Customer Ratings & Reviews

I like that this keyboard converts my iPad into a mini computer. However, I’m trying other options from a different seller. This keyboard is HEAVY and BULKY. It weighs nearly as much as my MacBook Pro. I’m also concerned about it’s hardiness. The keyboard is magnetized to the iPad by a quarter inch strip (see picture attached). It’s just not strong enough. The keyboard comes detached easily. I’ve already dropped the keyboard when it comes detached several times. I’m concerned the keyboard will become damaged if it detaches and falls again. Functionally, I also notice the trackpad is snarky. I’ve had to detach and reattach it in order to get the cursor to function as it should.

Decent keyboard but not the most sturdy piece of hardware. A week after using it the enter key came off and won’t go back on.

I found myself in an Apple store while visiting family out of state, and purchased an iPad Smart Keyboard on impulse without my usual on-line research. I’m picky with keyboards, and I’m really a PC guy – no better keyboard on the market than the on on my Surface Studio Laptop. But I wanted an iPad and got one for Christmas (9th Gen, 64GB). After using it for several weeks I wanted a keyboard, because, well I loved this thing and was convinced it could serve as a light and thin travel laptop. I spent a lot of time trying out the Smart Keyboard from Apple, and the Combo Touch from Logitech. Between the two I liked the Smart Keyboard better for touch typing. I don’t like keyboards that get in the way. The Apple Smart Keyboard is very good for touch typing. But after a few weeks using it I didn’t like that the back of the iPad was unprotected and there was no convenient place to keep my Apple Pencil. After looking at comparison reviews I spent even more money on the Logitech keyboard (at BestBuy) with a back cover and a pencil holder. So here’s my comparative review between the Logitech Combo Touch, and the Apple Smart Keyboard – both are available at Best Buy. First, both keyboards are adequate for typing, but the Smart Keyboard is the clear winner here. It is quite comfortable and you can type with it on a table or on your lap. The case has a fold out design that creates a triangle easel that props up the iPad. The Logitech also features of backlit keyboard, that in theory makes it easier to see keys in the dark, but in reality just drains your iPad batter faster - it didn't really help me much, and I would let that feature make the decision for you. The Logitech comes with a built in track pad, that is quite useful when scrolling, tabbing in a browser, and launching apps. But it is horrible for typing because your hand will invariably brush up on it, sending your cursor careening out of control. No amount of fussing with the settings will correct this. They need a simple toggle command on the keyboard or in iPad OS that will disable that thing and THEN this would be the better keyboard. But with that Track Pad it makes touch typing almost impossible. So the Smart Keyboard wins here, and it's smaller size without the trackpad makes it easier to use on your lap. I’m not really sure why a tablet needs a track pad anyway. When you’re typing on the Apple Keyboard your fingers are quite close to the screen and you can easily tap the screen and return to the keys. The Track Pad works, but it is flat out horrible to type with due to that track pad. I scrolled through the Logitech forums on the subject and there is no fix for this. The official Logitech support response was, “don’t let your hands brush on the trackpad while you type.” In other words, “That’s not a bug, that’s a feature.” By the way, tapping on the screen for selecting text is far more intuitive and faster than that track pad is. The Smart Keyboard is also lighter, keeping some of that elegant small screen feel with an iPad. There’s almost a full pound difference between the two, and I think that’s what the Apple engineers were going for here, light and elegant. But it also leaves the back of the iPad exposed, making you nervous when you throw it in your bag. So the Logitech wins on protection. The Logitech is also easier to fold out than the Smart Keyboard, and it too comes with an easel – a fold out Surface type panel. Two steps and your ready to go, and it also is usable on your lap but is perhaps slightly less stable than the Smart Keyboard. The Smart Keyboard requires a kind of unrolling to get it up and working. So for quick setup, the Combo Touch wins. Both keyboards turn the screen on and off automatically when they open and close. Both keyboards attach using the magnetic connector built into the iPad. This works AMAZINGLY well. With the Logitech you pop the iPad into the case that protects the back, much like a phone case, and then the keyboard magnetically attaches and covers the front, and your pencil goes into a loop holder. You can fold the keyboard around back for reading, though it is kind of heavy. But here’s the genius of that magnet connector: a quick twist of the keyboard and it will pop off the magnet greatly reducing the weight of the iPad for simple reading – my main use of this thing. But that connector got me thinking – would the Apple Smart Keyboard still fit with the tablet popped into the back case of the Logitech Combo Touch? YES IT WILL! So if you’re dumb enough like me to buy two` expensive keyboards for one tablet you can easily switch between those keyboards, and the Apple Smart Keyboard will work fine to cover the tablet and protect the screen with the Logitech back and give you a better typing experience. Would I recommend purposely doing this: no, save your money. The Apple Keyboard wins by a large margin for typing. The Logitech wins for protection and perhaps for browsing, reading, and watching videos. And maybe you can type on it without touching the track pad but I sure can’t and apparently neither can a lot of other people. (This review was typed using both keyboards, but mostly with the Apple Smart Keyboard)

I am not so happy with this purchase. The keyboard is nice but it doesn’t always work when you want to scroll up or down you still need to use your finger or pencil. Sometimes the keyboard doesn’t work so I have to close it and reopen it. When it does work it is nice to type with a keyboard. I hope that this will help for meetings when taking notes. I also don’t like the weight of this. It has made my iPad so heavy (it is all relative) but it feels like I have another laptop now, which was not my aim, I wanted something light to take to meetings and travel with but this is not a lightweight keyboard/cover. I would probably not recommend it highly. I will make it work but for the money I spent I am disappointed with the quality and weight.

I really like the case. I protects the iPad and has a separate location for attaching the pen. Keyboard is wide and feels like a full keyboard. The mouse pad is responsive and is great feature. My semi-poor rating is due to keys popping out. I had to return the first one I purchased because one of keyboard buttons popped out and I was not aware. With the replacement case, the same thing has happened. Fortunately, I was able to re-attached the button. However it seems comes off even more easily. For the price point and buttons popping off, I think there are other cases with keyboards that may be more suitable.

Unit protects the iPad very well. It is exceptionally heavy making the iPad less portable than hoped.

Bought this combo keyboard/case for my fiancé. We like it as it provides capabilities of a laptop. However, the product is makes the iPad heavier and bulkier. Additionally, you have to install the Logitech app for it to work; it’s not plug and play out of the box which is fine. But the main reason for the 3 stars is that this Logitech product does not perform well. Once the iPad is in sleep mode, when you wake it you’ll find that the keyboard doesn’t work. What you have to do is detach the magnetic keyboard and re-attach it for the keyboard to be reactivated. And you’ll pretty much have to do so multiple times. If you don’t mind this, you’ll have a keyboard to quickly type up emails and messages.

I purchased the Logitech-Combo Touch Keyboard case for my new iPad 7th Generation after having a Logitech Canvas Keyboard Cover on my iPad Air 2 for 4 years & never changing the battery. It works great. I like the feel of the keys. The key spacing is better than on the Canvas Keyboard Cover because it is bigger. The only problem with this cover is the keyboard is powered by the iPad battery. It doesn't have it's own power source. The charge life of the iPad battery decreased by approximately 30% using this keyboard. I returned it for the Slim Folio which has it's own power.

I didn’t care for the keyboard action and how my hands fit during data entry. The exterior of the case, seemed easy to mark up with day to day use. The iPad did seem, to be secure in the case but the quality of the keyboard, was a deal breaker for me. I wanted to like it, but decided to return it.

This product remains my best choice, but it does have some drawbacks. Sometimes you will try to use the keyboard and it will not respond. If you disconnect it from the iPad and reconnected it usually works on the positive side. The way this stands on its own is a major benefit and very, very helpful. You can also flip it around

I would give this 5 stars for the keyboard - comfortable and feels good when typing. What I didn't like about this was not well-designed for other tasks, like streaming and reading - then the keyboard made it cumbersome. Returned.

This case is expensive. It also has some great features like the backlit keyboard and pencil holder. It's solid and protects the device well, even if dropped. The keyboard detaches a little too easily for my use, but it's workable. Color variations would be nice. For some reason I can't use the keyboard to key in my PIN to login. I have to do that on the screen.

This is a sturdy and heavy duty case. On the downside, it is quite heavy and thick; especially with the keyboard attached. If you are looking for a durable case and keyboard, it fits the bill. However, it adds a lot of weight and about doubles the thickness of the iPad. The backlight on the keyboard is nice. The keyboard stays attached pretty well.

I love the feel of the case in the hand, and feels very sturdy. My biggest complaint is that sometimes iOS will recognize that the keyboard is connected, but I cannot use the keyboard or trackpad. I have to disconnect and reconnect the keyboard. I do not know if its a firmware issue with the keyboard, an issue with iOS, or an issue with the keyboard connector on either the keyboard or my iPad. Great feeling keys, smooth trackpad.

I have had this cover for a little more than a week. The features it offers are really good. I especially like the trackpad for my iPad. However, the material it is made out of leaves you feeling like you overpaid ($150) for this cover. There is already a visible crease forming on the part where the stand kicks out.

Keyboard works great but I wish the case was lighter. Even with the keyboard removed it doubles the weight of the iPad and makes it unwieldly, I almost returned it but decided to keep it because there’s no other option that provides keyboard and protection. Somebody needs to design a lighter option.

I like the track pad. The Apple Pencil holder is not as stable/secure as other cases I have owned. Also you can’t simply open the case and fold it back on itself, you have to remove the case from the keyboard.

We purchased two cases. One was brand new with stickers and wrapped. The other (which was a for someone else) was in a box that seemed to be unopened. When the recipient received it there were not packaging element or documentation items. The case functions well. However it was not clear that it had already been unpackages and accessed.

Keyboard is easy to use and cover is very sturdy. However, the track pad is not consistent when using and that issue can be frustrating. If you have an Apple Smart Keyboard for an iPad 7th or 8th Generation, you are better off purchasing a Logitech Pebble i345 mouse. The Pebble is easy to operate and is consistent when using.

I purchased this item to go along with our iPad for homeschool use in July 2022. We did not really start using the keyboard until August or September 2022 and approximately just over one year later, which is coincidentally how long the warranty is, the keyboard started having connection issues at the magnet strip that attaches to the iPad. In order for my kids to use the keyboard, I have to constantly adjust the angle that it is set at so it may connect. I am concerned if I purchase a new one we will have the same issues and it’s pretty expensive to have to buy a new case and keyboard combo yearly.