Best iPad Air 10.5in (2019) Cases: Air 3 Folios, Sleeves, Shell & More

If you like the look of OtterBox’s Symmetry 360 but want something a little more protective and versatile, Moshi’s VersaCover might tick all the boxes.

Though more premium than other options, Moshi’s iPad Air case allows you to fold the back into a variety of shapes to accommodate different viewing angles, and the case is a hefty one too, offering great protection for your 10.5in display.

It’s not ugly or bulky like other third-party cases either, and that has to count for something right?  

This premium case from ESR is reminiscent of a book cover, with a lightweight fabric design and Apple Pencil holder. 

The indents on the case allow for the iPad to stand at two different angles, while an opening at the back allows for more effective temperature control. 

ESR has chosen to include its own material over the capacitive power and volume buttons, which lack the tactility and responsiveness of the ones directly on the device. However, the trade-off for extra protection is one we’re willing to make.

Here’s a case we’ve seen for other iPad models. The Ztotop folio case uses synthetic leather on the outside and a soft microfibre lining on the inside to keep the 10.5in iPad Air’s screen safe.

What’s especially useful about its design is the leather hand strap that offers additional grip and the built-in stylus loop for the Apple Pencil (see our round-up of the best styli for iPad). There’s a nifty pocket too, so you can stow away notes and papers.

And did we mention that it also offers automatic sleep/wake functionality? Not bad for less than £20/ US$23.

Another leather case option that we like is from Torro, a UK-based brand that crafts its cases with premium US leather. It’s on the pricier side, but you get a truly sophisticated look with protection for your case. 

Torro’s case offers a clip at the back too so you can easily lock the front cover into place when using it as a stand. The Torro Leather Smart Case offers sleep and wake functionality and is available in four shades: Black, All Black, Dark Brown, and Tan.

You can also buy a separate sleeve (£11.99/$19) for the Apple Pencil which attaches magnetically to the back of the case.

Torro’s leather smart cases are available directly from Torro’s site (£49/US$65/AUD$92). You can also find it on Amazon for £49.99/ US$59.99.

ESR’s trifold smart case is a good alternative to Apple’s Smart Cover, as it protects both the front and back of the iPad Air while offering the auto-sleep and wake function.

The front cover also folds into a stand, as you would expect. You’ll get excellent value for money.

ProCase’s felt sleeve is a classy looking solution to keeping your 10.5in iPad Air protected when it’s not in use. While it doesn’t promise rugged protection, the felt interior should provide sufficient safe-guarding from scratches, scrapes and bumps.

It has additional pockets on the back so you can carry other accessories such as AirPods or your iPhone even. Plus, there’s an elastic pen holder for the Apple Pencil or your stylus of choice.

ProCase also offers the smart cover style for the iPad Air 10.5in 3.

The cases offer protection from daily wear-and-tear, along with all the features you’d expect from a smart case: auto-sleep and wake, a magnetic closing clasp and a cover that folds into a stand.

Tomtoc’s iPad bag fits any 10.5in to 11in tablet. The exterior is spill-resistant while the interior features rubber-insulated corners to keep your iPad Air 3 safe from bumps and drops. The Tomtoc bag has a pocket at the front too so you can stow away your charger and other essentials, including your Apple Pencil, which gets a designated slot.

A keyboard case combines the best of all worlds: style, functionality, and protection. Arteck makes wireless keyboard cases for a number of other tablets, so we’re glad to see an option of the 10.5in iPad Air (2019).

It promises a 100-hour battery life on a two-hour charge.