We Found the Best Cases and Covers for Your Shiny New iPad mini
We Found the Best Cases and Covers for Your Shiny New iPad mini
Just like its larger iPad Air sibling, the iPad mini becomes easier to handle and better-equipped to survive accidental drops when it's dressed in a protective case. And there's loads to choose from! So whether you're looking for something ultra thin, a keyboard cover, or something rugged that'll withstand just about anything life throws at it, we've rounded up the best cases for the Apple's compact tablet.
Spigen Rugged Armor Case for iPad Mini
Spigen
amazon.com
$18.99
The Spigen Rugged Armor is our favorite snap-on case for the iPad mini. It’s lightweight, but plenty tough and capable of delivering top-notch drop protection. The latter comes courtesy of the accessory maker’s proprietary Air Cushion technology.
We like the product’s cutout for the iconic Apple logo, as well as its Apple Pencil slot and carbon fiber-like bits. The affordable price tag of the Rugged Armor is also impossible to overlook.
Spigen Ultra Hybrid Pro Case for iPad mini 6
Spigen
amazon.com
$24.99
The Spigen Ultra Hybrid Pro case will guard and showcase your iPad mini equally well at a reasonable price. It consists of a tough shell with a clear back panel and a foldable display cover. Thanks to Spigen’s proprietary tech, the product delivers stellar drop protection.
As expected, the accessory’s magnetic cover will wake up the slate when you open it, the double as a viewing and typing stand. It has an Apple Pencil strap, too.
MoKo Case Fit for iPad mini
MoKo
amazon.com
$10.95
The MoKo Case Fit is our favorite for protecting the new iPad mini on the cheap. Priced around $10, the accessory has a translucent polycarbonate shell for the iPad and a magnetic cover that doubles as a viewing and typing stand. Its cover’s leather-like finish has nice tactility, too.
A slot for the Apple Pencil is also among the product’s key features. You can grab the accessory in purple, rose gold, blue, and space gray.
Supveco iPad mini Case
Supveco
amazon.com
$13.99
This affordable protective case will make your iPad mini look like a composition book — an instantly recognizable, decidedly low-tech item — when not in use. The accessory features a silicone shell for the slate and a polyurethane screen cover, with both bits sporting the composition book’s signature pattern.
Rather conveniently, the product has an integrated slot for storing and protecting the Apple Pencil. Its display cover doubles as a viewing stand with adjustable angles.
UAG Metropolis SE Series Case for iPad Mini
amazon.com
$59.95
The UAG Metropolis SE Series case for the iPad mini is built like a tank. It can handle drops with ease thanks to an impact-resistant core and super tough folio cover. The utilitarian accessory is designed to meet military standards for shock protection.
The product’s display cover doubles as a viewing stand. We like its sturdy magnetic closure has an Apple Pencil holder, too. You can order the Metropolis SE Series in black or blue.
Apple Smart Folio for iPad mini 6
Apple
amazon.com
$59.00
Apple's own Smart Folio for the iPad mini has a minimalist design with a screen and a back cover. It attaches to the iPad mini via magnets. Its screen cover will wake up the iPad when you flip it open and put it in sleep more when closed. It also doubles as a convenient stand.
The Smart Folio has a durable silicone exterior and a soft interior lining. You can order it in several colors.
Herschel Spokane iPad Sleeve
Herschel
amazon.com
$39.99
If you are looking to store and protect the iPad mini when not in use, consider the Herschel Spokane sleeve. The stylish accessory has a durable fabric exterior that’s nice to interact with, a padded interior with fleece lining, as well as a discreet and dependable magnetic closure.
Herschel offers the Spokane in black and a duo of gray finishes. Each sleeve rocks an injection molded logo and eye-catching tab with the brand’s signature pattern.
Bellroy Work Folio A5
Bellroy
$199.00
The Bellroy Work Folio A5 is hands down the most luxurious option on this list. Crafted from premium leather, it can protect your iPad mini, and keep your phone and other essentials in order. It has space for a notepad, business cards, and other accessories. We like the product’s sturdy zipper closure, too.
You can order the folio with a black, caramel, or a graphite leather finish. Bellroy backs the case by a 3-year warranty.
Neepanda Clear Case for iPad mini
Neepanda
amazon.com
$9.89
Sporting a sub-$10 price tag, this impressively thin (1.6 millimeters to be precise) snap-on case will showcase your iPad mini, while delivering a reliable protection against scratches and bumps. The impulse-buy accessory has reinforced corners to safeguard against drops, too.
The cover offers seamless access to the iPad mini’s USB-C port, Touch ID, and volume buttons. A convenient slot for the Apple Pencil is also among its noteworthy highlights.
From ultra-thin silicone picks to rugged options designed to withstand nature's elements, these are the best cases for Apple's iPad Mini.