iPad Smart Case vs Smart Cover

Apple recently released the new iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3. If you have recently purchased one of these tablets from Apple, you may want to buy a case for it to protect it from any damages. Apple has two different accessories designed to protect and preserve the iPad, the Smart Covers and Smart Cases.

Smart Covers attach via magnets and protect only the screen. Smart Cases wrap around and protect both the back and the screen. The cover leaves more exposed, but is lighter and sleeker. The cover keeps more safe, but at the expense of added bulk.

iPad Smart Cover vs iPad Smart Case

When deciding which of the iPad cases to purchases it’s important to do a comparison between the two. The Smart Cover and Smart Case are both well built and are lined with micro fiber to help keep your iPad Air safe and clean. The major differences between the Smart Cover and the Smart Case is that the Smart Cover only protects the screen. The Smart Case on the other hand is protecting both sides of the iPad, the front and the back of the Apple tablet.

The protection provided to the back of the iPad Air by the Smart Case is nice, including the embossed Apple logo which only Apple is legally allowed to put on accessories. But since the Smart Case protects both sides of the iPad it also adds considerable bulk compared to the Smart Cover. The iPad Air Smart Case does feel like it fits better, both in terms of sizing and magnetic seal.

Who should get the iPad Smart Cover?

The Apple Smart Cover is an excellent choice for a case that looks great with protection, and good functionality. If all you want to do is protect the screen of your iPad Air, without the extra bulk that comes with the Smart Case, then the Apple Smart cover is something you want to purchase.

Who should get the iPad Smart Case?

The iPad Smart case is a great choice for those who want full protection of their iPad. The Smart Case still has the magnetic style closure and roll-up stand. Overall if you don’t the little extra bulk in size of the iPad with the Smart Case, then the iPad Smart Case is for you.