Apple Magic Keyboard 2021
MSRP 299 USD78% External
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Product Overview
The 2021 Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad is available in two sizes, supporting both the 12.9-inch and the 11-inch models. It adds a sleek backlit physical keyboard, an integrated trackpad with multi-touch gesture control, and a USB-C port for charging.
Reviewers have noted that the new trackpad, while lesser than that found in the MacBook Pro, is superior to that trackpad on Microsoft's Surface machines.
The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is compatible with earlier models; however, the 12-inch model is not. This is because the 2021 iPad Pro is 0.5mm thicker than the 2020 model to accommodate the new mini LED panel.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Works with both the 2020 iPad Pro and 2018 iPad Pro
- Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
Cons
- Limited app and window layout
- Keyboard doesn't tilt upright
What external reviewers found***
External score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good trackpad
- Comfortable keyboard
- Crisp backlit scissor keys
Cons
- Limited app support
- No extra function buttons
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Specifications
11-inch | 12.9-inch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ports | Smart Connector + USB-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Form Factor | Detachable keyboard for iPad Pro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight | 601 g / 1.3 lbs | 710 g / 1.6 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Compatibility | IPad Pro 1st, 2nd, 3rd + iPad Air 4th | IPad Pro 3rd, 4th, 5th gen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Debut | 2021-04-20 |
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 78%Key travel and feel is like the best of both worlds. The keyboard lacks a row of extra function buttons such as volume, brightness and a home button. The trackpad is smaller than the one on any MacBook -- it's more like a Netbook or a tiny Chromebook trackpad.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Crisp backlit scissor keys
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good trackpad
Cons
- No extra function buttons
- Limited app support
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References
- ^ The Magic Keyboard, reviewed: iPad Pro evolution. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/reviews/apple-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-pro-review/. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
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