When someone is searching for a new cell phone case, first of all you think about protection for your smartphone, two names
allways show up: OtterBox and Lifeproof. Both of them are excellent and
recognize brand but it allways can take time deciding which one is best for
you.
While
neither case is known for their style, they are recognized as some of the most
protective cases out there.
Remember this cases are available for other devices, like samsung galaxy family, apple devices, blackberry devices, others.
So, this little review will help you to figure out which case is best for your needs.
OTTERBOX
Otterbox
Protective Case
Plenty
of parents are familiar with Otterbox cases, which, by the way, come in a
variety of styles for Androids, Blackberry phones, and range from a lower
protection line to their Defender series, which provides the most all-around
coverage–literally. And you’ll know it because it is a hefty case. Indeed, this
is a gigantic case. Size and appearance aside, the Otterbox case is really designed to
keep your phone safe from dust, dirt, and the big one, drops.
And
while the phone is not waterproof, between the cushioning and the two
protective layers and the hard plastic screen cover (which is quite
responsive), I’d be okay knowing that if a little juice dropped on it, the
phone would be relatively safe. A toilet drop or toss in the pool? Not so much.
If you can live with the huge size and no waterproofing, but want extra
protection against the elements (like kids) and drops, go with Otterbox.
It’s
also about $40 cheaper than the LifeProof case.
NOTE:
As you know, new cell phone devices are coming with touch ID (use fingerprint to unlock your smartphone), otterbox is making new designs so you can use all feature of your phone.
LIFEPROOF
Lifeproof Waterproof Protective Case
I
noticed right away how slim the Lifeproof cases are compared to the Otterbox, but perhaps size doesn’t
matter in this case, as it does provide complete, sealed protection against
everything from dirt to snow and of course water. That means if you (or your kid)
accidentally drop it in a tub, you’re safe.
You
will have to test it out yourself; however, to make sure it’s ready for water
action, without your phone inside of course. Thankfully, the instructions are
clear and easy to follow, and once you have the case on, you can pretty much
use your phone completely worry free, a huge bonus for such an expensive
gadget. Rafael, a friend of mine has gone in the pool with his phone in his pocket
(accidentally) and it’s been totally fine, thanks to the Lifeproof.
And
it’s great that you have access to all your ports, which makes it easy to
charge or plug in headphones.
Like
the Otterbox case, the Lifeproof isn’t necessarily a looker, but it is slimmer
than the Otterbox and it’s definitely made for function. Though keep in mind
the Lifeproof for iPad really does make the case significantly more bulky–which
could impact the case you carry it in.
If you’re willing spend
$80 on a Cell Phone case, but want something that’s both sleek and protective
against all elements, including water, you want the Lifeproof. Especially if
you tend to let your kids use your phone.
NOTE:
Lifeproof instead, as it's a waterproof case you need to know that the touch ID (use fingerprint to unlock your smartphone) will be impossilble, unless you take out the case.
Info from COOLMOMTECH
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