Which original iPad cover fits your iPad?

Written by Lucinda

Edited on

6 October 2025

10:43

Which original iPad cover fits your iPad?

Want to protect your Apple iPad from scratches and dirt? With an original Apple iPad cover, you can keep your iPad neat for as long as possible. You can choose from a cover with or without keyboard. In this article, you'll read all about the differences between the available original Apple covers.

Comparison
Without keyboard
With keyboard

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	Smart Cover	Smart Folio	Smart Keyboard	Smart Keyboard Folio	Magic Keyboard	Magic Keyboard Folio
Available for	iPad (2021/2020/2019), iPad Air (2019), and iPad Mini 5/4	iPad (2022), iPad Pro 11 inches and 12.9 inches (2022/2021/2020/2018), iPad Air (2022/2020), iPad Mini 6	iPad (2021/2020/2019) and iPad Air (2020/2019)	iPad Pro 11 inches and 12.9 inches (2022/2021/2020/2018), and iPad Air (2022/2020)	iPad Pro 11 inches and 12.9 inches (2022/2021/2020/2018), and iPad Air (2022/2020)	iPad (2022)
Protection	Front	Front and back	Front	Front and back	Front and back	Front and back
Full keyboard	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable	2 positions	2 positions	2 positions	2 positions	Continuous	2 positions
Auto-wake function	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other functions	None	None	Smart Connector	Smart Connector	Smart Connector, USB-C port, trackpad, and backlit keys	Smart Connector, USB-C port, trackpad, and backlit keys

iPad cover without keyboard

Smart Cover: iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini 5

The Apple Smart Cover protects the front of your Apple iPad. Open the cover and your screen activates automatically, thanks to the auto-wake function. The screen switches off automatically when you close the cover. You can place your iPad in 2 different viewing angles with the built-in stand. That way, you won't have to hold your iPad while you're watching a series.

Suitable for iPad (2019/2020/2021), iPad Air (2019), and iPad Mini 5

Auto-wake function
Adjustable in 2 positions

Only protects the front
No keyboard

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Smart Folio: iPad Pro and iPad Air

Protect the front and back of your iPad Pro with the Smart Folio. That way, the screen and the casing of your iPad stays free from scratches and dirt as well. With the Smart Folio, you can place your iPad in 2 different positions for a pleasant viewing angle. Close the cover and the screen goes in snooze mode automatically. Open the cover and the screen switches on automatically, so you can get started quickly.

Available for the iPad Pro (2018/2020/2021) and the iPad Air (2020/2022), and iPad Mini 6

Auto-wake function
Adjustable in 2 positions
Protects the front and back

No keyboard

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iPad cover with keyboard

Smart Keyboard: iPad Air and iPad

The Smart Keyboard is an iPad cover with keyboard. You can attach the cover to your iPad with a magnet. Thanks to the Smart Connector, the keyboard automatically connects to your iPad and they work well together. You can place your iPad upright with the stand, so you can comfortably look at the screen while you're typing. Close the cover over the screen to prevent scratches on the screen. Open it again and the screen switches on automatically.

Available for the iPad Air (2019) and the iPad (2019/2020/2021)

Type on a full keyboard
Auto-wake function

Adjustable in 2 positions
Only protects the front

Smart Keyboard Folio: iPad Pro and iPad Air

For a combination between protection and a keyboard, choose the Smart Keyboard Folio. This cover protects the front and back of your tablet. That way, it's no problem when you put your iPad Pro and keys in the same bag. Thanks to the Smart Connector, you can get started with text processing right away. You can place the stand in 2 positions for a comfortable viewing angle.

Available for the iPad Pro 11 inches (2018/2020/2021), iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2018/2020/2021), and the iPad Air (2020/2022)

Type on a full keyboard
Protects the front and back
Auto-wake function

Adjustable in 2 positions

Magic Keyboard: iPad Pro and iPad Air

With a Magic Keyboard, you can convert your iPad to a laptop replacement. The Magic Keyboard is a versatile cover for the Apple iPad. Thanks to the touchpad with Multi Touch support, you can control your cursor the way you're used to from a MacBook. With the backlit keyboard, you can also find the right keys in the evening. Use the USB-C port in the cover to charge your iPad Pro. That way, the USB-C port in your iPad is free for other peripherals. In addition, this iPad Pro cover protects both the front and back of your iPad.