Customer Reviews for OtterBox Defender Series Pro Black Rugged Case for iPad mini (6th generation) (77-87479)
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 26, 2022
Finally an ipad mini 6 otterboxcase!
I have been waiting for otterbox to come out with an ipad mini 6 case. I was hoping for a symmetry but a defender will be a better protection more so for the ports etc.
I just got my case today and boy was so excited to use it for my ipad mini. Excitement died down a little because there was no instructions how to install this. I went to the website to see if there ...
I just got my case today and boy was so excited to use it for my ipad mini. Excitement died down a little because there was no instructions how to install this. I went to the website to see if there ...
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Posted Jul 16, 2022
Horrible quality
The new Otterbox case design is horrible. Due to the open end for the Apple pencil, the case is flimsy and does not protect the device form moisture or debris like the original cases did. The outside rubber covering does not fit flush with the plastic/device. I have always used Otterbox cases for my previous IPADS and they were fantastic at keeping my device fully prote...
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Mars
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Posted Jan 4, 2025
OTTERBOX
Great overall case, with additions to add for a better work use.
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George
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Posted Nov 18, 2024
Great product
Fits perfectly well designed no instructions for installation
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Jim Pfeil
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Posted Apr 17, 2024
Only cases I ever buy
Great product and customer service. My son was heading to Africa, and they overnighted a replacement case for him.
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Rizz
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Posted Feb 18, 2024
Poor quality.
Would not stand up at an angle, had to return. (extra words to meet character minimum for review)
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MarkB
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Posted Jan 3, 2024
A solid case to protect an iPad mini.
A solid box for protecting my iPad mini. It was a little complicated to figure out, but we followed the instructions and got it installed. It’s pretty solid and seems like it will protect the iPad.
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Jmbarron
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Posted Jul 10, 2023
I think I’m done with Otterbox
I’m not sure which one you are asking about. I bought 2 for this iPad with the first one, the cover for the Apple Pencil broke off before I got the tablet installed. It went in the trash. I replaced it with another cover. At the same time I bought a case for my granddaughters Mini. It seems to work well and is very protective. Unfortunate it does not have provisions fo...
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Robbie
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Posted Jun 26, 2023
Apple pen side of case breaks easily
Not the same quality I'm used to from Otterbox. The side where the Apple pen fits breaks very easily, and leaves the whole right side of the iPad exposed.
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Mark M
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Posted Jun 1, 2023
Poor fit and finish
Just got the case and door for pencil is loose and pops out. Back rubber piece does not fit back of the ipad smoothly. Maybe I got a bad one, but quality seems very poor.
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Caitlin S
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Posted Mar 14, 2023
Stand
My iPad won't stay standing in the stand it falls.
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Starz
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Posted Feb 13, 2023
Mixed bag
Primary purpose of the case is drop protection, seems like the case will do that well.
I like the thought of the anti-microbial feature, but can't really evaluate it.
We're using it with an Amplify Glass anti-microbial screen protector; they fit together well.
Not using a Pencil2 (yet), but the case's flip-out door giving access to the tablet's mag attachment side, a...
I like the thought of the anti-microbial feature, but can't really evaluate it.
We're using it with an Amplify Glass anti-microbial screen protector; they fit together well.
Not using a Pencil2 (yet), but the case's flip-out door giving access to the tablet's mag attachment side, a...
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Smokeybear
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Posted Feb 12, 2023
Broke part broke warranty
Otterbox gives excuses, won’t honor warranty after months of asking
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DPrado
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Posted Feb 4, 2023
First Time Ever Disliking an Otterbox Case
I got my 6th generation iPad mini in 2022 and immediately bought this case. A week later, the flimsy pencil case portion actually broke and your company replaced the whole thing. Now, not quite a year later, that same side (pencil case side) has a cracked screen. I’m so disappointed in the design of this that I won’t buy another. I feel I should either get my money back...
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hownowbrowncow
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Posted Feb 1, 2023
The stylus holder is cheap.
The stylus holder is cheap and breaks after a while. Mine lasted a year. Otherwise the case is fine. The screen protector is not part of the case for some reason on this model. Previous cases it was built in. On this version its either sold separately or you order as part of the kit.
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Stump Jumper
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Posted Jan 28, 2023
The pencil door is so annoying
To be honest, the case fits great. But it’s the pencil door that kills this product. It’s flimsy. What you’re holding it with your right hand it literally creaks and pops from the cheap plastic door on the side. It annoyed me so bad I threw it in the trash.
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NevH
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Posted Jan 20, 2023
That dang pencil door …
So I’m on my second case for the same issue… that dang pencil door. Just ordered a replacement again…. Seriously if they would make this case without that door it would be 5 stars. With case #3 I plan to just tape it shut, I don’t use it
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Jennifer
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Posted Jan 17, 2023
I haven’t gotten one yet
Ok I planning on updating my iPhone se 2020 and my ipad mini 4 and my apple watch se but I will be honest with you I been using otterboxes on my ipod 3 and my mini 1 and my first apple cell phone But the Alpha glass is becoming a deal braker for me my sister and dad have it all kind of dirt dust gets stuck behind it I already started looking for alternatives that have b...
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Posted Jan 3, 2023
OtterBox misses mark
The defender for the iPad mini 6 simply misses the mark. The pencil compartment cause the case structure to suffer and not be as solid as previous iPad defender cases. Also the using the shield as a landscape stand simply doesn’t work. Barely touching the screen causes the iPad mini 6 to slip from its perch. OtterBox needs to ditch the pencil compartment and redesign th...
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David G
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Posted Oct 27, 2022
Inclusion of the Mac pen slot makes it weak
Usually these cases are bullet proof but the outer slip case is saggy and doesn’t fit correctly and the Mac pen slot leaves the iPad unprotected at that side. The outer frame flap was lost in the first week and the frame section where the pen goes broke in less than 3 months.
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Goyo
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Posted Jul 20, 2022
Protection is good.
But overall the case is not great. I travel quite a bit and use this for in flight movies, etc…. Unfortunately, the angles allowed for viewing movies are flawed. When in the landscape position , the iPad is basically balancing and any little bump or turbulence and iPad falls off. You can’t touch the iPad in that position or it falls over. There are small notches that s...
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MrsM
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Posted Jul 16, 2022
Horrible quality
The new Otterbox case design is horrible. Due to the open end for the Apple pencil, the case is flimsy and does not protect the device form moisture or debris like the original cases did. The outside rubber covering does not fit flush with the plastic/device. I have always used Otterbox cases for my previous IPADS and they were fantastic at keeping my device fully prote...
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