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Review on SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle PRO Case For IPad Air 3 (2019) And IPad Pro 10 by David Turner

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ask if the Apple Pencil fits in this case

I generally like supcases. I have them for most if not all of my Apple devices, from iPhones to multi-generation iPads. They tend to be fairly strong, durable and stylish if you like that type of look, although there is a small price to pay in the form of extra weight. They're also priced to grab market share from Otterbox and Lifeproof. These specific iPad Pro cases follow previous versions of their Unicorn Beetle iPad cases with an additional kickstand inside the case. It wasn't a good match. It's a little flimsy, offers only one angle, and can only be used in landscape mode. It also encourages dust to get into the back of the case since the case is no longer sealed on all sides (I'm not counting the ports). For a dark cabin, this isn't the best compromise. Other than that, the case is solid and I've always appreciated its front and back plating. As with all cases of this nature, it is not possible to access Smart Connection for an Apple keyboard. One thing that seems to confuse people is whether the Apple Pencil case will allow you to connect directly to the Lightning port, with multiple reviews saying yes while others say no. Well I bought 3 of these suction cups in different colors and I can tell you why: some cases have a different design where there is a cut out for a pen in the plastic next to the zip opening while others don't. If you need this ability, you need to find this cutout (picture attached - you can see it in the blue case versus the pink case which didn't have it). It's impossible to say for sure until you get a case, but at least now you know what to look for. Also, Supcase was great at sending replacements after they were contacted. It arrived literally within 2 days of my email which is great customer service. I would continue to buy from this company and product line because of their service and product reliability - just remove that damn stand design, it's useless.

Pros
  • Front cover with built-in screen protector prevents scratches without sacrificing sensitivity, while port covers and dust-proof ports keep out unwanted dust and debris
Cons
  • Trade-in