Pitaka MagEZ Case 2 and Folio 2 for iPad Professional (2024) overview – Useful minimalism

REVIEW – Any time there’s a brand new iPhone or iPad, there’s the plain pleasure over the newest era of gadget, however for me it’s additionally after I get to see what new instances and improvements Pitaka has delivered to the sport. Earlier this 12 months the newest iPad Professional M4 was launched in 11″ and 13″ sizes and which means a Pitaka MagEZ Case 2 and MagEZ Folio 2 had been positive to be shut behind. Certainly they had been and I’ve bought particulars after a month of use. Right here we go.

What’s it?

Pitaka’s MagEZ Case 2 is a slim protecting case manufactured from woven aramid fibers that has the left backbone eliminated to permit use with Pitaka’s MagEZ Case 2, or with Apple’s personal Magic Keyboard for iPad Professional. The correct facet is skinny sufficient to cost the compulsory Apple Pencil Professional.

What’s included?

• MagEZ Case 2
• MagEZ Folio 2

Tech specs

Design and options

Pitaka has been round virtually 10 years now and proceed to construct instances utilizing aramid fibers. Much like carbon fiber, this permits for extremely robust and ridiculously skinny instances. The MagEZ case 2 for iPad Professional M4 11″ isn’t any exception with the case solely ~1.35mm to the again of the iPad and one other ~0.75mm above the display on the three protected sides.

Within the middle of the again is a skinny steel plate that enables the Case to be magnetically mounted to their MagEZ Stand. On the backside is the 3-pin connector that’s used on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad Professional to connecting to your iPad.

Pitaka has created a easy cross via choice that lets you hold the case in your iPad and nonetheless use the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Professional. One other key ingredient there may be to attenuate the thickness on the left facet of the case.

By eradicating that case edge, the iPad simply tucks into the slim hinge facet of the Apple Magic Keyboard, or Pitaka’s personal MagEZ Folio.

On the entrance of the Folio, you possibly can see the brand new origami panel that creates a really secure raised viewing angle.

It additionally works within the inverse for a barely decrease angle.

Again to the case for a minute… All of the buttons, audio system, corners, and digital camera are protected whereas staying extremely skinny.

The correct facet is stored exceptionally skinny in order that the Apple Pencil Professional simply magnets in place to cost.

A much less seen element, however no much less cool is the use-it-or-don’t pencil flap. A recess on the within of the folio permits this flap to be tucked away in the event you don’t want it, however a fast raise of the case is all it takes to deploy.

Your Pencil can then be safely secured to attenuate the probabilities of knocking it unfastened going out and in of your bag.

A ultimate, tastefully performed element is the debossed Pitaka brand.

The MagEZ Case 2 is presently out there in 2 colours for the 2024 iPad Professional M4 fashions; Black/Gray and Canyon Yellow.

The MagEZ Folio 2 is offered in 3 colours; White, Gentle Blue and Black

Efficiency

Let’s begin with the MagEz Case 2. The case snaps on superbly has no trace of play or slop. It actually is skinny, whereas nonetheless providing safety over utilizing an iPad with no case. The buttons are straightforward to make use of, and each the digital camera and Apple Pencil charging are unencumbered. The unprotected left facet can take slightly getting used to, however if you’re utilizing this with Pitaka’s MagEZ Folio 2, or with Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad Professional, it makes whole sense. The woven aramid again plate has a really finger pleasant texture that gives each consolation and an anti-slip really feel.

As for the MagEZ Folio 2, I used to be slightly nervous after I opened up the bundle and noticed that they’d despatched the White shade, however after a month of use, the surface seems kind of the identical because the day I opened it. The inside microfiber is extra susceptible to exhibiting filth, though I’m actually solely seeing some hints of that on the pencil flap which I do use in each eventualities incessantly. The origami type fold could be very straightforward to deploy and really sturdy in comparison with some others on the market. It even works in your lap, though you’ll have to scoot it sideways a bit to search out stability. I do like that the Folio can be utilized on an iPad with no case as effectively, particularly as a technique to defend the iPad whereas securing an Apple Pencil.

The one factor I must name out is that there’s not a low drawing/typing angle, that their earlier folio had. I sketch concepts incessantly or use Shapr3D to create CAD ideas, and I’ve to fold the folio flat after which discover one thing to prop it up slightly, or hunch over additional and use the iPad flat. Would love to see a multi angle resolution right here, even on the expense of dropping the origami.

What I like about Pitaka MagEZ Case 2 and Folio 2 iPad instances

• Skinny, shut match case that celebrates simply how skinny the brand new iPad is
• Move via connector on case for compatibility with the Apple Keyboard
• Skinny, mild folio that protects iPad and may safe an Apple Pencil
• Folio can match iPad with or with out the case

What must be improved?

• No low drawing or typing angle is offered with the folio

Last ideas

Pitaka has one other nice set of merchandise on their fingers. The case is skinny, does its job exceptionally effectively and performs good with the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Professional in addition to Pitaka’s personal MagEZ product line together with the Stand and the Folio 2. If they’ll simply get a drawing/typing angle on the Folio, it might be my each day driver.

Costs: MagEZ Case 2 $69.99 | MagEZ Folio 2 $59.99
The place to purchase: MagEZ Case 2 | MagEZ Folio 2
Supply: The pattern of this product was supplied free of charge by Pitaka. Pitaka didn’t have a ultimate say on the overview and didn’t preview the overview earlier than it was revealed.