iPad Air — Cases, Smart Folio, Magic Keyboard & Apple Pencil for Air 1 to Air M2

Seven Air generations, two connectors, four Pencil tiers. Quick overview:

• Air 1 + Air 2 — 9.7", Lightning, no official Pencil
• Air 3 (2019) — 10.5", Lightning, Apple Pencil 1st gen
• Air 4 (2020) — 10.9", USB-C, Touch ID in power button, Apple Pencil 2nd gen + USB-C, first Air with Magic Keyboard
• Air 5 (2022) — 10.9", USB-C, M1 chip, Apple Pencil 2 + USB-C, Magic Keyboard
• Air 11" M2 (2024) + Air 13" M2 (2024) — M2 chip, Apple Pencil Pro + USB-C (Pencil 2 NO longer), new Magic Keyboard compatible
• Air 11" 2025 + Air 13" 2025 — M3 chip, same cases as M2 generation

Six Air case archetypes at RPD:

• Smart Folio — magnetic cover with auto-sleep, foldable stand. Classic for commuters.
• Hardcase with Pencil holder — all-around protection plus stylus slot, ideal for students.
• Hardcase with keyboard cutout — fits under the Magic Keyboard and protects the corners.
• Sleeve / notebook bag — backpack protection with Pencil pocket.
• Outdoor bumper case — drop protection up to 2 m, premium models up to 5 m, for field staff and workshops.
• Lanyard or crossbody cases — adjustable strap for festivals and travel.

For students we recommend Smart Folio plus paper-feel film — quiet Pencil writing haptic during lectures. Creative pros combine hardcase with Pencil holder and Magic Keyboard — Procreate and the Affinity stack always at hand. Home office picks Smart Folio plus Magic Keyboard for video calls. Travellers reach for sleeve and crossbody adapter. Field staff need the outdoor bumper. Sustainable options: cases from recycled felt, recycled TPU and FSC-cardboard sleeves are available.

Pencil compatibility on the Air follows generation logic:

• Air 1 + Air 2 — no official Pencil. Third-party Bluetooth styli work.
• Air 3 — Apple Pencil 1st gen (Lightning pairing).
• Air 4 + Air 5 — Apple Pencil 2nd gen (side MagSafe magnet) + Apple Pencil USB-C.
• Air 6 M2 + Air 7 M3 (2024/2025) — Apple Pencil Pro (squeeze, barrel-roll, Find My) + Apple Pencil USB-C. Pencil 2 NO longer supported.

Not sure? Check the Apple Pencil – which fits? picker.

Air 4 and newer support the Magic Keyboard. Air 1-3 do not — those use Bluetooth keyboards.

• Air 4 + Air 5 (10.9") — original Magic Keyboard 2020 (11" variant)
• Air 6 M2 + Air 7 M3 (11") — original Magic Keyboard works, and the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro M4 is also supported
• Air 13" 2024/2025 — Magic Keyboard 12.9" or 13" variant

Details in the Magic Keyboard – which fits? picker.

Air 1-3 charge via Lightning, Air 4 and newer via USB-C (Air 4-5 up to approx. 20 W, Air 6 M2 up to 30 W, Air 7 M3 up to 35 W). The iPad Air does NOT support MagSafe — the magnet ring on the iPhone back is iPhone-only. Outdoor cases with drop protection up to 2 m, premium up to 5 m. A display repair on the iPad Air typically runs CHF 200–400, a case from CHF 9 amortises on the first drop and is 30–50% cheaper than a refurbished replacement.

Three film types: clear (tempered standard) for maximum protection, paper-feel film for Pencil writing haptic (matte, slightly textured — ideal for Procreate artists), privacy film for commuters. Hydrogel films for curved glass edges.

Shipped from our Basel warehouse, A-mail in 1–2 working days nationwide, express next working day or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten via click & collect. We are also happy to advise you in person — repairs, protection solutions and warranty handling from a single source.