Tablet Covers and Keyboard Cases

Folio, hard case, sleeve or keyboard cover?

A book cover or folio protects the front and back and folds into a stand. A hard case takes bumps better, while a sleeve only carries the tablet and gives no protection during use. A keyboard cover doubles as a screen cover and adds typing, while a keyboard case adds the same with a rigid shell. If you use a stylus, look for a cover with a pen holder, and make sure the camera and ports are cut out.

Layouts, batteries and checking the exact model

Keyboards come in language layouts, such as Spanish, so check the key arrangement in the title before ordering. Where an accessory includes a battery, its capacity in mAh shows how much extra run time to expect. Screen protectors and covers list the models they fit, such as an 11-inch iPad Air with M2 or M3, and the same part can serve two generations only when the body and camera are identical.

Questions about Tablet Covers and Keyboard Cases

Will a case for one iPad Air generation fit the next?

Sometimes. Accessories list the models they fit, and one part can cover two generations when the body, camera and button layout are unchanged. Check the generation or chip named in the title, not just the screen size.

Do keyboard covers need charging?

Those that attach through contacts on the tablet draw their power from it. Bluetooth keyboard cases have their own battery and need charging or replacement cells. The listing usually says which type it is.

Is a screen protector worth fitting?

A protector takes the scratches instead of the screen, and tempered glass also resists cracks better than film. Pick one made for your exact model so the camera, sensor and edge cut-outs line up.