SWITCHEASY CoverBuddy Lite for M3 & M2 iPad Air 13" (2024-2025) - Case Compatible with Magic Keyboard & Smart Keyboard Folio - Black

I love Apple products and accessories, they just work! But, in the case of my new IPad Pro 4th generation, Apple’s keyboard/trackpad didn’t measure up to the demands of frequent travel and particularly for its lack of a secure place to stow the Apple Pencil. I was skeptical of the quality and functionality of this product due to its low price. I was skeptical of its ability to securely grip the IPad on the keyboard magnetically, particularly due to the additional protective case around the IPad when its used by itself away from the keyboard. Bottom line: The keyboard, the track pad and the magnetic connection, the separate IPad protection, all perform excellently as designed, and under the rigor of frequent travel. The keyboard case offers solid protection in and out of a soft-sided briefcase. And, the case provides a secure protective slot for the Apple Pencil, while allowing it to remain charged. The case does add significant weight to the IPad, but not greater than carrying a laptop. The case does not require independent charging. The case uses the IPad for power. The keyboard backlight can be turned on/off and adjusted easily. One can charge the IPad normally, or through a USB-C pass-through on the keyboard itself, allowing charging and usage of a USB-C accessory simultaneously. A terrific product at a surprisingly low price. Addendum: After using this product for almost a year--daily use, lots of bumping and tossing into luggage and briefcase--it still performs magnificently. I detect no difference in the keyboard despite the heavy use. The case is still perfect. I love the ability to separate the IPad and then reattach it. It disconnects and reconnects flawlessly.

EDIT: They replaced it for free despite it being out of warranty! Contacted me promptly, very pleased with their customer service. Waiting for SwitchEasy Amazon to contact me, but I’m disappointed that the case becomes completely useless if one of the metal contacts falls out, which happened to me randomly. Otherwise, this is the best case for those using a Magic Keyboard. Will change my rating once I’ve been able to reach someone, as it doesn’t seem there’s a customer service messaging option.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Kind of expensive for what it is but it does exactly what I need it to do. Love the MagSafe design on the Apple pencils but I was worried I’d lose it, this fixes that entirely! Also helps iPad feel a bit more protected when in tablet mode. Fits great on Magic Keyboard. Sleek and smooth design. Just wish it was a tad bit cheaper.

Not worth the money, made of cheap thin plastic that barely protects your iPad. You’re better off putting 2 layers of plastic wrap around it. Mine started to come off with just a tap within a week of purchasing. This is your sign to NOT buy this product! Pros: it fits the pen and it’s compatible with the Magic Keyboard! It’s pretty secure, so if you’re only really going to use the keyboard maybe this is for you…(but I’d recommend something cheaper) Cons: flimsy plastic, doesn’t really protect the tablet at all, and is just not worth what you’re paying.

This is my third Cover Buddy purchase. The first one was for me and the others were gifts. This fixes a problem that Apple does not have a solution for. I was always losing my Apple Pencil in my travel backpack. Or knocking it off when taking my iPad to a meeting room at the office. Works well and looks good. Does not fall of when removing the Magic Keyboard like other products. Weighs very little and fits as it should.

My use case is that I use my iPad as a tablet and as a laptop. The CoverBuddy case provides a good protection against scratches and minor damages. It is slim and does not add any extra weight to the iPad. Easy to put on, just snap the 4 corners to the case. While it does not protect against heavy drops, main functionality is it feels good on the hand and great grips compare to holding the iPad alone. This is the second case I have from CoverBuddy. If you use your iPad as a tablet and laptop and want a simple protection that keeps the Apple Pencil stay in place, this is the case you should get!

I know this is day one of ownership and I can’t speak to durability yet. It fits my current generation iPad Pro perfectly and provides a nice removable protective shell albeit leaving the side that needs to fit perfectly in the Magic Keyboard (which it does) unprotected. I still think it’s the best solution though the price is ridiculously expensive for what it is. Taking advantage of the fact that we want to protect our expensive tablets. I would definitely recommend it to my friends as the current best solution. I know $70 is silly but it works. Just buy it you won’t be disappointed, maybe ripped off a little but it works PERFECTLY!

I use my iPad often between personal use for socials and browsing to animation, graphics, design to gaming. SO the ease of a case that can hold my pencil, protect my iPad and be compatible with my keyboard seemed to good to be true. It was to good to be true. I do not recommend. The case doesn't fully enclose the iPad so there are places that the iPad is vulnerable to damage and are spots for impact to damage the iPad. It sometimes wouldn't magnetize the iPad to the keyboard in the case, now I'll admit this could be user error or the fact that I live in a hot/humid climate and spend a lots of time outside and sometimes the heat causes my iPad to bow. And the breaking point for me was when the case started to break and chip off, this also caused a crack on the screen underneath the screen protector. I've had it for less than 2 months. The price definitely doesn't justify the convenience nor excuse the breakage its already experienced.

Es un plástico que hace muy bien la función de proteger la trasera del iPad y no perder el Pencil. Funciona con el Magic Keyboard a la perfección

Llegó sin teclado!

This is absolutely perfect for my daughters new iPad Pro. Fits like a glove, feels sturdy, protective, great keyboard, looks elegant.

Piyasada bulabildiğim tek ürün buydu. Çekinerel aldım ancak magic keyboard kullananlar için harika bir çözüm olacağını düşünüyorum. Çok kullanışlı. Teşekkürler.

It’s really bad