Apple don’t like to make things easy with their product naming system (as the popularity of our ‘which iPad do I have?’ article will attest). Five years after releasing the fourth generation iPad, they’ve released the fifth generation iPad, also known as the iPad (2017). Here are five of our favourite iPad (2017) cases and covers.
Updated: July 2017
5. Speck Balance Folio Case
The Speck Balance is one of our best all-around iPad cases, thanks to its slim design, complete protection and multi-angle viewing stand. The case comes in a nice range of colours as well, from the Marine Blue shown above to an equally charming shade of Stormy Grey. The case includes air cushioned corners to absorb the force of drops and knocks, and a soft microfibre lining that will brush your iPad’s screen clean each time you close it.
4. Olixar Big Softy Child-Friendly Case
Next up is the child-friendly Big Softy from Olixar. This oversized case keeps your iPad safe and secure from even the most rambunctious children, with a thick silicone design that absorbs knocks, drops and other impacts. The case includes a built-in viewing stand that makes it easy to set up the iPad for drawing, movies or games, while holes next to the speakers allow for maximum volume (if you choose). Even with this thick case, there are still cutouts wherever necessary for the buttons, camera and other features, ensuring your iPad remains as easy to use as ever.
3. BrydgeAir Aluminium iPad Keyboard Case
From babies to business people, this premium case adds a scissor-switch keyboard to your iPad. That’s perfect for working on reports, writing stories and generally getting stuff done while you’re on the move. I personally use a keyboard like this whenever I’m on a train, and it makes me super productive. Aside from the keyboard, the case itself looks nice and is well made from aircraft-grade aluminium, keeping your iPad safe and stylish.
2. Olixar Folding Stand Smart Case
The Olixar Folding Stand Smart Case is another great all-around case, combining a transparent rear cover with a front cover in gold or black. The design is stylish, with the complementary colour scheme and minimal dimensions making for an attractive package. The case folds to serve as a viewing stand, and the iPad will automatically lock and unlock when the case is closed and opened, respectively. This case is also fairly inexpensive, although you wouldn’t know it by looking at it!
1. UAG Metropolis Rugged Wallet
The UAG Metropolis combines protective armour with a sleek and modern design. The case has a water-resistant FrogSkin exterior, with an internal honeycomb structure which produces considerable strength against drops and knocks. In fact, this case meets military standards (MIL-STD 810G 516.6) for resisting drops and knocks. All in all, it’s a great choice for anyone that wants their iPad to remain in pristine condition for years to come.
Conclusion
Thanks for checking out the article. We’ll update it as new cases are available, but feel free to take a look at our full range of iPad (2017) cases and accessories too!