What’s the Best Nice-Looking Laptop Case?

This paper case is tough, lightweight, and washable, according to Abby DeRoche — a fashion publicist atPress Hookand the fashion marketing director atRE(SOURCE) Fashion. “The organization is amazing,” she says, referring to the array of internal pockets, cardholders, and elastic straps that she uses to arrange herlaptopand accessories. When she travels, she loves having her “laptop, AirPods, phone charger, and computer charger organized and within easy reach during flights.”

Photographer Kari Bjorn ofKari Bjorn Photographyusedto carry his laptop to shoots in a larger zippered case, but he found it too bulky. “I switched to the Native Union sleeve case last year, and it feels a lot better,” he explains. This case is designed forMacBooksand comes in sizes from 13 to 16 inches, but it also fits other slim laptops. He loves “the magnetic closure as opposed to the zipper” on his old case; he says the latter would always get “stuck in the material on the inside.”

Juan Palacio, chief marketing officer atFoliage Friend, carries this sleeve while traveling. He especially likes the “clean design,” which is great when he needs a “professional and polished look” for work. But he likes that it’s not too smart for everyday use, either. He’s particularly taken with the scratch-free magnetic closure that secures the case without the risk of scraping yourlaptopthe way zippers can. It comes in 14-, 15-, and 16-inch sizes.

Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo praised the Baggu 13-inch laptop sleeve as one of thebest things she boughtin 2021. She thought most of thecasessold online or in stores were practical but boring until she saw this gem. “I was thrilled to find the Goldilocks of laptop cases just in time. Unsurprisingly, I discovered it atBaggu, a brand that has solved a number of my other shopping quandaries with its colorful, well-designed tote bags, zipper pouches, and backpacks.” This puffy sleeve, which Corsillo describes as a miniature sleeping bag, comes in a variety of decorative designs and solid colors. It’s quilted and stuffed with recycled Poly-Fil, and it has a one-square-inch Velcro closure. “I ended up buying two — solid neon pink and black with white daisies — that I use for my laptop and 12-inchiPad,” she says. In fact, Corsillo likes and trusts Baggu to keep her stuff safe so much that she bought a smaller quilted case for herglasses.

Content creatorJustin Tsesays this sleeve, fromteen-favoritebackpack-maker Herschel Supply Co., offers “nothing crazy in terms of features,” but it’s one of his top picks for day-to-day protection since it has plenty of padding and lasts a long time.

Senior global real-estate adviserNicole Beauchamptravels regularly for work and uses this case to protect her 13-inchMacBookAir and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. However, it fits any laptop up to 13 inches — not just MacBooks. In addition to the spacious main pocket, Beauchamp says it has an “outside zipper pocket, where I usually place the power source or battery pack.” It comes in black with a diamond quilted finish.

Gabriel Cruz, lead editor at the language-learning websiteLet’s Learn Slang, notes that the “precise fit and secure closure” of this sleeve keep his laptop well protected. He also loves the way this Woolnut case looks. The full-grain leather exterior “ages beautifully over time,” according to Cruz, so you won’t have to worry about its getting tatty down the line. You can get sizes from 12 to 16 inches to fit most laptops.

“I carry this every day,” saysYenia Hernández Fonseca, a writer and stylist at Margo Paige. She’s impressed with how “elegant and versatile” it is. Not only does it look great, but Hernández Fonseca loves that it doubles as a pad to rest her laptop on while working, plus the flap “conveniently turns into a mouse pad.” It comes in two sizes, one to fit 13-to-14-inchlaptopsand the other to fit 15-to-16-inch laptops. By the way, Cuyana also makes one of ourfavorite tote organizers.

As editor-in-chief atInvestor Junkie, Clint Proctor travels often for work, whether attending conferences and meetings or conducting research. He describes this folio as the “perfect blend of functionality and fashion,” highlighting the “attention to detail” that went into making it and its “high-quality materials.” It’s available in a range of sizes that offer a snug fit for MacBooks between 11 and 16 inches as well as some models of Dell laptops. It’s made from premium full-grain leather and comes in black, navy, tan, and deep brown.

This stylish case has one large pocket to fit laptops of up to 15 inches and smaller pockets, slots, and organizers to hold other items, including your credit cards, phone, and cables. It’s recommended byChristiane Lemieux— interior designer and founder ofLemieux Et Cie— and Madison Popper, an interior designer and founder ofChill Casa Home.

Popper appreciates that it “has additional layers to store other items, such as your wallet and cords.”According to Lemieux, the “Apple Pencil, AirPod, and cardholder are genius.” Both Lemieux and Popper love that you can have this case personalized with a monogram.

These cases from Chic Geeks are “the epitome of luxe,” says Jessie Frances ofCappuccinos and Consignment. She travels the world in search of vintage and consignment gems, and this case keeps her laptop secure. It comes in a wide range of colors, and Frances loves that these “often correspond with seasonal color trends.” Each one is made to order, and you can choose the exact model of yourMacBookso it will fit perfectly.

The case is “literally made from the same material as bulletproof vests,” explains Max Ade, CEO and co-founder of the pickleball websitePickleheads, “so it’s designed to last.” Ade adds that the case is waterproof, too. It’s designed to hold laptops up to 13 inches and features one large pocket for A4 documents and two smaller pockets for cables and chargers.

For something a little more unique, Muchaneta Kapfunde, who blogs about the intersection of tech and design atFashNerd, recommends this sleeve made from recycled fire hoses. Kapfunde likes that its British maker, Elvis & Kresse, is “sustainable, ethical, and transparent,” and she says this durable case (lined with reclaimed parachute silk) is worth the price.

An architect and a strategic construction adviser atReal Estate Bees, Ashley Davis finds this baga stylish yet practical choice for work. Davis notes, “It holds my laptop, padfolio, tape measure, and plenty of pens.” She adds that its straps make it convenient to “transport back and forth from the office, to client meetings, and to job sites.” She also likes being able to “secure it torolling luggagefor travel.” It’s made fromfauxleather and comes in a number of classic and limited-edition colors, including black, caramel, and emerald.