil was underneath the top cover.
This is the second defender case I’ve used, the first was with work and now my personal iPad. Both cases the flap that covers the pencil charging space has broken off and won’t slide back into its little hinge ports. Very frustrating!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from otterbox.comBy Customer Service, February 18, 2025
Hello Kim! We’re so sorry to hear about the trouble with your product! Please reach out to our CS Team by phone or via chat, and we are happy to help with this!