Worth the EXTRA BULK? Urban Armor Gear Scout iPad Pro Case Review - Smart Keyboard Case

Is the UAG Scout annoying to use? That’s the first question I had when I first saw the product.

Will the bulk make my iPad too heavy to use? Was the second question I had after getting the product.

And the third question went along the lines of: Is the UAG Scout with a Smart Keyboard Folio going to be better to use than something like the Logitech Slim Folio Pro?

And how about protection?

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For the impatient, the UAG Scout is a good addon IF you already have the Smart Keyboard Folio and need a bit of protection every once in a while.

The fit of the UAG Scout on my iPad isn’t bad. It looks clumsier than it actually is. To get everything to fit properly, you need to slide one end of the smart folio case into the Scout, then snap in the other side before installing your iPad.

The iPad is held in place by several long rubber edges. The iPad in this video has a Spigen GlasTr screen protector on it and it just fits. My tech Armor screen protector wouldn’t fit in this case.

The cover of the Smart Keyboard actually snaps into the top of the case which prevents it from flopping around. That’s a nice touch UAG.

The finish of the case is quite smooth so it will slide around easier than I’d like it to. BUT it doesn’t really go anywhere when you put an iPad in the Scout.

Removing your iPad is fairly simple as you need to pull back on the case a bit to pop one side of the out. There’s a good chance that you’ll pop out the smart keyboard as well so make sure you make sure everything is in place when you install your iPad again.

So the answer to question #2 which was “will the bulk make my iPad too heavy to use?” is yes. It will.

BUT you can take it out of the case relatively easily so it might not be too much of an annoyance for some.

From a wear and tear perspective, the case is going to age better than the UAG Metropolis. You’re not going to lose parts of this case by scratching it.

When it comes to functionality, the volume buttons are exposed so they are easy to use BUT the power button is covered and is tough to press.

That’s surprising to me because UAG’s usually pretty good with buttons but not on the scout.

There’s an Apple pencil holder so if you lose your Apple Pencil like I have because I haven’t’ used in weeks because the Tip broke, the case is going to look funny. It feels like that hook could be use to hang your iPad in the shower right beside your loofa.

I had no issues with camera access and the port cutout is large enough to use non-Apple cables.

Now the standout feature of the UAG Scout is the fact that you can use it in conjunction with the Smart Keyboard Folio. I feel that the old Metropolis was inspiration for the UAG Scout. BUT does it make your iPad with a Smart Keyboard annoying to use? That’s the first question I had.

The answer is sort of. Let’s start with iPad all buttoned up in the case. The first thing you have to do is pull hard enough to pop the folio cover front he latches. Second of all you need to flex the case a bit harder in order to setup the Smart Keyboard. These two interactions with your iPad are very noticeable with the UAG Scout.

Now if you’re playing a game or reading news on your couch, you’ll want to pull the iPad out of the case. As I already mentioned, the smart folio case is going to pop out. So instead of having easily snapping your keyboard to your iPad, you have to go through all these little obstacles in order to use your iPad.

BUT if you can past those mild annoyances, having that extra protection might be worth it. Is this setup any better than the Logitech Slim Folio Pro? I’ll that question after I talk about the protection of the case.

When it comes to protection, UAG claims that it offers MilSTd 810G protection. The corners of the case are between 3.3-3.7mm thick which is as thick as the corners found on the UAG Monarch.

Now from my understanding, MilSTD 810G for a device of this size is 4 ft which means it’s going to offer enough protection to protect your iPad from a fall from a countertop which is how I dented my iPad Pro 11-inch. So sad.

Honestly, the only time I would go and recommend a UAG Scout is IF you already own the Smart Keyboard Folio AND NEED to add a bit of protection to the setup every once in a while.
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