I was looking at your video before wasting $45 on a case that couldn't wirelessly charge, but you proved the rugged could. Thanks for providing valuable information on all the Otterbox cases
Just bought a galaxy s9+ with an otterbox defender case. Was really wondering on the wireless charging would work and you answered the question very clearly. Thank you for the great video :)
I really like the Otter Box Cases, I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S9+ and I wish the Otter Box Cases were as heavy and Bulky as Before, although Otter Box does make a screen protector for my phone which is helpful, it just comes separately instead of attached. Lifeproof makes good cases as well but they are quite a bit more money and I can get the same protection from the Otter Box. thanks for this video.
it doesn't come in with built in screen protector, but do you think the defender case still protects from screen shatter without buying a screen protector?
Hi, im thinking of installing a good screen protector for my phone.. so far the zagg and another brand i installed on poped off. Any good recommendations? Thanks
Keavion I agree. I still have my note 5 with plastic screen. Best screen ever. Bought an s9 today and I was disappointed with the defender version for s9.
I have ran over a phone with an otterbox defender with a car and I will disagree with their assessment, they will break under that weight but expectedly so. However the clip not breaking is a total farce. I have had no less than 10 otterbox cases on various phones and have broken clips on every one of them at least once. Granted, I am not the easiest on phones however if you want to advertise these claims it should be tested under conditions like I subject them to. If they pass, then Suzy homemakers phone will definitely be safe.
Thanks for the video I picked up the defender case I usually will always get the toughest case I can for these newer phones to much money to not put them in a good protective case. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT I always say lol. Thanks again man liked the video!!
The back clip portion of the holster that locks the clip open does break pretty easily, I just did it 2 days ago hence the reason I'm looking for a new case...lol
OtterBox Defender is the Way to go if you commute on Public Transit and during RushHour to and from. I've had mine knocked out of the Holster on my Belt. No Problem as I just picked it up and dust it off then put it back in my Belt Holster...
The booklet case you shown 2nd to last I think you should of shown weather the little magnet flip sat flush when shut? Who wants an inch of magnetic flap sticking out you won't of helped in selling any of them but the rest look good
Agreed. I tried both the RAVPOWER and the Samsung wireless stands and they don't work. The Samsung, the one shown in the video, does initiate charging for about 30 seconds then stops.
Really comes down to style. Both do great. Symmetry is a bit bulkier and not as stylish looking. I feel the the symmetry has slightly better side protection but not a hugh deciding factor. I am a business guy and like the monarch look since it fits my daily look when I meet with clients
EBPMAN Tech Reviews lol u confused me more now, I have Samsung official protective case and I don't think it's as protecting for my phone, so I was super confused in between UAG and symmetry, I just want protection and I don't care about style
You can't go wrong with either comes down to style. I dress up for work and like monarch because of it. If I was a casual dresser for work symmetry would be a good choice
If you drop your phone on a rock or at an angle where it hints the screen...the screen will break..there is no magical otterbox aura protecting the screen..
That happened to me with my commuter case, it fell out of my pocket as I was heading down the road, and landed face down on a rock, all I'll say is that it was a hefty bill.
blitzkrieg005 I have the symmetry case in black and the white stone dome glass on my galaxy s9 and it works perfectly. Just a little room between the two, like, 1 millimeter
Otterboxes are always been a good case 💪🏽👌🏼 strong and durable out in the field i've always had the 3 piece deffender on my galaxy s7 edge and dropped it a few times and havnt smashed it just got the new s9 few weeks ago and loving it will most deffansntly get another otterbox case maybe the commuter or the pursuit case
caseyne so charge another $50 for the screen protector? Again that's wrong. If they are losing business then that's what they get. Come on $50 just for the defender alone. So your ok paying $100 for both items? I'm not. I know it's just my opinion . So otter box is really loosing money? I find that hard to believe. I'll Google that .
A plastic screen protector does literally nothing except stop scratches. It is also nearly impossible to make a cheap screen protector that goes on a curved screen. A glass screen protector when combined with a comuter case will provide more protection than a defender case without one. People need to understand that the screen isn't just a basic flat plane anymore, it's a curved "3d" screen. Expensive hardware requires expensive protection if you want it to last.
It doesn't fit the WhiteStone Dome glass screen protector. There is an Amazon review on the White Stone and he has a Defender case on top of the screen. It didn't work and broke the screen. He blamed it on the screen protector but it's really just the case.
Otterbox doesnt sell the Commuter case on their site. You can find a link on google but it redirects. Can you perhaps get an answer from them why it isn't availble yet they send them to you? Else I'll be happy to take the case from you. :D Always had Commuter cases from them.
I have the s9+ and the Defender in Purple. Case feels very strong. I have the same wireless chargers. It will start but in about 5 seconds the blue light flashes and it say charging paused.
My opinion screen protectors are a waste on the S8 or S9 2 curved screen they never work properly anyway screen protector is on these devices I know take it for me that's the only kind you cannot use a screen protector a lot of people are against that me I don't care it looks better anyway without the screen protector in any way
Will C don't buy the defender or any of these cases they expensive and offer no screen protection outterbox drop the ball on the s9 plus protection this the first time no screen protection for a galaxy iam in the process of returning my outterbox now
Will C The pursuit is way better. Phone sits in there pretty deep compared to the rest of the otterbox cases. It's well worth the price. Gives the phone a nice and hefty premium feel. Down side is that you have to buy a separate screen protector but as metioned.... all otterbox are now the same on that matter. The pursuit case is definitely better than the rest. It even gets you dual front facing speakers cause of the set up it has for the bottom speaker. A major plus! Sounds great.
Arearetee got the pursuit after trying both at best buy. I've used the defender series for my s4 s5 and s7 edge and the outer rubber always became super loose. Looks like the pursuit won't be having that issue
Will C I got mine at bestbuy as well. A worker there decided he wanted to install it for me and its so well built he didn't even know it was a two piece case lol. Did you end up getting a screen protector for it?
Never liked Otterboxes. Too bulky and I never liked phone case designs that have a hard plastic interior and a soft rubber exterior. I find that much of the shock from the drop can be transfer from the hard plastic to the glass and shatters the phone glass.
You must not like protecting your phone then. I've seen phones with otter boxes fall outta trucks going 50 and they're still fine, but yeah keep believing they don't absorb shock😂
Otterbox, has also gotten greedy. No more protective glass piece. :P We now need to pay $33.95 (CDN) for the Otterbox Alpha glass or $59.95 (CDN) for the Whitestone Dome Tempered Glass kit. :)) A shame the Strada Folio doesn't have a LED display like Samsung's LED case. :)
I have the OtterBox Defender the to part with the rubberized that's the best one I don't work construction I just want my phone to be heavy duty I don't care how it looks I don't care about thickness I'm not trying to impress anybody I just want to very strong device I don't like the active cuz it does not have a curved screen
The Symmetry is terrible, has barely any bumper protection and the back is made of plastic that's making it slippery just like the phone. I always get the defender even though it's about $50 and yes I've had it on the past 3 Samsung that I've had S7 S8 and S9 currently and I have no complaints and have dropped the S8 about 10 times before I dropped it on rocks and broke the screen with the defender on it but that was my own fault. So definitely get the defender hands down 👍
All I wanted to know was if there's a case for the s9+ with a built-in glass protector. This separate glass protector design is flawed cuz after a few days it pops off, which is counterproductive to it protecting the phone's screen. *Does anyone know of an Otterbox with a built-in glass protector for the S9+?* I've read several comments for different retailers where people said "the glass fell off when my phone fell and the screen cracked".
Niccole1981 every time I use Samsung pay at a store they say hey Apple pay works now? I say no its a Samsung. This has eliminated the need to make any comments
Does the Samsung Galaxy plus have a weather animation like the LGV40 and V20 phone If so how do you turn it on Thanks and God-bless you and your family the Lord Jesus Christ is coming Soon 😃
MrSlicer2424 when you pay $1200 CDN for a phone, the extra 60 bucks is worth every penny. I dont pay for the name, I pay for the consistency and the rep
Still have the otter box on my note 4 , my note 4 survived a hard life due to the otter box case .
I was looking at your video before wasting $45 on a case that couldn't wirelessly charge, but you proved the rugged could. Thanks for providing valuable information on all the Otterbox cases
Just bought a galaxy s9+ with an otterbox defender case. Was really wondering on the wireless charging would work and you answered the question very clearly. Thank you for the great video :)
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE PURSUIT CASE, ITS NOT IN THIS REVIEW
I have the sparkly clear symmetry case on my lilac purple s9. Its wonderful 👍🏼
I've been looking for a photo online of this combo but I can't seem to find it Id love to see both together
Will the case turn yellowish after some time of usage?
I doubt it will. It's a high quality case.
I really like the Otter Box Cases, I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S9+ and I wish the Otter Box
Cases were as heavy and Bulky as Before, although Otter Box does make a screen protector for
my phone which is helpful, it just comes separately instead of attached. Lifeproof makes good
cases as well but they are quite a bit more money and I can get the same protection from the
Otter Box. thanks for this video.
it doesn't come in with built in screen protector, but do you think the defender case still protects from screen shatter without buying a screen protector?
how did you get that "Not Apple, it's Samsung" message pop up on your device when you placed it on the Fast Charge stand??
Hi, great video. Samsung warns against using a case with a magnet as it can affect the phone? Is that right?
If you have whitestone dome glass screen protector is it still fit on the defender?
Been buying otterbox products ever since the iPhone 4s. Anyone watching would 100% recommend
Defender is the future ive had s5 s7 edge and now s9 all had defender cases the best
New to phones with wireless charging. A good relief that I can still use wireless without sacrificing safety.
Question, what is the best brand of screen protector for the defender case for the s9+?
What about the Pursuit, how do they rate against the defender? Great review thanks!
+1
Hi, im thinking of installing a good screen protector for my phone.. so far the zagg and another brand i installed on poped off. Any good recommendations? Thanks
I was using a Symmetry case on my note 8 and I dropped my phone from 4 feet face down, and cracked my screen!
jerry caughron mine too
jerry caughron really?
Face down, I don't expect many phones to survive.
How? I've dropped mine from that height with a slim Samsung case with no cracks
*Face down* that's really tough.
Did you have a screen protector on tho?
The defender case should come with the clear screen protector attached like the Note 5 defender cases !!!
Keavion most people popped them out and threw on a glass protector, that's why they don't have them on it anymore.
Keavion I agree. I still have my note 5 with plastic screen. Best screen ever. Bought an s9 today and I was disappointed with the defender version for s9.
Reason they don't have the screen protector. Is because of the curved screen.
Thank you very much for the review! It's surprised me to see that Strada Folio works with wireless charging. Going to order it online for my new S9+.
Is the symmetry case... screen protector friendly?
Yep!
what's the name of the fast charger you used in video?
Wonderful! Thanks for this! I am now going to get the defender series, it's my favorite!
I have ran over a phone with an otterbox defender with a car and I will disagree with their assessment, they will break under that weight but expectedly so. However the clip not breaking is a total farce. I have had no less than 10 otterbox cases on various phones and have broken clips on every one of them at least once. Granted, I am not the easiest on phones however if you want to advertise these claims it should be tested under conditions like I subject them to. If they pass, then Suzy homemakers phone will definitely be safe.
Yeah I'm on holster number 3
Bruh your wallpaper is 10/10 😭👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks buddy, that was literally all I needed to know!
Defender is the way to go. Three piece and the rubber goes next to the phone. I have the Zagg Elite screen saver and they work great together.
Hi, Zagg tempered glass or clear? i had multiple failures with tempered glass protectors on Defender.
I like the defender case! I had it on my s8 and dropped it going down highway on motorcycle!
Any reviews on the Defender Pro Series Case?
I like the transparent case! 👍
Thanks for the video I picked up the defender case I usually will always get the toughest case I can for these newer phones to much money to not put them in a good protective case. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT I always say lol. Thanks again man liked the video!!
The back clip portion of the holster that locks the clip open does break pretty easily, I just did it 2 days ago hence the reason I'm looking for a new case...lol
It does not work very well for the defender case - only in flat mode. It only works for 5 seconds when standing...
OtterBox Defender is the Way to go if you commute on Public Transit and during RushHour to and from. I've had mine knocked out of the Holster on my Belt. No Problem as I just picked it up and dust it off then put it back in my Belt Holster...
I can not find the commuter seriespill for s9 pluss. Not Even om otterbox homepage...
Does the defender case work with screen protectors ? Someone help me please
The booklet case you shown 2nd to last I think you should of shown weather the little magnet flip sat flush when shut? Who wants an inch of magnetic flap sticking out you won't of helped in selling any of them but the rest look good
I've got the otter box defender case and I wouldn't recommend a fast wireless charger for the s9+ very slow charge!!!
Agreed. I tried both the RAVPOWER and the Samsung wireless stands and they don't work. The Samsung, the one shown in the video, does initiate charging for about 30 seconds then stops.
Bro will u pls suggest in between UAG monarch and otterbox syymestry? Is symmetry case is better protective then jab monarch?
Really comes down to style. Both do great. Symmetry is a bit bulkier and not as stylish looking. I feel the the symmetry has slightly better side protection but not a hugh deciding factor. I am a business guy and like the monarch look since it fits my daily look when I meet with clients
EBPMAN Tech Reviews lol u confused me more now, I have Samsung official protective case and I don't think it's as protecting for my phone, so I was super confused in between UAG and symmetry, I just want protection and I don't care about style
You can't go wrong with either comes down to style. I dress up for work and like monarch because of it. If I was a casual dresser for work symmetry would be a good choice
EBPMAN Tech Reviews bro in simple words can't u suggest me one? Just tell me one and I will buy that
Does someone know if I can use a tempered glass with the otterbox symmetry case?
it depends on the screen. the Whitestorne dome glass works excellent with it.
Yes...mine works fine.
Thank you, nice review
If you drop your phone on a rock or at an angle where it hints the screen...the screen will break..there is no magical otterbox aura protecting the screen..
That happened to me with my commuter case, it fell out of my pocket as I was heading down the road, and landed face down on a rock, all I'll say is that it was a hefty bill.
Yep happened to me
@@DrSwoose same thing happened to me. after that. started using glass screen protectors
@@yeezywesty3651 me too, it has kept the replacement screen nice and clean. They work well.
@@DrSwoose indeed. worth the investment.
Thanks for the update
Is the clear symmetry compatible with the whitestone dome glass screen protector? I dont wanna use the alpha glass from otterbox because its terrible
blitzkrieg005 I have the symmetry case in black and the white stone dome glass on my galaxy s9 and it works perfectly. Just a little room between the two, like, 1 millimeter
Otterboxes are always been a good case 💪🏽👌🏼 strong and durable out in the field i've always had the 3 piece deffender on my galaxy s7 edge and dropped it a few times and havnt smashed it just got the new s9 few weeks ago and loving it will most deffansntly get another otterbox case maybe the commuter or the pursuit case
Thanks for the info time to save up
Im excited to put my defender series together with alpha glass in my s9 plus🙂
Pelican voyager is a very simular case but has built in protector. Otter box is being cheap not providing a screen protector. That's just wrong
john They are not being cheap, they just want you buy the screen protector separate. They are losing customers because of this.
caseyne so charge another $50 for the screen protector? Again that's wrong. If they are losing business then that's what they get. Come on $50 just for the defender alone. So your ok paying $100 for both items? I'm not. I know it's just my opinion . So otter box is really loosing money? I find that hard to believe. I'll Google that .
A plastic screen protector does literally nothing except stop scratches. It is also nearly impossible to make a cheap screen protector that goes on a curved screen. A glass screen protector when combined with a comuter case will provide more protection than a defender case without one. People need to understand that the screen isn't just a basic flat plane anymore, it's a curved "3d" screen. Expensive hardware requires expensive protection if you want it to last.
john wrong. They don't work with screens like this
Will the defender fit properly with a tempered glass screen protector ?
It doesn't fit the WhiteStone Dome glass screen protector. There is an Amazon review on the White Stone and he has a Defender case on top of the screen. It didn't work and broke the screen.
He blamed it on the screen protector but it's really just the case.
I have a blackweb from Walmart, it fits fine with the Defender
I have the same wireless charger and my s9 plus wo t charge with the defender on
Same
Otterbox doesnt sell the Commuter case on their site. You can find a link on google but it redirects. Can you perhaps get an answer from them why it isn't availble yet they send them to you? Else I'll be happy to take the case from you. :D Always had Commuter cases from them.
Photonees same problem here.. do you have any info yet?
I love the last one and am a janitor and I clean stuff on A mechanic floor and restro and it wor good
I have the defender now and it feels REALLY heavy gonna send it back i cant find the commuter
I love the Defender series
Defender doesnt like to wireless charge horizontal which drives me nuts.
I'm getting the Defender😎
I have the s9+ and the Defender in Purple. Case feels very strong. I have the same wireless chargers. It will start but in about 5 seconds the blue light flashes and it say charging paused.
I think I need the new Wireless charger 2018 for the s9+. Anyone else having the same problem?
My s9+ will charge on side not standing up in same defender as yours on new Samsung charger.
tumat makino I tried that also. It pauses after a few seconds.
I have the 2017 model that can turn into a stand and when its down it charges but when I turn it into the stand it won't charge
Exactly
My opinion screen protectors are a waste on the S8 or S9 2 curved screen they never work properly anyway screen protector is on these devices I know take it for me that's the only kind you cannot use a screen protector a lot of people are against that me I don't care it looks better anyway without the screen protector in any way
How does the pursuit compare to the defender?
Will C don't buy the defender or any of these cases they expensive and offer no screen protection outterbox drop the ball on the s9 plus protection this the first time no screen protection for a galaxy iam in the process of returning my outterbox now
Will C The pursuit is way better. Phone sits in there pretty deep compared to the rest of the otterbox cases. It's well worth the price. Gives the phone a nice and hefty premium feel. Down side is that you have to buy a separate screen protector but as metioned.... all otterbox are now the same on that matter. The pursuit case is definitely better than the rest. It even gets you dual front facing speakers cause of the set up it has for the bottom speaker. A major plus! Sounds great.
Arearetee got the pursuit after trying both at best buy. I've used the defender series for my s4 s5 and s7 edge and the outer rubber always became super loose. Looks like the pursuit won't be having that issue
Will C I got mine at bestbuy as well. A worker there decided he wanted to install it for me and its so well built he didn't even know it was a two piece case lol. Did you end up getting a screen protector for it?
Never liked Otterboxes. Too bulky and I never liked phone case designs that have a hard plastic interior and a soft rubber exterior. I find that much of the shock from the drop can be transfer from the hard plastic to the glass and shatters the phone glass.
Nathan Robledo never had the issue you claimed with them. It is the only case that has been 100% reliable in protecting my phones
You must not like protecting your phone then. I've seen phones with otter boxes fall outta trucks going 50 and they're still fine, but yeah keep believing they don't absorb shock😂
Otterbox, has also gotten greedy. No more protective glass piece. :P We now need to pay $33.95 (CDN) for the Otterbox Alpha glass or $59.95 (CDN) for the Whitestone Dome Tempered Glass kit. :))
A shame the Strada Folio doesn't have a LED display like Samsung's LED case. :)
I have the clear symmetry on my s9 and I'm having trouble getting it off. help anyone? I'm afraid to break it
I have the defender for my s9+
Thanks dude
FYI phones hit the corners when they are dropped. Not the sides
I have the OtterBox Defender the to part with the rubberized that's the best one I don't work construction I just want my phone to be heavy duty I don't care how it looks I don't care about thickness I'm not trying to impress anybody I just want to very strong device I don't like the active cuz it does not have a curved screen
The Symmetry is terrible, has barely any bumper protection and the back is made of plastic that's making it slippery just like the phone. I always get the defender even though it's about $50 and yes I've had it on the past 3 Samsung that I've had S7 S8 and S9 currently and I have no complaints and have dropped the S8 about 10 times before I dropped it on rocks and broke the screen with the defender on it but that was my own fault. So definitely get the defender hands down 👍
I have the 9 plus and I have a hard time getting it to wirelessly charge
Always been an otterbox person but I drop my galaxy s9 plus with the defender and it cracked my screen
All I wanted to know was if there's a case for the s9+ with a built-in glass protector. This separate glass protector design is flawed cuz after a few days it pops off, which is counterproductive to it protecting the phone's screen.
*Does anyone know of an Otterbox with a built-in glass protector for the S9+?*
I've read several comments for different retailers where people said "the glass fell off when my phone fell and the screen cracked".
Phone back broke inside an otterbox. Same with my friends phone. They suck.
Off topic- Why do the phone's keep displaying "not iPhone" if it is a Samsung phone on a Samsung charging device? Did I miss something?
Niccole1981 every time I use Samsung pay at a store they say hey Apple pay works now? I say no its a Samsung. This has eliminated the need to make any comments
how do you run over your phone with a car
For some reason commuter and Pursuit are not available in EU.
Mine broke
Does the Samsung Galaxy plus have a weather animation like the LGV40 and V20 phone If so how do you turn it on Thanks and God-bless you and your family the Lord Jesus Christ is coming Soon 😃
Otter box defenders are a complete ripoff at $50-$60. There cases get debris stuck under the screen protector. The $15-$25 cases do the same job.
The screenless bs needs to go
The apple was hilarious.
not apple its samsung hahaah
I can never understand why people would Pay $50 or more for Plastic? Just go to Amazon or eBay 20 bucks Or less will get the job done.
MrSlicer2424 because if I just spent $840 on a phone I’m going to protect my investment
go ahead and rationalize that overpriced plastic purchase anyway you like!
If I buy an $840 phone, I’m not going to put an off brand case on my phone
MrSlicer2424 when you pay $1200 CDN for a phone, the extra 60 bucks is worth every penny. I dont pay for the name, I pay for the consistency and the rep
So you bought a $1000 phone and are trying to save a buck by buying a cheaper case? LOL sounds legit.