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OtterBox - iPad 4/iPad 3/iPad 2 Defender Series Case - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
Rating breakdown 1,451 reviews
5 Stars
1,095
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
27
1 Star
48
93%of customers recommend this product.
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1,332 out of
1,425)
Customer Reviews for OtterBox - iPad 4/iPad 3/iPad 2 Defender Series Case - Black
Customer Rating
4
MUCH better design than the last defender.....but
on April 11, 2012
Posted by: justinkk2005
from Pikeville, KY
Gender:Male
I love this Otterbox and it will be staying on my iPad for the next year or two. It's sleek, thin, and doesn't add much bulk. The design is so much better, I commend you Otterbox and the silicon seems to be much more durable than the old material. My only major complaint, and it is a big one, the screen cover. It destroys the quality of the retina display. I'm thinking about removing it, but i'm affraid it'll void my warranty on the case
Pros: High quality, Durable, great design, lightweight
Cons: screen cover
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
5
Colors
on April 20, 2012
Posted by: SHRAPNELSHARPES
LOVE THE CASE< BUT WANT BETTER CHOICE OF COLORS. PLEASE MAKE IN DIFFRENT COLORS PLEASE.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
4
Definitely Protected, but could love it more.
on December 5, 2015
Posted by: pianoforte
from Pennsylvania
Gender:Female
I've waited 7 months to write this review, just in case I grew to tolerate the things I disliked, or in case something unexpectedly went badly. Here's my story: I happily had my original iPad in Apple's own flimsy case for 3 years before I managed to crack the screen by dropping it on it's corner on the sidewalk. NEVER AGAIN. My iPhones have ALWAYS been "Otterboxed" so why not the new iPad Air 2 that I eventually ordered.
I must begin by saying: My iPad is extremely protected and that's the point. I'm not unhappy. But people read reviews to learn more than that, so I continue . . .
I had read the reviews for this case and found one that said the colors were awful, but how could that be? I had (and still have) the Symmetry in Damson and it's great! First issue: I wish I had listened because the pink it's sooooo very pink. Crazy bright pink. I'm not quite girly enough to like it. On the Symmetry the pink is rubbery and thus gets a bit dirty so it brings down the pink a bit I guess. But on this case, the pink is hard plastic and there is no changing it. It's been 7 months and it's not grown on me - I still wish I had ordered the Black (I don't think the Glacier was available at the time). Oh well. My fault. I love the purple - but grimace some at the pink. With that being said, when I carry them together from the back they look great! People have commented on my matching devices.
Second small issue: The box itself attaches tightly and in no way rattles, but for some reason the back circle (around the apple symbol) is pulled away a good bit and makes me nervous. It also doesn't look as sharp as it could because of this - sort of an awkward fit. It's never changed - still the same strange space. I can push it tight but it bounces right back out.
Third issue: I despised the stand from day one. I was accustomed to a magnetic flip cover and this was remarkably cumbersome. For awhile I left it behind but kept finding myself aching for a stand. Once I started bringing it with me, it grew on me.
Stand PROS: It's very protective of the screen when it's on. CONS: You have to be extremely careful with the flip up stand to not break it. Also - it's only stands up in landscape mode. There is no way to hold it in portrait mode, which is annoying because some apps don't flip. Most annoying: You have to put it in the stand carefully or it falls over. I've grown accustomed to all these issues and it works well for me, though it still falls over if I'm in a hurry.
Final thoughts: This week I found my stand broken and was angry at myself that I was careless at some point without realizing it, later to learn my husband did it by accident because he didn't realize it was so delicate. *sigh* So today I requested a warranty replacement. I'm hoping I get an entire unit as I have a few gouges in my screen protector I put there early on by my own carelessness (my dad's dog walked across it in the car). I've been looking around them for months and I'm tiring of it.
Now... if the otters chose to send me the GLACIER replacement I would be happy as... well, an otter! But that's probably asking a bit much. Thank you for making a quality protection product - I am a repeat customer and will continue to be one. I sing the praises of Otter Box at every opportunity.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
5
Built like a tank
on June 8, 2012
Posted by: Kingslayer
from Philippines, cainta
Gender:Male
Had alot of other ipad 2 cases before and saddly the last one did not protect my ipad from being bent on the corner. Now that i picked up my new ipad 3 i did not want to take anymore chances. I armored up like tony stark becoming iron man. i got the defender series for ipad3. So thanks otterbox. Just one request how about a custom mix and match for the case colors and silicone.
Pros: High quality, Durable
Cons: heavy but then you want your ipad safe right
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
5
Idiot
on February 9, 2013
Posted by: Fatguy335
Otterbox saved my iPad. I left my sons birthday party and was in a rush with a car full of presents, balloons, and the kitchen sink. I made it about 4 miles, @ 45 mph, down the road before I realized that I left my iPad on the roof of my bravada. I pulled over immediately look on the roof and not only did the grip of the case hold my iPad securely to the roof but also the papers I had under it. Otterbox rocks!
Pros: Durable
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Shield for the new iPad
on August 13, 2012
Posted by: iPadGenesis96
Gender:Male
When i first got this i was doubting this thing was gonna be easy to install and it wont protect my iPad at all but when i carefully read the instructions on how to assemble it on to the iPad i was astound! This case really gives your iPad that attractive look and easier to type carry around with. It's a little bulky but getting used to holding your iPad with it is unnoticeable. As you also know the new iPad has a bigger battery and is most likely to heat up making it a little uncomfortable to hold, but this case helps get rid of that warm feeling and fills those sharp side edges on the iPad. I dont kave to worry about dropping this or getting scratches because i love this case, Thanks Otterbox
Pros: High quality, Durable, gets rid of battery heating up, scratch resistant, no fingerprints
Cons: home button is a little hard to click, assembling the case
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
5
The Best......
on August 13, 2012
Posted by: 2Dogs
This is simply the best case if you have kids. I was a little apprehensive about the cost, but it has been worth every penny. I could not have asked for a more solid and durable case.
It’s not often that a product lives up to its name, but this sure has.
It’s not often that a product lives up to its name, but this sure has.
Pros: High quality, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com
Customer Rating
4
Really like this case
on November 2, 2012
Posted by: MT18
from Illinois
Gender:Male
When I purchased my ipad 3, I wanted a very protective case. After some searching around, I decided on this one and I am really glad that I did. I have been using this case for about 3 months and it is Great! I have dropped it once, but it only fell onto the carpet, but I would trust this case if it fell onto a harder surface. The only problem that I have with this case is that the home button is a little difficult to press. Also I think that the price could be just a little cheaper. Other than that I would highly recommend this case to anyone! It is so nice, I have the gray/white.
Pros: High quality, Durable, looks great
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting otterbox.com