Premium Leather iPad Pro Briefcase

Leather iPad Briefcase FAQ: Your Questions Answered

Welcome to the ultimate guide for Apple tablet owners looking for the perfect iPad briefcase to protect and transport their 13-inch iPad Pro or 13-inch iPad Air. Our Premium Leather iPad Pro Briefcase is designed to combine style, durability, and Eco-conscious craftsmanship.

Below, we answer the top questions tablet users ask when choosing an iPad briefcase, ensuring you find the ideal fit for your iPad Pro or Air whether it’s the latest 2025 M4 model or an earlier version. Let’s dive in!

Will This iPad Briefcase Fit My Model? 

One of the top concerns for iPad owners is compatibility. The MacCase Premium Leather iPad Briefcase is designed with a universal fit for all iPad models, including the 13-inch Pro or Air, 11-inch Pro or Air or even older 12.9-inch versions. Our custom interior padding and sleek profile ensures a snug, secure fit without adding bulk, so your iPad stays safe and protected.

• Key Feature: The sleek, compact profile holds any iPad securely. Of course you will have more room if you're carrying an 11-inch vs. a 13-inch, but the .75" depth of the case will prevent any Apple tablet from rattling around. 

• Pro Tip: Pair with our universal iPhone case for a matching set that protects your entire Apple ecosystem, including the new iPhone 17 Air. 

Is the iPad Briefcase Durable Enough for Daily Commutes? 

Absolutely. iPad owners need a briefcase that can handle the grind, whether you’re commuting, traveling, or working remotely. Our iPad briefcase is crafted from ethically sourced full-grain leather, known for its toughness and timeless patina.

Unlike synthetic alternatives, this leather ages beautifully, developing character over time. The exterior resists scratches and scuffs, while the impact-absorbing interior shields your iPad from drops and bumps.

Testimonial

"Best iPad Pro Briefcase on the Planet! Nothing out There Compares...

"The MacCase black leather iPad Pro Briefcase is awesome! The leather is top-notch, interior compartments are perfect for everything I use as a Creative in the field. The size is perfect to hold my 13" iPad Pro, the exterior looks great, the latch is secure and works well...it even has a small pocket for an Apple Air Tag. Working with customer service to get this delivery was easy and pain free."

- Gar 7/2025

How Eco-Friendly Is the Leather iPad Briefcase? 

Sustainability matters to Apple users, and we’re proud to align with those values. Our briefcase for iPad uses leather sourced from tanneries certified for ethical practices, ensuring no harmful chemicals or exploitative labor.

By choosing MacCase, you’re supporting a greener planet, much like Apple’s carbon-neutral goals for 2030.

Why It Matters: Your purchase supports sustainable craftsmanship without compromising luxury.

Can I Carry More Than Just My iPad?

Yes! The Premium Leather iPad Briefcase isn’t just for your Apple tablet. It’s a versatile carry solution. The main compartment fits your iPad securely, while additional pockets hold essentials like your Apple Pencil, AirPods, charger, cables, and even a slim notebook.

Organization Tip: Use the front flap pocket or rear security pocket for quick-grab items like boarding passes or your iPhone.

Does It Work for Both Professional and Casual Settings?

iPad owners often need a case that transitions from boardroom to coffee shop. Available in Vintage and Black, our briefcase’s sleek design complements any setting.

The hand-stitched leather exterior exudes a quiet sophistication for client meetings, while the lightweight build (just 1.8 lbs) makes it easy to carry on casual outings. The detachable shoulder strap adds versatility. Sling it over your shoulder or carry it by the hand-stitched handles.

• Style Note: The Vintage finish develops a unique patina, perfect for creative pros who want a personalized look.

How Does the iPad Briefcase Protect Against Weather?

Rain or shine, your iPad stays safe. The leather is treated with a water-resistant coating to repel light rain and splashes. The reinforced YKK zippers ensure no water seeps into the zippered compartment, keeping your iPad Pro or Air and accessories dry during unexpected drizzles.

Is It Compatible with the New iPad Pro M4 (2025)?

Yes! With Apple’s latest iPad Pro M4 release (announced September 9, 2025), our briefcase is fully compatible. The interior fits the updated dimensions, ensuring seamless access. Whether you’re upgrading to the M4 or sticking with an older model, this briefcase has you covered.

Bonus: The universal design means you won’t need a new case if you upgrade your iPad next year.

How Easy Is the iPad Briefcase to Clean and Maintain?

Maintaining your briefcase is simple. The black leather exterior can be wiped with a damp cloth to remove dirt or smudges. For deeper cleaning, use a leather conditioner (we recommend one every 6 months) to keep the material supple. For the vintage hides, we recommend replacing the natural oils that will evaporate over time with a product like Neetsford Oil.

• Longevity and Value: With proper care, expect 7-10 years of reliable use.

Why Choose MacCase Over Other Brands?

iPad owners have options, but MacCase stands out for three reasons:

• Unmatched Craftsmanship: Over 25+ years of expertise in designing Apple-specific cases, with hand-stitched details and premium materials.

• Sustainability: From recycled rPET to ethically sourced leather, we prioritize the planet without cutting corners on quality.

• Customer-Centric Shipping: Orders by 2 PM PST ship same day, with flat-rate $5.05 U.S. ground shipping and 3-5 day delivery.

• Does the iPad Briefcase Offer A Good Value?

Priced at $274.95, our Premium Leather iPad Briefcase offers unmatched value for a handcrafted, eco-friendly product built to last. Compared to mass-produced alternatives, you’re investing in a case that protects your iPad for years, aligns with your values, and elevates your style.

The MacCase Premium Leather iPad Pro Briefcase is more than a case. It’s a statement of style, sustainability, and protection. Whether you’re safeguarding your new iPad Pro M4 or upgrading your carry game, this briefcase answers every need with elegance and function.

Voice of Experience in iPad Briefcase Design

To get an inside view of the thinking that went into the MacCase iPad Briefcase, we spoke to Michael Santoro, a multi-award-winning designer and founder of MacCase. He told us:

"MacCase started as a company that was launched on a single briefcase design. Briefcases are where we come from so doing an iPad carrying case with a strap and handle is second nature for us. It's always special when I pick up the pen to design a new briefcase."

"Our original case for the original iBook was radical. It was radical when it was new and to see one today, it still looks radical. The joyfulness of the design is still present. It still makes people smile. One of the radical things about it was that while it was somewhat horizontally oriented, it was not traditional in any way."

"There were no rules to break because the market didn't exist. So the first rule of this new Apple-specific case market that we created was that there was not going to be any template to follow. This can be thrilling or fill you with fear. It's like being an explorer and being in a new place for the first time. For us, we had to figure out what the rules were going to be."

Is this a Good Carrying Bag for iPad Pro?

This is an excellent iPad Pro bag. It's compact, sleek, lightweight, has good storage options is beautifully made from our ethically sourced leather and comes with a lifetime warranty. Yes, this a good carrying bag for iPad Pro.

This bag for carrying iPad centers the entire exterior and under flap design around safely storing and transporting the Apple Pencil. The center stripe becomes the actual pocket for the Pencil. The case disappears under the flap but is continued visually into the flap.

This is how to protect the Pencil in an integrated and holistic way. It's designed from the ground up to be part of the solution.

Again Michael shares:

"Most traditional briefcases are horribly thick and bulky. Cumbersome. Inelegant. Because our leather iPad Briefcase is so thin, I thought it was important to have some specific places to put things besides the Apple Pencil. So there is a place for writing pens, credit cards, the charger, and cables. We still have some generic pockets where people can put what they'd like."

Is it Better to Have an iPad Case with a Handle?

The decision of whether or not to get an iPad case with a handle depends on your individual needs and preferences. If you are looking for a case that is easier to carry, then a case with a handle may be a good option.

The goal for this new brief was to provide a clean, elegant case with a handle and a shoulder strap that a professional could use to take their Apple tablet, the Magic Keyboard, and some personal items from office to office, meeting to meeting throughout the day.

It would also work in an academic environment for a teacher or professor, a doctor or anyone else needing to protect and transport their Apple tablet but who did not want to be dragging a big, bulky bag around with them all day.

iPad Case with Handle

This leather 13 iPad case with a handle is very slim and compact. The new ultra-light shoulder strap helps keep the overall weight down. It's the perfect case for moving back and forth, to and from, and through an office, academic, or other such environments.

It possesses all the hallmarks of the MacCase Premium Leather product: tough yet subtle hides in Pebble Grain black or distressed Vintage brown, the industry's best build quality, exquisite proportions, and superb functionality.

Best Bag for 13 iPad with Magic Keyboard

Another goal was to deliver the best bag for 13 iPad with the Magic Keyboard. While "best" is always a subjective term, we feel we've created an iPad bag that works extremely well for a lot of people.

Apple's Magic Keyboard has been designed to create what is, in essence, a portable iMac. With its floating screen, the iMac has become Apple's most popular desktop model for both home and office.

In a very real way, the Magic Keyboard is its own case. It covers the front and back of the tablet. The problem is that doesn't offer any edge, corner, or Pencil protection. Again, this is expensive stuff so a quality, secure way to transport and protect this hardware is needed.

Tailored to the Magic Keyboard

Our Briefcase for iPad is perfectly tailored to protect the most vulnerable parts of the 13-inch iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard combination. Completely padded and lined, our brief is designed to pick up where the Magic Keyboard leaves off.

Many cases designed for the 13-inch are not designed to fit the tablet when the Magic Keyboard is added. Why? Because the Magic Keyboard needs a case that has room for the added half an inch or 12mm the keyboard adds to the width of your large Apple tablet. Our Briefcase for iPad has this extra 1/2 inch so it's the perfect case for the Magic Keyboard and the 13-inch.

Along with outstanding protection, there are places for other items. This functionality, combined with its sleek, timeless style and bulletproof build quality, makes this iPad bag a favorite among a broad range of Apple tablet users no matter which generation of the 13-inch they own.

Briefcase for iPad with Pencil Case

One of the key features of all MacCase products for Apple's largest tablet is our integrated Pencil case that is part of each design. Visually, this is highlighted by a vertical "stripe" that runs down the center, in part or whole, of each 13 model.

This can be seen at the bottom of the main flap, under the clasp, and when the flap is opened. Once opened, storage pockets fan out from a central column that serves as the Pencil case. Your Apple Pencil slots into the opening at the top and is safely protected during transport and storage.

But there is more to this case than just the main compartment. The front panel under the main flap can hold a variety of items in the assorted pockets. Moreover, there is a large pocket in the main flap itself to store even more items. The shoulder strap is attached along the long axis of the top of the main flap so the brief hangs close and tight to the body.