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Life proof case or otterbox defender?

xNeezzy

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Considering these 2 cases for my iPhone 6. In your opinion, which is better? Thanks
 

Bigeric23

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I have used numerous OtterBoxes and have been more than pleased. LifeProof cases are not that attractive to me. That is just my opinion, however.
 

Shawn Schrader

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i prefer lifeproof now. Had otterbox defender. The cutout around the camera and ear piece only part exposed droped my phone once put it back in my pocket, i keep nothing else in my pocket there was a pretty decent surface scratch. So i went back to lifeproof.
 

WPowell

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I've had two lifeproof cases. The first for an iphone 5. After a year, there was a small problem with the case where the charging cord connects. I contacted Lifeproof and they replaced the case for free. However, they mistakenly sent me the nuud case instead of the fre' case. I told them the situation - they told me to keep the wrong case and donate it to someone and they would overnight the correct case. I have another fre' case for Iphone 6 and love it. My husband has an otterbox for his iphone 6 and wishes it weren't so bulkly. I really think you can't go wrong with either. I think it's definitely Personal preference!
 

jsing2010

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It's definitely personal preference. I prefer the life proof since it's not as bulky as the otterbox
 

AmazingGraceTx

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I just got a Lifeproof Fre case today and I preferred to my Otter Box already. It's slimmer and just seems to fit my hands better. I was on the beach with it today and not a drop of water and sand got in. It's the teal and Aqua color and I really like it.
 

mbar9607

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i like the idea of a lifeproof just not fond of the price and the sound quality of the lifeproof also turn me away
 

John Yester

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Funny on how they are the same company now. So They wouldn't say there operate different warranties? Should be the same
 
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Smply_Rckless

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The Otterbox offers more protection imo but the life proof is easier to handle


Tapatalk'n On The IPhone 6 Plus 
 

mbar9607

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I had a nuud on my 5S and loved the idea of it but hated the sound quality and the extra effort it took to use the aux cord in my car and i assume it would be the same for the 6
 
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Spencerdl

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I personally like the LifeProof FRE better than the Otterbox, but they don't make the FRE for the iPhone 6Plus...according to their website.
 

Smply_Rckless

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I personally like the LifeProof FRE better than the Otterbox, but they don't make the FRE for the iPhone 6Plus...according to their website.

I've came across a few on Amazon for $36, that's a steal !


Tapatalk'n On The IPhone 6 Plus 
 

Spencerdl

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I've came across a few on Amazon for $36, that's a steal !


Tapatalk'n On The IPhone 6 Plus 

For the 6Plus??
Yeah. I just went to Amazon and saw it for $71.99. I wonder why they don't have the FRE on the LifeProof website
 

iOS Gravity

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Lifeproof looks nice IMO. The defender looks nice too, but the screen protector is pretty bad and dust and bubbles get under it. It's a hassle to clean. Plus you have a lot more choices with Lifeproof.