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- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Logitech MX Keys vs Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech MX Keys
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (65%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Space Grey (Mac OS))
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (White)
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Keys
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
The Logitech MX Keys and the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 are keyboards with low profiles; however, they're for different uses. The Apple is a folio board meant to be used with the iPad Pro and iPad Air only, so it isn't compatible with any operating system except for iPadOS. Also, it doesn't have a USB receiver, Bluetooth, or a cable, so it can't pair with any other devices since it only uses the Smart Connector to connect to the iPad. On the other hand, the Logitech is for office use, so it has a USB receiver, Bluetooth, and can pair with up to three devices at once. It's much larger with a function row and a Numpad, and it's compatible with many operating systems.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.4
3.1
Computer Compatibility
10
0.0
Data Transmission
5.3
0.0
Backlight Features
7.5
6.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Compact (65%)
Height
0.8" (2.0 cm)
0.2" (0.5 cm)
Width
16.9" (43.0 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.77 lbs (0.805 kg)
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
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
5.8°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
13.1 mm (0.5")
6.3 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
7.5
6.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Backlight Clarity
8.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
4.4 ft (1.3 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
Yes
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
No Media Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
Yes
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
18.0 mm (0.709")
Typing Noise
9.6
10
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
40.2 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
Operating Force
61 gf
60 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
36 gf
Pre-Travel
1.3 mm
0.8 mm
Total Travel
1.9 mm
0.7 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
5.8
0.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
21.7 ms
N/A
Best Connection Std Dev
±7.9 ms
N/A
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
26.8 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
21.7 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
20.8 ms
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
6.2
0.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
N/A
Key Press
22.7 ms
N/A
Key Release
43.1 ms
N/A
Data Transmission
5.3
0.0
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
N/A
USB Polling Rate
500 Hz
N/A
Effective Update Rate
125 Hz
N/A
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
N/A
Chord Split
1.5
0.0
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
60.3 ms
N/A
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Logi Options+
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Computer Compatibility
10
0.0
Windows
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
3.3
Android
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
iPad
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