If you have a Smart Cover, chances are you’re looking for the perfect Smart Cover-compatible back to protect your iPad. There are tons of them out on the market ranging from $1 to $30+, so one would like to find the best on the market. SwitchEasy recently sent me their CoverBuddy to review. If are still looking for a Smart Cover-compatible back, be sure to read this review. 

The CoverBuddy ($24.99) is available in 11 varieties: clear and every Smart Cover color. I chose to review the clear version. Each CoverBuddy is made of polycarbonate, which is a pretty tough material. The CoverBuddy was a little over 4mm thick, meaning it did not add any noticeable thickness yet provides enough protection from scratches, scuffs, or shallow falls. The CoverBuddy also comes with a screen protector.

I liked how all ports were easily accessible with the holes for the buttons centered. Also, instead of leaving the speaker grill exposed, SwitchEasy chose to cover it entirely except for holes that lined up with the speaker holes. Did this not affect the sound quality whatsoever.

If you purchase this case, you will probably not want to take it off often. It is very hard to take the CoverBuddy off as it has a ridge that covers all of the case, securing it to your iPad. As a result, it takes so much force to take off, that I felt as if I would break the case or accidentally throw my iPad before removing it.

Overall, this is a high quality case. It fits the iPad well and has all the cutouts in the right spot. But if you have this case on your iPad, I recommend leaving it there. Be sure to check out SwitchEasy’s CoverBuddy for the Smart Cover Compatible case that will protect your iPad without detracting from its slimness.

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