OtterBox Defender Case for Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation - Coal

I bought this case after i dropped my previous iPod and smashed the screen. I did some research and decided to go for the OtterBox as the reviews were positive. The case itself is well made, sturdy and fairly easy to fit. It also comes with a screen protector which is actually pretty responsive compared to others I've used. The iPod charging port is well protected with its own little flap. Bluetooth isn't impacted in anyway when the case is fitted so connection to headphones or speakers is good. The case is robust but with a very slight element of give, almost sponge like which is both tactile in the hand, easy to grip and adds to the protection should you drop it. A really good case and pleased I bought it.

While it can be agonising to lock away a pretty new device in a chunky case, clumsy people like me resign themselves to the necessity of it. However, compared to other heavy duty cases that I've tried in the past, this one is surprisingly sleek and low profile. The built in screen protector doesn't hamper responsiveness of the touch screen, but if you do want to get rid of the built in screen protector, it's easy enough to pop out as it's only lightly glued on. I'm using a glass screen protector at the moment with this. The dual layer protection feels like it really protects your device; the silicon type material on the outside has a small amount of give to it, so absorbs impact well. When I drop my iPod, it goes with a soft clunk instead of a horrible clatter. On some cases, the silicon material can get slightly sticky after a while, but this didn't happen on this case. What's also good is Otterbox's manufacturer guarantee. I had an issue where the plastic inner had cracked and the outer silicone had become too loose. After sending pictures and proof of purchase to Otterbox customer service, they sent me a new one out, free of charge. And they didn't even need me to send the broken one back. Just make sure you get a genuine Otterbox, there's a lot of fakes out there. The one thing that did concern me was that the plastic inner broke perhaps a bit too easily. It broke in the top right and bottom left corners of the screen. I suppose it did its job though, in the sense that at least my iPod didn't break. Also, after taking the outer layer off a few times, it became a bit looser than I'd like. Not a case to fiddle with. In additon, it is a bit awkward to take off and put on, especially if dust under the screen protector irritates you. In my opinion though, this is the trade off you make for such good protection.

Love this brand in general. I have their first ever ipod protector where you can literally drive over the ipod and it wont smash. It was very thick etc. This one is more streamlined but has great rubber protection. Fits perfectly around the new ipod Dec 2019 version. Child has dropped it of course many times and the ipod is intact. Hope I don't have to check its waterproof technology. This brand is the best on the market, others are simply for show in my opinion. I prefer practicality.

Excellent case. Great fit for my iPod and comfortable feel. Touch screen still works well as do the power and volume buttons. iPod speaker is not obstructed. Instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble would have been useful to reassure me I wasn't going to break the case when taking it apart for the first time (it is not easy at first!) but there are instructions on the website.

seems really solid and well made also the protective cover over the home button is a neat touch as my autistic niece likes to bite her ipod and cracked the button last time..if this 1 lasts 6 months i'll be happy

This is a brilliant item. after having to buy a new ipod after dropping my last one several times i decided it was time to invest in a good quality case. its easy to place on the ipod and easy to remove. it works exactly as it should and protects the ipod wonderfully. definitely worth investing in,

I love this case. Yes, it's a bit cumbersome, but it is there to do a job, and if it was flimsy it wouldn't be a good protector, so it's very effective! It looks good too, and we've been able to use all the connectors, charger, etc. no issues with not being able to use the touchscreen, so all in all would recommend highly.

Although it is very robust and does a good job of protecting the unit, it is not anything like air tight and it doesn't stop dust and debris getting on the inside of the screen when IPod is in my pocket. So pretty much on a weekly basis I am having to take it apart and re clean the screen which gets annoying.

Ho acquistato questa custodia per l'IPOD Touch 5G di mio figlio. La custodia è veramente ben fatta, robusta e indistruttibile. Ottima per i ragazzi che usano l'ipod tutti i giorni e (vedi il mio) spesso li cade in terra... Spedizione velocissima, arrivato in anticipo rispetto alla data di consegna.

Within 2 weeks the screen on my son's iPod is all smashed. I thought this was supposed to prevent that. At home he wears the wrist strap so as no to drop it. Great idea. He was at a friends house and it supposedly dropped from the sofa to the carpeted floor. When he went to use it, the screen shattered in his hand. If I saw this with my own eyes, I would give it a 1 star based on this. I paid way more for this than a competing product so I wanted something bomb proof. I have since replaced the screen so we will see if we have better luck. On a positive note, at first my son thought the it might be too bulky and would not like it, but instead he likes it because others think it is a iPhone. Once replacing screen, everything survived. It is now about 5 months later and the iPod has not had any problems. The otterbox will need to be replace though. My son has a reputation for being rough on things so a normal person probably would be happy with it. My son's otterbox is starting to fall apart so I will need another one. Update December 2015. The case basically fell apart so I contacted customer support and they replaced it without any problems. Back to 5 stars.

Amazing Quality Case, Much Much better then my old case Pros: *all buttons work perfectly with it, Home, Volume and Power *screen protector is crystal clear and doesn't stick to the actual ipod screen *access ports around lightning port and headphone jack are much easier to open and fit my Sony XB400 headphones and Anker lightning cable fine. *open hole for the camera lense to allow pictures to turn out much clearer *Great 3 piece design, Very Well Protected for Ipod Cons: Sometimes screen functions don't work through the built in protector, takes a few tries. (any screen protector will have this problem though) Not Waterproof (But I knew this when buying it) I can just buy a clear waterproof bag to put the otterbox case in to fix that Other Note: I really wanted the Black one but it was out of stock at the normal price so what I did was buy the grey/white one and used a black permanent marker to black out the front white cover. Be sure to use a piece of paper along the edge of the screen protector so you don't get ink on it as you work your way around it with the marker. It turned out great.

Although I love my iPod Touch, I am not much of a fan of the super thin trend as I find it hard to hold onto the thinner phones (and this Touch). After dropping the Touch half a dozen times, I thought that a case would be a good way to both protect the Touch and make it easier to hold. Since I like the Otterbox on my Note 5 so much, I thought I'd try it for the Touch. This is another great product. On the plus side, the dual case system is really, really solid, with great fit and finish, and superb attention to detail. All of the cutouts are positioned exactly right, the buttons are just a tiny bit harder to push (which is a plus as it prevents accidental presses). I also liked the screen protector built into the inner half of the case system. It provides decent protection from scratches, and still provides good touch and feel with the screen. Most importantly for me, this makes the iPod much easier to hold, with a nice, slightly rubbery feel. I haven't dropped the iPod once wince I got it, but I know it will provide great protection if I do drop it again. The only real negative I can find with the case is that it seems to allow a bit more dust between the screen protector and the Touch screen, although it isn't horrible.. I'd buy Otterbox for any device I own, and on balance, I think this was the perfect case for my iPod Touch.

Cette coque intégrale protège des chocs, de la poussière, des rayures hormis l'humidité ou la pluie. Seul la caméra arrière demeure apparente mais protégé par la bordure épaisse de la coque. Des appendices bouche l'entrée lightning et Jack tout comme les boutons sont couverts. Pratique et efficace pour un enfant, je dirai même obligatoire !