Apple - Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch (M4) - Black

I had wanted one of these for a long time but always held off because of the price. The thing that bugged me, of all the silly things to be annoyed by, was the fact that there wasn’t a distinct design for the iPad Air – we were meant to buy the one for the iPad Pro, which left a large square hole for the camera plateau which doesn’t exist. I was happy to see that a newer version had been released for the M3 which, from everything I can see, is the same as the M2 like mine. It fits great, attaches strongly, and generally has a very good typing feel. Much better than the Keyboard Folio I had considered. However, there is still one quirk which I only recently noticed… Apple’s odd choice of key sizes (see photo). And of course, there will be complaints about the lack of a backlight for said keyboard, but I think that’s an acceptable omission for a keyboard powered by the iPad itself. I am noticing a slightly higher battery draw using the keyboard, but I think it’s worth the effort if you’re looking for a touchscreen on a netbook-like experience. In fact, the spacing feels very much like my old HP Mini 210. There are a few glitches here and there, probably related more with web apps than dedicated iOS apps (you may notice the inability to backspace from time to time, or an annoying auto-capitalization glitch that I’ve noticed on iOS 26 early on, especially while typing in Safari or Chrome) but overall, for an ultra-compact laptop experience it’s much handier to whip this out than even my 13” Macbook Air. Trackpad, aside from the size, is just as responsive as any Apple trackpad you’ll find. Just beware, the price puts it out of reach for most casual users, especially if you’re in the iPad Air price-point budget. This was more of a necessity for me than a desire, though, so I’m convincing myself that it was worth what I paid. And that isn’t really hard to do once you get going with it.

So I have like the versatility and the power of the the iPad Air. To me there is not a whole lot of difference between the Air and the Pro. I realize that the cameras are different and the the processors are also different but the Air has been everything and more that I have needed. Whether I am working or playing.

The keys feel smooth and comfortable for typing. It makes my iPad feel like a mini laptop. The design matches perfectly with the iPad. It’s lightweight, easy to carry around, and perfect for studying, working, or watching videos.

Protects and works seamlessly with the iPad Air. The keyboard has a good feel for typing. Mouse is responsive. A direct connection (no Bluetooth required) is a plus, eliminating the need to charge.

This was purchased to support writing and exploring while traveling. My PC laptop had grown too heavy to carry around. This device gave me all the tools needed to write blogs, review emails, create and more. The image shows the size difference.