12.9" iPad Pro (2021) — Our FAVORITE Cases for the Thicker Tablet!
Since Apple updated the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the mini-LED display, it is just a bit thicker. This means almost all cases for the prior generation won’t work. I sorted through a pile of various models to find the ones I liked most that would work with the new design.
Grab your cases/covers/keyboards!
Zugu case: https://amzn.to/3jSi8fP
Twelve South Book Book: https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook-cover-for-ipad?aff=9
ESR cases: https://amzn.to/3qRreuR
OtterBox Symmetry 360: https://amzn.to/3yzzG4m
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Apple’s updated Magic Keyboard
2:03 ESR
4:25 Otterbox Symmetry 360 Elite
5:44 Zugu Case
7:10 Twelve South BookBook
7:54 Brydge 12 Pro Max+
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None of these cases are useful. They fold to the back exposing the side it covers the display to dirt … Show some worthy cases next time
I have always depended on military grade Otter Box or I think the equal casemate. I have difficulty keeping the durn things in my hands. My dad I made him otter box his phone as a Master Gardener.I know him and the work.
Really interest with zugu. Too bad the price is super expensive here
ESR Zugu or knockoff Zugu?
i love ESR cases and i’m in love with the colour variety the second case you showed has…but i have the iPad Pro 12.9 2020 model so i’m really trying to find out if my iPad can still fit in the 2021 case …if you own a 2020 model please could you test it out in that case (the second one in the video) it would be really appreciated 🙂 loved the video btw ❤️
Brydge is the biggest L. Don’t make a keyboard if you don’t know how lol
Grab your cases/covers/keyboards!
Zugu case: https://amzn.to/3jSi8fP
Twelve South Book Book: https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook-cover-for-ipad?aff=9
ESR cases: https://amzn.to/3qRreuR
OtterBox Symmetry 360: https://amzn.to/3yzzG4m
why no link to the Brydge 12 Pro MAX?
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>>> I did not love this review, or rather a list of cases you love. The format, repeated for every loved iPad 12.9” Pro is this: here is the xyz cover by the pqr company that I simply love. It all works by magic, sorry, I think I mean magnets, as you can see. It’s hot these slots here and a cutout for the cameras. It’s. white, which I simply love, but you can probably get it in black only I didn’t check.
Now here’s the plm cover, which I absolutely love, and it’s got slots for ventilation and a slot and flap thing for propping it up at various angles. Amazing. Here we’ve got the AK49 by Cartier. It’s got slots and it’s available in black, which personally is my favorite color.
…. Continues like this till we get to the end of the pile.
I used to edit a magazine once back in the Devonian era. If I received copy like this (which rarely happened) it went straight into the bin.
Dreadful.
Do any of these cases include a screen protector? Or are screen protectors seperate additional purchases. Thank you.
The sugu cased ended up jamming my power button in and caused a bunch of problems. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND
I would prefer the zugu case. Greetings from Peru.
For the people who “need protection” just by a kindle lmao
Get the ESR Stand case over the zugu, half the price for functionally the same things
Gotta have a clear back so people will know what I’m SPORTING here!!! 😂🤮
I think the camera angles need to change
It’s obvious you’ve never used these cases
How do the keys of the Magic Keyboard not scratch the screen
I like how your favorite case keeps protecting your screen when you’re trying to use it because the magnets aren’t very strong.
I’m closing on the 2nd year with my Symmetry 360 elite and it’s just one of the worst case ever. The slider for the apple pencil comes off with the slightest pressure, the rubber sides are almost completely coming off and the glue that keeps the front cover on is so cheap that the cover is holding on by a hair
zugu case is a poor design, when the felt side that protects the screen side touch the table surface in stand mode. what if you pick up dirt or sand, it then flips back to touch your screen when closed. the felt side of a case should only touch what you are protecting.
I felt the last one was way better because it almost looked like a MacBook
You seems fancy guy… I think you don’t need a case…
Any suggestions for a durable case (teacher of preschool), but still have capability to take photos AND see the screen at the same time? This is how we take documentation of my students.
This is why we needed dislike count as well.
My two favorites are the Apple Magic Keyboard and the Logitech Combo Touch.
Lov3 the book book but they do t recommend for white keyboards as the black transfers to the white case.
Get the ESR Rebound trust
Hi there and thanks for the video. Can you tell me is there a waterproof/dustproof case for this iPad that still allows use of the Magic Keyboard and pencil? I bought one from eBay that made this claim but its a total lie!! I have this lovely new ipad/keyboard and pencil but I dare not take it away from my desk as my work is very dusty and usually full of airborn iron dust. Any help muchly appreciated. Thanks
I wish I had that many cases !
Bought the iPad now have to buy the case
Blue one is magnetic great but no protection borders
What is the best case for use in your lap but gives you the flexibility of using it in portrait mode as well as landscape? Every review is always landscape which is frustrating as there are apps that only work in portrait.
Thank you! I really enjoy the minimal ESR case. It makes the $99 Smartfolio looks like a rip-off lol
Which OSU?
They all suck… except maybe the blue but too flimsy
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I have an iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2020 model and I want to buy the case shown at 2:28 in the video (the green one from esr). If someone has tried, please let me know if it fits the 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 inch. Thanks. @appleinsider
I own the BookBook and like it. At first I wondered why it was larger than my 2021 iPad Pro. Then I realized it can accommodate my iPad with either my Apple folio, or Magic Keyboard folio.
This was SO very helpful, thank you! I like the Otterbox and the Book Book best.
Love the zugu one out of them all, I like the ESR one after the leather, they have one for the 11inch which is also magnetic and would have def liked that one over zugu if it was for the 12.9. But it’s a 11" only so yeah. I’ll be getting the zugu, thanks for the review!
one main reasaon why should i get magic keyboard?
I love the aesthetics!!
What kinda headphone stand is that?
That looks cool!
ZUGU case is horrible!
Think I prefer the book book one, I wish they could incorporate a stand with it though
@appleinsider.. love the videos! I’m still debating between the black and white magic keyboard for my space grey iPad… first I thought black would be a better match because of the aluminium strip being in the same colour but I’ve seen so many reviews and you can see every mark and fingerprints, etc on it… what’s your impression of the white one 1) how clean does it look after using it for a while and 2) does it show marks as easily and is it easy to keep clean and 3) does it look ok with the space grey iPad?
Hmmm… what about “a case for your case”? Pad & Quill make their Oxford Leather iPad Pro 12.9” cases for generation 3, 4 & 5 iPads Pro. The case is designed to protect the 12.9” iPad Pro Magic Keyboard which itself holds (and protects) your 12.9” iPad Pro. It is a beautifully made (dare I say) “cover” for the Magic Keyboard. It’s a high quality portfolio made of a single piece of American Full-Grain Bridle Leather that can easily be stored in one’s briefcase or backpack. Two strips of residue-free 3M secure locking adhesive hold the Magic Keyboard in place leaving you free to remove the iPad Pro in the normal manner. I love the fact that I can use the Magic Keyboard as Apple intended whilst protecting the contents (and yes, I have unintentionally tested them and the Magic Keyboard & iPad Pro continue to work fine).
Thank you. Went for a Zugu case. 😊
Thank you this helped me choose!
none of these look practical or like theyll protect the ipad
The ZUGU is great, BUT! really heavy and bulky