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will a ipad air 5th gen case fit my ipad pro 11 inch (2019)?

i can’t find a case for my ipad pro, but ive noticed that the ipad air seems around the same size and has the same camera (not the same but you know), so i was wondering if i could use the ipad air cases for my ipad (im a bit hesitant to order one as of now as sometimes the camera or the buttons are a bit different even though they look the same)

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Feb 15, 2024 9:12 PM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2024 3:50 AM

While having similar external dimensions, the iPad Pro 11" is fractionally thinner than the iPad Air5. As such, a fitted case designed for either may only fit the model for which it is intended. Many third-party manufacturers cases are designed to fit both the Air5 and the Pro 11".


Here are the published dimensions; you'll note the the depth differs by only 0.2mm:



However, all models of iPad Air 11" have exactly the same physical characteristics - with only one exception. The second through fourth generation iPad Pro 11" have a larger camera array than the first generation iPad Pro 11"


Due to the difference in camera design, a fitted case designed for the first generation iPad Pro 11" won't fit the second generation or later - but cases designed for the second/third/fourth generation are compatible with all of the 11" models.


As such, armed with this knowledge, finding a suitable case for your iPad Pro 11" should be straightforward - as there are many from which to choose. Perhaps consider STM or Otterbox.


https://stmgoods.com

https://otterbox.com



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Feb 16, 2024 3:50 AM in response to stxrliiqht

While having similar external dimensions, the iPad Pro 11" is fractionally thinner than the iPad Air5. As such, a fitted case designed for either may only fit the model for which it is intended. Many third-party manufacturers cases are designed to fit both the Air5 and the Pro 11".


Here are the published dimensions; you'll note the the depth differs by only 0.2mm:



However, all models of iPad Air 11" have exactly the same physical characteristics - with only one exception. The second through fourth generation iPad Pro 11" have a larger camera array than the first generation iPad Pro 11"


Due to the difference in camera design, a fitted case designed for the first generation iPad Pro 11" won't fit the second generation or later - but cases designed for the second/third/fourth generation are compatible with all of the 11" models.


As such, armed with this knowledge, finding a suitable case for your iPad Pro 11" should be straightforward - as there are many from which to choose. Perhaps consider STM or Otterbox.


https://stmgoods.com

https://otterbox.com



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