Great sleeves and cases to keep your laptop secure

Some people keep their life’s work on their laptop. Whether you’re chipping away at a big business proposal, your next hit song, or the essays for a college application—that work relies on the strength and sturdiness of your computer (ahem, and we recommend backing it all up). We all know laptops are not that tough. Your cat could knock it off the bed and boom, no more Netflix in bed. Since we often leave home with our precious laptops, it’s worth putting some thought into finding the right protective case to match your taste and lifestyle. Here are some strong options for every breed of laptop owner.

Most choices: MOSISO Laptop Sleeve

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This neoprene sleeve resists water and can withstand everyday impacts. It also comes with an additional mini sleeve for storing external hard drives, headphones, and other accessories. Express yourself by choosing one of 24 colors and patterns. This one comes in multiple sizes to suit most laptops on the market.

No frills pick: AmazonBasics Laptop Sleeve

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This standard laptop sleeve comes in different sizes to fit every sort of laptop snugly. The basic, top-loading design is no-nonsense and gets the job done on a budget. Choose from five different color options (we like the purple one). If you’re supplying an entire class or have a big family, you can buy these in packs of 10 and save even more cash.

Can take a hit: Nacuwa Protective Laptop Case

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Four layers of protective water- and dust-proof EVA hard shell on this case’s exterior prevents damage from impacts. It comes in four sizes and two colors. Make sure it’s compatible with your laptop before buying.

Best for travel: Case Logic 15.6-Inch Laptop Attache

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This polyester and nylon solution has extra space in its interior clamshell compartment for documents and folders as well as an exterior pocket for your charger and accessories. The top handle and removable shoulder strap make it comfortable to carry. It’s ideal for laptops in the 15-inch range but will safely fit anything slightly smaller.

Fanciest: KALIDI Laptop Sleeve Bag

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This beautiful bag has a velvet interior to protect from scratches, dings, and dust. The exterior is made of polyurethane microfiber leather – both attractive and protective. The magnetic clasps allow for easy access, but they’re less clunky than zippers. This case is slim enough to fit in a backpack, though it kind of wants to be shown off. Choose from gold, rose gold, mint green, or gray. Unfortunately, this one is only suited to MacBooks.

Toughest: Thule Gauntlet 3.0 MacBook Pro Retina Sleeve

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The hard exterior of this case will protect your laptop should you drop it, and the soft interior will keep it dust-free. The clamshell design allows you to unzip it and use your laptop in the case itself. It is suited for 13 or 15-inch MacBooks and comes in cool, sporty colors like “dark shadow” and “storm/lichen”.