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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

Logitech Combo Touch vs Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

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Logitech Combo Touch
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Variants

  • Combo Touch (iPad Pro 11) (Oxford Grey)
  • Combo Touch (iPad Pro 11) (Sand)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (White)

Our Verdict

Logitech Combo Touch

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 and the Logitech Combo Touch are both low-profile folio keyboards with cases designed for use with certain iPad models. Both keyboards have variants available for the 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the 4th-generation iPad Air, but the Apple has variants for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th generations for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, while the Logitech only has a variant for the 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. That said, the Apple feels sturdier and has better backlighting with individually-lit keys. It also has a somewhat better typing quality as its keys feel lighter and require less force to operate. On the other hand, the Logitech Combo Touch has a shortcut/media hotkey row the Apple keyboard lacks.

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Combo Touch (iPad Pro 11)
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

2.6
3.1

Backlight Features 
 

4.0
6.0

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Top Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

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

Width  

9.9" (25.1 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)

Depth 
 

7.7" (19.5 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.24 lbs (0.564 kg)
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech Combo Touch Build Quality Close Up
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Side Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

6.4 mm (0.3")
6.3 mm (0.2")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech Combo Touch Customizability Overview
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 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 
 

4.0
6.0

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Backlighting Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech Combo Touch Brightness Max
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech Combo Touch Brightness Min
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
9.0

White Shot  

Logitech Combo Touch White Shot
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 White Shot
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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
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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
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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  

Logitech Combo Touch Extra Features
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
No Media Keys

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  

No Indicator
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Bundle Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

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

10
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

34.1 dBA
33.3 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  

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Operating Force 
 

70 gf
60 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

0.8 mm
0.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

0.8 mm
0.7 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

0.0
0.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

Logitech Combo Touch Single-Key Latency Graph
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 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
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

0.0
0.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

Logitech Combo Touch Multi-Key Latency Graph
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 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  

Logitech Combo Touch Multi-Key Raw USB
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 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  

Logitech Combo Touch Chord Split Graph
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 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
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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
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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
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Logitech Combo Touch

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

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