{"id":274,"date":"2020-10-29T16:25:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/idguk-mw-3797322"},"modified":"2020-10-29T16:25:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T16:25:00","slug":"best-ipad-air-2020-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/best-ipad-air-2020-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Best iPad Air (2020) Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"articleBody\" class=\"articleBody\" itemprop=\"articleBody\"><\/p>\n<p>Apple announced its 4th-gen iPad Air at its &#8220;Time Flies&#8221; event held 15 September. After over a month, the Air finally went on sale on 23 October with a starting price of \u00a3579\/$599 (here&#8217;s where to buy one at the <a title=\"Where to buy the iPad Air (2020)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/feature\/where-buy-ipad-air-2020-3795512\/\">best price<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Apple&#8217;s latest tablet brings with it a few <a title=\"New iPad Air 2020 release date, price &amp; specs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/news\/new-ipad-air-release-date-3696145\/\">significant changes<\/a>, including a stronger performance \u2013thanks to the new A14 Bionic chip \u2013 better cameras, Touch ID, and audio upgrades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Air (2020) also scales up on the display with a new 10.9in screen \u2013 which means you should be able to fit iPad Pro 11 cases on the AIr 4 if you have a spare one lying around (though we have a <a title=\"Best iPad Pro 11 cases\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/feature\/ipad-pro-cases-3688838\/\">separate round-up<\/a> for Pro 11 cases).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, here are the best cases available for the new iPad Air (2020).<\/p>\n<div class=\"compItem\" id=\"toc-3797322-1\">\n<h4 class=\"productName \"> Apple Smart Folio <\/h4>\n<p> <a class=\"reviewImage \" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/cmsdata\/slideshow\/3797322\/best_ipad_air_2020_4th_gen_cases_apple_smart_folio.jpg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lz lightbox lz-compitem\" alt=\"Apple Smart Folio for iPad Air (4th gen)\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/best-ipad-air-2020-cases.jpg\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<section id=\"aff-table-container-61E0ED35-5404-47D6-BB1764695C8D527E\" class=\"aff-links-container aff-links-container--mw aff-links-container--loading\">\n<ul class=\"aff-inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Best Price<span class=\"plural\">s<\/span> Today:<\/strong> <span class=\"aff-inline-links__inner\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<p>You can&#8217;t go wrong if you opt for a case made by Apple for an Apple device. The smart folio protects both the front and back of your precious iPad Air, with a front cover that also folds into a stand when you want to enjoy a bit of hands-free viewing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering why it&#8217;s &#8220;smart&#8221; (no, Siri won&#8217;t open it for you), it&#8217;s because the case automatically puts your tablet to sleep and wakes it up upon closing and opening.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s available directly from <a title=\"Apple Smart Folio for iPad Air\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/shop\/product\/MH073ZM\/A\/smart-folio-for-ipad-air-4th-generation-deep-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">Apple<\/a> and also from Amazon for \u00a379\/US$79\/AUD$119. Admittedly, it&#8217;s pricey for a fairly simple case but if you&#8217;re an Apple purist we&#8217;d be remiss to exclude it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are cheaper options however, like the one below&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"compItem\" id=\"toc-3797322-2\">\n<h4 class=\"productName \"> ProCase &#8211; Best budget folio <\/h4>\n<p> <a class=\"reviewImage \" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/cmsdata\/slideshow\/3797322\/best_ipad_air_2020_4th_gen_pro_case.jpg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lz lightbox lz-compitem\" alt=\"ProCase Smart Shell for iPad Air 4 (2020)\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/best-ipad-air-2020-cases-1.jpg\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<section id=\"aff-table-container-F5704D89-0E6B-4E77-8E8A701287D786B4\" class=\"aff-links-container aff-links-container--mw aff-links-container--loading\">\n<ul class=\"aff-inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Best Price<span class=\"plural\">s<\/span> Today:<\/strong> <span class=\"aff-inline-links__inner\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<p>ProCase offers affordable protection for a range of devices, which now includes the new iPad Air 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The case, much like Apple&#8217;s, allows auto-wake and sleep on opening or closing the cover \u2013 but also lets you dock the Apple Pencil 2 for wireless charging without having to remove the cover.<\/p>\n<p>Pick it up from <a title=\"Amazon Pro Case iPad Air 4 Case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/iPad-Air-10-9-2020-Charging-Navy\/dp\/B08GY7NPYN\/?ascsubtag=41-3797322-11-0000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a> for \u00a311.99\/US$13.99.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"compItem\" id=\"toc-3797322-3\">\n<h4 class=\"productName \"> Otterbox Defender &#8211; Best premium rugged <\/h4>\n<p> <a class=\"reviewImage \" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/cmsdata\/slideshow\/3797322\/best_ipad_air_2020_4th_gen_cases_otterbox_defender.jpg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lz lightbox lz-compitem\" alt=\"Otterbox Defender Series for iPad Air 2020 (4th Gen)\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/best-ipad-air-2020-cases-2.jpg\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<section id=\"aff-table-container-D0ECC161-7EBB-445A-B424D67D0F491828\" class=\"aff-links-container aff-links-container--mw aff-links-container--loading\">\n<ul class=\"aff-inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Best Price<span class=\"plural\">s<\/span> Today:<\/strong> <span class=\"aff-inline-links__inner\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<p>If you live dangerously \u2013 or just accident-prone \u2013 you may want to pick up a more rugged case. Otterbox remains one of the best brands out there when it comes to trusty cases with reliable drop protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The thoroughly-tested Otterbox Defender offers three layers of protection which includes a built-in screen protector and a back cover that converts into a stand.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll admit: it&#8217;s not the prettiest case, but it will save your beloved iPad Air 4 from serious damage.<\/p>\n<p>Pick it up directly from <a title=\"Otterbox iPad Air 4\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=803X112722&amp;xcust=41-3797322-11-0000000&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macworld.co.uk%2Ffeature%2Fbest-ipad-air-2020-cases-3797322%2F&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otterbox.co.uk%2Fen-gb%2Fipad-air--4th-gen-%2Fdefender-series-case%2Fapl2-ipada20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">Otterbox<\/a> or from <a title=\"OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad Air (4th Gen - 2020)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/OtterBox-Defender-Apple-iPad-2020\/dp\/B08GGCL9B6\/?ascsubtag=41-3797322-11-0000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a> for \u00a379.99\/$89.95\/AUD<span>$129.95<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"compItem\" id=\"toc-3797322-4\">\n<h4 class=\"productName \"> UAG Metropolis &#8211; Best value rugged <\/h4>\n<p> <a class=\"reviewImage \" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/cmsdata\/slideshow\/3797322\/best_ipad_air_2020_4th_gen_cases_uag_metropolis.jpg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lz lightbox lz-compitem\" alt=\"UAG Metropolis Series iPad Air 2020 Case\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/best-ipad-air-2020-cases-3.jpg\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<section id=\"aff-table-container-278AEB8F-8943-42F3-B37F4B0A51564EDA\" class=\"aff-links-container aff-links-container--mw aff-links-container--loading\">\n<ul class=\"aff-inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Best Price<span class=\"plural\">s<\/span> Today:<\/strong> <span class=\"aff-inline-links__inner\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<p>If you want rugged protection but don&#8217;t want to pay another \u00a379 (understandably), here&#8217;s a more affordable option that&#8217;s equally reliable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The water-resistant Metropolis offers military-grade protection that survives drops of 4 feet up to 26 times. It also supports a smart sleep-wake function and Apple Pencil 2 charging.<\/p>\n<p>Pick it up from <a title=\"UAG iPad Air 10.9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Metropolis-Heavy-Duty-Multi-Viewing-Military-Protective\/dp\/B08JD66T62?ascsubtag=41-3797322-11-0000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a> for \u00a344.99\/US$59.95.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"compItem\" id=\"toc-3797322-5\">\n<h4 class=\"productName \"> Woolnut &#8211; Best Premium Leather Sleeve <\/h4>\n<p> <a class=\"reviewImage \" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/cmsdata\/slideshow\/3797322\/woolnut-ipad-pro-11-sleeve-black-1.jpg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lz lightbox lz-compitem\" alt=\"Woolnut Leather Sleeve for iPad Air 4 (2020)\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/best-ipad-air-2020-cases-4.jpg\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<section id=\"aff-table-container-B19FAE1B-554D-49BC-BBB9BD3BE3E8DDEF\" class=\"aff-links-container aff-links-container--mw aff-links-container--loading\">\n<ul class=\"aff-inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Best Price<span class=\"plural\">s<\/span> Today:<\/strong> <span class=\"aff-inline-links__inner\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t really fancy caging up the gorgeous Air 4 in brutish plastic, but prefer to pop into a stylish sleeve, you can&#8217;t go wrong with the Woolnut leather case.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s made of Scandinavian leather and a 100% wool interior lining, making it the perfect companion for scuff-free toting in your bag.<\/p>\n<p>It is on the pricey side at \u20ac84.00 (around \u00a376.64\/US$98.44) but if it&#8217;s the lux life you&#8217;re after, who&#8217;s to blame you?<\/p>\n<p>Avaialable from <a title=\"Leather Sleeve for iPad Pro &amp; Air\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=803X112722&amp;xcust=41-3797322-11-0000000&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macworld.co.uk%2Ffeature%2Fbest-ipad-air-2020-cases-3797322%2F&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.woolnut.com%2Fshop%2Ftablets%2Fipd11%2Fipd-pro-11-black%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">Woolnut<\/a> and from <a title=\"Woolnut Leather Sleeve Cover Case for iPad Pro 11 Inch \" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Woolnut-Leather-Sleeve-Cover-Case-Cognac-Brown\/dp\/B07YDYTFSM?ascsubtag=41-3797322-11-0000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"compItem\" id=\"toc-3797322-6\">\n<h4 class=\"productName \"> Inateck Felt Sleeve &#8211; Best budget sleeve <\/h4>\n<p> <a class=\"reviewImage \" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/cmsdata\/slideshow\/3797322\/best_ipad_air_2020_4th_gen_cases_inateck_felt_sleeve.jpg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lz lightbox lz-compitem\" alt=\"Inateck 10.5-11in Sleeve\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/best-ipad-air-2020-cases-5.jpg\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<section id=\"aff-table-container-B7265138-48BE-41E0-ACD9EA774D2C4206\" class=\"aff-links-container aff-links-container--mw aff-links-container--loading\">\n<ul class=\"aff-inline-links\">\n<li><strong>Best Price<span class=\"plural\">s<\/span> Today:<\/strong> <span class=\"aff-inline-links__inner\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<p>If a \u00a370-plus case makes you roll your eyes when you&#8217;ve already spent a small fortune on the iPad Air 4 itself, it&#8217;s alright. We got you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Inateck&#8217;s felt sleeve is a great alternative to Woolnut&#8217;s. No: you don&#8217;t get fancy Nordic leather but you do get a soft fleece lining and additional pockets to stow away your phone or business cards \u2013 all for <a title=\"Inateck 10.5-11 Inch Sleeve \" href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.co.uk\/10.99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a310.99<\/a>. In the US, there&#8217;s a similar case (though slightly larger) for <a title=\"Inateck Laptop Sleeve Case\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Inateck-Laptop-Compatible-MacBook-Display\/dp\/B071Y2YF4K\/?ascsubtag=41-3797322-11-0000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"no noopener noreferrer\">US$12.99<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple announced its 4th-gen iPad Air at its &#8220;Time Flies&#8221; event held 15 September. After over a month, the Air finally went on sale on 23 October with a starting price of \u00a3579\/$599 (here&#8217;s where to buy one at the best price) Apple&#8217;s latest tablet brings with it a few significant changes, including a stronger [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.amobil.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}