Laptop cases

 

 Best Laptop Cases and Sleeves of 2020

The best laptop cases and sleeves should have an attractive, durable design, and be easy to take through security, especially when you fly. Most bags are padded to add extra protection to your laptop and some are even reinforced along the edges and waterproof. Our top pick in the cateogry is the  Nacuwa 360 laptop sleeve  (view on Amazon). It provides 360-degree coverage for 13-inch laptops. It's padded, drop-resistant, has a durable carrying handle, and extra pockets to fit chargers and other items.

If you would prefer a backpack, our list of the best laptop backpacks has plenty of options for your to browse. Otherwise, see our full list of the best laptop cases and sleeves below. Also, be sure to check out our constantly updated guide to the best laptop deals happening right now, for great machines at steep discounts.    The Nacuwa 360-degree coverage sleeve is fully zippered and measures 13 inches. It comes in a light or dark gray color and offers all-around protection with an internal egg-crate-style padding that lines the entire interior. That interior is shock-, drop- and collision-resistant, which is great because when you're carrying your MacBook or your PC, there will be plenty of those. They've even reinforced the corners, which are arguably the areas with the most potential for damage.

The outside shell is a soft, heather gray design that also provides a layer of water resistance for even more protection. The sleeve adds on a super strong carrying handle and even an outer convenience pocket to put chargers, external hard drives and more. The brand name might not be making tech journal headlines, but the features alone (added on to the unbelievable price) should bring you around to why this made it to the top of our list.

This EveCase takes its job of protecting your laptop seriously. It features a layer of shock-absorbent and water-resistant diamond padded neoprene, which keeps your device safe from minor bumps, drops and splashes. Meanwhile, a soft foam fabric lining on the interior defends it from scratches.

The sleeve itself comes in four different sizes (11.6 x 12.5 inches, 13.3 x 14 inches, 15 x 15.6 inches and 17 x 17.3 inches) and four different colors (black, blue, purple and hot pink). The top-loading design gives you easy access to your device and is approved by TSA, so you don't have to remove your laptop from this sleeve while going through airport security. It lacks additional pockets to stash chargers, documents or other accessories, but that's the price you pay for such a slim and lightweight case.Sometimes, simple is better and that's the case with the Amazon Basics laptop sleeve. This basic neoprene sleeve is available in 11-inch, 13-inch and 15-inch varieties. If you're looking for something basic, simple and inexpensive that will help prevent scrapes or minor impacts, the Amazon Basics case is perfect for you. Padding on every side and a well-tailored fit help create 360-degrees of protection. Zipper action is smooth and doesn't offer any hint that this sleeve is budget priced.

A handle on a laptop sleeve isn't for everyone, but as a lot of people don't enjoy larger bags for quick trips, a handle would be welcomed. Separately, we wouldn't mind a few additional color options, but limitations aside, it's hard to say no to Amazon's private label laptop sleeve.