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- Typing Experience
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- Software and Operating System
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Keychron K6 vs Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Keychron K6
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (65%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (65%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Keychron K6 (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (White)
Our Verdict
Keychron K6
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
The Keychron K6 and the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 are compact keyboards but designed for different uses. The Apple is for use with iPad Pro and iPad Air only, so it can't pair with any other devices, especially since it doesn't support Bluetooth, and it can only pair through the Smart Connector. It uses low-profile, scissor switches that feel responsive and fairly light, but they require some force to get over the tactile bump. On the other hand, the Keychron can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and it's compatible with many operating systems. It's also a mechanical keyboard that's available with a few different switch types.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.6
3.1
Backlighting
9.5
6.0
Windows
Full
Not Compatible
Keyboard Compatibility
8.5
0.0
Pre-Travel
2.6 mm
0.8 mm
Operating Force
45 gf
60 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (65%)
Compact (65%)
Height
1.3" (3.3 cm)
0.2" (0.5 cm)
Width
12.5" (31.8 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.3 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.50 lbs (0.680 kg)
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
0°
Medium Incline
6.5°
N/A
Maximum Incline
10°
N/A
Home Row Height
6.3 mm (0.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
9.5
6.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
4.0 ft (1.2 m)
N/A
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
Apple Smart Connector
Wireless Versatility
10
0.0
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
No Media Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
Yes
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Key Spacing
18.0 mm (0.709")
Typing Noise
9.0
10
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
33.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
45 gf
60 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
36 gf
Pre-Travel
2.6 mm
0.8 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
0.7 mm
Latency
8.2
0.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
7.7 ms
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
27.1 ms
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.2
0.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
N/A
Best Connection Std Dev
N/A
Wired
7.7 ms
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
27.1 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
0.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
N/A
Key Press
N/A
Key Release
N/A
Data Transmission
0.0
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
N/A
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
N/A
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
N/A
Chord Split
0.0
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
N/A
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
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
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
8.5
0.0
Windows
Full
Not Compatible
macOS
Partial
Not Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android
Partial
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
3.3
Android
Partial
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
iPad
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