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A thick, translucent blue silicone case that I liked a lot, except it was made for a different iPad mini.
I’ve had a silicone case on my iPad mini before and liked the padding. You can set it down on stone and it doesn’t get beat up. So I picked up this translucent blue soft silicone case on Amazon for my later-generation iPad mini with Touch ID. Let’s see if it fits. Learn from my mistake: the button goes to a clear case made specifically for the iPad mini 4.
- Thick, padded protection
- Nice translucent blue color
- Holds its shape well
- Power button and camera cutouts didn’t match my iPad
- Tight to put on
- Model fit isn’t clear from the listing
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
First look
It’s a soft silicone case in translucent blue, with other colors available. There are full cutouts for the microphone, speakers and Lightning port, cutouts for the mute switch and camera, and molded-in volume buttons.
It’s thick, which adds bulk, but that’s what gives it the padding I like.
Putting it on
The corners are pretty stiff. It’s tighter than I expected. They have to put some meat on the silicone to hold its shape, and I almost wanted a plastic stick to roll it around.
Once it’s on, the volume rockers are in generally the right place, but the power button isn’t close, and the camera cutout isn’t either. The headphone jack cutout is roughly right.
About the buy link
The video had no product link, and this case didn’t fit my iPad mini. The button goes to a clear soft TPU case listed specifically for the iPad mini 4 (7.9 inch). Check that your model matches before you order.
What went wrong
This case clearly wasn’t made for my version of the iPad mini. It must be for an earlier generation. It still fits physically and looks nice, but nothing lines up.
Before you buy a case, confirm your exact iPad mini model. The mini 4 has different cutout positions than the earlier ones.
FAQ
Does a silicone case protect an iPad mini?
Yes. The thick silicone gives good padding.
Why didn’t it fit?
It was cut for an earlier iPad mini, so the power button and camera didn’t line up on mine.
How do I check my model?
Look up the model number on the back of the iPad before you buy.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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