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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 for iPad Pro (M4) vs Keychron B1/B6 Pro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)
Keychron B1/B6 Pro

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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Picture
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Variants

  • 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)
  • B6 Pro (Ivory White - 100%)
  • B1 Pro (Ivory White - 75%)
  • B6 Pro (Space Gray - 100%)
  • B1 Pro (Space Gray - 75%)

Our Verdict

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)

Keychron B1/B6 Pro

The Keychron B1 Pro is a wireless, standalone keyboard that connects via Bluetooth or with an included USB receiver and recharges with a USB-C cable. It's compatible with all major computer and mobile operating systems, including all generations of iPads. Comparatively, the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) is only compatible with iPad Pro (M4) models. It has an integrated glass trackpad with haptic feedback and includes a folio cover with a hinge that acts as a stand for your iPad. It doesn't connect wirelessly but connects with Smart Connector pins, using your iPad for power.

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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

3.3
5.8

Backlight Features 
 

7.5
0.0

Data Transmission 
 

0.0
7.2

Computer Compatibility 
 

0.0
10

Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
0.0

Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Top Picture
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.2" (0.5 cm)
0.6" (1.5 cm)

Width  

9.9" (25.1 cm)
16.9" (42.8 cm)

Depth 
 

7.4" (18.7 cm)
5.0" (12.6 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.27 lbs (0.574 kg)
1.43 lbs (0.646 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Build Quality Close Up
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Side Picture
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.2°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

5.0 mm (0.2")
10.9 mm (0.4")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Customizability Overview
Keychron B1/B6 Pro 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 
 

7.5
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Backlighting Picture
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Brightness Max
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
No

Brightness Min  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Brightness Min
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
0.0

White Shot  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) White Shot
Keychron B1/B6 Pro White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

N/A
4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Apple Smart Connector
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Extra Features
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

Yes
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps & Num Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Bundle Picture
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

18.0 mm (0.709")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.5
9.6

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

41.2 dBA
39.1 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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Operating Force 
 

64 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

37 gf
34 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

0.8 mm
1.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

0.7 mm
1.7 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

0.0
7.5

Single-Key Latency Graph  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Single-Key Latency Graph
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Best Connection 
 

N/A
22.0 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

N/A
±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
22.0 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
24.2 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
31.7 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
21.1 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

0.0
5.8

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Multi-Key Latency Graph
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Connection Evaluated  

N/A
Receiver

Key Press 
 

N/A
28.7 ms

Key Release 
 

N/A
31.9 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

0.0
7.2

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Multi-Key Raw USB
Keychron B1/B6 Pro Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

N/A
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

N/A
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

N/A
No
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Chord Split 
 

0.0
4.7

Chord Split Graph  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Chord Split Graph
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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
17.9 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
Keychron Launcher

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile
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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
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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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