20 Best Apple iPad Accessories to Make Your Tablet Even Better
They’re compatible with any version of the iPad.
If you reach for your iPad more often than you reach for any other gadget, you should know that there are plenty of iPad accessories out there that’ll make your go-to device even better.
Some of the coolest additions to this product category include a wireless mouse and a keyboard cover with a built-in trackpad. Support for trackpads and wireless mice arrived on the iPad alongside iPadOS 13.4 last year, making the slate a legit replacement for many laptops.
These 20 game-changing iPad accessories will make every variation of the tablet more capable, more convenient, and more personal. Treat your iPad to something nice with one (or a few) of our favorites here, many of which we use on the daily ourselves.
1. Best Case With a Trackpad
Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case
The Logitech Combo Touch will transform your iPad into a powerful laptop replacement thanks to its perfectly spaced backlit keys, built-in trackpad and Smart Connector, and handy Apple Pencil holder. We also like the adjustable kickstand for different viewing angles.
Logitech also offers a Combo Touch variant for the 11-inch iPad Pro, as well as the iPad Air.
2. A Cool Leather Case
Twelve South BookBook iPad Leather Cover
The Twelve South BookBook is not your typical iPad case. Instead, the accessory will make one of your iPad look like a vintage hardcover book.
The cover is made from genuine full-grain leather, so it’s as luxurious as it is characterful. It has a soft interior with a pocket for accessories, as well as a dual-zipper closure. Twelve South offers the product for every iPad iteration.
3. An Essential iPad Pro Accessory
Satechi Aluminum Type-C Mobile Pro Hub for iPad Pro
The aluminum Type-C Mobile Pro Hub by Satechi is an essential iPad Pro accessory because it gives you a standard audio jack, a 4K-compatible HDMI, a full USB port, and a USB-C connector.
Satechi offers the gadget in iPad Pro-matching silver or space gray color options. The accessory is compatible with both the 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro sizes.
4. A Leather Folio Case
Nomad Rugged Leather Folio
This rugged folio case is both tough and luxurious, and it’s crafted from genuine Horween leather, which will develop a unique patina as it ages.
Thanks to a polymer bumper with raised edges, this iPad accessory will reliably protect the device’s screen. Its folio cover has built-in magnets to wake up the tablet when you open it, and it doubles as a viewing stand.
5. An Apple Pencil Case
Belkin Apple Pencil Case + Stand
If you’re using a first-generation Apple Pencil with your iPad, you need this Belkin carrying case in your life. The accessory will neatly store and protect the Apple Pencil, as well as the accessories for it (an additional tip, a spare cap, and a charging adapter).
This product has an interior with a fabric lining and a sliding cover with a magnetic seal. It also doubles as a sleek and handy Apple Pencil desktop holder when you are not on the go.
6. Our Favorite Apple Accessory
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air
Apple’s new Magic Keyboard transforms the iPad Pro into a mini touchscreen laptop. The accessory has backlit keys, an ultra precise trackpad, and a built-in USB-C port for charging. We love the floating design, and that you can tilt the screen for different viewing angles.
The Magic Keyboard is compatible with all 11-inch iPad Pro iterations, as well as the latest iPad Air. If you pre-ordered the new iPad Pro with a 12.9-inch display, you need this updated Magic Keyboard.
7. The Ultimate iPad Charging Station
Pitaka Air Omni Lite Charging Station
The Pitaka Air Omni Lite is the ultimate iPad charging station. The feature-packed accessory also has a trio of wireless charging slots, an Apple Watch dock, a fast USB-C output, and a standard USB connector. It can simultaneously charge up to six devices, and it even has a pop-up compartment for tiny items.
8. To Organize Your iPad Accessories
Peak Design Tech Pouch
This iPad accessory ha enough pockets and compartments for storing your tablet’s charger and cables, the Apple Pencil, a USB-C hub, and any other small gadgets that you own.
Peak Design has crafted the exterior of the Tech Pouch using recycled nylon, which has a weatherproof finish. There are several colors to pick from: black, bone, charcoal, midnight, and sage green.
9. Apple’s Minimalist Cover
Apple Smart Cover for iPad
Apple’s own Smart Cover is a minimalist, yet incredibly convenient accessory that will not only protect the iPad but also double as a viewing or typing stand. It is designed to attach magnetically to the left side of the slate and power up its Retina display when opened.
Apple offers the product for the 10.2-inch iPad and the iPad mini in a multitude of colors.
10. A High-Tech Flash Drive
SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe (64GB)
SanDisk’s flash drive has a USB-C and Lightning connector, so it’s compatible with any iPad model. It allows users to seamlessly transfer photos, videos, and other files between multiple devices. Thanks to an intuitive companion app, it can also automatically back up photos and video from an iPhone or an iPad.
11. A Cheaper Apple Pencil
Logitech Crayon for iPad
The Logitech Crayon is more affordable than the Apple Pencil and has a more durable design. According to Logitech, the accessory can survive drops from up to 4 feet. It’s compatible with every iPad that works with an Apple Pencil.
Other key features of the Crayon include palm rejection tech which allows for more natural hand placement, built-in power button, and more than 7 hours of battery life. The product has an onboard Lightning connector for charging.
12. The Sleekest iPad Stand
Grovemade Wood iPad Stand
This beautiful iPad stand by Grovemade is crafted in the United States using natural wood (maple or walnut), stainless steel, felt, and cork. Its tactility is as amazing as its design.
The accessory is also incredibly versatile. It can hold any iPad model in portrait or landscape mode, and it has a clever cord-management setup.
13. An Ergonomic Mouse
Logitech Pebble M350 Bluetooth Mouse
The affordable Logitech Pebble M350 wireless mouse is a perfect companion for the iPad. It can work on any surface, so it’s ideal for on-the-go use. This nifty accessory has a compact design, a trio of super quiet buttons, easy setup, and up to 18 months of use between AA battery changes. You can order the product with a graphite, blue gray, off-white, or rose-colored finish.
14. Cheap Earbuds We Vouch For
Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds
With the Apple W1 headphone chip on board, the affordable Beats Flex will pair just as seamlessly with an iPad as AirPods, but they’re less than half the price.
The Flex earbuds have a comfy fit with reliable button controls, up to 12 hours of battery life between charges, and a built-in USB-C connector for replenishing their battery. You can order them in several colors: black, blue, gray, and yellow.
15. The Best Screen Cleaner
WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit
This screen cleaner will keep you iPad’s display, and any other gadget you own, spotless. The nontoxic cleaner is deservedly a favorite of ours, and approved for use in Apple stores.
The cleaning kit includes a 0.3-ounce cleaner bottle that’s perfect for use on the go, as well as a bigger container with a 3.4-ounce capacity. You’ll also get three washable microfiber cloths.
16. Our Favorite Battery Pack
Anker PowerCore III Portable Battery Pack
The Anker PowerCore III is a stylish and capable battery pack with a textured exterior. It can rapidly charge your iPad and other gadgets via a fast USB-C port, and it has a duo of USB-A connectors.
With a battery capacity of 19,200 mAh, the accessory can fully charge an iPad and have plenty left over for other devices.
17. The Most Durable iPad Cover
OtterBox Defender Series Case
The OtterBox Defender Series is our favorite rugged case for any iPad. It has a soft inner shell, a rugged exterior cover, and a display cover that doubles as a viewing stand.
The Defender Series case has port covers to keep dust and lint away, as well as a transparent film to cover the tablet’s display and protect it from scratches. In addition to the latest iPad and its predecessor, the case is also available for the iPad Pro, the iPad Air, and the iPad mini.
18. The Most Durable iPad Cover
Belkin Boost Charge Dual USB-C Wall Charger
This wall charger is a versatile alternative to the one that came with your iPad. It can simultaneously fast-charge your iPad alongside your iPhone or another smartphone. It’s perfect for laptops, too.
The sleek gadget utilizes GaN (gallium nitride) tech, which allows it to deliver fast-charging speeds with considerably less heat than traditional chargers.
The product has a bundled USB-C cable and a 2-year warranty.
19. A Fast Charger
Belkin Boost Charge Dual USB-C Wall Charger
The Nimble PowerKnit is one of our favorite USB-C-to-Lightning cables, because it’s eco-friendly, durable, and stylish. Its tangle-free fabric interior is made from recycled bottles, and the metal housings are crafted from recycled aluminum.
Available with a length of up to 10 feet, it’s much longer than a standard iPad cable, too.
20. An Antimicrobial Screen Protector
OtterBox Amplify Glass Antimicrobial Screen Protector
The OtterBox Amplify glass screen protector is a must-have for owners of the latest iPad Air. In addition to offering excellent protection against scratches, the product has proprietary antimicrobial tech. The latter has been registered with the EPA, and it has been designed to last throughout the product’s lifetime.
Thankfully, the accessory is case-friendly, as well as compatible with the Apple Pencil. Variants of the accessory for the 11-inch iPad Pro and the 10.2-inch entry-level iPad are also available.
