Review of thin leather case for MacBook Harber London

About Slim Leather Case for MacBook Harber London:

The sleeve is a premium product made from genuine leather with a wool felt lining inside. It provides a snug fit and decent protection for your MacBook. In addition, you also get a personalization option to add text or an image to the sleeve. If you plan to buy it, use code IGEEKS22 for a 15% discount, exclusively for our readers!

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The Apple MacBook is a work of art. Especially since Apple has moved to their own SoCs, MacBooks have become some of the best laptops available. With such a sleek and elegant design, it certainly needs the extra protection that the Harber London MacBook Leather Case offers.

Yes, protection is minimal, but something is better than nothing. Plus, the leather screams premium. And trust me, taking your MacBook out of its Full Grain leather case while sitting in a coffee shop is much more enjoyable. Now let’s find out if you should get one of these Harber London MacBook leather cases.

Design and build

For those who are not very knowledgeable about leather, genuine leather sounds like the best quality leather. But this is far from the case, and Full Grain is the finest leather quality found in nature. The Harber London Slim Leather MacBook Case is crafted from Full Grain leather handcrafted by Spanish experts.

Harber London claims that the sleeve fits like a glove, and I agree with that. However, this is both a boon and a curse (more on that later). The outer layers are sheets of Full Grain leather stitched together. And you have a wool felt lining on the inside to promote a snug fit.

I would still opt for microfiber padding over wool felt lining any day. And that’s because there’s little chance that microfiber will leave scratches on the surface of my MacBook. No, the wool felt lining is not bad; just microfiber is a more proven product.

The seams on the sleeve are uniform, the thread of the same shade is used. I have no complaints about the seams, with the exception of the seam that runs along the sides on each side of the sleeve. This one stitch breaks the uniformity of the design and it just feels out of place.

The Harber London logo is perfectly engraved and placed at the bottom center. You can even customize the cover by adding text or an image for around $8-9. Can’t deny this is a great addition to the sleeve!

Usefulness and protection

When buying a product, I believe and look for products where function is more important than form, and not vice versa. A case isn’t the best accessory to protect your MacBook, but the Harber London case does the job perfectly. I expect little drop protection from the sleeve and the only protection I expect is from accidental spills or minor drops.

Also, both leather sheets are not the same. The one on top is softer than the one on the bottom. This is the result of the bottom layer having an extra layer of cushioning between the leather and wool felt lining.

As I mentioned, the fit is snug, which ensures that my MacBook won’t fall out of it. However, inserting and ejecting my MacBook is an issue that I don’t particularly like.

Plus, you can’t charge your MacBook while in the case, a compromise that not everyone is willing to make. And the case is so dense and thin that it is impossible to carry anything other than a MacBook in your sleeve.

Should I buy a Harber London leather sleeve?

The Harber London Slim Leather MacBook Case is available for $90 to $100, depending on the size of your MacBook. You can also get 15% off using coupon code: IGEEKS22. Now, is this a value for money product in this price range? Yes, that would be my objective answer.

Let me explain why. First, Full Grain leather is relatively expensive. The patina that develops over time makes the aging of the product graceful. I love leather products because they look better with time. However, the Harber London sleeve demands a premium price but also offers a premium product in return.

pros

• Made from full grain leather
• Ability to customize with text or image
• Reliable build quality
• tight fit

Minuses

• Microfiber inner lining would be better.
• Feels too tight
• Can’t carry extra accessories

Price: £79

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