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Keep your favorite on-the-go tech accessory protected from on-the-go mishaps.
If the latest iPad Air is your first foray in to the tablet world, welcome. If it's your gazillionith because you buy the newest one for the most up-to-date details and accessories, we are glad you've stuck around. iPad Airs are like carrying around a small and compact work station that is a much more enjoyable experience than trying to work from your phone. You can keep trying, but we guarantee it's one of those things that simply does not get better with time.
iPad Airs are meant to bring a bigger screen to your life on the go without the heft of a whole laptop. They're good for watching TV, sending quick emails, and reading. Keeping that (very useful) light piece of technology protected is essential. Here, we rounded up the best iPad Air cases depending on what you're looking for. Some cases and covers are meant to protect from scrapes and scratches, while others come with keyboards and places to store your stylus. Some offer pure protection from screen damage, while others are engineered to protect the tablet if you drop it from high up, and others are even made to set up on-the-go work stations all the more simple.
If you're bringing your tablet into the office or to client meetings, getting a smooth, high-quality case is the name of the game. Nomad's cool leather case wears well over time and has a kickstand for easy set up.
If you just want some sort of functional iPad protection and are not looking to expend too much mental effort on choosing one, go for Apple's smart folio. It's protective, magnetic, and doesn't feel flimsy.
Spigen's hybrid case is both a cover and an adjustable stand. It is made with Air Cushion Technology that prevents damage to your device if you bump or drop it.
Sometimes you just need something basic. This clear ESR case feels like a flexible phone case, only for your iPad. It's good for adding distance between your iPad and the rest of your belongings—and any surfaces that might scratch up the screen.
Speck's Balance case leans your iPad back to the perfect angle for watching videos or taking notes. There's space up top for your Apple Pencil and a raised lip around the edges for extra screen protection.
Byrd & Belle's felt iPad sleeve is great for storing your iPad at home or carrying it around in a bag without damaging the screen or scratching up the back. There's even an additional pocket in the front for storing your notebook and pens.
OtterBox has been making protective tech cases for years that are simple, functional, and reliable. This tough case gives your iPad protection from every angle and is easy to open up for easy use.
If you didn't buy at least three Logitech items over the course of the past two years to get your at-home office space up and running, first of all, how, and second of all, now is the time. This iPad case unfolds into a stand and a backlit keyboard for very good on-the-go work setups.
If you like the feel of just the slim iPad Air in your hands but want to make sure it has a home whenever you aren't using it, Leatherology's slim leather case is a stylish, high-quality option.
And if you like the look of leather but want something you can play around with, CaseBot's magnetic stand case adjusts to your tilt preference. Those lines on the front cover aren't just decorative. They're also slots to lean the stand back as you need it.
For everyone who has cracked a tech screen or two—or who lives in fear that they might—this Urban Armor Bear case is for you. It passed military-grade drops for protection testing, which means it has been tested for multiple drops from four feet up without damaging the iPad inside.
If you're trying to mimic the setup of a laptop without the weight of one, this Zagg case is a solid option for remote work. The case unfolds and raises up the screen to a more ergonomic position and the wireless keys are comfortably placed and easy to use.