Six new accessories for the M4 iPad Air just landed from ESR, covering cases, keyboard cases, screen protectors, and a stylus. Most of it is familiar territory. One product stands out.
The Geo Digital Pencil ($32.99) is the headline item — and for good reason. ESR claims it’s the first third-party stylus to carry Apple-certified Find My integration, which means you can track it in the Find My app like an AirTag. For a stylus, that’s actually useful. It also supports palm rejection, tilt sensitivity, and Bluetooth for battery monitoring. Compatible with all iPad models, not just Air. At $32.99 after an 11% launch discount, it undercuts Apple’s own Pencil Pro considerably.
The rest of the lineup is more routine. The Shift Magnetic Case ($46.99, down from $69.99) is the flagship case — a Red Dot Award winner with five usage modes and nine viewing angles via a magnetic groove system. It’s well-regarded in ESR’s existing lineup, and the 33% discount makes it the best value in this release. The Flip Magnetic Case ($28.99) trims things down with a built-in pencil slot and foldable stand, though it tops out at a 60° landscape angle, which some users find too shallow for desk use.
Keyboard cases for typing, not tapping
Two keyboard cases round out the productivity side. The Shift Keyboard Case ($85.49) offers a backlit keyboard, edge-to-edge trackpad, and a stand adjustable from 20° to 75°. That’s a solid range. But at $85 for a third-party keyboard case, it’s competing directly with options like the Satechi onthego keyboard we just reviewed — and without hands-on time, it’s hard to say whether the build quality justifies the price. The Flex Keyboard Case ($59.99) targets students and lighter users at 530g, claiming to be 20% lighter than typical keyboard cases. Worth noting: both keyboard cases add meaningful bulk to an iPad that’s otherwise quite portable.
ESR hasn’t published independent certification details for its “military-grade” protection claims, so those figures are difficult to verify ahead of reviews. Everything is available now on Amazon and the ESR Store.
