10 Great Laptop Cases & Sleeves for Back to School

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The month of August typically means one thing - back-to-school time for millions of college students all around the country. If you want to have a successful academic year with no surprises (that stem from broken electronics), a laptop case will provide much-needed protection.

Laptop cases can assist in protecting against unwanted damage caused by water or even being dropped. We’re not just talking about practical cases designed to protect.

Today, there are a variety of cases available that fit your personality and that protect against dust and debris. There are also laptop sleeves, which offer less protection against screen cracks. What sleeves are great for is protecting against scratches, although there are some sleeves that give users a great deal of security for their laptops.   

Choosing just one laptop case or sleeve can seem overwhelming, as there are tons of options, colors, styles, and varieties available. Whether you have a Mac or PC, we’ve done the homework already - compiling this list of the best laptop cases and sleeves of 2018, just in time for heading back to school.

 

V7 Professional 2 Backpack Laptop Case

V7 Professional 2 Backpack Laptop CasePhoto Credit: Walmart

As a student, having a backpack that also protects your laptop is a major plus. The V7 Professional 3 Backpack Laptop Case is one such case. The look is sleek, and not too design-heavy.

It is essentially built for functionality. The backpack itself is quite spacious, making it great for also carrying notebooks, textbooks, and more. The outside of the case is also waterproof.

 

iBenzer Soft-Touch MacBook Air Case

iBenzer Soft-Touch MacBook Air Case

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If you're a lover of all things Apple, this is the case you've been looking for. It fits perfectly on a MacBook Air and provides protection from scratches. There is also a keyboard cover, which reduces the amount of dust that gets in between your keys.

The hard-shell case comes in vibrant colors, which not only make your computer look more stylish, but reduces its overall risk of damage as well.

 

Hearth & Hand Genuine Leather Case

Hearth & Hand Genuine Leather CasePhoto Credit: Amazon

The next case on our list is mostly about style. Hearth & Handmade create a genuine leather case with a plush interior which protects your screen and outside of your laptop from exterior damage. The case can house a laptop up to 14 inches long, or something as small as a tablet.

 

Case Logic Intrata Case

Case Logic Intrata Case

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This nylon shoulder bag is perfect for college students who are always on the go. Carry your laptop (up to 14”), with a messenger-style case. The bag is lightweight and there is even a front pocket for additional storage.

 

Targus TSB750US Carrying Case

Targus TSB750US Carrying Case

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Who says you can't have style and convenience? With a rolling carrying case for your laptop, you'll enjoy more flexibility than with a traditional backpack.

You can fit up to a 17” laptop in this rolling backpack case for your laptop. In terms of colors, you can choose between grey and black.

 

Logitech 16" Laptop Sleeve

Logitech 16" Laptop SleevePhoto Credit: Walmart

Perfect for a 15.6” laptop, this soft laptop sleeve case is waterproof. The sleeve also comes with a wireless mouse.

 

Targus 15.6" Strata Pro Slim Brief Laptop Bag

Targus 15.6" Strata Pro Slim Brief Laptop BagPhoto Credit: Target

Sometimes tradition should be broken, in other cases - it shouldn’t. Targus created a functional and traditional slim-design laptop bag, perfect for transport and protection against scratches. The bag, available in charcoal and black, is a great tool for college students looking to keep one of their most prized possessions free from harm’s way. 

 

Kensington LM340 Laptop Messenger Case 14.4”

Kensington LM340 Laptop Messenger Case 14.4”

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Up next is another messenger bag case with a modern look and feel. Kensington’s laptop case has everything you need. When it comes to the bag, this affords students the advantage of function, design, and comfort.

 

HDE MacBook Air 13" Case

HDE MacBook Air 13" Case

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Here’s something else that’s great for Mac users. HDE’s hard shell cover is made from rubberized matte plastic, and comes with a keyboard skin.

 

Case Logic Laptop and Tablet Backpack

Case Logic Laptop and Tablet Backpack

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Finally, Case Logic’s backpack case offers comfort as well as extra storage with this backpack carrying case. The backpack case can fit up to a 15.6” laptop and carries your tablet with ease.

  

Bottom Line

Getting back in the groove of the semester can be difficult. As a result, Puls is here to make back to school time a breeze. We can help keep your smartphone and all of your other gadgets in perfect working condition - click here to get 5% off your first appointment with us.

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Moshe B.
Moshe Beauford is a journalist, copywriter and blogger. His work has appeared in publications like GeekTime, Paste Magazine, Property Casualty 360 and Claims Magazine. In his spare time, he loves to cook, write music for and play the violin.
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