Apple’s new ultra-powerful iPad Pros are now available starting at $799 for the 11-inch and $999 for the 12.9-inch. They boast a redesign, USB-C, and the full power of a laptop computer thanks to the A12X chip. The new designs also mean you’ll need a new case.
Macworld picked out some of the most intriguing cases available today. Watch this space as we will be updating it as more great iPad Pro cases come out.
Logitech Slim Folio Pro for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation)
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $129.99u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 11-inch, 12.9-inchu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Grayu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003EIf youu0027re determined to use the 11- or 12-inch iPad Pro like a MacBook, Logitechu0027s Slim Folio Pro is the best keyboard case for you. The backlit keyboard types like a dream, and the magnetic clasp neatly holds the second-generation Apple Pencil in place. (Thereu0027s even a slot in the clasp for the Logitech Pencil.) Itu0027s super bulky, though, and that bulk makes handling the iPad in portrait orientation super awkward. For more information, check our our u003Ca href=u0022https://www.macworld.com/article/3390736/logitech-slim-folio-pro-review.htmlu0022u003Efull reviewu003C/au003E.u003Cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003E u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Read our full Logitech Slim Folio Pro for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation) reviewArmourDillo 12.9-inch Protective Case
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $14.49u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 12.9-inchu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Black, blue, redu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E Olixar is a reasonably priced maker of rugged cases for smartphones and tablets. The ArmourDillo is no exception, sporting two layers that mesh together to protect your new iPad from drops. A kickstand also opens off the back to prop up the iPad. Unfortunately, Olixar is currently only offering the ArmourDillo for the 12.9-inch iPad and not the 11-inch version.u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003EYou can buy the Olixar ArmourDillo for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro from MobileFun for $14.49 plus $2.99 for economy shipping.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Venture Folio
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $45u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 11-inch, 12.9-inchu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Black, rose goldu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E While more of a sleeve than a case, the Venture Folio from Case-Mate is still a great way to carry around your iPad Pro. Its shiny, rippled faux leather exterior just screams business. And inside, you’ll find a microfiber lining and a pocket for holding papers or other thin belongings. While an interior protective shell lets you snap in your iPad Pro for peace of mind. Interestingly, it has a cut out in the back for the iPad’s camera and speaker.u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003EThe Venture Folio comes in both u003Ca href=u0022https://case-mate.com/black-venture-folio-ipad-pro-11u0022 rel=u0022nofollowu0022u003E11-inchu003C/au003E and u003Ca href=u0022https://case-mate.com/black-venture-folio-ipad-pro-12-9u0022 rel=u0022nofollowu0022u003E12.9-inchu003C/au003E versions. It’s available from Case-Mate and includes shipping and a u003Ca href=u0022https://case-mate.com/warrantyu0022 rel=u0022nofollowu0022u003E1-year warrantyu003C/au003E.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Origami
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $44.95 – $49.95u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 11-inch, 12.9-inchu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Pink, champagne, red, green, blue, clear, blacku003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E The Pipetto Origami is one of the most interesting iPad Pro cases we’ve come across. The cover folds to create a kickstand in the back, hence the “origami” name. Its design offers a total of five different folding styles: Two for typing, two ultra-stable positions for tray tables and soft surfaces, and one portrait mode for video chatting. It’s certainly a unique idea that’s bound to draw attention.u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003EPipetto includes a lifetime warranty and, if you spend above $50, 7 to 10 day priority mail shipping to the United States. The company is based in London.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Presidio Pro Folio
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $59.95 – $89.95u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 11-inch, 12.9-inch u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Grey, black, redu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E Speck’s Presidio Pro line is already available for both of the new iPads. These cases promise up to 6 feet of drop protection and safeguard the iPad Pro from all angles. Speck’s Presidio Pro cases have a smooth look and feel, and even a cradle to hold an Apple Pencil. Its cover opens and closes via a clasp and also doubles as a kickstand.u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003EThe Presidio Pro is available from Speck’s website at $59.95 for the 11-inch iPad and $89.95 for the 12.9-inch, including free shipping and returns in the United States.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Oxford Leather Case
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003Eu003Cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003E $119 – $129.95 u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003Eu003Cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003E 11-inch, 12.9-inchu003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003Eu003Cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003E Chestnut, whiskey, blacku003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003Eu003Cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003E For nearly a decade, Pad u0026amp; Quill has been making excellent leather goods for electronics. The company refitted its Oxford Leather Case for the new iPad Pros, with all the same durability and class as the old versions. Made from a single piece of leather, the Oxford sports an interior pocket for documents, a self-propping stand, and fits the Apple Pencil u003C/spanu003Eu003Ciu003Eu003Cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003Eandu003C/spanu003Eu003C/iu003Eu003Cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003E the Smart Keyboard Folio. It’s perfect if you’re a business person or professional student.u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003EPad u0026amp; Quill provides an impressive 25-year warranty and includes shipping and returns in the United States.u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Shoulder Bag Sleeve
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $21.99 (reg $40.99)u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 10.5 inch, 11-inchu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Black, greyu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E This sleeve case from Tomtoc is perfect for an iPad Pro owner on the go. And at under $50, it doesn’t look or feel cheap at all. The Shoulder Bag Sleeve has a wide range of perks, including an Apple pencil holder, an outside pocket for stuffing accessories and cords, and enough room for an iPad Pro equipped with the Smart Folio Keyboard. But its best feature is how it can be carried. Not only does the case have a shoulder strap, but it also has a stretchy, reinforced handle on its side. Unfortunately, the case is only good for holding the 10.5-inch and 11-inch iPad models.u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003ETomtoc’s Shoulder Bag Sleeve is available from Amazon for $21.99 instead of the regular retail price of $40.99.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Work Folio A4
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $299u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 13 x 9.4 inchesu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Black, caramel, navyu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E Bellroy’s sleek work folio isn’t specially designed for the new iPad Pros, but it can still carry the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models with ease. If you’re looking for something to hold your iPad Pro, documents, notepad, cords, and other small electronics, the Work Folio A4 is an appealing option. To give you an idea of the folio’s size, Bellroy says it can “tightly fit” a 13-inch MacBook Pro or 12.9-inch iPad Pro along with other essentials. Although it’s not cheap at $300, Bellroy makes exceptional modern leather products crafted from sustainable materials and “gold-rated” environmental protocols.u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003EThe Work Folio A4 is backed by Bellroy’s 3-year warranty and the company includes shipping to the United States.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Defender for iPad Pro
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $89.95u003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 11-inch, 12.9-inchu003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Blacku003C/pu003Enu003Cpu003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E OtterBox is probably the most famous name in the case making biz. There’s a good reason: Its cases are incredibly durable. So durable that OtterBox even has a drop-protection guarantee. And as OtterBox’s cases go, the Defender series is the sturdiest among its offerings. This well-reviewed case is now available to order for the new iPad Pros from OtterBox’s website, including shipping in the US. If you want to make sure your new iPad Pro can survive some of the worst falls, this case for you.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E
Smart Folio
u003Carticleu003Entu003Csection class=u0022pageu0022u003Enu003Cp style=u0022margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;u0022u003Eu003Cstrongu003EPrice:u003C/strongu003E $79u003Cbr/u003Eu003Cstrongu003ESizes:u003C/strongu003E 11-inch, 12.9-inchu003Cbr/u003Eu003Cstrongu003EColors:u003C/strongu003E Charcoal, pink, whiteu003Cbr/u003Eu003Cstrongu003EHighlights:u003C/strongu003E If you want to stay close to home so to speak, Apple sells its own line of protective gear. Apple’s Smart Folio folding cover has been a constant companion of the iPads since they launched back in 2010. While the cover can really only protect the screen at best, it’s remarkably light and intuitively designed. Notably, the cover folds into a triangle at the back of the iPad to double as a kickstand.u003C/pu003Entu003C/sectionu003Enu003C/articleu003E