Otterbox is a company well-known for its ultra-protective if bulky cases. I know some people who trust the brand so much that they won't even look at other brands. The Commuter Series cases are neither the least expensive nor the bulkiest of Otterbox's offerings; let's take a closer look
Price: $50Bottom line: Commuter Series Case for iPhone is solidly protective without excessive weight or bulk.
The Good
- Protective
- Phone fully functional within
- Lightning port cover
- Apple logo window
- Not excessively bulky or heavy
- Dual-layer
- Comes in tons of color combos
The Bad
- Still somewhat bulky
- Plastic look
Protective
Commuter Series Case for iPhone: What I like
The Commuter Series cases are constructed with two layers. There is a soft inner synthetic rubber layer and a hard outer polycarbonate shell to absorb and deflect impacts. The exposed part of the rubber gives the case a bit of grippiness so hopefully, you don't drop the phone at all. If you do drop it, however, you're protected by Otterbox's "certified drop protection." Otterbox did over two dozen different tests on their products, such as drop, abrasion, thermal shock, Purell, jeans pocket, and many more. Otterbox has spent over 200 hours performing these tests, and holds over 300 patents.
The case fits the iPhone perfectly, with precision cutouts for the camera, mute switch, Lightning port, and camera. There is also a cutout for the Apple logo so you can be sure that everyone will know what brand of phone your are carrying. Otterbox's logo is engraved in the plastic outer shell. The Lightning port is has a cover that keeps dust out while you use the phone but that you can easily pop open for charging.
You can create your own look by mixing and matching the inner and outer layers. Each is available in a handful of different colors.
Not the most attractive case
Commuter Series Case for iPhone: What I don't like
While I appreciate the nice colors and ability to mix and match them, this still isn't what I'd call an attractive case. If I were a business person, I'd probably prefer something a bit more professional-looking. My own personal tastes run a bit more feminine than this case. Still, the case is far from ugly, and if you don't mind the look of plastic, this is a great option for you.
There is always a trade-off between protection and bulk. This one falls somewhere in the middle, bulk wise, and on the higher end of protection.
Overall an excellent protective case
Commuter Series Case for iPhone: Bottom line
This is one of those cases that leans more towards function than fashion. If you're looking for a highly protective heavy-duty case that isn't hugely bulky, this is a fantastic option for you.
