Best Hard Shell Cases for MacBook Pro iMore 2019

One of the best ways to protect your MacBook Pro is with a hard shell case. These cases offer scratch and drop protection, and they can often lend a touch of your personal style to your laptop. These are your best options to both protect and beautify your MacBook Pro.

Make sure you choose the correct size of your MacBook Pro (13 inches or 15 inches) before checking out.

Top pick: Mosiso hard shell case and keyboard cover

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Mosiso has a huge range of great colors for you to choose from, and its hard shell MacBook Pro cases are inexpensive. Each case also comes with a matching keyboard cover to protect your keys from dirt, dust, spills, and wear. Mosiso also throws in a screen protector, so you're protected all around. Because of its huge selection and great price, it's our pick!

$16 at Amazon

Runner-up: Ueswill matte hard case

Ueswill's hard shell cases are pretty similar to Mosiso's, but if you'd rather more of a design than a solid color, this should be your choice. Ueswill offers a bunch of fun designs, including floral and marble patterns, as well as various graphics of space, nature, and more.

$17 at Amazon

Reliable protection: ProCase hard shell cover

These matte cases are pretty standard for hard shell covers. There are a number of colors to choose from, and each comes with a keyboard cover, though the keyboard cover is black — it won't match the case color.

$17 at Amazon

So. Many. Designs.: KEC laptop case

Let your personality shine through with KEC's hard shell MacBook Pro cases, which feature beautiful, bright, and colorful designs and patterns. Each has rubberized feet to hold your laptop in place while you type, and the bottom shell is vented so that it doesn't overheat.

$20 at Amazon

Mandala mania: iCasso hard shell cover

If you love beautiful geometric patterns like mandalas, then this is the case for you. Each case has a matching keyboard cover, and there are several gorgeous mandalas, as well as other designs and solid colors to choose from.

$16 at Amazon

Translucent protection: i-Blason frosted hard shell cover

iBlason's hard shell cases have a translucent surface, so you can see the beauty of your MacBook at all times. Each case is finished with a matte rubber coating for extra grip, and the bottom is vented and adorned with rubber feet.

$20 at Amazon

Much to see: iLeadon case

Protect your MacBook in style with this art print ultra slim rubberized durable plastic shell. This product is available in various styles, including Bohemia, Navy Blue Rose, and more.

$19 at Amazon

Heavy duty: i-Blason dual layer cover

If you need your MacBook Pro to survive a bit more of the rough-and-tumble, then you'll want a rugged case, like i-Blason's dual layer hard shell, which features shock-absorbent rubber edges, a hard plastic body, and precise cutouts for your ports. Comes in four colors.

$34 at Amazon

Even more designs: Mosiso case

If you still haven't found your favorite design in the above selections, then check out what Mosiso has. There are more marble patterns, wood grain options, floral prints, feathers, and mandalas.

$18 at Amazon

So many choices

These are the best hard shell cases we've found for the MacBook Pro. Each is available in multiple styles -- some traditional, others a little bit more creative or unique. Regardless, each of these cases is tough and will protect your investment against bumps and scratches. Many come with extra goodies such as keyboard covers to provide even more protection.

A hard shell case is the best and perhaps the simplest way to make sure your MacBook Pro makes it through the day in one piece. For the pragmatic folks, it doesn't get better than Mosiso's myriad options, but if you like a bit of flair, go with KEC's interesting designs. If you're looking for tougher protection, go with the i-Blason dual layer cover.

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