It's well designed, comes in an array of colors, is reasonably priced, and even has a spot to securely store the Apple Pencil when it's not charging. Because the cover is rigid and large, it's also one of the most stable iPad cases I've ever used on my lap.īest of all, since the case is magnetic, you can just stick the whole thing to a fridge and it stays secure. Flip it around and pull out the flap on the back to magnetically adjust the screen for up to eight ( eight!) different angles. The cover is magnetized so it stays shut (and can wake or put the screen to sleep). There's a sizable lip sticking out of the edges to protect the screen if it falls flat, which is nice. It feels durable, with rigid bumper around the edges, and the buttons are easy to press. Zugu has been making iPad cases for a long time, and it has one for practically every model out there. It took mere minutes to realize I was looking at the best iPad case I've ever tried.
Just search for the product name and your iPad model. Most of our picks below are for the newest hardware, but they're often also available for older iPads. (Pro tip: Use your browser's "Find in Page" function to type in your model number and find it quickly.)Īccessory makers usually indicate what iPad a case, folio, or keyboard cover is designed to work with. Look for your corresponding model number, and that's it! You found your iPad model. Etched on the back cover, near where it says "Designed by Apple in California," should be a model number starting with the letter A. Do you have the iPad Pro from 2017 with the 10.5-inch screen? Or the 9.7-inch one from 2016? It doesn't help that Apple avoids the sequential naming structure it uses for the iPhone.
There are so many iPads out there, it can be hard to identify the exact model you own. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated April 2022: We've added the Zugu Case, Speck Presidio Pro Folio Case, Paperlike, Nomad's Modern Leather Case, Vissles LP85, Griffin Survivor All-Terrain, and Otterbox Defender. Whether you already own an iPad or recently picked one up after perusing our Best iPad guide, there's something here for you.īe sure to check out our many other buying guides, including the Best iPhone, Best iPhone 13 Cases and Accessories, Best Tablets, and Best Drawing Apps. But what should you buy? I've spent more than two years filling a corner of my tiny New York apartment with boxes of gear to find the best iPad accessories. There's a wealth of cases, cables, adapters, styli, keyboards, stands, and more out there to trick out your slate. One of the best parts of owning an iPad is that you're never short on accessories.