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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 vs ZAGG Pro Keys 2
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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
ConnectivityWireless
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)
- Pro Keys 2 (iPad Air 11 (M2)/iPad Air 10.9 (4th & 5th Gen))
- Pro Keys 2 (iPad Air 13 (M2))
- Pro Keys 2 (iPad Pro 11 (M4))
- Pro Keys 2 (iPad Pro 13 (M4))
Our Verdict
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
ZAGG Pro Keys 2
The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 and the ZAGG Pro Keys 2 are folio keyboards designed for use with iPad devices. Both have different sizes available to accommodate different sizes of iPads. The major difference between them is that the Apple has a noticeably more premium build quality but is only compatible with iPads and connects with a Smart Connector, drawing power directly from your iPad. On the other hand, the ZAGG has an internal rechargeable battery and connects via Bluetooth. This means it's also compatible with other non-Apple devices, including other computers, phones, and tablets. Additionally, it has backlighting, which the Apple lacks.
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Threshold
Gaming
3.1
6.7
Computer Compatibility
0.0
10
Data Transmission
0.0
3.3
Backlight Features
6.0
4.0
Backlight Clarity
9.0
6.0
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (65%)
Compact (75%)
Height
0.2" (0.5 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Width
9.8" (24.9 cm)
10.0" (25.3 cm)
Depth
7.7" (19.5 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
2.20 lbs (0.997 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
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")
8.5 mm (0.3")
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
4.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Backlight Clarity
9.0
6.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Charge Only)
Length
N/A
1.6 ft (0.5 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Apple Smart Connector
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.5
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
2
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
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
No
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
6.5
Key Spacing
18.0 mm (0.709")
15.5 mm (0.610")
Typing Noise
10
9.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
33.3 dBA
44.3 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
65 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
44 gf
Pre-Travel
0.8 mm
1.1 mm
Total Travel
0.7 mm
1.1 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
0.0
6.7
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
N/A
20.2 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
N/A
±5.2 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
20.2 ms
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
19.6 ms
Multi-Key Latency
0.0
7.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
N/A
Bluetooth
Key Press
N/A
15.3 ms
Key Release
N/A
18.2 ms
Data Transmission
0.0
3.3
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
N/A
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
N/A
Effective Update Rate
N/A
90 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
N/A
No
Chord Split
0.0
8.6
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
N/A
3.9 ms
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
10
Windows
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
3.3
10
Android
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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