Quick tech specs
- DROP+ | 2X as many drops as military standard (MIL-STD-810G 516.6)
- Built-in screen protector
- Streamlined, rugged design
- Typing
- Portrait
- Apple Pencil storage
- Multi-layer defense
- Port covers block dust and dirt
- 4-position stand
- Media
- Streaming
- Two lanyard attach points
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Looking for legendary protection? You've found it with Defender Series. Defender Series is the iPad Air 11-inch (M2) protective case that guards your tablet against drops, dirt and scrapes. The streamlined rugged design is 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. Its four-position stand enables comfortable typing, media viewing, portrait interaction and landscape streaming. In addition, the stand does double duty as a touchscreen shield. Defender Series works hard and plays harder with a rugged and refined design that's ready for anything.
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OtterBox iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Case Defender Series is rated
3.70 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ray Osan from
iPad 11in pro case
Great product except it doesn’t feel as sturdy as the 9.7 inch. I think that’s because of the the way they had to make it to work with detachable keyboard. Other than that it’s a great product.
Date published: 2025-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DeneOMae from
Case for iPad Air 11-inch
I love the otterbox case for my iPad Air 11-inch (M2); however, I have a hard time opening and closing the case.
Date published: 2025-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
The Bearded Wonder from
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As always, incredibly Sturdy case. Mine travels to all sorts of places for my clients to view video on. I’m never worried about where we’re heading. Everything is well made and the quality we expect from Otterbox. 2 issues - the screen protector sucks itself to the screen leaving waves of air pockets that can be annoying and confusing to clients at times - additionally, at time I use my iPad as a secondary screen for clients to view live drone footage, the case prevents larger USB-C cables from use.
Date published: 2024-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nevadahalfrack from
Incredibly durable, and as tough as my UTV.
Our first Otterbox was for our phones (iPhone 4?). As we are offroad in the desert a lot it showed its stuff. We’ve had them ever since for iPads too. Good enough for the military good enough for me.
Date published: 2024-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Holiday styles from
Outer box air
Brought this because it will protect against anything but a bit bulky still happy
Date published: 2024-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sayeeda from
I love it!!!
This case is fantastic! It keeps my iPad safe during my daily use, including commuting. The case is very strong and has a built-in stand and hard cover to protect the screen when not in use and traveling. I absolutely love it! I get this same kind of case for all of my iPads each time I upgrade my iPad. I wouldn't use any other case, seriously! I f you care about your iPad, this is an essential.
Date published: 2024-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Signman from
Defender case for iPAD
Plastic cover/lens looks like water between iPAD and cover. I cleaned lens and iPAD several times with same results.
Date published: 2024-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kaden from
Great product!
Overall amazing product and the little side door for the magnetic Apple Pencil works great! The only downside was the hard plastic pencil holder that comes with the stand. It held the pencil too well to the point I felt that I was damaging my pencil trying to get it off and on, so I just took it off haha.
Date published: 2024-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
John from
Good case, bad screen protector.
Ditch the screen protector. While this can be labeled as a tough case as I have many fall down stairs, the built in screen protector fails. I find it rather difficult to touch the protector and have the iPad screen respond to my touch. It feels like there is a small gap between the iPad screen and the built in screen protector, and that maybe causes the issue? If messy kids are involved then I can see the benefit of this, but for real world use the screen protector fails in so many ways.
Date published: 2025-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BRS1 from
Ipad
Too bulky. I've been waiting one week for a return authorization.
Date published: 2025-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave N from
Exactly what I was looking for!
Very good protection! The case is very well made. The clear screen protector reduces the touch sensitivity slightly so I removed it from the case. If kids were using it I’d leave it on. Not that big of an issue. I’m the only user and don’t have to worry about damage. For example, I had my last iPhone for 9 years and never damaged the display but did drop it a couple times so that’s where the case helps for me. I recommend you make sure your iPad is very clean before you install the case so you don’t have particles stuck under the screen protector. I have 11” m3 iPad (first one Ive had)
Date published: 2025-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Willied from
Not quite what it was
Drop protection appears to be sound however, the stand is substandard. Especially inuprght mode .Very unstable.
Date published: 2025-07-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alan M from
Nice case
Nicely made case. But the stand feels like it’s going to break easily? The last one I had lasted a long time before it broke from a drop.
Date published: 2025-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lynn from
Disappointed
I have had several Otter Box cases. I’ve never disliked them until this one. This feels cheap despite its cost. It is extremely difficult to open and use after storing it. The stand is impossible to use. It gets stuck and you collapse it. The stand has an opening for your IPencil while charging it . But no place to store your pencil when not in use. This model case was the only one available for my IPad model. I like that it protects my IPad but that is the only thing I like. It is not user friendly.
Date published: 2025-09-20T00:00:00-04:00