Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Mobile
  3. Products

The best iPad Pro 11 cases and covers

Mark Jansen
By

Apple’s iPad has always been a great tablet, but the iPad Pro range takes everything we love about the iPad and pushes it even further. Now, with the new iPad Pro 11 (2021), Apple has pushed this even further with the inclusion of the MacBook-level M1 processor, 5G connectivity, and an upgraded front camera. That makes the new iPad Pro the high-powered tablet of choice if you’re looking for a laptop replacement, powerful drawing or CAD/CAM tablet, or a tablet any other profession.

But all that power doesn’t come cheap, and the new iPad Pro 11 starts at $799 for 128GB of storage and a Wi-Fi connection, with prices rising to an astonishing $2,099 for the 2TB model with a 5G connection. With that in mind, investing in protection is a very good idea. A protective case is a great option if you’re looking for a way to keep your iPad Pro protected from bumps, drops, and scratches at all times, and we’ve found some of the best around. Here are some of the best iPad Pro 11 (2021) cases you can buy right now.

Apple Magic Keyboard

Apple Magic Keyboard

We don’t tend to highlight keyboard cases in these protective case articles — we have a separate article for that — but when the keyboard case in question is this iconic, it would be rude not to. Apple’s Magic Keyboard isn’t really an iPad Pro accessory, it’s the iPad Pro accessory, and it’s so impressive we felt it warranted its own Magic Keyboard review. But what makes it so impressive? After years of trying, it’s the accessory that finally turns the iPad Pro into a true laptop replacement. A truly unique design makes it seem as if your iPad is floating, and the precise and tactile keyboard is joined by a responsive trackpad. You can adjust the viewing angle, and despite its precarious-looking style, it’s a delight to type on in your lap as well.

Alright, so the price is going to be your major bugbear, and it is a big one. The Magic Keyboard will set you back $300 for the 11-inch version, which is almost as much as you’ll pay for a basic iPad. But if you can stomach the price, then this is an excellent investment for your iPad Pro.

Ringke Fusion

The new iPad Pro is a stunning piece of kit, and you may be hesitant to hide it away behind a case before you’ve had the chance to show it off. This completely clear case from Ringke allows you to show off your iPad Pro 11, while also keeping it protected. The Ringke Fusion protects against bumps and drops, a raised bezel stops your display from resting on surfaces, and precise cutouts mean it won’t get in the way of your use. There’s an Apple Pencil holder on the side, so it won’t fall off while charging, and you can prevent your Pencil from overcharging by inserting it from the other end. An excellent case for an excellent price.

Spigen Tough Armor Pro

Spigen’s Tough Armor is a classic of the genre, and the Tough Armor Pro is the next evolution of that extremely popular case. It’s lightweight, but strong, using a combination of TPU and hard polycarbonate to provide protection against bumps, drops, scratches, and more. Air Cushion technology on the corners gives your tablet a set of airbags to keep it safe from larger drops, and the seamless style will appeal to anyone who wants their case to look as tough as it is. Most useful of all is probably the built-in kickstand, which means you can prop up your tablet on almost any flat surface, and maybe use it in combination with a Bluetooth travel keyboard.

UAG Metropolis

Another big name in tablet protection, UAG (formerly known as Urban Armor Gear) has some of the most sleekly stylish, yet rugged cases around. The Metropolis is one of its lightest offerings, but it certainly doesn’t skimp on protection as a result. It has a non-slip grip exterior to help you keep a hold of your tablet, and even if it does take a slip, the Metropolis has been tested to military standards, meaning they have been dropped 26 times from 48 inches with zero damage done to the device. That’s protection you can rely on, even if the case itself is one of the more expensive options on this list.

MaxCases Extreme-X

Sometimes the best protection is, well, the case you can’t drop. MaxCases’ Extreme-X case comes with a built-in handstrap, which can be fastened around your carrying hand, making it near impossible to lose control of your iPad. But it’s even impressive without the strap, with shock-absorbing airbags in the corners and enhanced corner protection, a dual-position kickstand that sits in portrait and landscape modes, and a shoulder strap for even easier carrying. Throw in the slot for an Apple Pencil and you have a very impressive case that’s sure to appeal to anyone who needs their iPad Pro to be mobile, and worries about dropping it while doing so.

ESR Magnetic Folding Case

Imagine an iPad case and you probably think of a humble folding case. Made from an inner case with a front cover that folds over the display, the folding cover is a classic design that’s a great, inexpensive choice for tablets that don’t venture out of the house. But just because it’s a classic doesn’t mean it can’t be improved on. The ESR folding case attaches to your iPad magnetically, so that means no more pressing your iPad into an inner case. Of course, that does mean it’s a little more vulnerable to damage on the sides of the device, but if you’re looking for a halfway house between a case and no case, this cheap case from ESR may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Mark Jansen
Mark Jansen
Contributor
Mark Jansen is an avid follower of everything that beeps, bloops, or makes pretty lights. He has a degree in Ancient &…
Final Cut Pro is coming to the iPad — but there’s a catch
Someone using Final Cut Pro on an iPad.

It's happening. After years of and years of begging Apple to do so, the company is finally bringing its popular Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro editing apps to the iPad.

Apple made the announcement in a press release on May 9, saying that both apps will be available for the iPad beginning May 23. Final Cut Pro will be compatible with any iPad with an M1 chip or newer, while Logic Pro will work with iPads running the A12 Bionic Chip or later.

Read more
The iPhone 15 Pro cameras may not be as ridiculous as we thought
iPhone 15 Pro CAD render

We’re definitely in iPhone rumor season, as reports have been coming in nonstop. But the latest iPhone 15 Pro report from 9to5Mac seems to corroborate that the mute switch will indeed be replaced with an “Action Button,” and the camera bump may not be as huge as we previously thought.

These new details for the iPhone 15 Pro come from newly detailed CAD renders from MFi (Made for iPhone) accessory makers. This is important to note since accessory makers need to have such information ahead of time in order to produce products to go with the new devices beforehand.

Read more
iPhone 15 rumored to steal another big iPhone 14 Pro feature
Someone holding the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The more we hear about it, the more that the base iPhone 15 is sounding like another version of the iPhone 14 Pro. A new leak posted to Chinese social media site Weibo claims that the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus will both feature frosted glass on their backs — giving them a look similar to the most recent iPhone Pro models.

For the last few generations of iPhones, frosted glass backs have been exclusive to the Pro models, as it gives them a distinct visual style and allows them to lean a little deeper into their striking colors. If the information in the leak is correct, then there might not be much to easily distinguish the differences between the base iPhone 15 and its Pro counterpart when they launch later this year.

Read more