Otterbox Commuter or SGP case?

joepa150 · 01-30-2012, 07:33 PM

I have owned the SG SII for a few days. Love it so far. I just want to get some protection. I saw on Amazon the Otterbox Commuter. It was a good price so I bought it. The case hasn't arrived yet but I am now having second thoughts.

I had an otterbox defender for my iphone 3g. While it gave awesome protection, it was huge/thick and bulky.

I do not want a big case but I want one that doesn't add too much bulk but gives a little protection.

I saw the SGP cases and they look very nice and probably what I am looking for. Only problem is that there are no holes for the mic (I guess I can drill one) and I already order the Otterbox.

So did I make a mistake in getting the Otterbox Commuter?

OB Commuter or SGP?

jemcmichael · 01-30-2012, 08:33 PM

I absolutely love my commuter. Fits like a glove without adding too much bulk. Yet adds way more protection than many lighter counterparts. Couldn't be happier.

joepa150 · 01-31-2012, 07:30 AM

I guess I'll have to see. It should be here by the end of the week.

ricktat · 01-31-2012, 10:17 AM

make sure its the one with the I777 in the part number. The other one fits but covers the mic hole.

aknbad23 · 01-31-2012, 12:34 PM

Commuter.

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 01-31-2012, 01:29 PM

Depends on which SGP case. I like the bumper style case from them, and I've had zero complaints about anything I've had from them.

OTOH, I'm not a fan of Otterbox. They fit very well, but the Commuter is overpriced IMO. Can get a very similar case from Incipio for cheaper.

Dr. Triffid · 01-31-2012, 03:48 PM

I use the Commuter. It's the international version, and I have had no problems with call quality on either end.

Other Foot · 02-02-2012, 04:02 AM

I was shopping for a case to protect my SII too. I've been known to drop stuff and I also worry about damaging the big screen and the lens cover for the camera on back. Don't like having to touch up my pictures. I thought the SGP Argos black leather case would be the ticket. It's a nice looking case and doesn't seem to add a lot of bulk. But I've only seen the videos and pictures of it so far. It won't arrive for about a week.

Some of the reviewers of the Commuter said that case was too bulky. It didn't turn me on like the look of real leather either.

Jim

joepa150 · 02-02-2012, 08:15 AM

Received my Commuter yesterday!
Pros:
Looks nice (subjective)
Gives SII a sturdy and secure feel
Protection about 7/10 (0 being no case. 10 being maybe Otterbox Defender)
Slim

Cons:
Corners are a lint magnet.
Top Silicone edge by front camera doesn't sit tight and flush to screen

Overal I think this is a great case for $23. As of now, I do not know of a better case even for more money. This case gives you great protection for how thin it is. Yes you may be able to find slightly slimmer cases but those usually don't do much for impact protection and really just help prevent scratches. It has an inner silicone case with an outer plastic case that goes over the silicone. The plastic offers good protection but the inner silicone case is key imo to providing impact protection. This case doesn't have a built in screen protector such as the Otterbox defender but I didn't like the screen protector anyway. It does come with a separate screen protector if you choose to install it. Lint is not that bad but I keep my pockets pretty clean.