ProCase iPad 9.7 Folio Case Review: Worth It?

ProCase Leather Folio for iPad 9.7 (5th/6th Gen) and iPad Air 2/Air

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The short version

Buy it if

Owners of a 2017 or 2018 9.7 inch iPad, iPad Air 2 or iPad Air
People who carry papers, cards or an Apple Pencil with the tablet

Skip it if

You want to stand the iPad up in portrait
You need drop protection beyond basic corner coverage
Your iPad is a newer 10.2 inch or later model

What owners like

Common complaints

Based on No independent owner feedback could be read for this model. Specs and features come from ProCase's product page and folio line page and the Amazon listing; Amazon customer reviews were not used..

Research scores

Performance 6.5 covers the screen and corners with a stand, but offers landscape angles only and no drop rating

Build quality 6.5 synthetic leather with a soft interior; little independent evidence on wear

Ease of use 7.0 magnetic auto sleep/wake, pocket and pencil loop are handy

Value 8.0 low price for a folio with a stand, pocket and pencil holder

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$

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What it does

A synthetic leather book style folio for the 9.7 inch iPad (2017 and 2018), iPad Air 2 and iPad Air, with a slotted stand, front pocket and pencil loop.

Front document and card pocket for notes, cash or cards
Elastic loop holds an Apple Pencil or stylus
Corner protection built into the frame
Cutouts for the camera, speakers, port and buttons
Cover wakes and sleeps the iPad when opened and closed

A practical cover for anyone still using a 9.7 inch iPad who wants a stand, a place for papers and a pencil holder in one cheap case. The trade-off is that the stand only props the iPad up in landscape, the leather is synthetic despite the listing title, and independent owner feedback outside Amazon is thin.

How it compares

ProCase Smart Cover for iPad 9.7 (2018/2017), iPad Air 2/AirSlimmer stand cover for people who do not need a pocket or pencil loop$

rooCASE Leather Folio for iPad 9.7 (2018/2017)Similar folio with a pencil holder from another brand$

ProCase Rugged Case for iPad 9.7 (5th/6th Gen)Heavier duty shockproof case from the same maker, better for kids or travel$$

Specs

Fits: iPad 9.7 inch 6th Gen (2018) and 5th Gen (2017), iPad Air 2, iPad Air
Not for: Other iPad models, per ProCase
Material: Composition (PU) leather exterior, soft interior
Stand: Multiple slots for landscape viewing and typing angles
Closure: Magnetic, with auto sleep/wake
Colors: Black, grey, navy, teal, brown, purple, red

Worth knowing

ProCase states it is not compatible with iPad models other than the 9.7 inch 5th/6th Gen, iPad Air 2 and iPad Air.

Questions

Does the ProCase iPad 9.7 folio fit the iPad Air 2?

Yes. ProCase lists the iPad Air 2 and original iPad Air alongside the 2017 and 2018 9.7 inch iPad.

Is the ProCase folio real leather?

No. ProCase describes it as PU or composition leather, a synthetic material.

Does the ProCase folio have auto sleep and wake?

Yes. The magnetic cover supports auto sleep/wake.

Will it hold an Apple Pencil?

Yes. There is a built-in elastic pencil holder.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.