The best iPad Air 2 cases

If you’re not too worried about scratching the back of your iPad Air, or if you’ve already got a case that covers the back but not the front, then Apple’s iPad Air 2 Smart Cover might be ideal.

You can no longer buy it directly from Apple but we have spotted it available at Amazon for around £64, and as low as $49.99 if you’re visiting from the US. The Smart Cover automatically wakes up your iPad when you lift the front flap, which is where the ‘Smart’ part comes in.

If you’ve got an original iPad Air, we have a guide to the best cases for that too.

The Logi BLOK boasts great protection, but doesn’t sacrifice design.

The case itself is comprised of a frame which protects your iPad along with a detachable keyboard, an any-angle stand and a screen cover. This makes it incredibly versatile – your iPad can be a laptop when you need it to be, and a tablet when convenient.

Logitech opted to make the corners of the case square to make it more shock-absorbent, and the result is a case that should protect your iPad from a 6-foot drop onto concrete.

Though you can’t find the Blok directly from Logitech, you can find different options on Amazon (for example, you can find versions without the keyboard and in other colours as well).

The second case from Logitech boasts an excellent quality hinge to allow you to use your iPad Air 2 in all sorts of different situations. We are quite fond of the red version ( £8.20/ US$7.80 on Amazon), though you can also pick it up in black (£12.50/US$6.41 on Amazon).

It allows you to position your slate at pretty much any landscape angle. The material holds fast, letting you read or watch videos. If you have a Bluetooth keyboard, this could join forces with it and your iPad to form a formidable laptop-esque team. Or something.

Do you spend lots of time using your iPad to type? The Belkin Qode Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 could be a beneficial investment. It comes with a QWERTY keyboard that includes dedicated iPad-specific shortcut keys to help make typing a breeze.

The case is made with aluminium, and covers both the front and back of the iPad Air 2. There’s a built-in stand, and it’s available to buy in white/silver ( £98.71/ US$99.99) or black ( £49.99/ US$94.99).

If you want to turn your iPad into a budget-friendly MacBook alternative, Snugg’s folio keyboard case is a good option. 

The polycarbonate shell gives your iPad solid protection from falls and scrapes, while it connects via Bluetooth for a fully featured backlit keyboard. It runs off its own battery, charged by Micro-USB, and can also rotate 180 degrees to serve as a simple landscape viewing stand to watch videos. There’s also version that swivels 360 degrees which you can find on Amazon for £54.99/ US$39.99.

There are a few different colour options available, and Snugg even offers a 12-month guarantee.

The Maroo Woodland case for the iPad Air 2 utilises a clean, minimalistic design with a blend of synthetic leather and dark woolen felt. Maroo’s patented SG Bumper Technology will protect your iPad Air 2 from damage and still allow you to change it out within seconds, unlike other protective cases that you have to wrestle to take off.

It also offers two different viewing angles – a low angle prop for a comfortable typing experience as well as an upright stand for watching movies and video clips. Style and substance!

The Brydge Air is one of our favourite keyboard cases available for the iPad Air 2, and effectively turns your iPad Air 2 into a MacBook.

The keyboard case is crafted from the same material as your iPad to make the case look like an extension of the iPad itself, instead of two different products. It’s similar in design to the keyboard of the MacBook, and also features backlit keys for working in dark environments.

The hinges provide a 180 degrees viewing experience, allowing you to find the perfect angle. It is also compatible with the 9.7in iPad Pro. 

For a true touch of luxury, look no further than these leather iPad Air 2 cases from Greenwich. All the cases are handcrafted from bullhide leather and when you order, like with a new iPad, you can get a free personalised engraving.

Some designs are even stamped with actual wax, for that Tudor-esque reassurance of quality we’re all striving for. The Meridien sleeve (£79/US$99) and looks great, but you can also opt for a folio case style (£120/ US$160) or a shell folio case (£109/US$139). A great way to protect your device and compliment its premium quality. 

Case-Mate’s Tuxedo case will fit the iPad Air 2 or iPad Pro 9.7in, protecting your tablet with a slim and sleek black cover that can be folded into a stand.

The back case snaps on to your tablet for sturdy protection, while the cover flaps over the front of your iPad with a microfiber lining to clean your screen whilst protecting it from scratches.

For US visitors, though this case is not available directly from Case-Mate US, you can find it on Amazon for $34.99, though it can be discounted as low as $9.25.

A surprisingly cheap but good-looking iPad Air 2 sleeve comes from Inateck, in the form of a soft, durable case made from good-looking grey felt.

There’s a small, brown leather clasp that keeps the iPad Air in place while inside, and you can fold the case as instructed to form a stand.