OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple® 12.9" iPad® Pro (3rd Generation 2018) - Black

So the actual case fits nicely. It feels rugged and secure like all defenders do. But.... the plastic screen protector deteriorated the image quality and that silky smooth glass, making navigating no different than my regular iPad. The charging spot for the pencil... it works but it’ll be the first to tear off the case, as it’s held on by two thin pieces of rubber. But what made me return it was the cover. It has two angles and they’re absolutely horrible. It’s either straight up or an awkward 20 degrees, and neither hold the iPad secure, especially the straight up. The final straw was the pencil holder, it was obvious that it was designed for the 1st gen pencil, heck it even has a picture of the first gen pencil. But it does NOT hold the pencil in place. It will wedge tightly as it slides up and out to one end of the depression made to be the holder but invert the cover and it just falls out, it also just rattled around with the cover closed. Why is is so hard to find a good case?

This Otterbox fits my 12.9” latest model iPad Pro perfectly. Drop proof protection a plus. Easy to snap installation. Makes this real sturdy, since alone w/o any protective case, the 12.9” is really slim iPad Pro could be prone to bending; well this fits the bill to prevent that from happening! I usually carry it around without the snap on stand cover. I watched several YouTube videos and I had to laugh how they couldn’t make the case work correctly. Just simply relax and confidently snap the case on & it will work perfectly for you! I did not need to have to put on a separate tempered glass as with other cases, i.e., UAG cases with exposed glass. which require the extra cost of the glass adhesive protector. The Otterbox screen is built-in (saving you $ as you do not need an extra glass protector) and it will still gives you touch sensitivity and face recognition very easily. Yes, I highly recommend this Otterbox 12.9” latest model 2018, this is so perfect fit! The camera cutout are lined up perfect, as well as the Apple logo, and yes, the right side pencil holder recharger works great too!

The case provides excellent protection but is very clumsy and sometimes difficult to remove and cover. The pencil can not be stored on the side of the ipad, there is only an awkward rubber door that opens to reveal the charging surface but it can not be closed with the pencil attached. The rubber door is a pain to open. The pencil is instead stored inside the hard screen cover. If I wanted to access my pencil right now, I would have to wrestle with the cover. I do like how protective the case is, and the screen cover works well. However, the biggest problem is that there are only two angles that you can position the ipad in, slightly tilted, and 90 degrees straight up. I have no idea what they were thinking. 90 degrees is not useful or comfortable for anything. I am surprised at the lack of options for covers for 12.9 3rd ipad pro, but I’m going to have to try a different case.

I purchased this Otterbox Defender for my iPad because I have always had good luck with them. I read how easy an iPad can bend, but I would never put it in that situation to experience it to bend. The best solution for me was to purchase an Otterbox. It provides awesome protection. It’s a bit heavy, but I want that extra security since iPads aren’t cheap. Also, it allows for the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) to be stored and/or charged while the iPad is in the case. Personally, I remove the plastic screen cover because I always use a ZAGG Screen Protector. I am very satisfied with this product. Also, got it on sale AND had Best Buy Rewards to put towards it! Sweet!

I had an otter box cover for the iphone and have dropped it 30+ times with no damage to the phone, so I felt an otter box ipad cover was worth the hefty price tag. I have yet to drop this, but like that every part of the ipad is covered. It is time consuming to get it in and out of the screen shield/case, but I don't plan on removing it from the case ever. There is even a snap-in holder on the outer shield for the apple pencil, which I just noticed. Would highly recommend for your tablet if you're worried about damaging such a big investment!

The rubber casing is what I would come to expect from OtterBox. The hard plastic case for protecting the screen is a nice perk, but I would not use it on the back of the rubber casing if you need easy access to the power port and pencil docking area. Finally, one must take care when fitting the rubber casing to the iPad. If not fit properly, then the gasket can start to come off of the iPad.

I have used Otterbox cases on my iPhones and iPads for years now, so there was no question I would get one for my new iPad Pro. However, the pictures in the description led me to believe that the Apple Pencil could be attached and the case closed. That is not reality. It may be in the description, but if so, I didn't see it.

It is a great case. Provides great protection there is a couple of thing I don’t care for one is the stand one side stands it up too much and the other side don’t stand it up enough. The other thing is the spot where the pencil goes could stand to ne on a hinge to make it easier to get too other then that its a great case