Numerous iPad accessories are available to enhance the tablet experience, with several notable options highlighted and included in Wired’s Best iPad Accessories guide.
The Zugu Case, priced at $50, is favored for its durability and features. It includes a rigid bumper, a magnetized cover that remains shut, and a flap that allows the screen to be positioned at eight different angles. Additionally, the case is magnetic, enabling it to be securely attached to a fridge. It is available in various colors and includes a slot for an Apple Pencil.
The Logitech Combo Touch for the 10th-generation iPad, available at $160, features a built-in keyboard, trackpad, and kickstand, making it suitable for productivity tasks. The keyboard is detachable, simplifying use when it is not needed, and connects via Apple’s Smart Connector, eliminating the need for Bluetooth configurations or charging.
Paperlike offers a Charcoal Folio Case for $70, providing a design reminiscent of a sketchbook with its polyester fabric cover. This case, suitable for the iPad Air, allows the device to be propped up at two different angles. Although it lacks an Apple Pencil slot, it includes a large flap closure to secure the pencil. It is also compatible with the iPad Pro in both sizes.
For a spacious trackpad option, the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 is available for $110. Featuring Force Touch sensors, it offers different levels of pressure sensing and supports various gestures compatible with iPadOS, reducing the need to touch the screen. It pairs with the iPad via Bluetooth and recharges through a Lightning port.
The Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard, priced at $40, is a reliable external keyboard option. It is lightweight, portable, and connects to up to three devices via Bluetooth, with dedicated buttons to switch between them. Powered by AAA batteries, the keyboard offers a battery life of approximately four months.
The Twelve South HoverBar Duo 2.0 is available for $80 and serves dual purposes. It can be mounted beside a bed, kitchen counter, or shelf for convenient hands-free viewing, or used with the included stand on a desk. The second-generation version allows for easy swapping between the clamp and stand.
Lastly, the Twelve South StayGo Mini USB-C Hub is priced at $60 and is useful for any iPad model with limited ports. It provides an 85-watt USB-C port with passthrough charging, a USB-A port, HDMI, and a headphone jack. An included socket-USB-C-to-plug-USB-C cable addresses fitting issues with case-equipped iPads.
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