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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.
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What to look for in an iPad Air case
You should first make sure that a case is directly compatible with your particular iPad Air model, and not with other iPad models that differ in size. Our list contains cases meant for the latest model of the tablet, the fifth-generation iPad Air, but they're also each compatible with the fourth-generation iPad Air, which has the exact same dimensions.
Between reliable protection of the tablet's screen and cameras, weight, style, and function, there are plenty of other factors that could influence your decision to purchase a particular case.
If you're an Apple Pencil user, compatibility with Pencil charging will likely be a key factor in your decision — luckily for you, all of the cases on our list are compatible with the wireless charging capability of the second-generation Apple Pencil while it's magnetized to the side of a fourth- or fifth-generation iPad Air. Some of the cases have slots for the Pencil within the case itself, while others have a magnetic flap or unobstructed space on the tablet to keep the Pencil more accessible.