iPad Air cases arranged in a pattern.
An iPad Air case should be protective, lightweight, and versatile.

A near-perfect balance between performance and price, the iPad Air is a value champion in Apple's current lineup of tablets. And if you've got your hands on one, it only makes sense to protect it.

The best cases for the iPad Air range from slim folio covers that can fold into different positions, rugged cases to protect from drops and scuffs, and keyboard cases so you can use the tablet like a laptop. And if you're an Apple Pencil enthusiast, you'll want a case with an Apple Pencil holder.

Whether you've got a fourth- or fifth-gen iPad Air (the latter is among the best iPads you can buy), we've rounded up our top picks below.