Urban Armor Gear Metropolis SE Series iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024, M4) Folio Case | Bordeaux

Once again UAG snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. Much like with the iPhone 15 cases that were released having been build for a ringer switch instead of the button the phone has, this case does not quite make the cut. Yes, it’s ruggedized and durable, and will likely protect your tablet if dropped while wearing this case. At least they got the core functionality down, eh?Sadly, that’s where the good stuff ends. This case, unlike previous UAG cases, fails to turn off the tablet when closed, adding drain to your battery and trapping heat from the front of the iPad against itself. It also fails to turn the tablet on when opened. In either case, you will need to manually press the power button, adding needless wear and tear that could have been prevented with ... MoreOnce again UAG snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. Much like with the iPhone 15 cases that were released having been build for a ringer switch instead of the button the phone has, this case does not quite make the cut. Yes, it’s ruggedized and durable, and will likely protect your tablet if dropped while wearing this case. At least they got the core functionality down, eh?Sadly, that’s where the good stuff ends. This case, unlike previous UAG cases, fails to turn off the tablet when closed, adding drain to your battery and trapping heat from the front of the iPad against itself. It also fails to turn the tablet on when opened. In either case, you will need to manually press the power button, adding needless wear and tear that could have been prevented with just a little bit of actual effort on UAG’s part.Further, the opening in the case over the USB-C port is too narrow for the height of the plug for most quality USB-C cables, including the one that ships with the iPad. Again, just a tiny bit of effort/research could have avoided this oversight, but unless you want to use the cheapest cable you can find and even then have to fight the rubber around the port, you will end up being tempted (or forced) to cut away the piece that blocks the plug from being properly inserted I to the tablet.When I pre-ordered the first case, UAG told me that “a limited number” of these cases shipped without the on/off functionality. Unfortunately, that seems to have been misleading as I then ordered another one a couple days ago, and it has arrived with the same problem.UAG has gone from being a company that makes innovative and essential protective gear for your most important electronic devices to an also ran company that is more concerned with profit than producing quality. This is seen by their continually raising prices to now exorbitant levels while delivering products that are worse than their predecessors and display little thought or effort before shipping to market.Save your money on this one and buy something else.

I recently purchased a new 11” iPad Pro M4 2024 version and unfortunately my old case from my previous iPad Pro didn’t fit. So begins the search for a new case. The challenge I had was to find one that not only would fit my new iPad Pro but would also give me the features and functionality that I wanted as well. I wanted one that both would act as a stable stand on a flat surface and on my lap and would provide good protection. I found the UAG Metropolis SE.UAG has got all the goodies I was looking for! Rugged looks with sturdy rubber material to protect my iPad from falls and bumps while transporting it. The look has a bit of an industrial or military vibe with pho torque screws on the outside. The corners have extra large bumpers for added drop protection. The ... MoreI recently purchased a new 11” iPad Pro M4 2024 version and unfortunately my old case from my previous iPad Pro didn’t fit. So begins the search for a new case. The challenge I had was to find one that not only would fit my new iPad Pro but would also give me the features and functionality that I wanted as well. I wanted one that both would act as a stable stand on a flat surface and on my lap and would provide good protection. I found the UAG Metropolis SE.UAG has got all the goodies I was looking for! Rugged looks with sturdy rubber material to protect my iPad from falls and bumps while transporting it. The look has a bit of an industrial or military vibe with pho torque screws on the outside. The corners have extra large bumpers for added drop protection. The fit for my iPad is precise and snug with an excellent protective shell. The Metropolis case allows easy use of all of the buttons and the camera lens. The UAG has a magnetic flap that keeps the case closed when not in use and the wake and sleep feature works like a charm! The stand has five grooves for the different viewing angles for your iPad. This is great to help reduce reflections. The Apple Pencil holder is a great extra that is not always found on other cases.The only small criticism I would offer, is that the magnetic flap when the case is open on my lap does not have a place to store it.Overall, I think that UAG has hit this one out of the park. The Metropolis SE is a quality case that is just what I was looking for and think it is worthy of consideration when looking for a new case for the new iPad pro!

I have always tried to take care of my devices as much as possible, I usually protect with case and screen protector devices like my iPad or iPhone. I have used other cases from UAG and it has been a pleasant experience. This new iPad pro 11" M4 case has just about everything I need to keep my iPad protected although there are a couple of areas where it could use some improvement.In the box is just the case ready to use. Installation of the case is simple as it is made of a flexible material that completely covers the edges of the ipad.The case is one piece and cannot be disassembled. It has a holder for the Apple Pencil, which is quite useful. The case is a folio type and can be placed at different viewing angles. The case actually works well, fully protects ... MoreI have always tried to take care of my devices as much as possible, I usually protect with case and screen protector devices like my iPad or iPhone. I have used other cases from UAG and it has been a pleasant experience. This new iPad pro 11" M4 case has just about everything I need to keep my iPad protected although there are a couple of areas where it could use some improvement.In the box is just the case ready to use. Installation of the case is simple as it is made of a flexible material that completely covers the edges of the ipad.The case is one piece and cannot be disassembled. It has a holder for the Apple Pencil, which is quite useful. The case is a folio type and can be placed at different viewing angles. The case actually works well, fully protects the iPad, is easy to use and has a pretty good finish. The seams, the material, the design, I consider that they are very well, in this section it fulfills what is necessary.There are a couple of things that do not convince me and is that using the iPad with one hand completely folding the case is not very comfortable. The other issue is that the auto sleep/wake function rarely works, although it is not the end of the world, I consider it something essential to what many users are used to, I do not know if it's the magnets or the design, but I wish it worked all the time.In short, this case is fine although it doesn't quite fulfill the basic functions. It covers the iPad very well from drops and bumps, has different viewing angles, is made of a sturdy material, unfortunately the auto sleep/wake function needs improvement. If the above is not important to you, this case, with a small discount, would be an option to consider, although for the same price you can buy something similar or with more features on the market. I'm not too sure if I would recommend it, perhaps in specific situations.