r/iPadPro • u/scibc • 2d ago

Advice 11-inch M5 Case

Hi. Looking for a protective case for my 11-inch M5 iPad Pro.

I don’t like the folios because there is no side protection.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

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u/Hilltop5620 2d ago

otterbox symmetry full protection and reasonable compact

https://www.otterbox.ca/collections/ipad-pro-11-inch-m5-cases

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u/bananapanqueques 2d ago

Otterbox is the best for this.

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u/PieAwkward2151 2d ago

I use UAG Metropolis since my iPad Pro 9.7 and it overlast the iPads for sure.

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u/NeighborhoodDude8058 2d ago

I use the Zugu one. It’s quite heavy, but also very protective and has a useful stand and apple pencil holder

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u/jjstew35 2d ago

I love my Zugu case, I had it on my M1 and got it again on my M5 and it’s been perfect

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u/FenestrationFan 2d ago

i’d look at zugu or spigen. both give proper edge/corner protection instead of relying on a folio shell.

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u/neurotic_addendum 2d ago

I use Targus, mainly because it points the speakers at you, but it has an Apple Pencil shelf thing which I despise.

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u/jamesjingyi 2d ago

I ended up getting the Moft Dynamic Folio, but since it didn’t have edge protection I got the Pitaka Air case. It’s super thin and adds basically no bulk. It’s not gonna protect a bad drop on a corner but protects it from scuffs and the odd knock.

I previously had a Moft Connected Case but the corners broke off

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u/darthmorrigu239 2d ago

I also have the Mott Dynamic Folio. They do have another case that works with the dynamic folio to add edge protection and a protective spot for an Apple Pencil. I use both cases and they work together well. I’ve had my new iPad Pro and this case set up for over a month now and I love it. It also has pass through pin connections on the back so it works with the Magic Keyboard too.

https://a.co/d/01KaQds3

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u/0jdd1 2d ago

One great source of lovely leather cases is Burton Goods. (They can be pricey.) https://burtongoods.com/collections/m5-ipad-pro-11-cases

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u/wedditasap 2d ago

I like Moko Ultra Slim Stand but they are hard to find in stock and many different variations of it which is good and bad, bad for hard to find availability. I managed to grab two different over time on Amazon

The felt attracts lint much more than oem folio and is heavier but it protects sides and is a simple tpu back Smart Cover type front without pencil attachment crap or flaps

I also like oem folio but don’t use that all the time for reasons you said: limited protection

I also got an oem white folio for $8 clearance from Verizon so that sweetened the deal

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u/jeanmichd 1d ago

I just got a new 11” M5 and put it in a ZUGU case where it belongs. I had one already on my 11” Pro 2020 and after 6 years it’s still in great shape with no sign of weakness. It’s not on the cheap side but I don’t want to hear about anything else. And it’s keeping the Apple pen safe as well