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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 vs Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)
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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
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ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (65%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (75%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (White)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) (White)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (White)
Our Verdict
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)
The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 is compatible with a wide range of iPad Pro and iPad Air models, depending on the size you buy. On the other hand, the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) is only compatible with iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch and 13-inch models, depending on the size you buy. It features several upgrades over the previous generation Magic Keyboard, including higher quality materials, a new glass trackpad with haptic feedback, and a slightly different hinge design that offers slightly better viewing angles and leaves more room for your fingers to access the function row, which is also a new addition with this iteration.
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Threshold
Gaming
3.1
3.3
Backlight Features
6.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (65%)
Compact (75%)
Height
0.2" (0.5 cm)
0.2" (0.5 cm)
Width
9.8" (24.9 cm)
9.9" (25.1 cm)
Depth
7.7" (19.5 cm)
7.4" (18.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
1.27 lbs (0.574 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
6.3 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
0.0
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
6.0
7.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
N/A
N/A
Connector (Keyboard side)
Apple Smart Connector
Apple Smart Connector
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
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
Media Keys
No Media Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
Yes
Yes
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
7.5
Key Spacing
18.0 mm (0.709")
18.0 mm (0.709")
Typing Noise
10
9.5
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
33.3 dBA
41.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
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
Operating Force
60 gf
64 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
37 gf
Pre-Travel
0.8 mm
0.8 mm
Total Travel
0.7 mm
0.7 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
0.0
0.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
N/A
N/A
Best Connection Std Dev
N/A
N/A
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
0.0
0.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
N/A
N/A
Key Press
N/A
N/A
Key Release
N/A
N/A
Data Transmission
0.0
0.0
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
N/A
N/A
USB Polling Rate
N/A
N/A
Effective Update Rate
N/A
N/A
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
N/A
N/A
Chord Split
0.0
0.0
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
N/A
N/A
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
N/A
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
Computer Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Windows
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
macOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
3.3
3.3
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
iPad
iPad
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