Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

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.

Got this open-box and it honestly feels brand new. I use it daily for work, and both the iPad and keyboard perform perfectly with no issues. Smooth, reliable, and the battery holds up well. Great value for the price—definitely recommend.

The Apple Magic Keyboard I purchased from Best Buy has far exceeded my expectations. From the secure magnetic fit and clasp to the tilting mechanism of the keyboard. My favorite part though is the response when typing and using mouse pad. Very responsive and accurate.

So glad I got the Apple and not a different brand. The only drawback is that it doesn’t have a lighted keyboard, but it’s not a dealbreaker. If you’re someone like me who uses it at night with the lights low, you can tilt the screen a little to get light if you need to.

I replaced my laptop with my iPad and Magic Keyboard. Best move ever. Super easy to travel with. Small and compact.

Excellent product. Meets and exceeds expectations.

Only complaint is I wish the keys would light up at nighttime

It’s very comfortable, I love it, the black color looks very elegant

I'm very happy with the iPad. I always buy my devices from Best Buys; this is a well-deserved reward. Thank you for the $400.

Happy with this keyboard. It connected to the iPad Air right away and has worked flawlessly since. The typing feels great, and I have not had any issues with connectivity or performance. It does add a little weight to the iPad, but it’s worth it for the ease of use and convenience. Definitely worth it if you use your iPad often.

Excellent typing feedback and perfect fit / connectivity. I like that this generation can charge the device at full speed via the additional usb C port.

I purchased this along with a new iPad. It replaced a LogiTech product. The keyboard is excellent, much like the keyboard on my Mac and it's very easy to type and enter data. I don't think it provides quite as much protection as the LogiTech case/keyboard did for my older iPad. I do like the fact that the keyboard is charged through the computer, but I'm not as happy with the magnetic connection for the iPad. I'll recommend it, but I would definitely check out alternatives before a purchase is made.

It’s a great upgrade from using the touchscreen. It’s not Backlit. You will see many people saying it does. I picked up one, it didn’t have it , I returned it to Best Buy. The women there was using one on hers. We assumed mine was defective. Got home and same result. I went back and we figured out from researching hers was older. To lower the price Apple dropped that as a feature. Unfortunately they didn’t change I’m the product description.

Keyboard is great but keep in mind it is a bit heavy, the typing experience is great though

I honestly didn’t expect a keyboard to change how much I use my iPad, but this one did. The Magic Keyboard makes the iPad Air feel like a small laptop — I now reach for it instead of my computer for emails, notes, and even longer work sessions. Typing feels really natural. The keys have a nice amount of travel and don’t feel cramped, and the backlight is great at night. The trackpad was the biggest surprise it’s smooth, accurate, and gestures work exactly how you expect, so navigating apps feels effortless. The magnetic attachment is strong and lines up perfectly every time, and I love the floating design because I can adjust the screen angle easily depending on where I’m sitting. The extra USB-C charging port is also super convenient since it keeps the iPad’s main port free. Yes, it’s expensive but after using it daily, I understand why. It genuinely turns the iPad into a productivity device rather than just a tablet. If you plan to type a lot or want a laptop-like experience without carrying a laptop, this is absolutely worth it.

Best keyboard case for iPad Air. The extra USB-C port helps when using an external drive and monitor at the same time.

Purchased both the M3 11” iPad and Magic Keyboard to use mostly as a replacement for a laptop. It helps that I have smaller hands so the keyboard size isn’t an issue at all. But for day to day laptop replacement, it’s great - instant on capability, mouse and pointer use is great in iOS 26, and the App Store is there for just about anything you need. If you need specialized software this won’t work to replace a laptop, some of the OS limitations make some things more cumbersome on this device compared to a desktop OS, and the keyboards lack of backlight is disappointing. But overall I love this setup over a Windows laptop for day to day computing needs.

originally the man gave me the wrong one so it wasn’t connecting to my ipad AT ALL but i went back & did an exchange and it’s absolutely perfect. it’s pricey but id definitely say it’s worth the money :) just be sure you’re given the correct one that goes with your ipad!

I have been looking at getting a laptop to complement my iMac for a while now, but with this keyboard attached to my iPad Air, I don't need one. This accessory makes it possible to do everything I was looking for a laptop to do and then some.