Customer Ratings & Reviews

This keyboard has been a lifesaver. I couldn't get a MacBook but the Magic Keyboard turned my iPad into a device that made me not miss having a laptop around. It's been a few years since I purchased it. It's got stickers all over it now, and a few scuffs here and there, but works just as well as when I bought it. It's really taken my iPad experience to a whole new level.

So I’ve had this product for almost a week, and I have not detached the iPad from the magic keyboard. First thing, it looks amazing, like it really is floating. It’s held firmly in place well magnetically. The keyboard is backlit, key stokes are great and its just like typing on a MacBook Pro. It also features a trackpad which is also a huge plus. It does all the two to four swipe gestures easily. Some might say that this keyboard is heavy and weighs a tad bit more than a MacBook Air. Apple has done this, because if you factor in the iPad Pro 12.9 weight on the back, with no base weight on the keyboard, you would have a hard time typing because it would be top heavy and fall back constantly or not have a great typing experience when not at the desk. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase. Also to note, if you purchase the Apple Care + for the iPad Pro 11 or 12.9, it also covers this Magic Keyboard as well. If there was a con to put in, I would say keep sanitizing your fingers before use, because you do get the oils from your skin and palm on here. The case is easy to clean with a microfiber towel or damp cloth.

I really love the magic keyboard’s convenient and slim fit design. It is easy to remove the ipad from the magnetic keyboard. I also love its elegant look. However, it is very expensive. I have to start to save money for months and wait for a good deal to buy this product. I love the experience that I can carry it around and work with my ipad Pro like a laptop. I really increase my productivity. Its drawback is lacking of functional keys and price.

Apple finally got right, this keyboard cover combo. Up front, many have stated that they should have put a row of function keys at the top like a couple of other options out there. I agree that a few of the options that are part of the function keys would have been nice. In order to do that they would have to make some compromises some place. Like smaller keys; less space between keys, smaller trackpad;, etc. The floating keyboard style is nice and it balances the weight quite well so the iPad does not fall backwards. Typing on it is comfortable and not much of an adjustment coming from a Razer Blade Advance 15 and a MacBook Pro 2015. The touchpad is small compared to a regular laptop of course. But, it is easily used and once you make the adjustments to your liking it works very well. I use this with my 2019 iPad Pro 12" and I highly recommend it. It is not cheap by any means and wish it was $100 less than it is currently priced at. I still give it 5 stars for the build quality and my personal use of the device and how it makes the iPad more useful for me. If I figured the cost in it I would have to give 4-4.5 stars. Below you find the term value which can be taken in many ways. Value to you can be so many things like price, productivity, usability, build, etc. I rated 4 out of 5 since I could not rate 4.5 based on my thoughts above.

This is a great improvement over the previous iPad keyboards. This allows you to position the iPad for the correct viewing angle and you will appreciate its functionality. Interfacing a wireless mouse makes the iPad a valuable computer replacement. You can charge the iPad and have a wireless mouse connected at the same time to maintain charging while working on your device. This keyboard is the best I have used on all my iPads from version 1 to the 2020 iPad Pro.

As someone who uses the iPad on a daily basis I knew that the new Magic Keyboard would be a key to maximizing my productivity and enabling me to rely less on being tied down to my desk computer. It wins on that account. With the addition of the trackpad I can breeze through tasks like never before on my iPad. It took a little time to figure out the dance of what I do with the touch screen vs. the keyboard and trackpad but I adjusted very quickly. The charging port on the keyboard doesn’t charge my iPad as fast as when I plug the USB-C cable directly into the iPad itself (while docked). Not sure why but not a huge deal except for some who might not like the look of the charging cable coming off the side of the iPad as opposed to the bottom rear pivot joint of the keyboard. The trackpad itself is considerably smaller than most on MacBooks and the standalone version. It took a few uses for my fingers to adjust and do all the different swipes that are available. But I did adjust and it is not an issue any more. The feel of the keyboard is so much nicer than the previous generation. It’s a little loud but it feels amazing. The weight of the Magic Keyboard is substantial so when you combine both devices it isn’t light. I was prepared for this through early YouTube reviews and I am putting up with it. The biggest negative is that the Keyboard doesn’t fold backwards like the last generation and other iPad cases. I am a musician and I use my 2018 iPad Pro multiple times during the day necessitating my undocking and switching cases so that it can sit up flush on a piano desk or music stand. This is a huge fail for me and the biggest reason for my giving this otherwise great device three stars. For the price-point it should fold my laundry too! I hope that Apple reconfigures this in future iterations. It is absolutely crazy that the new Magic Keyboard is more expensive than the base model iPad. They need to figure out a way to lessen the cost without reducing the quality. Don’t get me wrong. The new generation of Magic Keyboard has a lot going for it. If you want to get away from your home computer with very little loss in productivity I highly recommend it. My issue is very specific to my profession. Congrats to Apple for finally making pointing devices compatible with iPad. It’s a huge leap forward in making the iPad almost as productive as the Mac.

Let's start with the good parts. This is a great addition to the ipad line. It is easy to setup; it offers a useful and stable typing surface; and, most importantly, it has a track pad that is highly usable. It is Apple design at its best. Now, for the bad. There are three issues. The first is the weight - it is heavy. It offers only a limited amount of angle change for the screen (trying to push beyond its limits will harm the system). Finally, it is expensive - at $349 for a 12.9 inch Ipad. But, it works beautifully; one of the best solutions for Ipads that I have ever seen. In the end, it is worth it - just!

The Smart Keyboard is appropriate for lighter uses, but the Magic Keyboard is the one you want for heavy lifting and professional use. It adds a bit of weight, but it makes a huge difference in productivity. The track pad works better than most laptops. There aren't many apps that use it yet, but for work it's great. It's pricey, but one of my favorite purchases. Nothing else compares.

I purchased the Magic Keyboard to see how “laptop” my iPad could be. I know what you’re thinking - why not just buy a laptop for the price? Well why not have both? The iPad is great for media consumption, but maybe not so great for content creation or “typical” work on a computer. I work with virtual desktops and I can use my iPad like a laptop for my work tasks like your average laptop. Then once I’m done with that, I can pull my iPad off the Magic Keyboard and its back to being a tablet! I’ve tried using Windows 10 as a tablet, and it sucks at best. The app environment just isn’t there, and the apps that are there are shady at best. This keyboard is hands down the best iPad accessory out there. The construction is solid, the magnetic attachment of the iPad is really cool, and its great finally having a backlit keyboard for an iPad. My main complaints are about the lack of function keys. This is remedied by using on screen controls, but it would have been nice if they could have squeezed in the typical - even if narrow - function keys. I’ll also add that the iPad and Magic Keyboard combo is pretty heavy. I would say at least heavier than my Surface Laptop and much heavier than my 12” MacBook. I would attribute that to Apple making the keyboard heavy to balance the iPad on top.

very responsive and nice trackpad, good keyboard. also the case feels very sturdy and high quality. however, it is quite expensive

Love the new magic keyboard. Everything works very well and typing is better than ever. Although it's pricey and still leaves a little to be desired it's an Apple product. All their stuff is expensive and they have to leave a few things out of their product releases to save for future sales of the newer versions. I definitely do recommend.

Got this OPEN BOX. The keyboard itself just needed a little cleaning and then it just works great. Nice fit to the new 12.9 M1 ipad pro, not as heavy as I thought it would be. Very easy to work with on lap, desk, table, or to take the ipad off the keyboard and use the pencil. Still a bit expensive....

Apple's Magic Keyboard adds a dimension of form and functionality which the iPad sorely needed. The screen is held in an optimal angle, and typing is a pleasure. The backlit keys are a necessity in low-light settings, and the trackpad allows for multi-gesture commands that are fairly intuitive and integrate with most apps I've used. It attaches to the iPad with magnets and is powered wirelessly by the tablet. A pleasure to use. Cons: Magic Keyboard adds an not-insubstantial amount of weight. It's incompatible with almost all cases, except really thin decal-type skins. As a case, it doesn't provide much in the way of shock or edge protection. I keep mine in a zippered pouch, because while Magic Keyboard allows for an Apple Pencil to attach to the tablet, you really don't want to be counting on a magnet alone to keep your $130 Apple accessory from sliding off at the airport. With the Magic Keyboard at $350, it would have been nice not to need to further accessorize it just to travel. Using the iPad vertically with it is awkward- I suppose it can serve as a way to prop up the tablet, but it wasn't made to serve as a tripod in portrait mode, and it can't attach magnetically when the tablet is placed vertically on it, much less power the keyboard. Not all apps know how to handle the touchpad. As of this writing, the Twitter app crashes each time you try to use the trackpad to hover over the "retweet" button, and that makes for an awkward work flow, switching between keyboard and touch screen operation. The exterior is also kind of dull looking. Mine is gray, and the skin is some kind of silicone rubber which might be terrific for keeping it from slipping around, but also finds any crumbs or dust from the corners of your bookbag and holds onto it like it was glued there. It has the visual appeal of a Microsoft Surface, which is fine if you didn't want fashion or flair to stand out from a work appliance. But from the company that pioneered the marriage of function to fashion and flair, it's kind of sad to see that left out as an option.

I note this keyboard is almost flawless. For typing, it is infinitely better that the Smart Keyboard Folio. The key action is great. The trackpad, while on the small side, works great too. But, it does add a significant weight to the iPad and the backlighting can eat the iPads battery. But I haven't taken it off my iPad since I bought it.

Definitely one of the best accessories for the iPad. Pros: 1. The keyboard is built with will backlight keys. 2. Magnets are strong to keep the iPad in its place. Cons: 1. I got it on sale for $199 and I still feel that it overpriced. 2. Does not protect the iPad on its edges. 3. Sometimes, no matter the app, when I click on the track pad, the app is not responsive. I would have to use the touch screen to click on a link. 4. Add addtional weight. It feels as heavy (with iPad+ keyboard) as a macbook 13". 5. One of the annoying function on the on the trackpad is that you have to push down to select something. You cant slightly tap like you would on a macbook. So you will always hear the clicking sound.

I can’t remember the last time an accessory caused me to buy a new product. When the new iPad Pro 2020 came out I was like...meh. I don’t need a 3D scanning camera. My 2018 11” iPad Pro was doing just fine. Then the Magic Keyboard was ready for launch and I knew I had to get one. $299 seemed like a lot for an 11” keyboard, but $349 for a 13”? Now you’re talking. So I ordered a new iPad Pro 12.9” and away we go. Take this with a grain of salt from an admitted Apple fanboy.....this thing is AWESOME! Having a trackpad is nice, but I love how iPadOS hides the curser automatically when I’m not using it. The keyboard is buttery smooth, and the finish is growing on me. The side charger is nice, but I find that it doesn’t charge as fast as the iPad USB-C port. The combo iPad/Smart Keyboard is quite heavy but I type this as I’m sitting on my couch and it feels every bit as sturdy as typing on any laptop I’ve used on the couch before. It’s crazy how expensive these are, but I don’t regret the purchase one bit.

This keyboard/stand for the iPad Pro is fantastic! Very easy to use & the trackpad is awesome! Almost turns your iPad into a laptop! It does add a bit of weight, but it's worth it! Ialso thought it was a bit on the expensive side, but after using it, it's totally worth it! Highly recommend!

If you’re looking for a good iPad keyboard combo look no further, the Magic Keyboard is the way to go. Now I know many may feel like it’s overpriced and I do agree, it should be priced a tad lower. But the simple ease of use of just docking the iPad on the keyboard and you get backlit keys, multiple viewing angles, an USB port on the keyboard, and you don’t have to charge the keyboard ever is nice to have. I’ve had this Magic keyboard and the Folio Keyboard. But I favor the MK because of the backlit keys and scissor keyboard keys. It even has keyboard shortcut keys with the iPad is connected depending on what app you’re in. You can’t beat it. The iPad Pro is also well protected, it is only open on its side. I have the white one now and like it better than the Black one. Overall, I can’t have an iPad without a Magic Keyboard.

It’s a fantastic keyboard . I got it before it was available from Apple . It makes the iPad heavier than most laptops , but it also turns your iPad into a laptop with the mouse pad built in . I still think $400 was high , but that’s what it costs . I would purchase again !!

Since I could not try it out at the store I decided to order one to try it out after reading reviews. It all worked well but I realized after keeping it for ten days that I do not do enough typing to justify the price. I liked the keyboard but I am typing now on my apple laptop. The touchpad worked really well but not in the photo editing yet. So I took it back. If my MacBook pro ever fails I would buy it again.