If you’re thinking of defending your 9.7" iPad Pro from much of what life has to throw at it, then it may be worth considering a black Defender Series Case from Otterbox. This case features a two-piece polycarbonate inner shell surrounded by a synthetic rubber outer layer for additional shock protection against drops, bumps, and scratches.
Attached to the outer rubber layer are port plugs that help guard against dust. A clear polyurethane screen protector is built into the inner shell to help shield your touchscreen against scratches, scrapes, and scuffs, without diminishing the display’s visibility. Internal foam cushions the back of the tablet while keeping it from moving around inside the case.
The included shield stand snaps onto the front of the case for added touchscreen protection during transport. When not needed for protection, it may be snapped onto the back of the case. The inside of the shield stand has a built-in foldaway stand for viewing movies or typing, functioning in both portrait and landscape modes. There’s also built-in storage for an optional Apple Pencil.
Elinore Beer (verified owner) –
This is the second Otterbox Defender I’ve purchased for my Apple products, and I couldn’t be more pleased. They are well designed and durable, and are reasonably light. This box makes the iPad easier to handle and keeps it safe from drops and scratches.
Janis Rath (verified owner) –
I got this item for my Note 5. It fits so well and provides great protection for the phone, although it feels bulky because of the 3 layers of protection it offers. I would buy it again.
Maximilian Crist (verified owner) –
The case is awesome protection. It is hard to protect the lightweight IPAD Pro with a slim/lightweight case. I only wish Otterbox made a slim and lightweight case with the protection of the defender series. Everything else with this case is awesome…
Mikayla DuBuque (verified owner) –
this case is awesome. it just needs a lot more color options. Black is pretty boring. needs blue, green ,yellow, grey or orange
Jaylan Greenholt (verified owner) –
Every Apple product I own is in an OtterBox. I wouldn’t have it. Any other way. The amount of money I have invested in Apple products it would be a shame if any of them got damaged… the OtterBox is the best protection for them. I highly recommend getting an OtterBox.
Aurelia Feeney (verified owner) –
I bought this case of course to protect my iPad but I also got a great stand in the process. Before I was using Apple’s Smart Cover and it worked for a while but it started falling apart so I figured it was time to replace it. I ordered the OB Defender case and chose free shipping, it said I could expect the product in approximately 8 days… It arrived in 5 so that made me very happy. It was a little funny to get open but at least I know my case won’t be falling off so that’s hardly worth mentioning. I got my iPad ready, put it in the back side of the shell, it fit perfect. Put the screen side over and it fit perfectly, there was no wasting hours trying, but failing, to put on a screen cover. It fit perfect and aligned perfect. The silicone shell fit great and feels great to hold. It added a bit of bulk to the iPad but it actually makes it easier to hold and I’m not as worried about holding it one handed any more. The plastic screen protector works great and the 3 levels of the stand are at just the right angles everything from typing to watching videos and doing FaceTime. It does a great job of keeping the screen safe as well.
Elwyn Ritchie (verified owner) –
Sorry I had to return the case it is larger than the G3 Vigor wich is sold by Sprint.
Colt Schulist (verified owner) –
This is at least my sixth Otter Box I have owned for our I pads and I Phones. They are the best protective cover you can buy. Definitely worth the money!
Domenic Rohan (verified owner) –
The Defender Case is really good for certain things. We find it invaluable in the office, where many people are handling the iPad. Personal use wouldn’t require such a heavy duty case though.
Lolita Bednar (verified owner) –
Had my phone stolen and had to replace everything including the Otter Box. Very durable and quality product.
Buck Upton (verified owner) –
Fits perfect, no problems hitting buttons with the protective face on it.
Cesar Tromp (verified owner) –
Very durable case. It has a flip up stand in the front cover that works very well. It’s a little pricy but we’ll worth it. The only issue I had was I was using a Square credit card reader that plugs into the headphone Jack, but the case has some plastic that will not allow me to plug in the reader all the way, so I have to remove the case in order to use the reader. I purchased a headphone extension cable to resolve that issue.
Talia Beatty (verified owner) –
Well-made and durable, and sold at a good price. It should do a good job of protecting my smartphone. Outer shell is grippy but still goes into and out of a pants pocket easier than a gel cover.
Annie Breitenberg (verified owner) –
Great protective case for smartphone. Snaps together around phone and includes built-in screen protector. Also included is a belt clip style carry holster that this snaps into. I’m impressed how securely this works! Phone has never accidentally come out of this holster.
Corine Terry (verified owner) –
Best protection, all my devices are in otterbox cases
Neal Windler (verified owner) –
I use it as a second workhorse different from the way I use my iPad.
Annamae Rogahn (verified owner) –
Really love my otter box defender case for iPad 7th generation. Is a little pricey though. I like the fact that is has both vertical and horizontal positions on the case with a built in screen protector. Otter box products are the best I received my order sooner than expected too!! Great service
Casper Mante (verified owner) –
Perfect fit for my new 9.7 iPad Pro. The only caveat is that a very thin iPad becomes bulky once this case is installed. It’s a Defender Case, though, and that’s exactly what it does. I’ve had other Otterbox Defender products and they really protect the device from impacts and liquids. It is well worth the money for the piece of mind that it provides.
Baylee Kuhn (verified owner) –
I bought this for my ipad pro (10.5 inch) which I will be carrying frequently to class. The case fits my ipad very snugly so it seems secure for any unexpected bumps or falls.
Michael Thompson (verified owner) –
I have owned Otterbox Defender series cases for iPad 2, iPad Air and iPad Air 2. This is by far the best Defender series case ever made. While it maintains the rugged qualities you have come to expect from the Defender series, they have succeeded in making the case thin enough as to not burden the user and take away from the experience of the iPad Pro. I love this case.