What durable (light to heavy duty) case goes on and comes off easy?

[sliver108]

Hello all and thank you in advance for reading my post. I do my best to ?pay it forward? when I can.

I recently just switched my service over to Verizon (love the service) and bought a Note 3 (love this phone). I was using an S3 with an Elago Breathe case. It was a great case but more for light duty use. The Note 3 is so nice I would hate to have it covered all of the time so I would like to swap cases based on my situation. The slim cases go on and come off easy but when you get into cases like the Otterbox they seem to be a ?put it on and leave it on? type of a case. I just want something mainly for protecting against drop and slight bangs. I ?think? the Otterbox defender would be overkill and very large. So out of the light to heavy duty cases what ones go on and come off easy?

 

[skyrocketeer]

I use the commuter from otterbox for light to medium protection and it slips on extremely easily and quickly.

 

[russel5150]

The otterbox defender actually comes off fairly easy.
Also, the redisign 9f the defender for the note3 is a HUGE improvement over the case for the note2..

Its a lot easier to carry than the note2 defender was and its a great heavy duty protector

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[sliver108]

I use the commuter from otterbox for light to medium protection and it slips on extremely easily and quickly.

I am starting to like the commuter case a little more. What did you compare it to before buying?

 

[FBA]

UAG does that...

 

[sliver108]

The otterbox defender actually comes off fairly easy.
Also, the redisign 9f the defender for the note3 is a HUGE improvement over the case for the note2..

Its a lot easier to carry than the note2 defender was and its a great heavy duty protector

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How much bigger is the Defender anyway?

 

[dorrien12]

I have the defender, it's really thin but I have three batteries and the silicon will stretch over time if you are changing batteries frequently. I change mines once a day so I am seeing the stretch, but Otterbox will replace it for that so it's not so bad.

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[russel5150]

Its not a lot bigger but if your going to be taking it on and off a lot its probably not the case for you.
I love the defender case but I dont take it off much.. I have no need too

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[sliver108]

The otterbox defender actually comes off fairly easy.
Also, the redisign 9f the defender for the note3 is a HUGE improvement over the case for the note2..

Its a lot easier to carry than the note2 defender was and its a great heavy duty protector

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I just tried the commuter on at a local store. I was amazed that it wasn't humongous and it did go on easy and come off easy. So at least I have something to go off of now for comparisons.

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[sliver108]

UAG does that...

What are the direct competitors to the UAG?

 

[russel5150]

I just tried the commuter on at a local store. I was amazed that it wasn't humongous and it did go on easy and come off easy. So at least I have something to go off of now for comparisons.

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The commuter isnt a bad case at all

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[sliver108]

I have the defender, it's really thin but I have three batteries and the silicon will stretch over time if you are changing batteries frequently. I change mines once a day so I am seeing the stretch, but Otterbox will replace it for that so it's not so bad.

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I compared that to the commuter today and was shocked that it was so thing, almost the same size.

 

[FBA]

What are the direct competitors to the UAG?

Otterbox; it's that type of case and protection, but in a much smaller, more sleek package. Dropped my UAG many times and it (the case) still hasn't got scratch after hitting brick, asphalt and concrete. Obviously, neither does the phone. They use some type of material that isn't exactly plastic - but a combination of several composites, and rubber. Pretty much the last case you'll ever need for a phone.

 

[sliver108]

I think that would drive me over the edge lol.

 

[sliver108]

Otterbox; it's that type of case and protection, but in a much smaller, more sleek package. Dropped my UAG many times and it (the case) still hasn't got scratch after hitting brick, asphalt and concrete. Obviously, neither does the phone. They use some type of material that isn't exactly plastic - but a combination of several composites, and rubber. Pretty much the last case you'll ever need for a phone.

Thanks FBA. Are there any other "quick release" cases I should consider in your opinion?

 

[sliver108]

I think I am sold on the UAG. I saw some drop tests compared to the commuter and I would say they are equal. Given that fact I am picking the UAG because it is different as far as the style and I like that. Thanks for all of your help.

 

[FBA]

Thanks FBA. Are there any other "quick release" cases I should consider in your opinion?

Honestly, I've only tried the UAG and the Spigen Neo Hybrid, which is a bit thinner, but is in no way remotely close to indestructible, unlike the UAG. I also bought a Chinese aluminum case for $10.00 shipped, which is really nice and slim, but again, it's not anywhere near as protective as the UAG. I don't think anything really beats the UAG for sturdiness - and it's a great looking case as well!

 

[Gator352]

Honestly, I've only tried the UAG and the Spigen Neo Hybrid, which is a bit thinner, but is in no way remotely close to indestructible, unlike the UAG. I also bought a Chinese aluminum case for $10.00 shipped, which is really nice and slim, but again, it's not anywhere near as protective as the UAG. I don't think anything really beats the UAG for sturdiness - and it's a great looking case as well!

If only it had a holster. I love the look of the UAG's but I have to have a holster. HOLSTER. Holster dangnabbit......

 

[sliver108]

Honestly, I've only tried the UAG and the Spigen Neo Hybrid, which is a bit thinner, but is in no way remotely close to indestructible, unlike the UAG. I also bought a Chinese aluminum case for $10.00 shipped, which is really nice and slim, but again, it's not anywhere near as protective as the UAG. I don't think anything really beats the UAG for sturdiness - and it's a great looking case as well!

How does that stand up to scuffs and how does it protect the screen from drops? I want to get my wife a case for her S4 that will add the least amount of bulk but also guard against drops.

 

[FBA]

The UAG - I have not scuffed the case, leave alone the phone. This is after several drops on concrete / brick / asphalt /

It's one very tough case; as protective as the Otterbox, but perhaps more resistant to scuffing. The phone will never get harmed in that case, unless it lands face down on an object sticking up from the ground. If it lands face down on a flat surface, it will be fine. The case if made from some type of rubber/ plastic composite from what I can see.