Customer Reviews for OtterBox Defender Series Pro XT MagSafe Phone Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Shock Absorbing, Dark Side (77-98459)
OtterBox Defender Series Pro XT MagSafe Phone Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Shock Absorbing, Dark Side (77-98459) is Out of stock
Item # : IM1XS9741
Model # : 77-98459
- Rugged phone case for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Integrated magnets snap firmly to MagSafe chargers and accessories
Price is $43.49
54 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Nov 24, 2025
What I hoped for...
Very different layering from my last Defender and it was simple and it works. I got the camo model and it works great with my orange phone.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 21, 2025
Worst purchase ever.
I would give more stars, but they rejected my last negative review.
I do not like the case as the back scratches very easily! My mag safe charger has significantly scratched the clear back. It makes my phone look bad.
Cool case if you’re super careful with your iPhone!
But if you’re that careful. You probably don’t need a defender case in the first place.
I’m still ...
I do not like the case as the back scratches very easily! My mag safe charger has significantly scratched the clear back. It makes my phone look bad.
Cool case if you’re super careful with your iPhone!
But if you’re that careful. You probably don’t need a defender case in the first place.
I’m still ...
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Posted Nov 24, 2025
What I hoped for...
Very different layering from my last Defender and it was simple and it works. I got the camo model and it works great with my orange phone.
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Joe D
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Posted Nov 22, 2025
Great phone protector
Great protection for the phone and I like the covered charging port to keep debris out
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Posted Nov 21, 2025
Worst purchase ever.
I would give more stars, but they rejected my last negative review.
I do not like the case as the back scratches very easily! My mag safe charger has significantly scratched the clear back. It makes my phone look bad.
Cool case if you’re super careful with your iPhone!
But if you’re that careful. You probably don’t need a defender case in the first place.
I’m still ...
I do not like the case as the back scratches very easily! My mag safe charger has significantly scratched the clear back. It makes my phone look bad.
Cool case if you’re super careful with your iPhone!
But if you’re that careful. You probably don’t need a defender case in the first place.
I’m still ...
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Response from Staples :
We are so sorry to hear about the shipping problems with your order! Please reach out to us via chat if you need any further assistance with your order.
November 24, 2025
MegW
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Posted Nov 20, 2025
Waste of money
Way too expensive to have to also purchase a front and camera screen protector. Dropped my phone within one week and the camera screen protector cracked so thankful I had it. 0/10 do not recommend.
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Response from Staples :
Hello! Our engineers removed the built-in screen protector from our Defender Series case to ensure complete functionality with the newest devices. Our Defender Series was redesigned in order to provide the same drop protection even without the built-in screen protector. The addition of one of our amazing screen protection options provides your phone with premium protection and outperforms our previous Defender Series designs.
November 20, 2025
JJ Rath
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Posted Nov 19, 2025
Great case, durable and stylish.
Sturdy but not too big at all. I also love the design on the back.
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Mark
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Posted Nov 16, 2025
Defender going downhill
Defender is getting thinner and cheaper every year! Too bad. I’m switching to UAG Monarch.
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your loyalty to the Defender series over the years, and we’re sorry to hear it hasn’t met your expectations recently. Your feedback about the design changes is valuable, and we’ll make sure it’s passed along to the team.
November 17, 2025
Pjgolfslot
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Posted Nov 12, 2025
Solid case with rear display
Case seems solid as a typical of otter boxes. Clear rear displays space orange iPhone beautifully.
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Bob M
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Posted Nov 12, 2025
Awesome product
I’ve owned Otterbox for ten or more years and have never had a broken phone or screen. These are tough as nails!
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Posted Nov 9, 2025
Defender
I have the mauve flower defender. It doesn’t seem to fit the phone
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Response from Staples :
We’re so sorry to hear about the trouble with your product! Please reach out to our Customer Service Team via chat, and we are happy to help with this situation.
November 10, 2025
Zaina
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Posted Nov 7, 2025
good protection but not comfortable
As described and seems like it protects phone really well, Otterbox is always my go to. My main issue with this case is that the ridges near the charging port are very uncomfortable on my pinky with the way I naturally hold my phone and causes pain, so I will be returning and likely ordering a different series.
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for your feedback! Please reach out to our Customer Service team via chat and we are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have on this!
November 10, 2025
squak
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Posted Nov 7, 2025
Nice case
Very nice cases, unfortunately returning, due to choosing another phone. I didn't like the iphone and went back to the Samsung brand.
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Longtime customer
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Posted Nov 5, 2025
Great improvement of an already great product
I have been an Otterbox Defender user for many years. I have never incurred an incident that damaged my phone because of how well the Defender protection system works. However, the silicone cover would grow and deteriorate over time from body oil and other oils. This would cause me to have to purchase another case. (Total disclosure, I typically don’t upgrade my iPhone ...
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Kim B
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Posted Nov 3, 2025
I feel the safest with this case.
I checked out a few other brands and just couldn’t make the change
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Greg
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Posted Nov 3, 2025
Best brand on market
I love it! It’s the most durable product on the market. I always use Otterbox, and have never had a damaged phone.
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Diego
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Posted Nov 3, 2025
Excellent product
I have the blue iPhone 17pro. The blue defender case matches perfectly. Really like the combo.
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Destiny
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Posted Nov 1, 2025
Otterbox for the win!
These are the most rugged and reliable phone cases out there! I have gotten at least one with every phone I have purchased in my adulthood, and I never regret the investment. Protects your phone to the max and love the new design!
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Posted Oct 30, 2025
longtime fan
Looks great, feels great but rubber slides back off the top corner every time in or out of pocket. Gets annoying. Had one for iPhone 15 did the same thing. Protects great.
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Johnny
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Posted Oct 30, 2025
17 Pro case
Product fitted seamless to iPhone. Unlike 3rd product
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Waverly Pontif
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Posted Oct 29, 2025
Great Case
For the price it is a great case. I like the color options, I chose camo. The thing I was looking for mostly was a dust cover for the charge port and this one has me covered. I liked that the camera button on the side is covered as well.
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Matt lauer
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Posted Oct 25, 2025
Looks very durable
Awesome case and you can see the color of your phone
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