17 Awesome And Inexpensive Laptop Cases That Are Actually Worth Your Money
Give your laptop a serious makeover.
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1. A divine elephant-print sleeve case to show some serious love to the majestic creatures.
Promising Review: “This is a really lovely cover. And it has a strong zipper that opens in both directions — so I can charge my laptop while it's safely protected. I bought this case to replace an ancient cover I bought for my first MacBook Air, and I couldn't be more pleased!” —ScotTex
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+. Available for seven laptop sizes, with a matching bag for your laptop charger.
2. A rubber-coated white marble-print case that'll make your computer the classiest in the room.
Promising Review: “I got this cover for my daughter's MacBook Air. It snapped on easily and fits very securely. The cover has a smooth, rubberized feel. The bottom panel is vented to provide plenty of air circulation. And the cutouts for the access ports are perfect.” —DLI
Get it from Amazon for $13.99. Available for 13" MacBook Air.
3. A delicate white rose sleeve case, so you'll never be too far from a pretty bouquet of flowers.
4. A magical galaxy case which will take you on a space trip every time you gaze at your laptop.
5. A glittering metallic sleeve case for a laptop that shines bright like a diamond.
Promising Review: “This sleeve looks and feels more expensive than what I paid for it. I'm using it for my MacBook Air 13” and it fits just fine.” —Gabriela Laurino
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+. Available for 13” Macbook Pro Retina Display in four colors.
6. A darling cassette tape case to give your computer a hella retro feel.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99. Available for 13” MacBook Pro.
7. A dapper gray sleeve case that also moonlights as a mousepad — because no one has time for a basic case.
Promising Review: “The two pockets on the back of this case are a great detail. One fits the iPhone 6 and 7 generation phones and the other fits the iPhone Plus models. It's nice that I can fit my MacBook, 6S Plus phone, and my Kindle in it at one time. I don't have a hard shell on my laptop. But I think one might fit as long as it's not too bulky.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99. Available for two MacBook sizes and one iPad Pro size in two colors, with a matching bag for your laptop charger.
8. A blue and pink gradient case to bring some added peace into your life — at least when you open and close your computer.
Promising Review: “This is probably the most beautiful and reliable case I've ever had! It fits my 13” MacBook Air just right. And the gradient color is just gorgeous.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.98. Available for 13” MacBook Air
9. A luxurious folio standing case that's as professional as it's fierce.
Promising Review: “I’ve gotten so many compliments on this case. A lot of people are surprised that it's an actual laptop case because they think it's a leather portfolio. It gives me a sleek, professional look that really stands out.” —BH
Get it from Amazon for $17.99. Available for 13” MacBook Air in 16 colors.
10. A gorgeous faux-mahogany case anyone wood be beyond crazy to ignore.
Promising Review: “This case fits my computer great. The texture of the wood-looking top has a nice rubbery feel to it. The bottom part of the case is very sturdy, and the keyboard cover matches beautifully.” —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $19.99. Available in five MacBook sizes with a coordinating keyboard cover.
11. A baby pink lycra sleeve case, so you can shamelessly celebrate your obsession with pastels.
Promising Review: “This product is well-made and fits my Mac perfectly. I would recommend this for anyone that transports their laptop frequently. It is a quality product that seems sturdy and extremely durable.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99. Available for six MacBook sizes in nine colors, with a matching bag for your laptop charger.
12. A fuss-free clear plastic case to show off your laptop's natural beauty.
Promising Review: "This case fits onto my MacBook 15” Retina Display computer perfectly. The plastic is thick and seems to be protective against strong shocks. The plastic ends are well-rounded and feel good when you're manipulating the MacBook. And the plastic is completely adjusted to the unibody, so there aren’t any loose ends. It truly feels as if it is an extension of my MacBook.” — Ivan
Get it from Amazon for $16.99. Available for 15” MacBook Retina Display.
13. An elegant faux-leather sleeve case you may have to upgrade your wardrobe to carry.
Promising Review: “This is a high-quality sleeve that was just what we needed for our MacBook. The magnetic closure makes it secure. And there is also a slot to put a business card in case it gets lost. It is soft on the inside and lightweight.” —CHK
Get it from Amazon for $18.99. Available for five MacBook sizes, one iPad size, one Android tablet size, and two Microsoft Surface sizes in three colors.
14. A lightweight plastic hard case which includes a matching keyboard cover — so your laptop will always be perfectly styled.
Promising Review: “The finish on the case is matte and not glossy at all, which is exactly what I wanted. And the Apple logo can't be seen unless the computer is on. It fits like a glove, and is really a great case!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99. Available for 13" MacBook Pro Retina in 29 colors.
15. A cozy zip-up sleeve case to protect your computer in the simplest way.
16. A sleek rubberized bumper case you may mistake for a sci-fi movie prop.
Promising Review: “This case is very easy to snap on and provides great protection for my laptop. The clear scratch cover is attached to the hard portion of the case, unlike some other similar cases I've seen. This is a great detail because it actually stays attached nicely. The case does add a little weight to the laptop, but it's not unreasonable to carry around.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+. Available for 13" MacBook Pro in four colors.
17. And a water-resistant sleeve case that features an internal elastic band to keep your precious cargo secure.
Promising Review: “This is a great case! I kept the foam insert it came with and split it in half with a hacksaw blade. I place the insert half on the top and bottom of my computer when traveling. It zips up easier while also keeping my 13" MacBook from bouncing around.” —Brian
Get it from Amazon for $42.95+. The case fits most 13” laptops.
Go ahead and toss that throwback case to the side.
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