Apple Magic Keyboard: iPad Keyboard and case for iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Generation), Great Typing Experience, Built-in trackpad, US English - Black
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Brand | Apple |
Compatible Devices | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) See more |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Smart Connector, USB-C |
Keyboard Description | Flexible, Integrated, Gaming, Mechanical, Multi Functinoal, Multimedia, Wireless |
Special Feature | Ergonomic, Backlit, Integrated Stand, Foldable, Trackpad |
Color | Black |
Number of Keys | 64 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | Single Color |
Style | US English |
Product Dimensions | 11.46"L x 9.37"W x 0.86"H |
About this item
- WHY MAGIC KEYBOARD — The perfect companion for iPad Pro and iPad Air, Magic Keyboard features a great typing experience, a trackpad, backlit keys, a USB‑C port for pass‑through charging, and front and back protection. No charging or pairing required. Simply attach it and start typing.
- COMPATIBILITY — Magic Keyboard works with iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation).
- KEYBOARD LANGUAGES — Arabic, British English, Chinese (Pinyin), Chinese (Zhuyin), Danish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Swiss, Ukrainian, US English.
- DESIGNED FOR COMFORT — Magic Keyboard has a floating cantilever design. It smoothly adjusts to the perfect viewing angle. Backlit keys and a scissor mechanism deliver quiet, responsive typing. The built-in trackpad is designed for Multi‑Touch gestures and using a cursor.
- PROTECTIVE KEYBOARD AND CASE — Folds to provide front and back protection wherever you go. Available in black or white.
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Smart Connector | ||||||
Full Size Keyboard | ||||||
Backlit Keys | ||||||
Touchpad | ||||||
Port Type | USB-C pass through charging | USB-C pass through charging | USB-C pass through charging | |||
Protection | Front and back cover | Front and back cover | Front cover | Front and back cover | Front and back cover | Front and back cover |
Color | Black or White | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black or White |
Compatible with | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th, 5th, 4th and 3rd generation) | iPad (10th generation) | iPad (9th, 8th and 7th generation), iPad 10.5-inch and iPad Air (3rd generation) | iPad Pro 11-inch - (4th, 3rd and 2ndgeneration) and iPad Air (5th and 4th generation) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th, 5th, 4th and 3rd generation) | iPad Pro 11-inch - (4th, 3rd and 2ndgeneration) and iPad Air (5th and 4th generation) |
Technical Details
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9-inch
Size |
Full-Size Keyboard |
Protection |
Front and back |
Color |
White or Black |
Compatibility |
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd generation) |
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Customers like the responsiveness, quality and ease of use of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's satisfying to click, it has consistent key action and that it'll make working easier. They're also satisfied with durability, and comfort. That said, opinions are mixed on value, weight and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They mention that it's an excellent keyboard, looks and feels great when typing, and is one of Apple's best designs. The trackpad is nice enough, and the keys have a nice touch. The consistent key action and smooth function well, and provide good feedback.
"...responsive and the trackpad, although smaller than normal, is still great and easy to use...." Read more
"...The viewing angle of the iPad is also adjustable and typing on the keyboard feels really nice (beats the on-screen virtual keyboard IMHO)...." Read more
"...The keyboard itself is outstanding. Feels as good as a laptop...." Read more
"...It is, however, a very strong, maybe. I do like the cantilever design on the Magic which allows for better viewing angle adjustment than the Smart..." Read more
Customers like the durability of the keyboard. For example, they say it's well-built, sturdy, and stable. Customers also say the stand is sturdy and does not fall during use. They appreciate the strong magnetic hold and that the keys have no clunkiness.
"...Apple has superior quality, that’s why I stick with them so hard, but unfortunately that does come with a high sticker price...." Read more
"...The magnetic hold is strong so there is no fear of the iPad detaching without force...." Read more
"...Overall:The look and feel of this magic keyboard is amazing. It’s sturdy, feels nice in the hand, and stuff doesn’t like flap around like..." Read more
"...I’ve owned multiple other manufacturers products and the overall quality is far superior to any other. It is worth the price." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They say the material feels nice to touch, and the keys are soft. Some say the case is well-built and not cheap feeling at all. The trackpad feels smooth, clicky, and is responsive. Overall, most are satisfied with the comfort and functionality of the product.
"...It’s sturdy, feels nice in the hand, and stuff doesn’t like flap around like other keyboard cases do (even considering the surface lineups)...." Read more
"...The keyboard itself is outstanding. Feels as good as a laptop...." Read more
"...The keyboard has such a great feel, and i love typing on it. I was so grateful that Amazon delivered it to me the same day I ordered it...." Read more
"Looks great! Feels comfortable!" Read more
Customers find the keyboard easy to use and appreciate the intuitive shortcuts and gestures that enhance productivity. They also say it's simple, easy to setup, and provides seamless integration. Customers also mention that it'll be a breeze to connect and is a great usability feature for the iPad.
"...Also, the keys are super easy to navigate, just like a regular laptop keyboard...." Read more
"Easy to work with. Only complaint—feels SO CHEAP for the price paid." Read more
"Extremely high quality, sturdy and easy to use!" Read more
"...is its laptop-like functionality, which makes it incredibly convenient for various tasks...." Read more
Customers like the responsiveness of the keyboard. They mention that typing is a breeze, and the keys are satisfying to click. They also appreciate the consistent key action, and no lag. The performance of the product is great, and it makes the M1 iPad Pro 12.9 a quick laptop. The trackpad feels smooth and clicky, and is as responsive as they'd expect.
"...The keys are very responsive and the trackpad, although smaller than normal, is still great and easy to use...." Read more
"...The fact that it even ranks with other LAPTOPS is a feat itself. It’s clicky, but not too loud. Backlit keys are subtle and clean...." Read more
"...Fast forward, and my M1 iPad Pro 12.9 flies with this keyboard. No lag, in fact it is as fast as my Air...." Read more
"...The fact that my ipad instantly recognized it was fantastic. I didn’t have to pair anything my IPad Pro did all the work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention that it's high quality and absolutely worth the price for what you actually get. However, others say that it feels cheap for the price paid.
"...Even at $120 off, it is still an expensive accessory...." Read more
"...that every one has when it comes to this case/keyboard, “is it worth the full price?”..." Read more
"Easy to work with. Only complaint—feels SO CHEAP for the price paid." Read more
"...The value is there, but I would argue most of the price comes from Apple still trying to get a return in investment from their R&D vs what it costs..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the keyboard. Some mention that the keyboard function works well, the stand seems to work well, and the trackpad works as you would expect. However, others say that it's a nice keyboard but somewhat useless, and that half the letters did not work.
"...The trackpad works as you would expect allowing you to move a cursor around and use the iPad more like a computer but at the end of the day it is..." Read more
"...There was lag, it was a very cheesy solution, and as soon as my Mac came back from repair, I returned the keyboard for a refund...." Read more
"...One standout feature is its laptop-like functionality, which makes it incredibly convenient for various tasks...." Read more
"...This keyboard truly lives up to its name, as it works like pure magic...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the keyboard. Some mention that it feels slightly thicker, but is not noticably heavier to carry. They say it is compact and sturdy, and easy to travel with. However, others say that it adds a lot of weight to an already heavy device.
"I like the keyboard. Have tried others this is the lightest and best for me." Read more
"...Its only drawback is that it adds a lot of weight to an already heavy device but it’s very sturdy and stable even when I’m curled up and it seems..." Read more
"...Easy to travel with and on the go. Compact and sturdy...." Read more
"This is a very nice keyboard but it is heavy and unlike the original can’t be folded all the way back. Limits how you can hold the iPad." Read more
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Something I have noticed a lot of people saying is that they hate that the keyboard brightness cannot be adjusted, but it can, so I am not sure where they’re getting that information. Although there is currently not a shortcut to adjust the brightness, it can be dimmed and brightened through the keyboard settings. It is also very easy to clean, but I would advise not to use anything harsher than a damp cloth to do so. In the future, a top row of shortcut keys would be a great upgrade, but I also understand why they opted not to have them on this version, as they would be directly under the floating iPad and would be hard to reach. The alternative would be making the keyboard bigger, which would go against the portability and slim design. I’m interested to see where they improve it in the future though. Also, the keys are super easy to navigate, just like a regular laptop keyboard. The keys are very responsive and the trackpad, although smaller than normal, is still great and easy to use. The keyboard out of the box requires a full click on the trackpad to select, but if you go into trackpad settings, you can change the click to simply a tap, which is my preferred option.
If you’re on the fence about this purchase, or trying to justify it to yourself, just go ahead and hop on board, you won’t be disappointed!
The iPad magnetically attaches to the case which opens up like a laptop and features a keyboard & trackpad (powered by the iPad). The magnetic hold is strong so there is no fear of the iPad detaching without force. The keyboard is also backlit which is really nice and the backlight is adjustable in the iPad settings. The viewing angle of the iPad is also adjustable and typing on the keyboard feels really nice (beats the on-screen virtual keyboard IMHO). The trackpad works as you would expect allowing you to move a cursor around and use the iPad more like a computer but at the end of the day it is still just an iPad. I am finding that I prefer using my iPad attached to the Apple Magic Keyboard over using the iPad as a tablet.
Cons: The Apple Magic Keyboard was designed to be used with the iPad Pro in a fixed, landscape position. This means that you would need to detach the iPad and use it as a tablet for apps that can only be used vertically. As a case, only the front and back of the iPad are protected. There are a handful of cases available designed to work with the Apple Magic Keyboard if you find that want extra protection. Overall, I am happy with this purchase.
Before I bought this, I was using separate Logitech Bluetooth keyboard with a folio case. This was useful because I didn’t have a keyboard attached to get in the way when I used my iPad for media consumption, but if I needed to type some stuff, I could just go grab the keyboard. Of course, the main downside to this is that I have to go grab the keyboard.
My main dilemma (other than price) in buying this was whether or not it justified replacing my MBP at my work desk (while I’m working). When I do any personal browsing or responding to personal emails, I use my MBP (I don’t do any personal tasks on my work laptop).
Pros of replacing my MBP:
> smaller footprint
> battery lasts longer with same amount of screen time
Cons:
> less screen estate (I have MBP 16”)
> no real multi-app (not referring to opening apps side by side, like on my MBP desktop I have several apps open that is spaced out to be a click away)
After using the iPad Pro with this magic keyboard, I can confidently say the cons aren’t as big as I expected. I’m working with less screen space, but it’s not like you can actively work on more than one app at a time. While you can’t have actively open (in view) apps on the iPad (or any mobile OS), it’s not like taking the extra second to 3-finger swipe up to see all open apps and switching is that big of a deal. As a matter of fact, it becomes second nature just after a couple days of use.
With all that said, let’s get to the product itself.
Overall:
The look and feel of this magic keyboard is amazing. It’s sturdy, feels nice in the hand, and stuff doesn’t like flap around like other keyboard cases do (even considering the surface lineups). I hate how when you grab the tablet to move somewhere, you either have to close the keyboard or it just hands down flapping. This magic keyboard essentially holds like a laptop. The mechanic that supports the back magnet (where iPad attaches) is stupid solid. You can grab and go to the next room like you would with any laptop. No need to close the keyboard or have it dangle as you move.
Keyboard:
Yes… this keyboard is super nice. Very comparable to the latest generation keyboard on MacBooks that replace those horrid scissor switch keys. My best feel keyboards rank as such: MacBooks, PixelBook Go, Magic Keyboard, and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro. The fact that it even ranks with other LAPTOPS is a feat itself. It’s clicky, but not too loud. Backlit keys are subtle and clean. The texture of the keys aren’t soft, fabric like, or mushy like other keyboard cases. This is the closest feeling to a laptop keyboard that you can get on a tablet keyboard case. It far surpasses the feeling of the keyboard on my MS Surface back when I had like the 2nd gen one.
How about the cons? There are few notable ones that every other reviewers have said…
> No function keys
> No ESC key
Look… it’s not like it was a mystery whether or not you’d get this on the keyboard. You know before you buy that it doesn’t have those. If I were to compare this to another keyboard, then yes it’s a con relative to what I compared it to. However, when rating the magic keyboard by itself, it’s not a con because it wasn’t there. Hopefully that makes sense. Like, I would LOVE for there to be function keys and I don’t see a reason why they didn’t add on (on the surface) based on the available space.
The only key I absolutely miss is the ESC key. ESC key I definitely frequently use, whereas I hardly ever use function keys on any of my keyboard devices (laptop or desktop). That’s just personal usage, so mileage will vary. Even though I miss it, again.. I don’t consider this a con because I knew before buying. One thing you can do is actually re-map one of the keys on the bottom left (world symbol, control, option, cod, shift, caps lock) to be an ESC key. This is easily changed in settings. I use the world key as my escape key. I think this key by default is for language switching if you use more than one language keyboard set up. I don’t type in any other language, so that functionality is useless and therefore now it’s my ESC key. It takes a bit getting used to, using my pinky to go down left corner vs top left corner.
This doesn’t make the iPad a replacement for my MBP. I’m not going to go sell my MBP because it’s been replaced on my work desk. However, everything I was doing on my MBP while working is easily doable on my iPad with this keyboard. It first started out having my iPad sit on top of my MBP (that way I can just move my iPad and flip open the MBP if there was something I couldn’t do on it) to my MBP now staying in my other room for my “music studio” set up. I air quote that because I’m an armature and I do it for fun. Before I would have to carry back and forth the MBP (including the charger), but that’s no more.
I have had SOO much doubt about the usability of this keyboard. Never would I have thought it would replace my MBP (not as a laptop replacement, just in my office) in just couple days. It’s crazy how much I love this now and have ZERO regrets. There are some shortcuts you have to learn to do things that you wouldn’t need to on a laptop, so there are some learning curve.
A couple of shortcuts that I found valuable (these are default, I haven’t look any further to see if they could be re-mapped):
> “World icon” + C -> this opens up the control center that you’d normally get from swiping down on the right side of the iPad or if you hover your mouse pointer there. This is super useful for screen brightness and volume. Especially volume, because I got annoyed having to raise my hand off the keyboard to lower the volume by using the button or using the mouse to open it. Just use this shortcut, hover the mouse on the volume slider and you can use TWO-FINGER swipe UP/DOWN to change it, no need to click and slide.
> CTRL + CMD + Q -> this puts the screen to sleep. I use this frequently when I turn play/change music and want to turn display off so it doesn’t waste battery.
The last few things I want to mention that is important, if you’ve read this far down. While I gave this magic keyboard some high praises, I still don’t think it’s worth the price tag they are charging. The value is there, but I would argue most of the price comes from Apple still trying to get a return in investment from their R&D vs what it costs to make this. I played a bit risky by purchasing this from Amazon Warehouse. The condition was “Acceptable” and it dropped the price down $100 from MSRP. I took my chances and man I got lucky. This keyboard had a few scuffs, but it was nothing like I expected based on the description of “Acceptable”. I was able to wipe it all down completely, so now this magic keyboard looks brand new. Not only that, I had a good bit of gift card balance from over time that I used. At the end of the day, I paid just over $100 for this keyboard. I don’t count the gift card balance as part of the balance I paid because they were just accumulated over time from promotions or gifts. I would 100% value this keyboard at the price I would’ve paid at “Acceptable”. $250 is a solid price for it to be MSRP. Then, if it went on sale, it would be possible to get it at $200 or so. I would not have bought this keyboard at MSRP, that’s a fact regardless how much I love this thing.
Something to keep in mind of charging the iPad through the keyboard. If you have the Apple 29W fast charger that Apple discontinued couple years ago, you will not get the best charging. I can’t recall 100%, but the 29W doesn’t have a certain piece of hardware that makes it compatible with the magic keyboard to get normal charge output. Basically, the 29W charger will only output 9W to the keyboard, whereas you get the full fast charging if you connect it directly to the iPad. Apple did release a 30W fast charger (after discontinuing the 29W) that does NOT suffer from the same issue. You still won’t get the max output as you would connecting it directly to the iPad, but the keyboard will recognize it as a higher watt charger and will charge iPad via keyboard at (I THINK) 27W. Google search “iPad Magic Keyboard 29W charger”, and it should be one of the first articles.
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-Étui solide texture cuir/silicone épais donc protège mieux qu’un étui simple ou pas de marque Apple
-Il existe des coques compatible avec ce Magic Keyboard pour que quand vous détachez votre iPad Pro 12,9‘’ il soit toujours protégé.
C’est dommage que certains produits Apple sont cher mais bon après on conclut que c’est de la très bonne qualité. Rien a dire c’est parfait ca fait housse et clavier, même si c’est un bel investissement pour mes etudes ce clavier est très important et le fait que ca soit ergonomique comme un ordinateur portable rend ce magic keyboard d’autant plus parfait. Ses seuls défauts irréprochables sont que pour l’ouvrir l’ipad est plus lourd que le clavier en lui même contrairement à un pc portable ou l’écran est léger et s’ouvre tout seul en levant avec un doigt alors.
Reviewed in France on February 5, 2024
-Étui solide texture cuir/silicone épais donc protège mieux qu’un étui simple ou pas de marque Apple
-Il existe des coques compatible avec ce Magic Keyboard pour que quand vous détachez votre iPad Pro 12,9‘’ il soit toujours protégé.
C’est dommage que certains produits Apple sont cher mais bon après on conclut que c’est de la très bonne qualité. Rien a dire c’est parfait ca fait housse et clavier, même si c’est un bel investissement pour mes etudes ce clavier est très important et le fait que ca soit ergonomique comme un ordinateur portable rend ce magic keyboard d’autant plus parfait. Ses seuls défauts irréprochables sont que pour l’ouvrir l’ipad est plus lourd que le clavier en lui même contrairement à un pc portable ou l’écran est léger et s’ouvre tout seul en levant avec un doigt alors.