iPad Pro Accessories at $, $$, $$$
If you read or watch iPad Pro accessory reviews online, you usually hear great things about the very expensive accessories. What if you are on a budget? I made the following list based on the different price points to help myself when I look for a new accessory. Maybe it will help you too.
$: < 50 | $$: 50–100 | $$$: > 100
Updated: 6/11/2020
Cables
The pricing range is different here based on market research. $ < 10 | $$ 10–20 | $$$ > 20.
- $: AmazonBasics USB C to C [cheap, works, slow charging] | AmazonBasics USB C to USB A
- $$: Anker Powerline USB C to USB A [excellent quality] | Anker Powerline USB C to USB C
- $$$: [a single cable of either 3 or 6 ft length at this price range is not worth it]
Cases
The pricing range is different here based on market research. $ < 20 | $$ 20–50 | $$$ > 50
- $: MoKo Smart Folio Case [gets the job done], ESR Smart Case [protective cover for the pencil] Soke Case [protective trifold case]
- $$: Maxjoy Fit [has kickstand, but mechanism is not fluid and back of the iPad is exposed when kickstand is in use] Ztotop Case [cheaper alternative to Zugu, bulkier] | TineeOwl Case [protective and slim]
- $$$: Apple Smart Folio 11", 12.9" [expensive], Zugu Case [excellent protection, expensive] | Otterbox Defender [bulky but indestructible] | Moshi VersaCover [versatile and protective]
Chargers
- $: Anker 30W 2 Port Charger [my favorite one]
Keyboard (Stand Alone, Portable)
- $: Logitech K380 [full sized but circular shaped keys, heavy] | Arteck Portable Keyboard [cheap and great] | Jelly Comb Foldable Keyboard with trackpad
- $$: Logitech Keys-to-Go [lightweight, spill resistant, quiet keys]
- $$$: Apple Magic Keyboard [full sized, large size. Cases include Finite and Canopy]
Keyboard (Cases with iPad Non-Detachable)
- $:ProCase Swivel 11" | Arteck 11"
- $$: GreenLaw 11" [swivel, clamshell] | TypeCase 11" with trackpad [currently the only one with trackpad in a swivel design, flaws in software bug for backlight] | Phixnozar 12.9" with trackpad [clamshell design] | Keyboard Case with Trackpad [multiple angles, large footprint]
- $$$: Logitech Slim Folio Pro 11", 12.9" [great typing experience]
Keyboard (Cases with iPad Detachable)
- $: ProCase 11" [favorite case before the Magic Keyboard, great attachment via magnets, sturdy and fluid kickstand, protective, key area situated comfortably, but smaller keys, no function row]. | Yoozon 11" [kickstand design but keys are too far down on the keyboard, un-ergonomic] | Inateck 11" [very protective]
- $$: Zagg Slimbook Go [on sale $50, not great, attachment system not durable]
- $$$: Apple Magic Keyboard 11", 12.9" [best but no side protection and heavy, consider vinyl wrap, my review] | Smart Folio Keyboard 11", 12.9" [no trackpad, 2 angles, spill resistant, quiet keys] | Brydge Pro [no trackpad] and Pro+ [with trackpad] [hinge system prone to damage, can’t take iPad off as fast]
Mouse
- $: Microsoft Mobile Mouse, Surface Mobile Mouse [three button design] | VicTsing [silent mouse, small size, 2 extra buttons] | Logitech M585 [multiple buttons, great size] | Logitech M590 [same as the M585 but with silent buttons]
- $$: Logitech MX Master 2S [multiple buttons, bulky] | Microsoft Arc Mouse [folds flat]
- $$$: Logitech MX Masters 3 [tons of functions, customizable on iPad, but expensive and bulky], MX Anywhere 2S [somewhat slim]
Screen Protector
The pricing range is different here based on market research. $ < 10 | $$ 10–30 | $$$ > 30.
- $: iCarez Matte [personal favorite]
- $$: amFilm Glass [great clarity, affordable] | JETech Glass [great clarity, affordable]
- $$$: Paperlike [huge marketing push all over YouTube, very mixed reviews on Reddit ipad subs, don’t see what the fuss is about]
Stand (Desktop)
- $: Stouchi Stand
- $$: Lamicall Adjustable Laptop Riser [sturdy, perfect for those with Magic Keyboard and want to dock like a laptop] | Boyata Laptop Riser [not as much height adjustment] | Saiji Stand [perfect for holding your iPad Pro] | Heckler Design
- $$$: Yohann [for flexing only]
Stand (Drawing)
- $: IKEA Isberget [$5. Enough said] | MAX SMART Drawing Stand [affordable alternative to Elevation Lab’s offering]
- $$: Elevation Lab Draft Table [sturdy, minimal]
Stylus (Pencil)
- $: [not recommended if you plan on taking notes or drawing]
- $$: Apple Pencil [not compatible with iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 2018 and later] | Logitech Crayon [great value, compatible with all iPad Pro’s, shuts off automatically, but no pressure sensitivity or touch buttons]
- $$$: Apple Pencil 2 [best if you write a lot or draw]
Trackpad
- $: [none currently that takes full advantage of gestures]
- $$: [none currently that takes full advantage of gestures]
- $$$: Apple Magic Trackpad 2 [great for multi gestures, expensive]
USB C Hub
- $: ProCiv [cable long enough for bending around the iPad, volume control for audio aux output, no SD card, iPad holder is gimmicky] | ikling [so many functions, including VGA and SD card, audio output but no volume rocker] | Uni Hub [mini hub, SD card, long cable, no audio output] | Casolu USB C Adapter [good for on the go, small footprint]
- $$: HyperDrive Hub Adapter [works well, but not a fan of the overall design] | HyperDrive 9-in-1 Hub [traditional design, audio out, no volume rocker] | Baseus Dock [functional design, incompatible if you use a case or the Magic Keyboard] | Apple USB C AV Multiport Adapter [good for on the go, small footprint]
- $$$: [none currently that deserves your money]
USB C to USB Adapter
- $: Syntech Adapter | Elebase Adapter
- $$: Microsoft Adapter [works well, known brand, $10 for 2 pack currently (6/11/20), otherwise it’s expensive for what it is]
Wrap
- $: SopiGuard [affordable especially when choosing Avery rather than 3M, free shipping on Ebay, side protection included, offers wrap for Magic Keyboard as well]
- $$: DecalGirl [so many designs, affordable 3M vinyl, offers wrap for Magic Keyboard as well]
- $$$: DBrand [great quality and marketing, side protection requires $10 more, customizable, Magic Keyboard wrap in progress]