There are plenty of iPad accessories to help you get the most out of your tablet. Below are some of our favorites. You can find them all in our best iPad accessories guide.
Zugu Case $50: This is my favorite folio case for the iPad for several reasons. Not only is it durable (it has a rigid bumper), but it also has a magnetized cover that stays closed and a flap that allows you to position the screen at eight different angles. The case is magnetic so it can be firmly attached to things like the refrigerator. It’s affordable, comes in a variety of colors, and has space to store your Apple Pencil.
Logitech Combo Touch (10th generation) $160: Combo Touch has a built-in keyboard, trackpad, and kickstand, making it perfect for working with your iPad. It’s also removable, so you can easily remove the keyboard when you don’t need it. It connects via Apple’s Smart Connector, so you don’t have to fiddle with Bluetooth or bother charging it.
Paperlike Charcoal Folio Case ($70): Paperlike is known for its screen protectors, but the company also offers great cases. It is designed like a sketchbook and comes with a cover made of lightweight and luxurious polyester fabric. You can also prop your iPad up at two different levels. It doesn’t have an Apple Pencil slot, but it does have a large flap so it won’t fall out. I tested it on an iPad Air, but it’s also available on the iPad Pro (both sizes).
Apple Magic Trackpad 2 ($110): If you’re looking for a spacious trackpad, the Magic Trackpad 2 is the way to go. Instead of physical buttons, it has a Force Touch sensor that can feel different levels of pressure on the pad. Support for a variety of iPadOS gestures reduces the number of times you touch the screen. Automatically pairs with your iPad via Bluetooth and charges with the Lightning port.
Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard for $40: If you prefer an external keyboard, you can’t go wrong with the Logitech K380. It’s lightweight, portable, and connects to up to three devices via Bluetooth (with a dedicated button to switch between devices). The keyboard runs on AAA batteries and lasts about 4 months, so you don’t have to carry a charger with you.
Twelve South HoverBar Duo 2.0 $80: The HoverBar serves two purposes. You can attach it to the side of your bed, kitchen counter, shelf (for hands-free and comfortable viewing of your content), or use the included stand at your desk. In the second generation version, the arm can now be removed from the clamp and attached directly to the stand, making it easier to switch between both modes.
Twelve South StayGo Mini USB-C Hub ($60): Regardless of the iPad model, ports are limited. This hub from Twelve South features an 85-watt USB-C port with pass-through charging, a USB-A port, HDMI, and a headphone jack. If you have trouble attaching it to your iPad with a case, the included socket-to-USB-C-to-plug-to-USB-C cable will solve the problem.
