Best Ipad Case For Drawing
The best iPad cases in November 2021: protect your tablet
The best iPad cases fulfil several essential functions, protecting your iPad but also serving as a stand and to keep your pencil safe. An iPad case is a must if you've just treated yourself to a new Apple tablet, even if you're someone who takes a lot of care of their tech.
The protection is one thing, but a case also adds to the iPad experience. A naked iPad looks lovely, but it's just a bit too smooth and shiny for its own good, meaning that it doesn't feel as secure in your hand as it does with a quality case. If you use it while sitting on a sofa, for example, you're likely to find it keeps slipping down your lap if you don't keep one hand on it.
The other big advantage of having one of the best iPad cases is that they also make your iPad even more useful. Most cases can double as a stand to create the right angle for typing or for propping up your iPad to watch movies or make video calls. There are even cases with built-in keyboards, turning your iPad into a full productivity machine.
We've gathered together a selection of the best iPad cases for most uses, from cheap and cheerful covers to high-end models with premium features. If you don't yet have an iPad, check out our guides to the best Black Friday iPad deals 2021, the best iPad deals in general, and best Apple deals. And if you have an iPad and want more from it, see our guides to the best iPad keyboards or our list of the best iPad stands.
The best iPad cases in 2021
01. Apple Smart Folio
The best case for the iPad Air 4 (and other models)
Specifications
Materials: : Polyurethane
Colours: : Black, Cyprus Green, Deep Navy, Electric Orange, Mallard Green, Pink Citrus, White
Weight: : 180g
Reasons to buy
+Fits perfectly +Feels and looks great
Reasons to avoid
-No edge protection -Expensive
While it's far from cheap – especially considering it's made from polyurethane rather than leather – the Apple Smart Folio is an impressive piece of kit. It packs some powerful magnets that hold it in place beautifully (we were a little cynical about how well they would work but nope, once it's fitted it won't budge), it feels lovely to the touch and it's ideal for propping your iPad up on your desk or table in either orientation. The lack of edge protection might be a concern for some, but if you're not in the habit of throwing your iPad around then you'll find this is top of the best iPad cases. It's also available for the iPad Pro 12.9.
02. Casemade Leather Case
The best case for iPad Pro
Specifications
Materials: Leather
Colours: Black, Tan
Weight: 500g
Reasons to buy
+Premium leather build +Fits nicely +All the right features
Reasons to avoid
-Leather could be thicker
We were disappointed that Apple don't make a leather iPad case but we got over it. However, if the most important feature you're looking for in the best iPad cases is an all-leather build, take a look at the Casemade. Available for pretty much every recent size of iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro (no iPad Mini version though), it's a gorgeous-looking case made of high-quality cowhide, designed to fit your iPad snugly and securely. It allows easy access to all your iPad's external features, and doubles up as a stand either for typing or watching video, and it provides a full sleep/wake function.
03. JETech Case
The best cheap iPad case
Specifications
Materials: : PU, PC, Microfibre
Colours: Black, Blue, Green, Light Purple, Matcha Green, Misty Blue, Navy, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose Gold, Yellow
Weight: : 125g
Reasons to buy
+Cheap and cheerful +Does the job
Reasons to avoid
-Feels a bit flimsy -Not the best protection
The JETech case looks pretty much the same as Apple's official iPad covering, but it's a lot cheaper, and it's definitely one of the best iPad cases if you're trying to save money. It doesn't feel as nice or as well-made as the Apple case – it's definitely a lot more plastic in feel and we wouldn't count on it lasting for years – but it does the job in so much as it'll give your iPad a bit of protection, work as a stand and wake it up and put it to sleep when you open or close the cover. It comes in a wider choice of colours, too! The link above is for the iPad Air 4 case. The brand also has cases for the iPad Air 4th generation.
04. OtterBox Defender
One of the best iPad 9 cases for extra protection
Specifications
Materials: Polycarbonate, Synthetic Rubber, Polyester
Colours: Black
Weight: Not stated
Reasons to buy
+Tough and rugged +Handy port covers +Available for most iPads
Reasons to avoid
-Adds a lot of bulk
A little clumsy with your tech? If you're forever dealing with cracked screens and dented casing then you probably want something a little more substantial than most of the best iPad cases with which to sheathe your beloved tablet, and the OtterBox Defender should do the job for you. It's a rugged but low-profile case that provides three layers of protection, including a solid inner shell and a tough outer slipcover, and it'll happily withstand drops, bumps and shocks. It also features port covers to keep out dust and dirt, and naturally it'll work as a stand as well. It fits the iPad 7, 8 and 9.
05. Apple Smart Keyboard Folio
One of the best iPad Pro cases with a keyboard
Specifications
Materials: Not stated
Colours: Black
Weight: 310g
Reasons to buy
+Full-size keyboard +Great fit
Reasons to avoid
-No trackpad -Quite expensive
Apple's Smart Keyboard Folio is the ideal choice if you're after one of the best iPad cases that also helps you to get work done. Like the Smart Folio it attaches magnetically and provides decent enough protection, but the main feature here is the full-size keyboard that instantly turns your iPad into a much more productive device. It's available for the 3rd gen iPad Pro 11-inch and 2020 iPad Air, and in a heftier version suitable for the 5th gen iPad Pro 12.9-inch. While there are cheaper iPad cases with keyboard to be had (such as Logitech's Folio Touch), the Apple option feels just right to us.
06. ZUGU iPad Air 2020 Case
One of the best iPad Air cases with Pencil holder
Specifications
Materials: Microfibre, Synthetic Leather, Polycarbonate
Colours: Black
Weight: 500g
Reasons to buy
+Two Pencil holders +Drop protection +10 viewing angles
Reasons to avoid
-Premium price
For many creatives the big question when they're checking out the best iPad cases is likely to be: can I still attach my Apple Pencil? (Almost certainly followed up with: and will it still charge?) With the ZUGU case you're doubly covered; it features a recessed holder on the spine for storing and charging your Pencil, and there's also another holder on the back for holding it when it doesn't need a charge. This premium case for the 2020 iPad Air (there are also iPad Pro cases) gives you drop protection up to five feet, and it also provides 10 magnetically-secured viewing angles when you're using it as a stand.
07. Catalyst Waterproof iPad Case
The best iPad case for complete protection against the elements
Specifications
Materials: Not stated
Colours: Stealth Black, Red
Weight: 400g
Reasons to buy
+IP68 waterproofing +Drop protection +Screen protector included
Reasons to avoid
-Limited Pencil compatibility
If the OtterBox Defender above isn't quite doing it for you in terms of protection and you demand waterproofing on top of everything else, your best bet is the Catalyst waterproof case. Almost as expensive as the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, with this one the benefits are drop protection up to four feet and IP68 waterproofing, which means your iPad should survive in up to two metres of water. It's easy to fit and comes with its own screen protector; bear in mind though that if you use a Pencil it won't pair or charge through this case, so it's one you'll probably want to keep handy for when you're taking your iPad out and about.
08. ProCase Case with Cover for iPad Mini
A great little case for your iPad Mini
Specifications
Materials: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Colours: Black, Grey, Red, Navy, Teal
Weight: 156g
Reasons to buy
+Great price +Slimline and protective +Two viewing angles
Reasons to avoid
-Feels a little basic
Quite a few of the cases featured here overlook the iPad Mini, but if that's your preferred size and you need something to give it some protection without bulking it out too much, we reckon the ProCase will see you right. It's made of ABS material that'll help your Mini stand up to bumps, scratches and shocks as well giving it a lovely tactile texture. Like most of the best iPad cases it attaches magnetically and provides full wake/sleep features, and it also gives you dual standing positions so that you have two viewing angles to choose from when you're using the ProCase as a stand.
Related articles:
- Pimp your tablet with the best iPad accessories
- What's the best iPad stylus in 2021?
- Find the right iPad for you with our iPad model list
Jim McCauley is a writer, cat-wrangler and occasional street performer who's written for a multitude of publications over the past quarter of a century, including Creative Bloq, T3, PC Gamer and a whole load of long-dead print magazines.
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