Though we were not entirely sure what the purpose of the textured Evecase Diamond Foam is, we appreciate it simply because it is unique. This case is polished and simple, with a single external zippered storage pocket and a two-way closure zipper. We tried to mitigate this by starting conversations with our housemates and friends about what they look for in a laptop case.

In terms of features, this sleeve comes with three external storage pockets, none of which are secure.After our abrasion testing in which we aggressively scratched the case with scissors and sandpaper, we hardly saw a scratch or thread out of line. The HYZUO was too baggy but allowed the computer to slide in and out of its envelope opening easily. The material also fell short regarding water resistance; the felt became saturated and soggy when subjected to our tests.

Our favorite case, the JETech took the prize mainly due to its feature set, robust design, and functional simplicity. When sprayed with water, the case absorbed it, but this is how neoprene is supposed to behave, and the lining protects the inside from getting wet (unless you put the case in a puddle of water). After years of personal experience traveling with and working from laptops, she focused her highly-tuned eye on the task of assessing these sleeves to determine the very best available online. This is one of our least favorites in terms of fit since the size listed didn't seem to work for any of the computers we had.Made from neoprene with a raised diamond pattern on its surface, the Evecase handled spills similarly to the other neoprene products we tested. In general, we gravitated toward cases with one storage pocket, a sturdy zipper, and a sleek design. We rigorously tested these laptop sleeves across several categories to see how well they dealt with the general wear and tear of daily use.