Spigen Ultra Hybrid Pro iPad mini Case vs iPad mini Folio Case with Card Slot

Buy the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Pro if you want a clear-backed case with a built-in kickstand and a dedicated Apple Pencil holder that survives drops. Buy the PU Leather smart cover if you want a folio that wakes and sleeps the screen, holds a card and a stylus, and folds into a stand. The Spigen is the tougher, more protective pick; the generic folio is the more versatile, office-friendly one. Owners of both report the folio's soft TPU shell flexes more, while the Spigen's dual-layer Air Cushion corners take knocks better.

• Choose the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Pro if you want drop protection, a crystal-clear back and a kickstand that holds the iPad mini up for drawing or video.
• Choose the PU Leather smart cover if you want auto wake/sleep, a card slot and a folding stand in a slim folio.