Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you're looking to truly replace a traditional laptop with an iPad, the Brydge keyboard may be exactly what you've been hoping for. Other iPad keyboards are bulky and made from plastic. Even Apple's own keyboard sacrifices typing comfort in favor of asthetics. The Brydge keyboard offers an excellent typing experience and a beautiful design, but it comes with some sacrifices of its own. PROS: - The keyboard looks and feels like a natural extension of the iPad Pro. The space grey color is a perfect match. Proportions are perfect. The fit into the hinges is perfect. At first glance, it would be easy for someone to mistake the iPad/Brydge combo for a MacBook. - Great typing comfort. Compared to the Apple Smart Keyboard, the keys on the Brydge have much more travel and are nicely spaced out. After typing several long emails and notes over the past two days, I have no complaints about the Brydge as a keyboard alone. If you've ever typed on a MacBook Pro, you'll feel right at home. - I love the function keys on the top row of the keyboard. You can easily adjust display brightness, volume, keyboard backlight level, and more. - There are three levels of backlight brightness. It doesn't get overly bright, but it's certainly enough to work in a dark room. - The bottom of the keyboard has four rubber feet to keep your iPad in place as you type. - The hinges are very sturdy. You can choose any angle you prefer without worrying about the hinges moving or closing. The iPad fits snugly into the hinges and there is no way the iPad will come out of the hinges as you move it. CONS: - The hinges do not rotate past 180 degrees, so you are essentially forced to use your iPad in "laptop mode." With Apple's Smart Keyboard, you can simply flip the keyboard all the way around and use your iPad as a tablet. Not so with the Brydge -- if you want to use your iPad in portrait mode or use it one-handed, you'll have to remove the iPad from the keyboard. - The Brydge keyboard is heavy. It weighs just as much (if not more) than the iPad itself, so be prepared to double the weight of your iPad. - The back of your iPad will be left exposed when using the Brydge keyboard. You cannot use a back case as it will not fit in the hinges. Brydge has said that they are working on a custom back case to go along with this keyboard, so stay tuned. - In iOS 11, Apple introduced a new dock that allows you to swipe up from the bottom of the screen and switch between apps. Unfortunately, the Brydge keyboard makes it impossible to access the dock using a swipe on the screen. The top of the keyboard blocks the very bottom of the iPad's screen where your finger needs to swipe to bring up the dock. The only way around this is to hit Option + Command + D on the keyboard, which will bring up the dock. If you want to bring up the Control Center view, you'll have to double-click the iPad's home button or the make-shift home button on the top-left of the keyboard. OVERALL: This is a superb keyboard for those who need to do serious typing on their iPad. If you're fine with sacrificing the "tablet" feel of the iPad, the Brydge keyboard will give you a mini laptop/MacBook. And of course, if you want to go back to the traditional iPad experience, just remove your iPad from the keyboard. If the majority of your iPad usage involves typing, then the sacrifices are well worth it -- this is the best iPad keyboard you're going to find.

Brydge Bluetooth keyboard for iPad Pro - I’m trying to recall any electronic device I’ve owned that took 90 seconds to get operating. Take the Bridge keyboard out of the box, and slip the iPad Pro (there are several other versions for different models) under the clips. Press the BlueTooth key, upper right of Keyboard. Open iPad SETTINGS, see BRYDGE pairing request, select, and you’re paired. It took longer to write this paragraph. This is a premium, aluminum, solid, rugged keypad loaded with features and specialty keys. The top row of keys place you right into MacBook Pro land. The control panel items are all laid out, all the time. Plus, you now have backlit keys (on/off), the HOME button, battery key, and keyboard power. The rest of the keyboard is nicely weighted, the keys feel great. Hinging of the attached iPad is secure, staying in place at any angle. There’s even a SIRI button, lower left. It all works like it was designed at the same time. My wife found herself accessing features of her iPad that seemed awkward before. And, the iPad is comfortable sitting in a lap with its keyboard/stand. Cool. All very cool. Not sure why we waited to add a keyboard to our iPads.

This is by far one of the best keyboards I have used with my iPad Pro 10.5. It turns it in to a MacBook basically. Giving you all the functionally of the MacBook keyboard. I have a 2017 edition 5k iMac, and this keyboard feels better than that. When I travel, this will be in my bag now, and will really help on flights. It super strong, and feels very premium. The keyboard has GREAT travel and feedback, and will make you think twice about buying any other keyboards one you have this one. The hinge on this keyboard is super strong, and goes all the way flat when using if you want. It has all the commands on a regular Mac keyboard, so trust me...you will not be disappointed. Also, battery can last up to a YEAR on a single charge! WOW. Hurry up and get his one...

Full disclosure: I was given this product in exchange for a timely and unbiased review. I received the “Brydge Bluetooth keyboard for iPad Pro” yesterday and starting using it last night. I’m using it to type this review. Generally I have avoided iPad keyboards over the years. But this one looked interesting. The keyboard is amazingly similar to (though smaller than) Apple keyboards I have used in the past on my various iPad Air models. The base appears to be high quality aluminum. The keys have a nice feel and action. I was especially interested in the backlight feature, since I found that lacking on the Apple keyboard for the 12” iPad Pro. There are three levels of backlighting which allows for various conditions. It looks so similar, I find myself reaching for the trackpad in the middle and discovering that I’m not on my Mac. I read a review of a prior generation of this keyboard which indicated the keyboard had scratched the iPad where it attaches to the keyboard. This model has rubber on both sides of the channel into which the iPad is inserted. The iPad fits nice and snug and I think the rubber will protect the iPad finish very well. There are also so small rubber bumpers on the wrist side of the keyboard to protect both halves from direct contact when closed. I’m not worried about damage at all. I really like having Cmd-C and Cmd-V, etc. keystrokes available to me on my iPad. I always miss those keyboard shortcuts when using my iPads. Since the keyboard is made out of aluminum, it is fairly heavy. I would say it is about the same weight as the my 10.5” iPad Pro, so it doubles the weight. When closed, it more or less appears that I have two iPads facing each other. The fit and finish is excellent. I can wake up the iPad by pressing a key on the keyboard. A second press will pop up the passcode screen. I can then enter my passcode on the keyboard which I find very handy. I have noticed that there are some instances where the key press doesn’t seem to result in the keystroke. At first I thought it could be that I just haven’t used this keyboard quite enough to get accustomed to the action. Since my fingers are trained to run my 2016 MacBook Pro, the action is slightly firmer and less forgiving than my MacBook Pro keyboard. However, after using the keyboard for a while, there are definitely times when I press a key and the keystroke has no effect. I assume this is a software issue, but I don’t know that, of course. Until the keystroke issue is fixed, I would not recommend this to friends. I still give the overall design 4 stars for quality but the keyboard needs to type more consistently. I know iOS 11 has some problems with Bluetooth and this issue could conceivably be related to that Bluetooth problem. Once that is fixed I’d give this 5 stars.

The build quality is quite nice feeling like a solid/cast aluminum. It more closely matches a MacBook, yet is still complementary to the iPAD’s finish. There are black rubber pads, feet and gaskets used to protect the finish of the keyboard and your iPAD. However this is a keyboard only. It protects your screen when closed but doesn’t protect the back of your iPAD. If you’re one of those amazing people who never drops their tablet, nor shove it into your bag, the Brydge is an elegant solution that spares you some thickness and weight. The backlit black keys are recessed a la the MacBook and are of a nice size and feel ever so slightly concave. I’m not sure if they are of if they “give” just a bit in the center when pressed. The travel is less than some other brands, but ok. The backlighting is controlled by a dedicated key offering “off” plus three levels of intensity. There’s a 6th row of dedicated half-size keys for things such as volume control, screen brightness, media control, etc. There is also a dedicated battery status key (the color changing Green/Yellow/Red LED is on the Power key). The Power key light is also used to indicate power and and Bluetooth sync status. My favorite key is the one dedicated to accessing the Home Screen and Control Center. It’s more convenient than pressing the home button on the iPAD. After working with the Brydge for a while, it struck my that the clamp like hinge should be able to accommodate other recent iPADs. Sure enough, I was able to use my old Air2. It’s just slightly smaller than the keyboard, but the screen contacts the protective bumpers just fine. It’s a good thing if you share the keyboard with someone (maybe you decide to give the kids your old iPAD, but don’t want to buy them a full-time keyboard). Of course, you can’t slide your computer or iphone into the clamps, but because the connection is Bluetooth, you can use the Brydge with your phone, laptop or desktop computer. My only gripe is a small one, the bumper on the outside of the hinge doesn’t cover enough of it for the range of travel. You get a little metal-to-table contact that may not do any favors for either product. Otherwise, the Brydge keyboard is attractive, exceptionally functional complement to your new (or old!) iPAD.

DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free in exchange for my fair and honest review. I will start this review by saying that I am typing it on the Brydge keyboard itself. Brydge has done an excellent job replicating the look, feel, and quality of the MacBook experience with this aluminum Bluetooth keyboard for the 10.5” iPad Pro. The keyboard comes packaged neatly in a box with design cues from Apple, and opens easily along the side via a magnetic closure. Inside the box is the Brydge keyboard, Quick Start user manual, and charging cable (micro USB). Upon removing the keyboard from the box, you can instantly feel the quality of the material. It has an excellent weight to it, and the aluminum is anodized and textured nearly identically to that of a MacBook. For those who are used to the MacBook keyboard “chiclet” keys, your fingers will feel right at home typing on this keyboard. It feels spacious, and the travel of each key is excellent. I can type much faster on the Brydge keyboard than I can on other “smart” keyboards intended for the iPad Pro thanks to the feel. Some nice features include a backlit keyboard for easy typing in the dark, a battery indicator, and a row of function keys that perform various functions within iOS with a push of a button. The backlighting is bright and even, and includes four settings: low, medium, high, and off. The battery indicator is a button that you can hold down and the power button will flash a different color to indicate how much battery life is left. The function keys include play/pause, forward/backward, volume toggles, screen brightness toggles, a lock button, a home button, and a dedicated Siri button for easy one-touch access. All function buttons work well with iOS. The Bluetooth connectivity seems strong and reliable. I did have a bit of a difficult time getting the Brydge to pair when I initially took it out of the box...but after reading the Quick Start guide, I was able to get it connected in less than 30 seconds. The keyboard itself has some really great power saving features. It will automatically shut off the backlight, turn on sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity, or turn the keyboard (and iPad screen) off altogether when it is closed laptop style. The keyboard power resumes when the “lid” is opened again. I have only two critiques of this keyboard. The first would be that it lacks protection for the iPad itself, as you cannot use this hinge style device with any protective covers for the back side of the iPad. Secondly, it is a little bit imbalanced as far as weight goes, making it easier to drop the devices if holding them away from a flat surface. The keyboard has heft to it, but it is simply not as heavy as the iPad itself, which makes it slightly top-heavy. This is a non-issue however, as long as you are primarily using the device on a flat surface. Overall, this is an excellently crafted piece of equipment that fits the vein of Apple products well. In fact, two of my friends were shocked when they found out that this was not an Apple product. It is definitely of that quality, and it makes the perfect companion to the iPad Pro for those of you who want to use your tablet as a laptop.

INTRODUCTION: The Brydge 10.5 raises the bar for the very best Wireless Keyboard for the 10.5-inch Apple iPad Pro that money can buy. This keyboard is built with high grade aluminum with choice of Space Gray, Silver, Gold or Rose Gold precision finish that perfectly matches the 10.5" iPad Pro. The keys are super responsive to the touch & only travel 1.2 mm; the feel is crisp & precise. Stroke any key & the backlit keys instantly illuminate. You can even select 3 levels of illumination right from the keyboard! REVIEW: This keyboard contains 78 keys, so you have the Apple iOS specific keys, music player, volume up / down, Bluetooth, etc. on the top row. With the iPad Pro 10.5 installed to this keyboard, total thickness with it "closed" is only 1/2". A competitive wireless keyboard measures 1.1" thick in the same "closed" position. Set-up is very quick & simple: Insert the iPad into the rubber coated supports (they will not scratch or mar the iPad). Press the Power button for 3 seconds until the green light illuminates. Press the Bluetooth pair button for 3 seconds. The Power button flashes blue. Go to Settings / Bluetooth on the iPad. Select "Brydge 10.5". The power button stops flashing & becomes solid blue. All set! Battery life is the longest I have seen in a Wireless Keyboard. I charged it fully, which took 3 hours. Brydge claims if used 2 hrs / day, the battery will hold it's charge for 1 year! The only concern I have is the weight of adding a keyboard to a lightweight tablet. If you build a quality product using premium materials, such as high grade aluminum in this case, expect to add weight. The keyboard (not including the 1 ib. iPad Pro) measured 1 lb. 3 7/8 oz on a precision kitchen scale. The combined weight of 10.5" iPad Pro + Keyboard = 2 lb. 3 7/8 oz. By comparison, this is lighter & thinner than the 13.3" 2.96 lb, 0.7" thick MacBook Air. For times when you want to "go light", simply hold the keyboard securely on a solid surface & pull up on the iPad to remove it from the rubber coated clamps. It makes the iPad a "Convertible". Perfect!! Now you have the best of both worlds. CONCLUSION: This is a beautiful, fully equipped keyboard for the 10.5" iPad Pro. The best compliment I can give it is simply: the Brydge Wireless Keyboard does not look like an Aftermarket accessory to your iPad Pro. It honestly looks like OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)! Expect it to turn heads!

I recently received the Brydge 10.5” wireless keyboard. Below are my thoughts. Design: Keyboard is well deigned and has a nice stainless steel finish. The feel of the keys are smooth and easy to press. The keyboard has convenient shortcut keys at the top that work very well. Set up: The keyboard connects to your iPad using Bluetooth and it took seconds for the iPad to find the keyboard and connect. Connecting the keyboard to the iPad using the 90 degree hinges took a few seconds and it’s securely fit to the iPad. I don’t personally like the way it connects to the iPad..but it works pretty well. I like the magnetic connection that the Apple keyboard utilizes. Use: I’m currently writing this review on the keyboard and the Bluetooth connection to the iPad is lagging. Not every key I’m pressing is being picked up by the iPad and it’s very frustrating. It’s taking much longer because I have to retype certain words. I never have that problem with the Apple keyboard. Overall the keyboard has a nice design but in my opinion it falls short because of the Bluetooth problems.

I’ve had this keyboard for about a day and there are some things I like and some things I wish would have been included with it. First, i’ll discuss the likes. The quality of construction is incredible. It matches my iPad perfectly as you can see from the pictures. It’s solidly built and adds a little bit of weight to my iPad, but nothing unbearable. It attaches easily and is very sturdy. Ive never worried about my iPad slipping out of the clips. With my iPad attached, I can adjust the screen in multiple angles, including laying it flat on the desk if I choose. The keyboard itself has a dedicated button for summoning Siri, which is cool and has worked 100% of the time for me. There is also a home button that will return you to your home screen with one press and then pull up control center with two presses. You can adjust both volume and brightness and lock your iPad via the keyboard also. The most difficult thing I have to teach myself when using this keyboard is to remember there is no mouse pad beneath it. Each time I start typing and want to transition to something else, I find myself running my finger over the desktop or bottom of the keyboard in search of the mouse pad. I wish that wa the only negative I could say about this keyboard but it isnt. First and foremost when you buy a keyboard like this, you want the typing aspect of it to work well. I will say I spent as much time hitting the delete button to correct my typos as I did typing. Somehow typing on this was much easier using the “hunt and peck” method as opposed to the standard method of placing your fingers on the “a,s,d,f and j,k,;, buttons. I found I made far less mistakes that way. There is a slight lag when typing sometimes, but it is by no means consistent. I type pretty fast and found myself having to double tap keys because the letter I typed wasn’t recognized. I also had problems getting the keyboard to reconnect after turning my iPad off or closing it. Several times I had to delete the keyboard from my devices and re-pair it. I would have preferred this use Apple’s Smart Connection, which would have also solved the problem of me having to carry another cable to recharge it. I also would have liked to have a place to store my Apple Pencil. I realize this may not be an issue for some, but for me I use my pencil for a multitude of things and would have liked to be able to store it onboard somewhere. Not a deal breaker, but definitely a preference. In fairness, I’m not sure if there are any keyboard cases on the market that will store the pencil. The last complaint I have is also more of a preference. I seldom, meaning never, carry any of my devices “naked.” I wish the clips on the keyboard would expand enough to allow me to put a slim case on it so I can avoid scratches. I normally toss my tablet in a backpack or briefcase along with other items and both my tablet and keyboard would scratched up pretty badly in under a couple of days. All in all, the appearance of this keyboard make it a plus for anyone who cares how their accessories compliment their devices. It is a solid keyboard with some extra features like dedicated Siri, Lock and Home/Control Center buttons, and adjustable brightness. It definitely adds a little weight to the iPad, but its not unbearable. I would probably check around and compare some offerings from Logitech before I bought this one, but its a decent keyboard overall.

I wish this keyboard was around for other tablets as well as my old iPad when I needed a keyboard! Very sturdy, back lit keyboard. Very impressed with quality, performance and ease of pairing. Battery life lasts forever before needing to recharge.

When I read about this keyboard, it was exactly what I have been wishing for.. a real keyboard, but also use of the touch screen. The best of both worlds. It turns on and off easily and quickly to switch from screen keyboard to the Brydge. The feel of the key is very good.

I really wanted to like this keyboard. However, I returned it. The issue that others have mentioned; most notably, the keys are terribly unresponsive, is a legitimate issue. It is very frustrating to have to constantly go back and retype a letter because it didn’t register the first time. It’s really a shame because the issue with the keys ruins an otherwise beautiful keyboard for my iPad. I only give it 3 stars because of its appearance. But what good is a great looking sports car if the motor is a piece of junk?

This keyboard is perfect for the iPad Pro 10.5! Lightweight, battery lasts a long time, perfect fit, great for professional use.

I really like how it protects the iPad. Only issue is that it has a couple of sticky keys (ie. letter 'T").

Keypad is simple to use. Has nice decor with iPad Pro. Easy keys to use and operate. It is very high tech, but you will love it. It definitely adds a demension to the Pro! I use it more since I purchased the keypad.

This is hands down the the very best keyboard for an iPad. You will not regret making this purchase.

This Brydge 10.5 is a bluetooth keyboard and adjustable easel for the iPad Pro 10.5. The iPad attaches to the keyboard easily with a pair of clips that cradle it - they allow you to adjust the viewing angle of your iPad - basically the pair generates an iPad laptop. As a bluetooth keyboard, the Brydge will pair with any bluetooth device - but its dimensions mirror the exact profile of the new iPad Pro (older iPads are thicker and have a larger circumference) - so don't expect it to be compatible with older models - this was designed specifically for the iPad Pro 10.5 tablet. The keyboard functions beautifully - the keys are a little close together but they are feel comfortable - I can type unconsciously and without error. Pairing is straightforward (as it should be). The hinges on the clips feel strong and move smoothly - they don't feel like a point of eventual failure for the unit. Of course the keyboard is heavier than its intended iPad - otherwise the devices would be unstable. As bluetooth keyboards go, the Brydge 10.5 is best in show as long as you know that it is designed to pair with a specific device - the iPad Pro 10.5. In terms of design and ease of use I don't think it can be beat.

This keyboard is very rugged and inflexible - which is a good thing. It is easy to attach and detach from the iPad, and stays there when attached. It looks nice opened or closed. It was very simple to connect the keyboard to my iPad using Bluetooth. The key spacing is OK, about the best they could do considering the overall size of the keyboard. The battery life appears to be fine, as I have yet to run the battery out The keys have a nice feel to them. There are many extra keys that control music, volume, brightness, a lock button, and a Home button. There is also one for checking the battery level which Ineverfiguredout how it worked. No problem, just activate the Battery widget on the Search screen. Now to the minor issue. Occasionally, when a key is pressed, it won’t actually be typed. It happens maybe once a paragraph or so, and it is often caught by auto-correct, but it is a little annoying. It is still way more accurate and faster than using the built-in keyboard. Overall, I would like the keyboard very much and would buy it again.

I am really impressed with the Brydge line of keyboards for my Ipad Pro. This device far exceeded my expectations of a bluetooth keyboard. I've had experience with them in the past and they are sub par at best with slow response time and flimsy design. I also am not a fan of the keyboards apple has put out because they don't provide enough protection for your ipad.. The brydge feels solid. Almost like the Ipad was made to be a laptop. The bluetooth connects instantly and the keyboard feels solid and responsive and lag free. It closes well so the ipad doesn't feel like it will be scratched and makes traveling with the two of them together a breeze. All in all I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a bluetooth keyboard for the Ipad pro that is reliable and sturdy.

The Brydge bluetooth keyboard is a good looking compact keyboard for the IPad pro. It is designed for the 10.5" model though it should work well enough with the 12.9", though in that case, the tablet will be wider than the keyboard and you'd lose a bit of screen to the mounting handles. After a slight acclimatization to the size, typing is breeze. Aside from the normal QWERTY, you also get a decent number of useful function keys. This is a definitely a keyboard for Ipad power warriors! The first thing you notice when typing is that the spacing is a bit tight, but to be fair, that's to be expected with a compact keyboard. Despite that compactness and my large hands, I had no problems getting acclimated to the keyboard and typing without errors, though at a slightly reduced typing speed .Connecting over bluetooth was a simple affair with a button on the keyboard dedicated for that purpose. That's a lot nicer than many other devices without a screen where bluetooth pairing requires holding some magic pair of buttons after some power up sequence to get it into pairing mode. The buttons are backlit which is nice when working in low light environments. The power button has it's own separate LED that glows green when the keyboard is first turned on and flashes red when turned off. The green is a nice touch, harking back to the behavior of previous Apple keyboards. It's a small detail that lends a certain gravitas to the keyboard that together with the design, makes you feel like you're using a first class IPad accessory. The keyboard has enough weight to maintain balance on your lap with the IPad attached. You'd still want to pay attention to the angle at which you set the tablet, but it still makes a much sturdier base than other alternatives. Battery life is decent and likely the source of the balance of the keyboard itself. While this keyboard serves pretty well as a stand, it is not a protective case for the IPad and that's the major way in which it fails. For a portable tablet, the keyboard needs to be able to fold away neatly with the tablet for travel. That's just not the case here. I struggled here with the star rating - the keyboard is great so long as you mainly intend to use it in one location. If you do a lot of traveling with the IPad, you'd likely be better served by one that doubles as protection. In the end, I went with 4 starts - but caveat emptor, if your IPad pro use is less office and more on-the-go, you may want to look at alternatives before making a final decision.