Customers enjoy the Smartshell case's excellent protection and snug fit for their Macbook Air. Many appreciate its ease of use and the variety of colors available. While some users experienced issues with the case's durability, the lightweight design and scratch resistance are also frequently praised.
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Pros mentioned:
Design, Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speck smart shell
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I've been using the Speck SmartShell for my MacBook for a few months now, and it’s easily one of the best protective cases I’ve come across. The design is sleek, minimalistic, and fits the MacBook like a glove without adding unnecessary bulk. It preserves the aesthetics of the laptop while giving it solid protection from scratches, dings, and everyday wear and tear.
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I’ve been using the Speck SmartShell case for my 13” MacBook Air (M4) for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it. The case gives great protection against scratches and small bumps without adding noticeable bulk — the slim design preserves the sleek profile of my laptop. 
Putting it on and taking it off is very easy thanks to the secure clips, and everything fits perfectly — the corners align well and there’s no wobble.  The matte finish feels smooth yet slightly grippy, which helps a lot when I carry the MacBook around. 
One of the things I really appreciate is the durability: despite being thin, the polycarbonate build handles everyday wear well.  According to many users, it resists scratches and stays clear for a long time. 
Another plus: it doesn’t trap as much dust as softer cases, and the bottom non-slip pads help keep the MacBook stable on smooth surfaces. 
Overall, this case gives me peace of mind. I can use my MacBook Air worry-free, knowing it’s protected yet still light and elegant. Highly recommended!
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I recently purchased a Mac from Best Buy and I’m very pleased with my experience. The computer performs incredibly well — it’s fast, quiet, and extremely stable. The display quality and overall performance have exceeded my expectations. I was also pleasantly surprised by how smooth and intuitive the transition to macOS was; everything runs seamlessly.
I also want to highlight the excellent service at Best Buy. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and helped me choose the model that best fits my needs. The entire purchasing process was quick, comfortable, and hassle-free.
Overall, buying my Mac at Best Buy was absolutely the right decision. Highly recommend!
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Fits perfectly on my MacBook Air, very slim and lightweight. Simple, minimalistic design that keeps that MacBook looking sleek. Easy to snap on and remove.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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It’s early yet to be sure, but this case seems to be sturdier than others I’ve used in the past. The best part is that it doesn’t add bulk or weight to my slim MacBook Air, so major bonus there. I’m also pleased with the no-slip pads on the bottom.
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Fit perfect for MacBook Air M2 2022 and protect your laptop from scratches
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Laptop Case/Cover
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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This case was an amazing purchase! It really secures the Laptop all around. At first I was worried about it possibly becoming yellow overtime but after four months it has remained the same. I honestly recommend it to anyone who is afraid of breaking their laptop such as me.
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Cute, slim design. Thought it would be durable because it is by the brand Speck which I regularly use their cellphone cases, however it crack within the first week and the crack kept getting longer and more cracks formed thereafter. It was abnormal bcus our Mac laptop has never incurred a drop.
Thanks for your review, Simmi. We appreciate your continued support of Speck and are glad to hear you've had great experiences with our phone cases. It’s definitely not what we’d expect to hear about our SmartShell case. Our customer support team would be happy to take a closer look and help however they can—feel free to reach out at [email protected] or through the chat at SpeckProducts.com.
Cons mentioned:
Case quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Broke before 30 days.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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i had it on my macbook for less than 30 days.
purchased on 8/27/23.
on 9/16/23 i noticed the edges of the top protector were cracking on the edge of the corners.
on 9/25/23 the top cover completely cracked.
i spent $53 with taxes and this didn’t even last me a month.
my device doesn’t get left anywhere except my desk to charge, and the only place i put it while traveling is in a laptop sleeve. it is always with me.
can’t return it or exchange it cuz the 14 days was literally the day before i noticed the minor cracking on the edges. :(((
Hi Wynter, we are sorry to hear about that. Please email our customer service team at [email protected] so we can learn more about your experience, and do our best to help.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love my Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I’m loving it ! It’s my best friend like literally
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The top case cracked after a few months of use. I have traveled with it and it has been dropped exactly 2 times. I’m glad I have the case but at the same time I wish the plastic was more robust.
Hi, we are sorry to hear about that. Please email our customer service team at [email protected] so we can learn more about your experience, and do our best to help.
Cons mentioned:
Case quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor Quality for the Price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This case was $50 so we assumed that it was sturdy and based that opinion on the description as well. Not even three weeks into using it, hairline crack which turned into a full crack within two days. Poor quality, we read the reviews and people complained of cracks after dropping their laptops but this wasn’t the case. I will be contacting the manufacturer.