Otterbox Symmetry Vs. UAG Metropolis Vs. Zugu Muse... Which is best for the iPad Pro 11??? 

Sold! Ha ha loved the reveal of the winner. I've been eyeing this case and you swayed me. Thanks man!

Thanks for helping me decide and making this fun! I like my Zugu case for it iPad fall protection (my arthritic hands drop it weekly), versatility, ease of cleanup, and that it gave great years of service for my current iPad. With my newest iPad on the way, I was ruminating between the Otterbox and Zugu. You explain and demonstrate their features succinctly and clearly, making it easy for this little old lady to buy Zugu again. As my grown children would say, you rock!

I love the Zugu Muse. I bought a few weeks before seeing your video. It confirmed I had bought a good case. The 2 pencil holders sold me on the case.

This was this years Oscars for me

Agree with you on the Zugu for the win. I have one for my 10.5. There are some reports of the gen 2 pencil discharging if left connected to the iPad. Best way I've seen with either generation of pencil to ensure long battery retention is when done with the pencil, briefly airplane mode the device, which will disconnect the pencil. Then the Zugu is perfect if you use the rear pencil pouch to carry the pencil around (more secure too) and just reconnect the pencil again using the side connection when ready to use it. One thing to note with these and especially the Zugu with it's one piece front cover--when in stand mode the microfiber is on the bottom and will pick up grit etc. from your surface. Sand particles can scratch the bare screen or screen protector, so always be sure to wipe off the microfiber lining. Some folks carry microfiber towels or whatever to rest these case stands on for added protection if you are worried about it. Vid liked. Good job.

Thank you for putting so much effort into giving us the most detailled comparisons. I appreciate that you talked about the bending issue. It is not like we want to bend iPads but to protect them from bending. I wouldn‘t trust my iPad not to bend without a case in my backpack in let’s say an overcrowded bus/train. One sharp curve and the guy next to me leaning/„falling“ onto me and I can experience what it‘s like to have a curved display(I really don‘t want to obviously). I usually have my laptop with me which serves as a flat supportive for the iPad. It would be nice to know that it could survive on its own, without further support, though. That said, a „how much does each case flex/how much force is needed“-comparison would be super awesome!

Thank you so much for the awesome videos ATG, I am choosing now, and you are very very helpul. The Metropolis debacle was interisting. Glad they have the one with the actual holder where the UAG does not stay flapped shut with pencil charging, which is crazy they would not consider that in testing. THEY SHOULD HAVE CONSULTED YOU FIRST! I have chosen your winner here for my iPad Pro 11! Thanks again for the great videos. I do apprreciate the back MFLining, as when removed after a couple years, the case does scratch the iPad from dust collection, etc...

So the zugu is the best one in the end I’m glad that I did order it.

Thanks to you i ended up getting the Otterbox! :) Thank you so much for these reviews! I use my 11” Pro mainly for graphic design and the pen-compatibility was the deal-sealer that made me order the Otterbox! Also my lovely stickers peak through the transparent back - added bonus! ^W^

The Zugu does it for me. The viewing angles an magnetic grooves did it for me. Edit: I went with Ztotop case, it’s almost identical to the zugu, except the Apple Pencil is completely protected on the inside of the cover.

Great choice. The day I saw this case and bought it I knew this was the best one out there.

Thanks dude , just got zugu amd loving it so far

OK, I'll go for Zugu! Thank you for your comparison!

Which case is better? None of the above. If you're gonna spend the money, get the ottorbox defender. :)

It might have taken ZUGU awhile to finally get it out there, but at least it wasnt rushed out like UAG and some other case companies that did and had to come out with the most ridiculous design and literally did not put any thoughts into it. ZUGU ftw all the way.

I just bought one zugu case now Thank you for your review

Average Tech Guy (why you’re certainly more than average lol) if I would get a rugged case I would also definitely choose theZUGU,for the same reasons you outlined,and i love how many positions you’re able to view it. But my situation is different, my iPad pro 11,doesn’t live the house, I am retired,work part time from home. I have the magnetic folio,actually 2 in two different colors,just like the one at the Apple Store but about $63 cheaper. When I don’t work and it’s charging the iPad i in the case and a velvet pouch. When I work it’s out of the case and on a stand,so i can see this beautiful machine.lol I’m thinking i will put a translucent skin on the back,so it’s still protected, found one on Amazon. What i still didn’t find,one to my liking,a matte screen protector, i need it for sketching and drawing,coloring, can’t draw on the glass directly. I also have a very thin silicone sleeve for my Apple pencil, good for charging. I take care my gadgets 😀 Maybe you know about matte screen protectors that have just a little friction ? I tried a few,I would like glass rather than plastic, but not a big selection in matte glass the plastic films there are plenty,but most have too much friction,too harsh no smoothness at all. That’s not good either. I tried “Paperlike” it’s expensive,but that’s about all. Closer to sandpaper. If you know of something,let us know. Looking forward to your videos 🙂

Damn, thanks for this. I was on the fence between the Symmetry and the ZUGU. ZUGU it is !

I knew you would like the Zugu...it is the best...

U know what? I'm Buying 3 of em!

Lol I can’t believe I’m watching this on my iPad with the UAG metropolis case

Thanks! Confirmed my opinion. I agree with you. I ordered the Zugu and looking forward to the delivery 😊

I bought UB pro with pencil charging and it's on the way. If the case isn't that great, I would definitely go for zugu case. Thanks for comparison video!

Bought a Zugu and using it with the Logitech keys to go. Only wish that the material to protect the screen isn't a microfiber as it would sometimes pick up dirt and grease from the table that it's laid on which being used in kickstand mode - as the microfiber would be in full contact in the surface of the table.

I've had the UAG case since Nov 2017. One thing i do not like about it is that the grooves to make the iPad stand are not very deep so it falls down way too easily. It has now served its purpose, and it's time to replace it due to wear and tear over the years. I'm getting the Zugu.

Thanks for the recommendation. I got the muse thanks to this video!

Just what I needed! Thank YOU!

I’ve had a Zulu muse for 2 years. It held up fairly well, it gets a lot of use but it’s very worn. Frayed edges and the magnet fell out so doesn’t stand well. I need a new one for my 2020 on the way. I think I prefer the otter box from previous use. To quote an old an old Volvo commercial, “it’s boxy but it’s good.”

Yep good choice I’m getting my zugu case in the mail. Can’t wait

thx for the comparison! I like the way you pronounce „button“ - sounds so cool! Im just missing the comparison between the possible viewing/typing angles displayed bei side view, because the camera from front can‘t show this properly. I like the design of the UAG best, but the zugu seems to have the better angle-possibilies, especialy for typing. If nothing better shows up the next weeks, I‘ll likely go with zugu. Best wishes from Germany

The Muse surface that you put on the counter. TOUCHS THE SCREEN when you close it!

I like the Zugu minus the branding everywhere, it makes it look ugly ):

I agree with your conclusion for a case w/o a keyboard but still need to decide if I want a keyboard. Thanks for this and your other reviews.

I got the UAG but thinking about switching. I get a little paranoid when I see comments or vids about “IPAD PROS ARE BENDING” and things

But you really don’t discuss the angles used with the Apple Pencil. It looks like the lowest angle would still not be low enough for an adequate sketching/drawing angle for the pencil. The Muse case does not impress me yet. I would like to see a demonstration of you sketching or notetaking with it.

Could you compare Apple Pencil charging time in Zugu vs Otterbox? I read that it needs way more.

What? The UAG has INFINITE angle adjustment. Have one. Love it.

I was giving up on looking for the best case online. Then watched this and am sold On my way! To Best Buy for that Zugu

Just bought my iPad pro 12.9 for £1,800 with the 1TB spent just of £2000 along with the pen Zugu case and paperlike screen cover. Zugu case is amazzzzzing!!

Dude, that's perfect video. I've watched nearly all of your case videos about iPad Pro 11" and now, as this is my latest video to decide, i'm gonna buy Zugu Muse for sure. Thanks for the deep explanation! And i have subbed also. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Turkey!

I'm a big fan of Zugu. Only case I'll for any of the iPads (Pro and Mini) I've owned over the years. Rocking a blue Zugu on my 2018 11" Pro right now. My only minor gripe is that I wish the tab for opening the cover was about a half inch bigger. That would make it a lot easier to open the case.

I purchased the Zugu, thanks for review.

I can never understand why reviewers never mention whether the screen cover sticks to the back. Or what it's like to hold when the screen cover is back. I hate a case where the cover just flaps about. If the screen cover sticks to the back without flapping. Thats a massive bonus.

Does Otterbox get Scratch on the glass easily? Worth it?

Good choice, I will be following your example.

Just to let you know all the cases in the vid are for either the ipad air 4 or the ipad pro 2018 11 inch.

What are your thoughts on the zugu case for a child? They sometimes leave their back pack on the floor which can be stepped on sometimes. Zugu or is there something else that may be safer? Great videos. I subscribed. Thanks Average Tech Guy!

🤙🏻Do you find that you actually use the 7 viewing angles much ?

Thanks, I've spent more time looking at cases than Dbz characters spend prepping for a fight. Looks like I'm getting that Ferrari red Zugu. What screen protector do you have?

Great video loaded with useful information. One question, right at the 3 minute mark you remove your iPad from the ZUGU case and made doing so look pretty simple. I’m asking about this aspect of the case because I may not want to keep my new iPad Pro in its case at all times but don’t want to struggle putting it in or taking it out, and perhaps more to the point, I don’t want to risk damaging my iPad if removing / replacing its case can cause any undue strain (iPad bending or warping). Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

Best comparison of the 3 best cases! But really, you must be very strong if you can bend/break the Zugu!

Great video. I needed to know this.

Using the UAG case wrong. If folded the correct way it provides a very sturdy stand.

You should do a review on the otterbox defender series case for the iPad Pro 11 inch it just came out

The ESR sentry case is nearly identical to the ZUGU for half the price. I bought the ESR Sentry and eventually the Otterbox case because it has a fixed back

5:15 your answer is *JerryRigEverything* 😉

The Zugu Muse case is a really nice case but I'm not totally sold on it. I just don't like the fact that the microfiber lining also touches any surface that you put your iPad on. Microfiber can catch dust and micro debris that when you close the cover, the potential of micro scratches is there. I use a tempered glass screen protector, so I don't have to worry but some people might not have one. I do like the UAG Metropolis cover design better because the screen side of the cover does not touch any surface except the screen, but unfortunately, it does not have enough angles. The consumer needs to pick which one is more important to them ;) So, if Zugu can solve that small design flaw of the Muse they would corner the iPad Pro market!

Thanks!!! Another helpful video!

I see you've reviewed so many cases for the iPad Pro 11! Have you noticed your iPad bending or flexing when removing them from the cases? Are there any cases you recommend avoiding because they are difficult to remove? Thanks!

Buying the Zugu case 12.9 inch NOW!

I take my iPad Mini out of the Moshi Versa Cover on a regular basis (100 times/year) to attach it to my car mount. How easy is it to remove the iPad from the Zugu case & do you think that the attachment points are robust enough to endure this type of use over time? I ask as the Moshi faired well considering "years" of use - but the camera corner cracked open & needed some tape to keep it in tact.

“Who is bending an iPad? Not me!” @jerryrigeverything enters chat 😂

Definitely helped me make up my mind

Thanks for the video. Any idea when Targus will make a case with pencil charge support? I like the way their cases redirect audio. Thanks!

Thank you this helped me buy zugu

Must do one between uag monarch vs putter box defender

Does the zugu case also hold the flap at the back magnetically the way the OtterBox one does ?

The thing I hate about the UAG case is that you can’t lock the back flap into place when using the iPad.

so what is Zugu made of? How are the corners if it drops? will that front flap be flapping around if you are just holding it?

Thanks for the bend test...I just had to return my 2018 12.9" pro and they said it broke 'cause it bent slightly. Otterbox it is

Thanks for the good review. Would like to see one for cases which include a keyboard as well, maybe also in comparison with the Apple Folio. (Folio being to expensive, considering that it does not protect corners, nor the pen when tossing in a backpack + the shitty angles it has, and none for drawing, which forces you to take the case off and use another when drawing, or none)

I just got this Zugu case, it’s a little filmsy on the pencil border but that’s the only down side on it.

I’m also the proud owner of this case. The best case hands down.

Does zugu case have typing mode?

August is a winner, the Australian $ purchase price sucks big time

Yes... on it.

What about protection tho can you drop your iPad Pro in the Zugu case in confidence that it won’t break?

All 3 are awesome ... i find 1 problem each of the 3 cases .Otterbox its kinda hard to open(well we can open on the pencil side but its still not as easy as the other 2 and scratches easily .Zugu its good over all but ... how the stand works ... it turn the soft material that protects the screen down on the table ... so if the table or the floor is dusty it will catch the dust easily and could scratch the screen later .UAG i love it ... but it just not hard enough ... i can see it just by your holding ... the case is flipping around ... To sum up i go for otterbox ... and if apple store doesn't have it ill go for zugu...

Lol… “WHO IS BENDING…. An iPad?” My thoughts exactly 😂

Does the Zugu case hold the flap back when you fold it behind like the otter box does

uag has alot of ways to change the position, and also has a typing position as well

“UAG: The official case of Power Rangers”

Just wondering, how do you connect a multi adapter with those cases? The space the case gas is so small.... any ideas?

Good choice! When I get stateside, I'll send one over to my wife for her new 11 pro. I will get one also for myself, 12.9 on our farm. TY

can you bend the otterbox one though?

The UAG is actually quite nice. My 1st gen iPad Pro lived in one til today and it turned me around on folio cases! It’s really quite convenient and protective 😁

Oh ok I took the old one back because it didn’t, I love that Zugu case though It even sticks on the refrigerator

Te olvidaste de analizar cómo se comportan en modo tableta, osea poniendo la tapa frontal hacia atrás...eso es muy importante

STM is quite good

Thank you!

which one is heavier? otterbox and zugu

I’m guessing survivor hasn’t made a case for the 3rd gen iPad yet?

Does the Zugu case make the screen protector bubble?

Zugu not available in Europe, ordering it in USA would be a bit silly.

Just ordered the Muse for my 12.9 pro

That is damn helpful. 👍👍

Im about to get my Zugu right now

Can you use a screen protector with this case?

what about the fridge magnet feature from their video

How is the drop on it if that should happen?