OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad (A16) & iPad 10th Gen - Black, Rugged, Durable, Multi-Layer Protection
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Style: Defender Series Series
Color: Black
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- Perfect Fit for iPad (A16) & iPad 10th Gen: Defend your device from drops, dirt, and daily adventures, the Defender Series features a streamlined, durable design that combines multiple rugged layers and a built-in screen protector to guard your tablet.
- Superior drop protection: Rigorously tested and trusted for defense against drops. Rest assured, your iPad is safeguarded. 2X as many drops as military standard (MIL-STD-810G 516.6). The included stand also doubles as a touchscreen shield.
- Streamlined, rugged design: Made up of a hard internal shell, a soft outer slipcover and a built-in screen protector that work together to deflect everyday action and accidents. Also features port covers that block dust and dirt from jacks and ports.
- Versatile and built to endure: A four-position stand enables comfortable typing, media viewing, portrait interaction, and landscape streaming. Includes convenient Apple Pencil storage and two lanyard attach points.
- Trusted OtterBox Quality: With OtterBox, you're not just buying a case; you're investing in peace of mind. Our limited warranty covers material and workmanship defects.
Brand: OtterBox
Color: Black
Compatible Devices: iPad 10th Gen
Form Factor: Case
Shell Type: Hard
Product Dimensions: 11.69 x 8.19 x 1.13 inches
Item Weight: 1.26 pounds
Item model number: 77-89953
Special features: Kickstand
Other display features: Personal Computer
Form Factor: Case
Color: Black
Manufacturer: OtterBox
Date First Available: October 26, 2022
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Style: Defender Series Series
Color: Black
I’ve been a loyal OtterBox user for years, outfitting every iPhone and iPad I’ve owned with their Defender series cases. They’ve always delivered top-tier rugged protection, and I’ve been completely satisfied with the build quality and — most importantly — their outstanding customer support. I bought this Defender case for my iPad 10th generation about three years ago, and it has held up incredibly well through daily use, drops, and travel. The multi-layer design (hard shell + outer slipcover + port covers) has kept my iPad scratch-free and safe, and the overall protection is still as reliable as day one. The only issue I’ve encountered is with the built-in tilt-adjusting stand mechanism. After three years of regular use (adjusting it frequently for viewing and typing), two of the little plastic nubs that help lock the stand into position finally broke off. It was disappointing, as the stand no longer holds securely in certain angles. That said, OtterBox’s customer service stepped up as they always do. I submitted a warranty claim, and they promptly replaced the entire case at no cost for the product itself — I only paid $12.99 for shipping. No hassle, quick turnaround, and they honored their commitment even after three years. Overall, this is still one of the best rugged cases you can get for the iPad 10th gen. The minor stand wear is something I’ve seen mentioned in a few other reviews over time, but the protection and peace of mind (plus their willingness to replace it) make it well worth it. Highly recommend for anyone who needs serious drop and dirt protection — just be aware the stand components may eventually need that warranty love after heavy, long-term use. Would buy again? Yes — and I’d happily go through the warranty process if needed.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026 by Robert
Style: Defender Series Series
Color: Black
I put a slightly older version of this on my son’s iPad a couple years ago along with a decent glass screen protector. (I knew my son would probably be rough with the iPad.) Then a couple weeks ago, a family member accidentally set my son’s iPad down on top of his car, forgot it was there, and drove away. By the time he realized his mistake, the iPad had fallen off and had been directly run over by multiple cars. We assumed the iPad would be toast. But to my great surprise, the only thing broken was the screen protector and the front cover part of the Otterbox case (which had only minimal crack damage). The actual iPad was completely fine - no damage at all, and it works perfectly! Needless to say, I bought a new Otterbox Defender iPad case to replace the old one. That was pretty much the ultimate test of its strength, and it passed with flying colors. Buy this case - it’s awesome and crazy strong!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2025 by JLB
Style: Defender Series Series
Color: Blue
Very sturdy case. Big fan of Otterbox for my Iphones. The stand is a bit flimsy and I could see it being easier to break. But, fingers crossed my 8 year old doesn't break it. The outer shell/stand can fit on the back or the front for screen protection. It's a tight fit and harder to get off
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025 by Jamee
Style: Defender Series Series
Color: Blue
This case is an Otterbox Defender, complete with all the familiar pro and cons you’ve come to expect from the Defender series. Pros: the teal is a nice color, not too light to stain easily like many of the brands I’ve been looking at, fits iPad A16 2025 well, the material is slightly grippy and helps with traction when leaning the device or holding it (this is the biggest reason I keep buying the phone cases!), the ridge around the screen and the rear camera is the highest of any case I’ve tried so far, which will provide great protection from scratches on uneven surfaces, all buttons and cutouts work, including the Touch ID, the weight is less than 1lb without the kickstand and less than many of the other cases I tried, materials are sturdy and high quality, frame feels just as strong as the ones that have protected my phone from many drops, falls, and accidental flinging across the parking lot while being much slimmer than other “rugged” case brands, is covered by the amazing OtterBox Warranty for the “lifetime of the product” which is listed as 7 years. I’ve received multiple replacement phone cases utilizing this warranty and customer service has always been amazing to work with! Cons: this is an Otterbox Defender. Some of the features I love for my phone case make it less than optimal for an iPad case. The kickstand piece that comes separately is heavy, cumbersome, unstable, and very tricky to position, with no comfortable position for on-screen typing and I couldn’t get the portrait orientation to stay—I can’t see myself ever using it, without the kickstand, there is no Apple Pencil storage or lid to cover the screen, which is probably my biggest complaint with this style of case, it’s a bit tricky to install the case, this is definitely something you put on and leave, there is an additional cutout on the screen adjacent to the volume keys that doesn’t match any features on my device, so that’s annoying. The other important thing to know is that this case comes with a built-in plastic screen protector like the old Defender phone cases did. It doesn’t lay exactly flush to the screen, so with every tap and swipe, you’re pushing the plastic down to meet the glass. It adds a significant amount of glare, impedes the sharpness of the Retina display a bit, and makes the iPad significantly less responsive. I’ve managed to type this review using the on-screen keyboard, but I have to press a little with each tap, unlike using just the glass. It gets very smudgy very fast, doesn’t clean as easily as a glass screen protector, and it’s tricky to do anything involving a lot of swiping. Past experience tells me you’ll want a glass screen protector underneath to protect against scratches as it’s very difficult to get and keep the plastic free of dust and debris. I remember back in the old days, people used to remove the plastic screen protector from the phone cases and use a glass protector instead, but there’s always the risk that may damage the case or impact the warranty coverage. I’ve tried 5 cases so far, and this is the top contender, but I’ll probably remove the plastic screen protector and purchase a separate iPad stand with multiple angles instead of using the one that’s included. I have a magnetic folio option coming soon that I hope to like better for daily use, but I absolutely have confidence that this case will protect an iPad from lots of wear and tear!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2025 by boymom
Style: Defender Series Series
Color: Black
Longtime user of Otterbox Defender series for my IPhones....so getting the same protection for my new IPad was a no brainer. LOVE their products, QUALITY, and fit. TRIPLE protected, screen protected, and a foldout "foot" in the rear to prop up your device. And I flip/reverse my Pad around in the case when travelling, to protect the screen even more so. You can view it landscape or portrait w/ the foot at full/middle deflection. However: That plastic foot- it's functionality...sliding within plastic tracks, is a weak point; "sticking" within the tracks....requiring two hands to finesse and free. It's also appears very fragile. Weak design point.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by Amazon Customer
Style: Defender Series Series
Color: Blue
I love otterbox as a brand and company. Everything I get a brand new phone I only buy otterbox cases because they are well-made and last a long time by providing great protection for phones. I have been having otterbox cases on phones for the last 12 years and have had probably 6 phones in the last 12 years.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2025 by Holly Brumfield