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What are the most protective iPhone cases?
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Otterbox Defender Series I have used in the past and is excellent for drops and rugged work environments. Well constructed.
I have heard good things about the Spigen Pro Guard. It’s very reminiscent of the Defender. Also, the LifeProof Fre has its fans as well.
The Otterbox Defender is possibly the best for drop protection....but it lets grit into the case and scratches the phone. Do not buy it, unless you’re going to take it off every couple days to clean it out.
The Lifeproof Next and Fre are excellent cases, and extremely tough. Also, customer service is excellent. If you have a problem with your case, they’ll send you a new one every time. That offsets the higher price. I’d get one of those, and a glass screen protector.
The Lifeproof Next and Fre are excellent cases, and extremely tough. Also, customer service is excellent. If you have a problem with your case, they’ll send you a new one every time. That offsets the higher price. I’d get one of those, and a glass screen protector.
With the Fre case, it states not to use a screen protector as that can affect the tightness of the case.
That’s true-I should’ve made that distinction. No need to double up.
Unless you need absolute waterproofing, I’d skip the Fre. That plastic film definitely adversely affects the overall pleasantness of using the screen.