6 Best iPad Pro Cases Compatible with Magic Keyboard

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7 min readMar 16, 2023

The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro is one of the best iPad Pro accessories you can buy. It connects seamlessly with the iPad Pro, runs using the iPad Pro battery, and offers one of the best typing and trackpad experiences on the iPad Pro. The only issue with the Magic Keyboard is that your iPad is naked when you take it off to use Apple Pencil for sketching and taking hand-written notes on the best note-taking apps. This frustrated us for a long time before we started to look for cases that work with the Magic Keyboard. Here are the best iPad Pro cases compatible with Magic Keyboard you can buy in 2023.

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Best iPad Pro cases compatible with Magic Keyboard

We love to use the Magic Keyboard with our iPad Pro. But whenever we want to take hand-written notes or sketch out an idea, the Magic Keyboard becomes a problem, as we have to detach our iPad Pro from the case and use it without any protection.

You can buy a normal case, like these best 11-inch iPad Pro cases, that will protect the iPad Pro, but then you have to keep alternating between the cases, which is a chore. That’s why we were looking for those iPad Pro cases that you don’t have to take off when attaching the iPad Pro to the Magic Keyboard.

And we have found some of the best Magic Keyboard compatible iPad Pro cases for 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. The list also contains cases that can protect the full Magic Keyboard iPad Pro setup.

1. PITAKA MagEZ Case 2 for iPad Pro

Our favorite Magic Keyboard compatible case for the iPad Pro is the PITAKA MagEZ Case 2. PITAKA makes some of the finest cases and accessories for iPhone and iPad, including MagSafe car mounts for the iPhone 14 series, wireless chargers, wallets, and more. The PITAKA MagEZ Case 2 for iPad Pro has been designed from the ground up to work with the Magic keyboard, and it shows.

The case is ultra-slim and lightweight and has a smooth textured back resulting in better grip when using your iPad with the Apple Pencil. The case has built-in magnets that help maintain a secure connection with the Magic Keyboard. Thanks to its slim design, it doesn’t interfere with the 3-pin connection to the Magic Keyboard. It also doesn’t interfere with the closing of the Magic Keyboard.

With the PITAKA MagEZ Case 2 for iPad Pro, you can use your iPad Pro with freedom. We love this case and recommend it to everyone. The PITAKA MagEZ Case 2 is available for 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

2. SwitchEasy CoverBuddy Magic Keyboard compatible case

The SwitchEasy CoverBuddy is another good iPad Pro case that works with the Magic Keyboard. Available in black and white colors to match the Magic keyboard style, the Switch Easy CoverBuddy is a patented case that works with the Magic Keyboard without issues. We also love that it has a built-in Apple Pencil holder. If you don’t use Apple Pencil accessories like grips or covers to protect your Apple Pencil, the secure slot will come in handy.

The case has a three-sided design that ensures you don’t face any issues when closing the Magic Keyboard. CoverBuddy case has built-in magnets and a passthrough three-pin connector, ensuring that your iPad Pro attaches security to the Magic Keyboard and everything works. It is ultra-slim, so fitting magnets inside won’t have been easy. Kudos to the SwitchEasy team for achieving this feat.

If you use your iPad Pro and looking for a Magic Keyboard compatible case for 12.9-inch iPad Pro or the 11-inch iPad Pro, SwitchEasy CoverBuddy is an excellent option.

Buy from Amazon: CoverBuddy case for 11-inch iPad Pro / CoverBuddy csae for 12.9-inch iPad Pro

3. MOFT Snap case for iPad Pro

The MOFT Snap case for iPad Pro is similar to the SwitchEasy CoverBuddy. The case is compatible with the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard and has a secure Apple Pencil holder at the top. It uses its Smart Connector passthrough technology to instantly connect the iPad Pro to the Magic Keyboard without any issue. The case has a thickness of only 0.3 inches, so it barely adds any extra bulk to the iPad Pro.

The case comes in black and white colors and is available for 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The MOFT Snap case will work with both Magic Keyboard and Smart Folio keyboard. The case adds scratch protection, enhances grip, and makes it easy to use the Apple Pencil with your iPad Pro.

Buy from Amazon: MOFT Snap case for 11-inch iPad Pro / MOFT Snap case for 12.9-inch iPad Pro

4. Maogoam iPad Pro Magic Keyboard compatible case

If you want a premium leather case for your iPad Pro compatible with your Magic Keyboard, we recommend the Maogoam leather for the iPad Pro. The case is made from fully vegetable-tanned cowhide leather and is imbued with natural waxes and oil. The surface is all-natural, which allows it to develop a natural patina over time.

Maogoam leather case looks like a work of art, and we have fallen in love with its design. It has an integrated array of magnets and copper pin contact points that allow it to seamlessly work with the Magic Keyboard. The case frame is made from sturdy plastic, which keeps the leather in shape and can handle minor impacts and drops.

We love the Maogoam Magic Keyboard compatible leather case for the iPad Pro, but it doesn’t come cheap. If you are not ready to fork off its premium price, the company also makes a vegan leather version of the case, which falls within the price range of other cases on this list. But if you want a full-grain leather premium experience, the Maogoam leather case is the one to get.

5. UAG Case Scout iPad Pro Magic Keyboard case

While the above cases allow you to keep your iPad Pro protected even when detached from the Magic Keyboard, the UAG Case Scout is for people who want to protect the Magic Keyboard itself. The iPad Pro Magic Keyboard doesn’t come cheap, and quite frankly, doesn’t offer a lot of protection to the iPad Pro. If you want a case that can go over the Magic Keyboard and protect the whole iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard combo, the UAG Case Scout is the case for you.

The case fits at the back of the Magic Keyboard and has a unique hinge design that lets the Magic Keyboard open without issues. Like other UAG cases, this is a highly protective case that exceeds the military drop-test standard (26 drops from 4 feet height with zero damage). That said, the case only covers the top (camera side) of the Magic keyboard and keeps the bottom portion naked. So the bottom pad is not protected against scratches, stains, and scuffs.

Buy from Amazon: UAG Case Scout for 11-inch iPad Pro / UAG Case Scout for 12.9-inch iPad Pro

6. Twelve South BookBook Vol 2

If you want to provide 360-degree protection to your iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard, the Twelve South BookBook Vol 2 case is what you should buy. The Twelve South BookBook Vol 2 completely encases the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard combo, allowing you to safely use it anywhere. The case looks like a hardcover book when closed, so your iPad Pro also gets a stealth-carrying case.

The cover is made from genuine full-grain hand-crafted leather and has a rigid protective spine, reinforced corners, and dual zippers. It also has a pouch inside to help you carry small notebooks, charging cables, and other accessories. The BookBook Vol 2 is stunning when closed, and you will love to carry it around.

Buy from Amazon: Twelve South BookBook for 11-inch iPad Pro / Twelve South BookBook for 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Top iPad Pro cases that work with Magic Keyboard

We love the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro. Our only wish is that Apple makes this case more friendly for sketchers and note-takers. But until that happens, you can use these awesome Magic Keyboard compatible cases to ensure that your iPad Pro is protected all the time.

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