14 iPad Cases That'll Keep Your Tablet Safe
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Having an iPad is like having a laptop, smartphone, gaming device, illustrator, e-reader, and even TV in one—real nice. It's a hefty investment you'll use and show off, or use to show off. (It can cost half a grand, mate. Show it off.) By extension, not protecting an iPad is definitely a mess-around-and-find-out situation you do not want to put yourself in. I personally messed around once, and I found out the hard way that it sucks when you damage your device. Let's just not repeat ourselves here.
Most of the time, simply putting a case on your iPad will work. Spills, drops, bumps, scratches, and cracks—as long as you don't Hulk out on it—can be averted with just a case. But the right case will do so much more. It'll prop an iPad up to an ergonomic viewing angle. Turn it into a whole makeshift workstation. And make it look much better than it is.
We've included 14 of the best iPad cases below, many of which come with different iterations compatible with both the latest and older iPad releases. Once equipped, you're free to mess around and find out.
Smart Folio for iPad Air
No-frills, intuitive, and fully compatible. Does the quality (polyurethane, which is decent, but not luxe) necessarily jibe with the high price? Not really. But hey, it's made by Apple, so you know it's dependable.
Smart Folio for iPad Air
amazon.com
$69.00
Case for iPad
It's got the same sleek light trifold design as the Apple Smart Cover, except with far more color options. And it's not lacking durability nor the auto sleep/wake function. You can expect a lot here.
Case for iPad
amazon.com
$11.99
11" & 13" Stow Tablet Sleeve
A sleeve offers both protection as portability, and Native Union's sleeve has a simple magnetic closure for seamless access as well. The external front pocket (who doesn't love an external pocket?) makes accessing essentials like cables even easier.
11" & 13" Stow Tablet Sleeve
amazon.com
$69.99
Combo Touch for iPad
If being able to turn your iPad into more of a laptop at will is important to you, Logitech's keyboard case is worth it at this price. More importantly, it doesn't require charging. Just connect it and go on typing or tracking on the pad.
Combo Touch for iPad
amazon.com
$113.00
iPad Customization Cases
A case donning your own moniker can really make a statement. Casetify allows you to customize text, font, layout, and color on the case so the iPad (across models) is yours truly. Moreover, there's the ultra impact option that offers extra protection, and a roller option for better usage.
iPad Customization Cases
casetify.com
Rotating Case for iPad
It'll rotate and swivel 360 degrees to lend you an ergonomic landscape or portrait viewing. Just snap your iPad in and roll with it. And the dual-layer build isn't too shabby in terms of sturdiness and protection.
Rotating Case for iPad
amazon.com
$19.99
Metropolis SE Series iPad Pro Folio Case
Urban Armor Gear makes rugged iPad cases that can brave anything: drops, crushes, stampedes, chainsaw massacres. Okay, we exaggerate. But they are super strong. The Metropolis SE Series is a futuristic style highlight, but the other models aren't lacking in flair either.
Metropolis SE Series iPad Pro Folio Case
urbanarmorgear.com
$69.95
Modern Folio & Case for iPad Pro & Air
You might take a liking to Nomad's lustrous dark sheen that makes an iPad look even more costly than it already is. The brand's fresher, glossier take on Apple's OG iPad cover and folio is also well-suited to protect against bumps and general wear.
Modern Folio & Case for iPad Pro & Air
nomadgoods.com
iPad Portfolio
This leather pad-folio does it for business people and anyone who packs light and neat. Its big side pocket will come in handy, its small tech and card pockets will come in handy, its paper pocket and note pad will also come in handy. Overall, it comes in handy!
iPad Portfolio
leatherology.com
$215.00
Rugged Book for iPad
Zagg's Rugged Book is a whole tech gadget on its own: detachable keyboard case, multi-device pairing ability, and military-grade drop protection. While we often refrain from judging a book by its cover, this one's fit will be lit for sure.
Rugged Book for iPad
amazon.com
$98.99
Balance Folio Case
Speck's Balance case clicks your tablet into place and then wraps around and—key here—has a latch to keep it closed tight. This is great for people who get bothered by the magnetic closure of other cases, which are easily detatched.
Balance Folio Case
target.com
$39.99
Half Shell iPad Case
Clear cases can contour the sharp lines of your tablet while putting up an all-angle defense. STM's clear case series lets you show off the Apple logo without feeling the weight of a bulky case.
Half Shell iPad Case
target.com
$37.99
Float Slim Stand & Case
MOFT takes all of its design cues from origami to come up with smart, efficient ways to make its stuff work well. This iPad case looks and acts like a normal case when folded up, but the back comes off to create an instant stand with adjustable viewing angles.
Float Slim Stand & Case
amazon.com
$53.99
Tablet Holder
This tablet holder means business. While it's not going to protect your iPad while in use, the sleeve will get you where you gotta go with padded protection and clean minimalist flair.
Tablet Holder
nordstrom.com
$620.00
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