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One of the cheapest neoprene sleeves I could find. Here’s whether an iPad mini actually fits.
This AmazonBasics neoprene sleeve is meant for small 7- to 8-inch tablets. I wanted to see what about $7 gets you, so I tried my iPad mini in it with and without its silicone case. The AmazonBasics sleeve isn’t listed anymore, so the button goes to a current neoprene sleeve sized for 7- to 8-inch tablets, including the iPad mini.
- Cheap
- Generous padding and soft felt lining
- Durable-feeling nylon edging
- Room for thickness, like a power bank
- A cased iPad mini doesn’t fit
- No room to spare side to side or top to bottom
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First look
For a cheap sleeve it looks nice. The zipper runs down about a third on either side, the pull is a big skeletonized piece, and the rubber patch reminds me of a military patch. Nylon edging on both sides seems more durable, and the corners are nicely curved.
Inside there’s soft felt so nothing scratches, plus a foam insert. Rip off the tag.
With my iPad mini in its case
My iPad mini has a silicone case, so it’s a smidge thicker. Held up to the sleeve, the corners hang over the edge. I pushed it in and tried to zip it, and it just doesn’t really fit.
With a bare iPad mini
Getting a silicone case off is tricky, but with the bare iPad mini it slid in and zipped all the way around. There’s no room to spare side to side, but there’s plenty of thickness. I could lay a power bank on top of it.
Amazon Fire tablets are about the same size, and I’d think Amazon wouldn’t brand a sleeve that doesn’t fit its own tablets.
About the buy link
My video had no product link, and the AmazonBasics 7-inch sleeve isn’t listed anymore. The button goes to a current neoprene sleeve for 7- to 8-inch tablets that lists the iPad mini. Check the listing’s inside dimensions if your tablet has a case.
My take
The iPad mini is about the biggest thing you’ll want to put in here. For $7 it works for something a little smaller, or for carrying cables, charging blocks and power banks.
FAQ
Does an iPad mini fit?
A bare iPad mini fits with no room to spare. Mine didn’t fit with a silicone case on it.
Is it padded?
Yes, with generous padding, a foam insert and a soft felt lining.
What else can it carry?
Cables, charging blocks and power banks.
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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