As described I have a MacBook Pro 13 2020 (A2251), and I'm looking for a clear hard shell case that fits. I searched and could not find anything. TIA!
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Looking for MacBook Pro 13 2020 Hardshell Case (A2251)
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Same here I purchased a Speck 13" Macbook Pro w/without Touch Bar Presidio Clear Case and the bottom piece is very flimsy. I am definitely going to return it.
The reason I just joined this site is your EXACT question! I've been searching for 2 weeks now, and the only thing I found was on eBay, but black was sold out. I'll post the link here when I find it again.
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Do you think this would work? I really like this one:
MacBook Case Business / Solid Colored PU Leather for Macbook Pro 13-inch / Macbook Pro 15-inch / New MacBook Pro 15-inch 2022 - US $19.99
US $19.99 - MacBook Case Business / Solid Colored PU Leather for Macbook Pro 13-inch / Macbook Pro 15-inch / New MacBook Pro 15-inch 2022. Shop for cheap MacBook Pro 15
Found a great case for the 2020 MBP 13" A2251. The Thule Gauntlet Attaché fits like a glove!!! Plus it has more than enough room for peripherals and it has a shoulder strap. Found it at Best Buy. Here's some pics:
Great find!!! I prefer a hard case to be honest but I will take a look at this bag.
The Thule is pretty rigid, sort of semi-rigid, so it might fit your needs. I was leaning toward a Pelican case for it, but they were sold out. I believe that model might've been the 1070CC. But there's no room for anything but the laptop with the Pelican, plus, this one hurts much less when slung 'round my torso. 😊 Here's the Pelican:
Pelican 1070cc HardBack Case with Laptop Liner
Buy Pelican 1070cc HardBack Case with Laptop Liner featuring Fits 13" Ultrabooks, Molded-in Foam Insert, Lock Hasp, Pressure Relief Valve, Easy Open Latch, Shoulder Strap Included, Non-Skid Rubber Feet, Foam Bumper Pad, Watertight, Crushproof, Dust Proof. Review Pelican 1070cc
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Do you think this would work? I really like this one:
MacBook Case Business / Solid Colored PU Leather for Macbook Pro 13-inch / Macbook Pro 15-inch / New MacBook Pro 15-inch 2022 - US $19.99
US $19.99 - MacBook Case Business / Solid Colored PU Leather for Macbook Pro 13-inch / Macbook Pro 15-inch / New MacBook Pro 15-inch 2022. Shop for cheap MacBook Pro 15m.miniinthebox.com
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the link for case and the bag. I'm looking for a hard case as well. I'm looking at the shoulder bag now. Thank you.
The Thule is pretty rigid, sort of semi-rigid, so it might fit your needs. I was leaning toward a Pelican case for it, but they were sold out. I believe that model might've been the 1070CC. But there's no room for anything but the laptop with the Pelican, plus, this one hurts much less when slung 'round my torso. 😊 Here's the Pelican:
Pelican 1070cc HardBack Case with Laptop Liner
Buy Pelican 1070cc HardBack Case with Laptop Liner featuring Fits 13" Ultrabooks, Molded-in Foam Insert, Lock Hasp, Pressure Relief Valve, Easy Open Latch, Shoulder Strap Included, Non-Skid Rubber Feet, Foam Bumper Pad, Watertight, Crushproof, Dust Proof. Review Pelican 1070ccwww.bhphotovideo.com
I think I may purchase it for the time being.
Having a negative experience with an eBay seller. Advertised a 2020 A2251 rubberized cover and received a 2016-2019 instead. The seller believes their supplier (who tells them it will fit) over a buyer who owns the actual product.
Speck who is usually first to produce them does not have one.
Speck who is usually first to produce them does not have one.
Do you have a link to the ebay product as I was looking at a similar rubberized cover? I want to make sure I do not buy the same product as you.
Link is no longer available. The seller was eperfect.
I ended up using a case made for a 2016-2019. It fits the screen perfectly. The bottom piece doesn't quite have the height and doesn't lock in place at the front corners. I just used electrical tape to keep it in place. Better some protection than none.
I ended up using a case made for a 2016-2019. It fits the screen perfectly. The bottom piece doesn't quite have the height and doesn't lock in place at the front corners. I just used electrical tape to keep it in place. Better some protection than none.
The 2019 MacBook Pro 13-inch hard cases I found online which state they also fit the 2020 MacBook Pro 13-inch models do NOT fit the 2020 models. Two of the four corners of the bottom piece will not snap into place, although the top piece may fit the back of the screen if you are determined - but extremely difficult to remove. The 2020 models have a height of 0.61 inch (1.56 cm) when closed, but the 2019 model has a height of 0.59 inch (1.49 cm) according to everymac.com (refer to 2020 model numbers A2289 & A2251).
The Apple website currently shows a hard case which fits the MacBook Pro 13-inch 2016-2019 models, but not one for the 2020 models yet. I speculate that Apple will be first to offer a case designed to fit the 2020 models.
The Apple website currently shows a hard case which fits the MacBook Pro 13-inch 2016-2019 models, but not one for the 2020 models yet. I speculate that Apple will be first to offer a case designed to fit the 2020 models.
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Apparently 2020 cases are now available.
You can tell these new ones are likely to be legit because the supplier is quite explicit about informing customers these will NOT work on 2016-2019.
Unlike previous listings where you had the situation with less-than-honest suppliers of 2016-2019 models updated their descriptions and lied by saying their cases were also 2020 compatible.
Gonna order one anyways and will post and update anyways.
Also available for those of you in UK:
You can tell these new ones are likely to be legit because the supplier is quite explicit about informing customers these will NOT work on 2016-2019.
Unlike previous listings where you had the situation with less-than-honest suppliers of 2016-2019 models updated their descriptions and lied by saying their cases were also 2020 compatible.
Gonna order one anyways and will post and update anyways.
Batianda for MacBook Pro 13 inch Case 2020 2022 M2 M1 A2338 A2289 A2251 Model, Plastic Hard Shell Case with Keyboard Cover & Screen Protector for Newest Mac Pro 13 inch with Touch Bar, Matte Black
Batianda for MacBook Pro 13 inch Case 2020 2022 M2 M1 A2338 A2289 A2251 Model, Plastic Hard Shell Case with Keyboard Cover & Screen Protector for Newest Mac Pro 13 inch with Touch Bar, Matte Black
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Se7enline Compatible with MacBook Pro 13 inch Case Frosted Hard Shell Laptop Cover 2022/2021/2020 for Mac Pro 13-inch Model M1 A2338/A2251/A2289 with Touch Bar Touch IDd&Keyboard Skin, Black…
Se7enline Compatible with MacBook Pro 13 inch Case Frosted Hard Shell Laptop Cover 2022/2021/2020 for Mac Pro 13-inch Model M1 A2338/A2251/A2289 with Touch Bar Touch IDd&Keyboard Skin, Black…
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Also available for those of you in UK:
Apparently 2020 cases are now available.
You can tell these new ones are likely to be legit because the supplier is quite explicit about informing customers these will NOT work on 2016-2019.
Unlike previous listings where you had the situation with less-than-honest suppliers of 2016-2019 models updated their descriptions and lied by saying their cases were also 2020 compatible.
Gonna order one anyways and will post and update anyways.
Batianda for MacBook Pro 13 inch Case 2020 2022 M2 M1 A2338 A2289 A2251 Model, Plastic Hard Shell Case with Keyboard Cover & Screen Protector for Newest Mac Pro 13 inch with Touch Bar, Matte Black
Batianda for MacBook Pro 13 inch Case 2020 2022 M2 M1 A2338 A2289 A2251 Model, Plastic Hard Shell Case with Keyboard Cover & Screen Protector for Newest Mac Pro 13 inch with Touch Bar, Matte Blacksmile.amazon.com
Se7enline Compatible with MacBook Pro 13 inch Case Frosted Hard Shell Laptop Cover 2022/2021/2020 for Mac Pro 13-inch Model M1 A2338/A2251/A2289 with Touch Bar Touch IDd&Keyboard Skin, Black…
Se7enline Compatible with MacBook Pro 13 inch Case Frosted Hard Shell Laptop Cover 2022/2021/2020 for Mac Pro 13-inch Model M1 A2338/A2251/A2289 with Touch Bar Touch IDd&Keyboard Skin, Black…smile.amazon.com
Also available for those of you in UK:
Thank you so much for the information, canhaz! I ordered the Batianda today! And the price is much more reasonable than what Apple.com will likely charge. It’s exactly what I was looking for...
I received the Batianda hard case, and it fits the 2020 MacBook Pro 13” model perfectly! I have model A2251. It comes with a keyboard cover and screen protector (I haven’t either used yet). I already had a keyboard cover which covers all the keys and the Touch Bar.
Here is the link on Amazon.com:
Batianda Laptop Case for MacBook Pro 13 A2338 M1/M2 A2289 A2251 Model 2020 2022 Release, PC Hard Shell Case with Keyboard Cover & Screen Protector for Newest Mac Pro 13-inch Touch Bar, Matte Clear
Batianda Laptop Case for MacBook Pro 13 A2338 M1/M2 A2289 A2251 Model 2020 2022 Release, PC Hard Shell Case with Keyboard Cover & Screen Protector for Newest Mac Pro 13-inch Touch Bar, Matte Clear
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I picked up one these the other day. Fits like a glove. One thing to keep in mind is that some of the cases leave the bottom rear corners exposed. This case covers the rear corners.
IBENZER Compatible with 2023 2022 M2 MacBook Pro 13 Inch Case 2021-2016 M1 A2338 A2289 A2251 A2159 A1989 A1706 A1708, Hard Shell Case&Keyboard Cover&Type C for Mac Pro 13,Black,T13BK+1TC
IBENZER Hard Shell Case is compatible with Macbook Pro 13 inch with/without touch bar M2/M1 A2338 A2289 A2251 A2159 A1989 A1706 A1708 release in 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016.
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Glad ya'll having success. 👍 Keeping an expensive machine like this covered is a must IMO.
Soooo after much deliberation, I actually ended up splurging on a Quill + Pad cover in the end. Its about 5x the price, so by no means is an easy choice. That said you can definitely say I'm in love
Soooo after much deliberation, I actually ended up splurging on a Quill + Pad cover in the end. Its about 5x the price, so by no means is an easy choice. That said you can definitely say I'm in love
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