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One of the great things about the iPad is how much it is defined by its accessories. The best accessories are the ones that really take advantage of the unique aspects of the iPad form factor, meaning you can use it in both portrait and landscape orientations. So I’ve always got an eye out for accessories that don’t force me into the laptop-like landscape orientation.

That’s why, when Moft reached out to collaborate on a video, it made a lot of sense because I’d already heard of them. In fact, I’d already purchased their Snap Tablet Stand for my old M2 11-inch iPad Pro, as well as the Snap Float Folio for my 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. I bought those products for the same two reasons that I like their new Dynamic Folio:

• I hate bulky cases
• They allow me to use my iPad in both orientations

In this review, I’ll share my thoughts on this product, how it’s held up the past two weeks or so, and hopefully help determine if this product is right for you as an iPad user.

Video Review

Product Overview and Use Cases

The Moft Dynamic Folio is exactly what it sounds like….a folio case. What appeals to me is how thin and light it is. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I like to travel as light as possible, including accessories. The Dynamic Folio definitely checks that box.

Like most iPad folios, this one works as a stand to prop up your tablet. Unlike most other iPad folios, this case supports a number of different postures, including portrait orientation. Let’s look at a few of them.

Floating Creation Mode

This is the position I use the most at my desk with my Thunderbolt dock. The iPad is held in a very stable position to the side of my keyboard, making it easy to glance over and use Face ID when needed. It’s been a convenient position for tasks like working on thumbnails in Affinity Designer and Pixelmator, as well as editing the video that accompanies this post in Final Cut Pro. It’s stable enough to interact with via touch or with the Apple Pencil.

Floating Theater Mode

This is, of course, ideal for watching videos. This is where the “floating” part of the design really shines. From an ergonomic perspective, it’s nice to have the iPad screen elevated off its surface, so you’re not craning your neck more than necessary to watch something.

Another surprising use of this posture is that if you flip it over, it mounts pretty easily on your leg. I used this on vacation recently while sitting by the hotel pool (as one does).

Portrait Reading Mode

A big benefit of this case is its support for portrait orientation. This makes the Dynamic Folio a great tool for tasks like document editing. Tasks line editing long Pages or Word documents or viewing PDFs feel much more natural in portrait orientation.

It’s also a great position for reading. If you’re a comics reader like I am and have one of Apple’s larger tablets, you know how enjoyable reading comics in portrait mode can be (works well for regular books too). The size is pretty close to that of an actual comic book or graphic novel.

Dual Screen Mode

This position was new to me in a folio case, and I’ll admit, I didn’t use it much. However, I can see how it could be useful for someone with workflows that involve their smartphone. For me, my iPhone is primarily my camera for making videos, so one potential use is propping the phone up while waiting for videos to process before export.

A more practical use case might be watching a video on your phone while working on the iPad or taking a video call on your phone while taking notes on the iPad.

Magnetic Pencil Holder

There’s also an optional magnetic Apple Pencil holder. There’s a small divot on the case itself, and the holder slides in and attaches magnetically, as the name implies. While it is another item to keep track of, it was hugely helpful on my recent vacation. Apple Pencil users know that even though the Pencil itself attaches magnetically to the iPad, it comes off easily in a bag.

How It’s Held Up

Now that I’ve covered some of the uses for the Moft Dynamic Folio, how has it held up after a few weeks of use?

There’s no scuffs or scratches on the case itself, and its provided the expected protection of the iPad itself. Of course, it doesn’t cover the sides of the iPad which is kind of a bonus to me, but something to be aware of if you’re looking for total protection.

If I had one complaint with the previous Moft case I had, it’s that with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, in some of the taller positions, the iPad felt wobbly. However, I’ve felt much more secure using this version. I don’t worry about my iPad tipping over when applying normal touch pressure on the display. Now, by the very nature of this type of case, it’s always going to be a *little* wobbly, but the Dynamic Folio is a definite improvement here. The magnets feel stronger than the Snap Float Folio case.

Negatives?

If you opt for the optional Pencil holder, it’s one more thing to keep track of if you aren’t using it all the time. If you’re someone like me that takes the iPad out if its case from time to time, the Pencil holder has a tendency to fall out.

Like I mentioned above, there is some wobble when using this case, depending on the position you use. It’s a side effect of accessories that have a “floating” design. There’s even a little wobble with the Magic Keyboard. I didn’t find it overly distracting with the Dynamic Folio, but your mileage may vary.

Another thing that isn’t exactly a negative is that since the folio supports so many different positions and angles, there’s really no way I can remember them all. I often referred back to the documentation included in the box, and I still basically stuck to these four core positions. Having too many options isn’t the worst problem to have.

Conclusion

As an iPad-first user, I gravitate toward accessories that don’t lock me into a single mode. There are many reasons I prefer using my iPad as my computer, and flexibility is one of them. The Moft Dynamic Folio fits that bill, even if it’s not perfect.

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