Spigen for iPad Air 11 Inch Case M3/M2 (2025-2024), 10.9 Inch 5th/4th Generation Case (2022/2020), Ultra Hybrid Pro Tri-Fold Cover Transparent Back and with Pencil Holder, Black

I like the design of this case, they made most of the right decisions.👍 The good:👍 The case is very slim and lightweight, I wanted the case to be as slim and light as possible for less fatigue.👍 The case installs very easily because the material is not too rigid, I start by sliding the corner that has all of the buttons into the case first, then pop the other corners in.👍 The hard materials on the case are a combination of two: the clear back panel is polycarbonate, it looks good but it will likely yellow over time, if this is a problem you may want to get the other Spigen case that has a TPU back. The black parts are a TPU with a matte finish/feel, feels matte like silicone but not grabby and not rubber flexible. I prefer this type of material over silicone because the grabbiness of silicone catches dust and dirt, makes it annoying to slide in and out of a bag or case, and silicone deteriorates over time: it becomes sticky, discolors and stretches. Silicone can also peel off during a fall compared to a rigid case that maintains its form.👍 All sides are covered by the TPU, even the pencil "slot". I haven't tested pencil charging because I don't use the Apple Pencil, I also didn't want the weight of an enclosed/dedicated pencil slot (which this case does not have). I've looked at a lot of folio cases, most leave the TPU material off of the pencil slot or leave the TPU off the side of the iPad inboard where the folio flap hinge is, on this case though all sides are covered for maximum protection. I just don't like leaving sides exposed where dust or dirt can scratch the sides of the iPad.👍 The cut outs for the speaker grills are nice and conservative, with trusses to add rigidity, if they made the cut out one long hole without trusses it would make the TPU on the rim of the hole easy to pull and tear off.👍 The cut out for the TouchID button/sensor is absolutely spot on, the cut out has beveled edges on all sides so your finger can access the entire sensor, the gap between the sensor and the beveled edges are also equal on all sides, a perfect fit. It fits so well and is so much more comfortable than my last case that I deleted all of my fingerprints in iPadOS and recreated them with this new case for higher accuracy.👍 The corners of the case have a nice shape even with the extra "air cushion" padding, other cases make them very ugly protruding outward in a way that looks like a hatchet head. The padding on the corners for this case protrude on two axes: they protrude laterally for falls that land directly on the corner, but they also protrude toward the back, so that if it drops onto its back (or you lay it flat on a surface), the clear polycarbonate back is not touching the surface.👍 The magnetic locking tab for the folio cover can fold over and magnetically lock onto the inside of the folio cover, it's a weak magnetic lock but if you don't touch it or flap the folio cover aggressively it will hold, this way it has somewhere to stay when the folio cover is open and isn't hanging in the wind.👍 If you're worried the case you ordered will be someone else's used return, it comes in a box that is taped on all sides, you will notice if it's been tampered with.🤔 The meh:🤔 The magnetic locking tab for the folio cover is a little hard to peel off the back of the case when you're trying to open the folio cover, there's almost no grip, you either have to slide your fingernail under it and pry, or pull on the loop that the pencil is supposed to be in. If you don't have a pencil in the loop, the loop also sticks out a little awkwardly.🤔 The volume buttons are covered but have tiny slits above and below each button which I dislike, slits allow dust and dirt in and the material seems plenty flexible enough to do without them.🤔 The border of material around the perimeter of the screen sticks out quite a ways toward the center of the screen, this gives you added protection on the edges and makes it unlikely for the iPad to pop out. I did notice the corner where the power and volume buttons are, juts toward the center just slightly more (barely perceptible), maybe because they had to alter the mold there for the buttons, the jutting out will apply pressure on a screen protector if you have one and it will start to lift here. I use a tempered glass screen protector so I could see the air bubble forming, I pressed it back down and pushed the corner away a bit and it seems to have stopped and hasn't lifted since. I'm not sure why it hasn't lifted since, my theory is that when an iPad is actually in the case it stretches the case corners outward and over time it stretches out enough that it no longer pushes on the screen protector. If you have a screen protector that's not centered properly this might cause you problems, Spigen advertises that it works with their screen protector so I guess they cut their screen protectors slightly smaller or something.🤔 The front of the folio cover feels like a matte TPU just like the rest of the case, almost like silicone but not grabby, the back of the folio cover though is "Velo" vegan leather with a texture like that of suede, this suede-like texture is going to be a magnet for dirt, cat hairs, etc.🤔 If you look at the listing you'll notice the clear polycarbonate panel has protective films on each side, the inside one you should remove, the back side you can technically leave on for protection. They could have left them clear so that users could choose to leave them on for protection, but inexplicably they chose to tile it with obnoxious writing "REMOVE PROTECTION FILM", as if we don't know it's a protection film (there are little peeling tabs where the camera hole is). This was unnecessary, if they want to put a warning they could have put it on one part of the film, not tile it across the entire thing. Polycarbonate scratches easily so having some out of the box protection would have been nice...🤔 Fresh out of the box this case REEKS, outgasses a stink like fish and ammonia, like those fishy white flowers that bloom during Spring. I wiped the case down with a damp microfiber towel and left it out to air dry, within a few hours the fishy smell went away. I left it out overnight to fully ventilate, it turned into a milder scent that smelled like cardboard mixed with a very slight hint of hotdogs, by now that smell is all but gone as well. The source of the scent appears to be the folio cover, maybe the vegan leather on it. Just expect to air it out.🧽🧼✨ For cleaning:🧼 A damp microfiber cloth will go a long way to keep it clean, it will easily clean the front of the folio cover due to its smooth matte texture, for the back of the folio cover it will "comb" any hairs or dust off if you make smooth passes downward. Make sure the cloth is damp, not wet! The suede-like texture of the back of the folio cover will absorb moisture and become wet and soggy, I believe it has pieces of cardboard inside the folio cover so you don't want it to soak or it will warp, you just want to lightly brush stuff off the back of the folio cover.🧼 The rest of the case also cleans easily with a damp microfiber cloth.

This case is so cute and chic. I bought the lavender color because lavender colors were the Pantone color of the Year for 2024, and this case matches the pictures. The clasp magnets are strong and hold the pencil in place well. My pencil stays aligned with the charging zone, and I never pick up my iPad with a dead pencil. The case fits my 2024 11" iPad Air perfectly, and it feels well-protected. The faux suede is simple to clean with a damp cloth, but it repels dust and dirt pretty well on its own. Spigen is always a great value for the money. They're a no-brainer when it comes to premium cases that protect your devices. Their cases are easy to use and offer best-in-class protection for your expensive tech kit.

I like almost everything about this case, except: the directions for using the stand are pretty much non-existent, and the stand is only *kind of* stable. As stated though, everything else works perfectly.

This is the best cases for iPads period, had the same for the Air 1 and now for the Air 2 the quality and level of protection is fantastic, also the case do not add too much weight to the device never had an issue charging Apple Pencil with those cases just position the pencil correctly and you are done, and the fact that this case don't have those horrible pencil slots like the new models if you use the iPad without the pencil much better to hold, shame that for the iPad Pros they now have that horrible " coffin" slot for apple pencil that leaves a huge gap and side area unprotected on the iPads..... please Spigen keep manufacturing this exact model for all iPads.

Great product! I spilt some colored liquid on the original one, and so just replacing it with the same product.

So sturdy and protective case! Easy to install, with peel-off tape to keep the inside of the case lint/dust free pre-installation. Worth the price! Easy to decorate too if you wish since it's got a clear backing. Easy to clean as well!

This case looks and feels like it would offer good protection for an iPad. It provides easy access to the Touch ID button and has precise cutouts for the speakers and charging port. It holds an Apple Pencil securely when closed or open. It isn’t overly heavy so it feels comfortable holding it. Unfortunately, there was one issue that was a dealbreaker for me: The cover doesn’t attach to anything when it is folded behind the iPad. Instead, it just kind of flops there unless you want to hold it in place. Kind of a bummer because otherwise this would be exactly the case I was looking for. Instead, I’ll be returning it.

I intentionally purchased this case because of the clear back. I don't stick stickers onto my ipad, but I love putting some stickers either loose or photos on the back of the clear case to denote this is my ipad when I'm around others with ipads at home. It also protects my ipad from scratches in general and works just like the normal ipad covers from apple. would buy another one if this one breaks (so far it's held up great!).