Ipad 10.2 Cases That will Level up Your 2023 Experience

Finding The  Ipad 10.2 Case Of Your Dreams

Maybe you’ve already got an iPad 10.2 case with built-in screen protector or a nifty carrying handle. You bought it because it was cheap, or because it was the first one you saw, or because the color or style stuck out to you in some way. If it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, you’re likely to have regretted your choice more than once. A cheap case is just that— a cheap case— and though it’ll cover your device (check one!) it won’t do a whole lot more.  The stand is likely to be flimsy, the screen cover may be opaque, and you’ve been left wondering more often than not if you should just take off the cover and let your iPad go naked.

Still,  there’s a reason you got a case to start with. Going caseless seems like a recipe for disasters: scratched backings, dented corners, and maybe even a shattered screen.  Besides, even a flimsy stand is a stand, and when you’ve got a naked iPad you’ll have to hold it up yourself, or prop it up against something when you want to watch a movie.

There is a better way. Do your research first, then buy the iPad case of your dreams. A case that keeps your device safe, that makes you hands-free, and that looks so good you could take it anywhere. Here we’ll look at what an ideal might be in each of those areas, and then we’ll look more closely at three iPad 10.2 cases that could potentially level up your 2023 experience and enable you to get the most out of your iPad. 

An Ipad 10.2 Case That Will Keep Your Device Safe

Any iPad case will offer some degree of protection. Even the cheapest iPad case will help your iPad avoid scratches and nicks when it is jostled in a bag with your keys, a handful of small change, and a few pens and pencils. If you want serious protection, though, you’ll want to go with a case that is designed to protect your iPad from more serious dangers, like the four-foot drops that happen far too often around here.

The gold standard for iPad shock protection is MIL-STD 810G 516.6. This is a military standard originally designed to make sure equipment prepared by contractors was ready for field use by the US military and could stand up to the give and take of both barracks and field.  To meet this standard, an iPad— with the cover being tested— must be dropped from a height of four feet (carrying height)  26 times over-- one time on each corner, edge, and face. After each time, it must be checked for full, 100% functionality. So if you get yourself an iPad case that has been tested to MIL-STD 810G 516.6, you know it should be able to survive some rough handling. 

An iPad Cases That Will Make You Hands-free

Your ideal case will provide you with some pretty robust protection, but it’ll also do a whole lot more. A good case makes your iPad easier to hold,  easier to use, and much better suited to hands-off viewing. This is achieved through carefully chosen tactile materials that allow you to get a really good grip on your iPad, as well as a flexible but sturdy stand that enables you to prop your iPad up just the way you want it. 

Flexibility is key here. That cheap iPad case you bought without thinking it through probably has a stand, but it probably doesn’t give you choices: it’s almost upright or almost reclining, with hardly anything in between. Something like the Zugu case, by contrast, offers a choice of 8 secure viewing angles— as well as a magnetic mount that allows you to stick your iPad to any metal surface.

An Ipad 10.2 Case That You Can Take Anywhere

There’s one more quality of a great case which, well maybe not as important as total protection or a flexible stand, is still key to a great user experience. Looks.  If your iPad 10.2 case is an eyesore it hardly matters that it keeps your iPad safe or allows you flexibility in movie watching and gaming. You’ll be embarrassed to be seen in public with it, and even at home just looking at it may make you annoyed.

So what does a good iPad case look like? Go with your own preferences, but at the same time, look for something that you could take anywhere and not be out of place. To the board room, to the doctor’s office, to your next job interview or to a TV gig. 

Typically, this will mean mute or understated colors and a subdued, conservative profile. That said, you’ve got flexibility here, and many of the premium brands offer several color choices that could look good anywhere. 

Three Great iPad Cases

So what are the best iPad 10.2 cases available in 2023, iPad cases that have the potential to level up your experience and help you enjoy your device to the utmost? Here’s our top three favorites— the Zugu Case, the UAG Metropolis, and the Otterbox. They’re all good cases. We prefer the Zugu case; it’s got everything you might want, and then some. But the other two are solid choices as well, and you’ll want to pick the one that works best with your lifestyle. 

There are two schools of thought: one recommends saving the best for last, the other suggests you eat dessert first. We want to avoid unnecessary philosophical discussion on this blog, but for today, let’s eat our dessert first. Introducing the Zugu case. 

The Zugu Case

The Zugu Case for the iPad 10 is a sophisticated option that seems to fit in anywhere. It comes in seven color choices: Black, Berry, Executive Brown, Navy Blue, Pine, Red, and Slate. They’re all good, solid colors, and there's enough variety there you should be able to find one that just feels like you. 

Read through Zugu’s reviews on Amazon, and you’ll find a number of common themes. First, they’re almost all positive. 17,000 + 5 star reviews makes for a very sizable group of happy users, and they gush about the looks, how solid and durable the case is, and how great all the magnets are. 

Maybe it’s those magnets which set the Zugu apart from other highly protective cases on the market.  We’ve talked about how the Zugu case offers eight viewing angles, but flexibility is not the only thing that makes the user experience so much better than you had with your cheap case. Whatever angle you choose, your stand will snap to that, and the magnets will hold the whole setup together firmly together in a way that helps you feel comfortable even if you’re on the couch, in bed, or in a moving train carriage. 

These magnets enable the front cover to snap into place when you close your iPad, too, and, as an extra bonus, it’ll put your iPad to sleep immediately. Open the case, and those opening magnets will wake your iPad up before you’ve even had a chance to do it. 

UAG Metropolis

The Urban Armor Gear Metropolis case is another iPad cover that will protect your iPad and improve your overall experience. Like the Zugu case, the UAG Metropolis has been tested to confirm with MIL-STD 810G 516.6. The composite material used in the impact-resistant case is meant to be both light and strong, and also has a unique grip: it’s meant to be slip-resistant even if your iPad should get wet in a rainstorm outside. The case is water resistant, but it’s not waterproof, so you’ll still want to avoid getting your iPad unnecessarily wet.

The UAG Metropolis comes in three color choices: Magma (red), Black, and Cobalt (blue). It may not be quite as professional as the Zugu, but all the choices are still workplace friendly and the case features firm, clear lines. 

Otterbox

If you want an iPad 10.2 case with built-in screen protector you may want an Otterbox Defender Series case. This case comes in two parts, which you fit together around your iPad. Some people appreciate that, and they love the extra dust and lint protection the complete coverage of the Otterbox provides. Others hate the screen protector feature, and even some loyal users will go and cut out the screen protector so that they can use their preferred option for the screen. 

Which category do you see yourself in? If you’re all about full coverage, this is a cool choice.  The shield stand, which allows you to prop up your iPad when you’re watching movies, doubles as extra-strong protection over your screen when you’re not actively using your device. If you drop your iPad when you’ve got all the shields and covers snapped neatly in place, you should be in very good shape indeed. 

The main downside of this case is that it just isn’t that easy to use. The shield cover snaps in place, and then you need to unsnap it again when you need to use it. You’ll get the knack of it after you’ve used it a week or two, but maybe not on day 1. 

Choosing An Ipad 10.2 Case

So what is your ideal iPad 10.2 case? Choose something that resonates with you, but also that features the quality you need in a really good case. You may want to take some time to read the Amazon reviews for every case on your shortlist—- hearing from other people who have already trialed a product is a great way to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly—- everything you need to know before spending your hard-earned cash. 

Made your decision? Get that case ordered, and when your iPad 10.2 case with pencil holder arrives you’ll be ready to get out there and have the best 2023 ever!