Brydge - Pro Wireless Keyboard for Apple® iPad® Pro 11" - Space Gray

So, I’m going to start this off by saying ‘I just got this keyboard today’. I ordered this keyboard because it is not stocked in stores, but it totally should be. It was estimated to arrive in three weeks, OK fine, I just hoped it was going to be worth the wait. It arrived today, only two weeks later (one week sooner than expected) and I have to say this keyboard is great. This keyboard is very sturdy and appears to be built very well. All aluminum, top and bottom. USB-C charger which is great, I’m super excited about that. I just wish it came with a short USB-C to USB-C cable so I could charge with the iPad power brick and/or charge it from the iPad. And yes, I know I could just use the iPad’s charging cable, but still. There are rubber feet on the bottom and on the keyboard so that it cannot damage the screen which is also very nice. The hinge is very solid, and weighted well enough that the iPad doesn’t (usually) fall over. I say usually because at about 145 degrees it starts to fall over. I wish that the iPad could easily be turned around on the hinge to be used just screen side up. You can do that but you need to remove the magnetic back cover. Speaking of that, there is a magnetic leather-ish back cover to protect the back of the iPad. I really like the soft material that they used and it goes into place easily. The keys are soft but accurate, a good mix between Apple’s folio keyboard and Logitech’s Keyboard. They are backlit which is always a plus, and a bit more responsive than your standard membrane keys. This keyboard is aluminum, so it does add some weight. If you want a thin and light keyboard, this probably wont be the one for you. I use this iPad as an alternative to a laptop and this keyboard makes it that way. With this keyboard it is about the same weight as a small laptop. This part is a pro for me, but might not be for everyone. The only thing. With this case there is no way to secure the Apple Pencil besides just having it magnetized to the iPad and charging. There is enough space above the keys and before the hinge that they could have had a cut-out to fit it, but then the case would have to be thicker. Or maybe something in the wrist rest, but that’s just an idea. Overall I am very satisfied with this keyboard and I would recommend it to anyone who plans on using this iPad instead of a laptop, because this makes the iPad Pro 11” so much better. Realistically I’d give it a 4.5/5 because of no way of securing the Apple Pencil, but it does not deserve a 4/5. So... 5/5 it is!

Love the concept of this keyboard but found it lacking enough to return it. I so wanted to love this keyboard. Aesthetically it is gorgeous, very appealing to the eyes. Shortcuts are fantastic. However the drawbacks were: Way too heavy for me. It felt heavier than a MacBook Air To flip the iPad and use it in drawing mode was very inconvenient It does not have much protection for the device Because it really did feel like a MacBook, my hand kept reaching for the trackpad. I do think this company has potential to develop amazing products, and I so want to buy this keyboard again, maybe in a couple years when they iron out the kinks. Definitely think this keyboard is more sturdy and beautiful than either Zagg or Logitech Products.

This is a great keyboard (at least the concept of it) Unfortunately I had to return it for the following reasons: Too heavy (even heavier than my MacBook Air) It didn’t offer any protection to the iPad (which is easy to tell from the pictures of the product) Switching from typing mode to drawing mode was very frustrating. Pros: It is very well made product! I hope the company fixes the above issues I had with it because i really want this product- but maybe a future version. It does give the iPad a lovely laptop feel. Keys are wonderful, it’s sturdy, it’s sleek. It’s a beautiful piece. But I needed a product that was very portable and quick in converting, so I had to return it. But I wish I didn’t have to

I was very skeptical paying this much for a keyboard and I didn’t care for the Apple smart case. I had to have an easy typing capability case since I have a disability in my hand. I read every night and so being able to use it without the keyboard was a must. This case is an incredible for all functions and the only drawback is how heavy it is but for traveling it will be incredibly safe for my IPad Pro and considering what i paid for the pro its a plus.

Had a solid start for the first two months. I love the heft of the keyboard and the size of the keys are great. It’s easy to memorize where the function keys are as well. The bumpers also do a great job keeping the screen from getting grease from the keys on the screen. Unfortunately, the “D” key keeps popping off and I find myself hitting the keys harder and harder. I don’t do much typing on it aside from quick messages and memos. Also the backlight regularly will just turn off on it and I have to reset the backlight setting with the on and off button for it a few times a day. The battery life with the backlight on is solid though, probably a good 3 weeks. I should point out that I believe the manufacturer also put a setting on the backlight to turn off after a minute and stay off after the battery is lower than 40%. For the record, I easily had to correct myself 30 times due to keys not registering while writing this short review. Definitely not a “pro” keyboard. Add another five mistakes in the last two sentences, sigh. I also registered it and now I am unable to login to their site to get support. I’m simply S.O.L.

Keyboard definitely turns your iPad Pro into a fully functional workhorse. It would have been nice if they could have placed a touch mouse pad on the keyboard and make the keyboard a bit lighter in weight. Worth the purchase.

I bought this because in addition to illustrative work - I'm also a heavy writer - the piece of this keyboard that functions as the joint with the hardcover broke within the first two month's purchased. Within the next two months the second side broke rendering my keyboard and cover completely useless. I guess this would work for folks who rarely use their keyboard.

I bought the Brydge for my new iPad Pro 11-inch, based on their promise that it would fit. I understood that I would receive the old Brydge but then a new backing for the iPad would be sent later. Well, it was a lot later than I thought; it just arrived this week, six weeks after my purchase. But that’s not the real problem. The real problem is that the back doesn’t fit. It is wider than the iPad, by something like 2-3 mm. That doesn’t sound like much, but if you have the iPad on your lap, it’s enough overhang to make the backing come off. And it’s just incompetent on Brydge’s part. Whatever happened to measure twice and cut once? Other than that, the Brydge is . . . OK. It’s nice and sturdy, and it looks great. But the battery life is surprisingly limited. I also find it hard to open the case with the Apple Pencil attached. And that’s now even harder with this crappy backing that comes off at the slightest touch. I’d like to return this, but I’m not sure they’ll take it back because of the delay—even though the delay was theirs.