Tune Belt Armband for iPhone SE (1st Generation 2016) and iPhone 5s 5 5c 4S 4 with OtterBox Defender, Commuter or Other Large Case - for Running & Working Out - Sweat-Resistant Black

came online to amazon.com to find a nice armband case for my beloved iphone 4. i wanted a case that would accomdate my  OtterBox Defender Series Hybrid Case & Holster for iPhone 4 & 4S - Retail Packaging - Black and i came across this one, it seemed to have pretty good reviews so i gave this case a shot.it has a nice little side velcro enclosure to wrap headphone wires around to keep them out of the way while your exercise.i'm an avid walker and enjoy being outside and having the iphone attached to my waist proved to be a problem so i ordered this. it fits my arm snugly by not so much that it is a nusiance.my first use of this product was today 7/17/13, it was very hot today.. in low 90's with high humdity. i was sweating like crazy but my armband didn't get soaking with sweat.this case features holes at the bottom where you can feed your headphone wires through so the phone will be right side up while looking down at it when your exercising. this is helpful if you wanna see your pace or other important information on your iphone screen.the plastic cover that protects your iphone seems a bit loose and it takes a little bit of a harder PRESS to get the touchscreen to activate. but all in all, so far it seems to be a good accessory for my iphone.I did however have to modify my Otterbox defender. the rubber that covers the earphone jack on the defender had to be removed to accommodate the holes in the armband. this could have been avoided if they had made the armband pouch just a little bigger. no worries, though you can still use the armband without this mod, but it's just easier and more practical to remove the little rubber piece off the otterbox. will update at a later time...for now, seems great!

I admit it. It's tough when you want the best of both worlds. I think that's what I was hoping for when I found this Armband for Otterbox Cases by Tune Belt.I received this item today with high hopes of it fitting my needs perfectly. The key word: 'perfectly'. It doesn't do that, thus the 3 out of 5 star rating, which is 'OK', but I don't like it.Explaining further here are the positives and negatives to this product for me.Pro's:+ Does fit my iPhone 4S with the  Otterbox Defender Series for iPhone 4 & 4S - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Peony Pink/Deep Plum  case on it.+ Comfortable to wear. Soft, relatively thin neoprene.+ Fits my 13" bicep without running out of velcro, and it's easy to adjust.+ Very lightweight and washable.+ Snug fit which grips to the silicon Otterbox case eliminating movement of the device.Con's:- The space for the phone and case is slightly longer (to accommodate other types of phones, leaving a gap at one end or the other when the phone is in the armband.- The holes at one end of the armband for access to ports on various phones are numerous, but none fit perfectly for 3.5mm earphone jack access, putting stain on the jack connection and ultimately (over time) may damage the headphone connector or the jack on the phone. (I actually cut from one hole to another, making one larger hole to remove this as an issue.)- The stitching inside the armband around the face of the device leaves a small lip of plastic around the inside, which catches a bit. The stitching isn't heavy duty, and I fear over time (pulling the phone in and out of the armband, that it will probably break loose.- Durability may become an issue due to the thin nature of the materials used, and the need to peel the armband on and off the phone.A 'neutral' or necessary evil... Tough to put on and peel off.Ultimately, I wish the armband was Otterbox 4/4S specific, as I think it would fit better. I also wish the neoprene was a bit more sturdy and that the stitching was softer and more polished to avoid the inner scratchiness.If you own a 4S and don't use it every day (taking your phone in and out), and don't mind a slight modification of the holes to fit your needs, give it a go. It's not perfect, but it may be the best Otterbox-ready armband available.

I usually look at the reviews and gauge the quality of the item by comparing the overall positive to negative ratings. In this case (sorry, no pun intended,) the overwhelming number of 5-star (460+) to 1-star (25) ratings gave me a pretty good idea that this was indeed a good product. It arrived yesterday within 2 days (as promised by Amazon.) I immediately took my Otterbox Defender protected iPhone 5c and popped it in. It was snug, but not difficult (somewhat akin to putting on tube socks.) In my mind, snug is a good thing...it prevents flopping around during my workout/run. The holes at the bottom for earphone jack, lightning connector, and microphone were perfectly aligned, and I had absolutely no trouble using my earphone. Fit and comfort were great, as the neoprene material is soft and doesn't chafe, and the band is stretchy enough to hold the phone comfortably to my arm without turning my fingernails blue. This morning I used it on a short (3.5 mi) run, and it worked flawlessly. Once I adjusted the strap, it stayed where I put it. I could also use the touch screen through the plastic, but it requires more pressure (to me this is obvious.) I had no trouble starting my RunKeeper app. I found it easier to get everything ready to go first, put it on, then press the start button. Adjusting the volume using the side buttons is a little hard since the case material is thick, and you have the Otterbox covering them as well, so your best bet is use the slide bar on the phone screen. Since it sits high on your arm, it is awkward if you like to look at your screen a lot. For me, I just press start, listen to my music at a decent volume, and chug along. I guess if I had to answer the phone, I could always stop (and get off the road/path) to finish my conversation. Then again, why interrupt your run by talking on the phone? If anything changes (i.e. Velcro stops working, material tears, stitching becomes loose/undone, etc.,) I'll post an update. Until then, it gets 5 stars.

Lovely, great fit for my phone (inside an otterbox) and on my arm.

Chose this after a friend showed me the Tunebelt armband he'd got for his Desire HD. I wanted one that would take my Sensation XE with a 'Casemate Barely There' protective case on it. When I saw this advertised as being able to take a Phone complete with an Otterbox Defender case on, I knew this was worth a try. (Otterbox Defender cases are good but reasonably bulky).When it came I was suitably pleased, both with the quality and the fit, Perfect.... not too tight, but able to hold the SXE securely with the case on. The plastic screen cover still allows access to the phone touch screen functions. It even has a velcro strap to hold your earphone spare cable tidy. Users should be aware that the armband length is not very generous, those with big biceps or want to use it over a coat sleeve will need to buy the extender strap that is offered on various sites, inc Amazon. Overall though I'm quite happy with my purchase, but haven't put it to any real test. PS this does not appear to be a waterproof product, just water-resistant (light shower).Not the cheapest on the market, but it does what I need it to do....

Just got this armband, and it's perfect for my iPhone with a Lifeproof case. I didn't want to invest a lot of money on the official Lifeproof armband, which also looked strangely plastic and uncomfortable, and this armband seemed to be the only one that would fit an iPhone with a thick, solid case. It very snugly fits a Lifeproof case. I wouldn't mind if it had a bit of extra space at the top, but it's good enough.Strangely, as one other reviewer says, there is no hole on top to plug the earphones in. You can cut your own hole or just push the top of the case aside to plug in. But this is an odd feature to be missing.This is definitely one of the shortest armbands I have seen, which for me is perfect because I always struggle with armbands being too long. I don't have skinny arms, but it always seems that many of these armbands are designed with larger arms in mind. Any men looking to purchase this armband will probably want to get the extension, unless you have extremely thin arms.

My husband bought me a HTC Desire phone with a 16gb memory card and Otterbox Defender phone cover. It was gjust the thing for taking with me to the gym or out for a run, but I had just one problem - my armband was too small to take the phone (it was for a Samsung YP-Q2 mp3 player).As it was close to Christmas, I dropped a few hints to my husband that I needed a new armband for my phone, so he got me this as part of my pressie.I have to say this armband is ideal. It is made to a very high quality. The phone fits snugly inside, even with the cover on, so no fear of it jumping out when I'm running. The headphone cable loop is a good idea as well. My cable doesnt get snagged anymore (I don't know how many pairs of headphones have broken on me because of cable snagging). My husband said he had read reviews where people had said the armband itself was too short and an extension band was required, but mine fitted no problem. It is a little bit more expensive than other similar armbands but it gives me peace of mind that I can still keep my phone in its protective cover while using it, so the extra couple of pounds was well worth it for that.I am now happily using it for all my activities. This is an armband I would highly recommend for any users of Otterbox phone covers.

I got this to use with my iPhone. I do not have an Otterbox case, but it doesn't matter...I can still use it with the case on my iPhone with no issue It sits firmly in the armband while I run. I love this! With my last armband I had to keep taking my phone out of it's case. No more. I like that it's adjustable in fit, that the phone slides in and is neatly tucked right into the armband, and that you can use your phone going in either direction as there are wholes on one side and the area you slide it in on the other - thus it accomodates my headphones either way. The strap to tuck your excess headphone wire is a lovely addition.