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Best Basic iPad Case
Apple Smart Folio for iPad Air
Best Basic iPad Case
Apple Smart Folio for iPad Air
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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.
Best Budget iPad Case
JETech Case for iPad
Best Budget iPad Case
JETech Case for iPad
Now 20% Off
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.
Best iPad Sleeve
Native Union 11″ & 13″ Stow Tablet Sleeve
Best iPad Sleeve
Native Union 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.
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Best Keyboard iPad Case
Logitech Combo Touch for iPad
Best Keyboard iPad Case
Logitech Combo Touch for iPad
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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.
Best Customizable iPad Case
Casetify iPad Customization Cases
Best Customizable iPad Case
Casetify 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.
Best Useful iPad Case
Fintie Rotating Case for iPad
Best Useful iPad Case
Fintie 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.
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Best Durable iPad Case
UAG Metropolis SE Series iPad Pro Folio Case
Best Durable iPad Case
UAG 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.
Best iPad Case for the Office
Nomad Goods Modern Folio & Case for iPad Pro & Air
Best iPad Case for the Office
Nomad Goods 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.
Best iPad Portfolio
Leatherology iPad Portfolio
Best iPad Portfolio
Leatherology 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!
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Best Techy iPad Case
ZAGG Rugged Book for iPad
Best Techy iPad Case
ZAGG Rugged Book for iPad
Now 24% Off
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.
Best Full Protection iPad Case
Speck Balance Folio Case
Best Full Protection iPad Case
Speck 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.
Best Half Shell iPad Case
STM Half Shell iPad Case
Best Half Shell iPad Case
STM 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.
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Best Adjustable iPad Case
MOFT Float Slim Stand & Case
Best Adjustable iPad Case
MOFT 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.
Most Luxe iPad Holder
Thom Browne Tablet Holder
Most Luxe iPad Holder
Thom Browne 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.
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Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.
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