There is however one downside to such a design and it’s that the Magic Keyboard cannot fold flat onto itself. And the magnets holding the iPad Pro in place were so strong you can adjust the tilt angle simply by tilting the iPad Pro. Not only is there no flopping around, the angle of tilt didn’t budge even if I shook the keyboard around. What impressed me most was how well the Magic Keyboard was put together. Plus, it has the benefit of bringing the display closer to your face and making things easier to see. The angle of adjustment isn’t actually too great – I reckon it’s around 30 to 40 degrees – but it provides more flexibility. This is incredibly useful as it addresses the Smart Keyboard Folio’s lack of adjustability. Unlike the Smart Keyboard Folio, the Magic Keyboard has what Apple calls a “floating cantilever” design, which consists of two hinges, that a) keeps the iPad Pro floating above the keyboard and b) enables the user to adjust the tilt of the iPad Pro. Just attach it in place and you’re ready to rock and roll. The iPad Pro docks magnetically to Magic Keyboard via the Smart Connector so there’s no need for any pairing, charging, or fussing about. Also worth mentioning at this point is that the camera cutout at the back is also large enough to the last generation iPad Pros. It certainly feels more solid than the Smart Keyboard Folio. And while it may be clad in rubber, the Magic Keyboard still feels sturdy mainly because it clearly has metal components within. I reckon it also provides superior cushioning if it were to suffer a fall. According to my measurements, the Magic Keyboard adds about 6mm and 700g, bringing it to about 12mm and 1.34kg.
Compared to an all-steel construction, the use of soft-touch rubber adds lesser thickness and weight to the iPad Pro, which is absolutely crucial considering how Apple has gone to great lengths to make its flagship tablet so thin and light. There are, however, some upsides to this. Fortunately, this hasn’t happened to any of my older Smart Keyboard Folios but I think it’s worth pointing out considering its cost. I’m sceptical of soft-touch rubber because I have had many bad experiences with other devices with similar housings and they have degraded and become sticky over time. Like the Smart Keyboard Folio, the Magic Keyboard is clad in a rather drab-looking grey soft-touch rubber, that, though pleasing to touch, is a bit of a concern for long-term longevity. So are they?įor a keyboard that costs so much, it’s a bit disheartening to see that it's made out of the same soft-touch rubber material asthe Smart Keyboard Folio. For that kind of money, these keyboards had better be magical. S$439 for the 11-inch model and S$519 for the 12.9-inch model are prices that will cause even the most fervent keyboard enthusiasts to do a double-take. The Magic Keyboard is one expensive keyboard. Let’s address the elephant in the room first. Note: This review was first published on 20 April 2020. Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro review: The ultimate keyboard for the iPad Pro?
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