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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 vs Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

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Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Variants

  • Magic Keyboard (Silver)
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Silver)
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Silver W/ Black Keys)

Review

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Our Verdict

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

The Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad is a newer version of the Apple Magic Keyboard 2017. As the name suggests, the newer model features Touch ID with compatible Mac computers. It also has a few aesthetic changes like rounded edges and new shortcut hotkeys. The model we tested is full-size, but it's also available in a compact version like the 2017 model we tested. Typing also feels better on the newer keyboard because the keys are more tactile. That said, the newer model we tested flexes more than the 2017 version, but it's also significantly wider, so this is to be expected.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.6
5.2

Chord Split 
 

5.7
3.3

Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.5
4.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Top Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

0.4" (1.1 cm)
0.4" (1.1 cm)

Width  

11.0" (27.9 cm)
16.5" (41.8 cm)

Depth 
 

4.5" (11.5 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.51 lbs (0.230 kg)
0.80 lbs (0.364 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Build Quality Close Up
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Side Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2.8°
2.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

7.2 mm (0.3")
7.3 mm (0.3")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Customizability Overview
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Backlighting Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Brightness Max
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Brightness Min
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
0.0

White Shot  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 White Shot
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

3.3 ft (1.0 m)
3.4 ft (1.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Lightning
Lightning

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Wireless Versatility 
 

7.5
7.5

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Extra Features
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Bundle Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
9.8

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

36.8 dBA
37.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

64 gf
64 gf

Actuation Force 
 

35 gf
32 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

0.9 mm
0.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.0 mm
1.3 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
7.4

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

23.4 ms
17.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.2 ms
±2.3 ms

Wired 
 

23.4 ms
17.4 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

37.0 ms
38.4 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

23.1 ms
38.0 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.5
4.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Key Press 
 

33.4 ms
46.3 ms

Key Release 
 

27.3 ms
41.0 ms

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Data Transmission 
 

3.4
3.0

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Multi-Key Raw USB
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

N/A
67 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
Yes

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Chord Split 
 

5.7
3.3

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

11.8 ms
30.0 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile

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Computer Compatibility 
 

8.6
8.6

Windows 
 

Partially Compatible
Partially Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

MacOS & Linux
MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

9.2
9.2

Android 
 

Partially Compatible
Partially Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

iPhone & iPad
iPhone & iPad

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