Otterbox vs Lifeproof: What’s the Best Case for Your iPhone 7?
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Had you asked me if Lifeproof was better than Otterbox for the iPhone 6, I probably would have told you Lifeproof hands-down, simply because it’s waterproof. But with a solid level of water resistance (IP67) built into the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus onwa
We all know that a good protective case can make the difference between a dead iPhone and an iPhone that serves you well for its lifetime. So if you drop your iPhone in the tub or crack its screen on the asphalt, then you’re looking at a significant se
Otterbox vs Lifeproof: What’s the Best Case for Your iPhone 7 or 8?
The Criteria
We have ten categories with the potential for ten points in each category, which means each case will get an overall score out of 100. In the debat
The Otterbox Defender is a paragon in the protective case industry. For many years, Otterbox has specialized in making some of the best cases available for the iPhone, and the Defender is one of its most rugged and popu
Pros:
- The iPhone is completely sealed in this case. It’s made for the adventurer.
- Touchscreen protector sits flush against the iPhone's glass screen. It sticks out slightly, so the touch reactivity isn’t perfect, yet does
The Scores: Otterbox Defender vs Lifeproof Fre
Otterbox Defender Scores:
- Meet or exceed military-grade standards: 7
- Value: 10
- Slim Profile: 9
- Grip: 8
- Water protection: 5
Final Verdict:
I expected the Lifeproof to beat the Otterbox case when I began testing them out. However, after my personal experiences, watching review videos on Youtube, and reading user comments from various websites on their experiences