Best rugged cases for MacBook Pro 2022

This rugged case from Urban Armor Gear will fit your 13-inch MacBook Pro made between 2016 and 2019. The armor shell has impact-resistant bumpers to ensure total protection if anything happens, and there’s a tactile grip, so your computer won’t slip out of your hands in wet or slippery conditions. In addition, it’s military tested for the ultimate drop protection. There is also a 15-inch version available.

Your brand new 14-inch MacBook Pro will love this protective microfiber and transparent case available in multiple colors and styles. It offers a glossy crystal clear finish and is a two-piece design.

This case is made for older 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros (without USB-C and no optical drive) from 2012 to 2015. The shock-absorbing ridges will ensure that no scratches or scuffs end up on your MacBook Pro if it is dropped. The case is a hardshell style that snaps together for simple installation, and it has an anti-scratch coating and airflow vents.

iBenzer’s Hexpact case is designed for 13-inch MacBook Pros made between 2016 and 2020. The case is dual-layered for maximum protection and shock absorption. The honeycomb design is distinctive and helps make your MacBook Pro easy to spot, especially if you go with a colored option. In addition, it gives unhindered access to all ports, and there are vents for proper airflow to prevent overheating.

Want something rugged but not attached to your computer? Then check out the Thule’s Sleeve. The rigid exterior protects your MacBook from all sorts of bumps and drops, and the enhanced corners mean impact absorption to keep your gear safe within the padded interior. Since it’s a clamshell design, you can use your MacBook while it’s still in the case and protected from the elements. It comes in several colors and perfectly fits a 13-inch MacBook Pro 2017 and MacBook Air 2018.

If you want a rugged case without the tough-guy looks, consider this. STM’s rugged case is made from a protective, hardshell polycarbonate and rubber material that’s sure to keep your MacBook Pro safe from everyday bumps and nicks. The cover is transparent, so your computer’s natural beauty shines through, but there are several different color options for the edged bumpers. It’s simple to install, grants full access to all ports, and has air vents. You can choose your size and color.

This tough and durable case is made for the 2018 13-inch MacBook Air. It’s transparent, so you can see the Apple logo shine through, but the engineered, wraparound rubber bumpers give superb protection during drops and falls, should that ever happen. In addition, you get full access to ports and buttons, a fully vented base with rubber feet to prevent slippage, and a unique design.

This is another tough and durable case suitable for 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros. It offers four layers of 360-degree protection; a soft-touch coating, a PU leather layer, a heat-molded crush-proof layer, and a shock-absorbing inner layer. This gives you drop protection, while the case’s inner, thanks to its sturdy zipper closure, is dust- and waterproof. There are internal storage sleeves so you can fit in a slimline mouse, smartphone, and other accessories.