This Super-Chic Clutch Is Secretly a Durable Laptop Sleeve (2024)

This laptop sleeve from Tomtoc features a unique 360-degree protection design, with extra protection along the edges and corners of the sleeve and quality materials. According to our survey, several recent college grads chose it as their sleeve of choice and gave it high scores across the board. One told us that after struggling with finding good laptop sleeves in the past, she bought this on a whim and never looked back. “I’ve used this sleeve for 2.5 years so far, and it’s pretty much as good as the day I got it,” she said. Others noted that the case is a perfect fit for their 13-inch laptops and the pocket is great for storing paper notes. Our analysts also appreciate the foam padding and sturdy construction. Just note that while we didn't experience this, some online reviewers noticed that the unique circular padding left abrasive marks on their laptops.

If you’re searching for something simple, this affordable pick from AmazonBasics offers protection for your laptop at a fraction of the price. It has nearly 100,000 reviews with an average 4.6-star rating and comes with the added convenience of Prime shipping. While we haven’t tested this laptop sleeve yet, our experts love that it comes in seven different sizes and fits a variety of laptops, tablets and e-readers.

If you’re looking for a hard-shell case to ensure your laptop stays scratch free and protected, consider this case from Mosiso. Not only is it a best seller that comes with a keyboard skin and screen protector, but this pick comes highly recommended by recent college grads and current students, including GH staff members. One college student told us that she’s used these cases for almost seven years, only replacing one after three long years of use. She has been impressed by their longevity and quality compared to other cases she’s tried, one of which lasted only two months before cracking — ouch! Another user also told us she swears it has saved her laptop on multiple occasions, including from several surprise water bottle explosions in her backpack. Just note that this case is specifically designed for a 13-inch Macbook Pro, but the brand offers a huge range of cases for all kinds of Macbooks.

This popular laptop sleeve is an Amazon best-seller with over 22,000 reviews and an impressive average of 4.8 stars. It’s made of a polyester canvas material that the brand calls waterproof, with two layers of protective foam and a fuzzy interior lining for minimizing any accidental scratches. GH Chemist Danusia Wnek uses this case to protect her laptop during her commute and has been impressed by just how much it can hold. She uses the zippered pockets in the front to safely store her laptop charger, wireless earbuds, mouse and more. The sleeve in the back provides space for paper notes or a slim notebook. She noted that even when packed to the brim with her laptop and accessories, “this sleeve still remains slim, which I absolutely love.”

Baggu is a favorite brand among our textile analysts for its stylish prints and durable, lightweight materials — we especially like the packing cubes and reusable grocery bags. The brand's laptop case has a unique, quilted design — reminiscent of a puffer jacket — with a Velcro closure. It comes in tons of fun patterns and colors, from smiley faces to floral and fruit designs. The brand offers a smaller size for 13-inch laptops and a larger size to accommodate laptops up to 16 inches. Our experts love that this case uses recycled nylon and recycled polyester fill and appreciate how it’s also machine washable for easy care.

Herschel is often a top-performing brand in our Textiles Lab evaluations for its impressively durable yet lightweight materials and construction. The brand’s tech daypack was even the top choice in our laptop backpack tests with its own separate laptop compartment. This standalone sleeve from Herschel comes in six different sizes for both laptops and tablets, with ample padding for cushioned protection. A fleece-lined interior is designed to keep your electronics scratch-free. It's also a favorite of our analysts for its long-lasting quality.

Cuyana touts the importance of “fewer, better things," working to design long-lasting items in its effort toward more sustainable fashion. This tech carry-all comes in two sizes to fit laptops from 13 to 16 inches. Two zippered pockets provide storage for a charger and accessories, and snap closures to keep everything secure. The sleek design lets this laptop sleeve double as a clutch or you can seamlessly integrate it into the brand’s System Tote, thanks to the discreet corner snaps, allowing you to carry it with ease without bulking up your bag or worrying about it moving around. While it’s on the pricier side, our analysts are confident in the high-quality materials and construction of Cuyana’s timeless and long-lasting products.

This laptop sleeve from ProCase is both easy to use and has great protective features, all for under $20. The foam padding on the inside helps protect your laptop from scratches, dents or shocks. The top handle makes for easy toting and a large front zipper pocket lets you store accessories. There are nearly 30,000 five-star Amazon reviewers that love this sleeve. They highlight how it unzips almost all the way around, so it’s super easy to get your laptop in and out. Our experts also love that this sleeve comes in five different sizes and fits a variety of laptops.

Nobody likes getting caught in a downpour, but when you have your laptop with you, the rain can be more than just annoying — it can ruin your computer. This sleeve from Aqua Quest actually contains two cases with a double ziplock seal and welded seams for maximum waterproof protection from accidental spills or rain storms. Reviewers love using it for all their electronics when traveling or at the beach and our analysts can’t wait to put it to the test in our Lab.

If you’re looking for an extra layer of protection for your laptop, this pick from Thule offers a tough, rigid exterior shell with targeted corner and edge protection. It fully unzips like a suitcase, with ample storage space and compartments on one side and a place for your laptop with a strap to secure it in place on the other. It also comes with handles and a removable strap for easy carrying on its own. Thule’s bags and luggage are top performers in our Lab tests. The brand’s luggage showed no signs of wear in abrasion resistance tests and earned high scores in our drop tests, so it’s a brand we trust to really protect your electronics. Plus, you can even work directly out of this laptop case, thanks to its fully un-zippable design. While this version comes with handles and a crossbody strap, Thule also sells this protective sleeve on its own for laptops up to 13 inches and 16 inches.

Incase is a popular brand among GH editors and analysts for its top-notch laptop sleeves, providing a “snug, secure fit” for MacBooks. GH’s Media & Tech Reviews Analyst Olivia Lipski loves everything about this case from the extra storage compartment in the front and high-quality zippers to the durable, stain-resistant nylon material and plush faux fur lining. While it’s definitely a splurge, she says that it’s well worth the price if you want something perfectly tailored to your MacBook. The brand also offers a neoprene laptop sleeve that Catherine Malzahn, GH’s Beauty Assistant, swears by, after using it for close to a decade with four different laptops. Just note that this sleeve has been designed specifically for MacBooks, almost like a custom-tailored suit, so laptops with slightly different dimensions may not fit as well.

If you’d rather opt for a bag with a built-in laptop sleeve, this pick from Dagne Dover is one of our favorite laptop backpacks. Unlike other backpacks that have rough or stiff exterior fabric, this option uses neoprene fabric, a material often used in many laptop sleeves, for a soft and almost squishy feel. The bag contains a built-in laptop sleeve with a strap to keep everything in place, plus tons of interior pockets and compartments, including one to secure your water bottle or cell phone. Both GH analysts and our survey panel of college students have found it super comfortable to wear. Just note that the fabric was prone to pilling in our tests, but you can use a fabric shaver to easily clean it up.