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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
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ZAGG Pro Keys vs Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

ZAGG Pro Keys
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

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ZAGG Pro Keys Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (65%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Variants

  • Pro Keys (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (White)

Review

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Our Verdict

ZAGG Pro Keys

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 and the ZAGG Pro Keys are folio keyboards made for the iPad. The Apple keyboard feels much sturdier, has much brighter backlighting, and has a built-in trackpad. Also, it feels more satisfying to type on thanks to the lighter tactile bump, not-too-slippery keycaps, and the standard shape of the keys. On the other hand, the ZAGG's case covers all edges of the iPad, providing more protection. Also, you can pair it to a second device via Bluetooth, while the Apple keyboard lets you pair it only to your iPad via the Smart Connector.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.0
3.1

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
0.0

Data Transmission 
 

3.3
0.0

Backlight Features 
 

4.0
6.0

Backlight Clarity 
 

5.0
9.0

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

ZAGG Pro Keys Top Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.2" (0.5 cm)

Width  

10.0" (25.5 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)

Depth 
 

8.3" (21.0 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.39 lbs (0.630 kg)
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

ZAGG Pro Keys 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  

ZAGG Pro Keys Side Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 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 
 

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

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

ZAGG Pro Keys 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  

ZAGG Pro Keys Backlighting Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

ZAGG Pro Keys Brightness Max
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

ZAGG Pro Keys 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 
 

5.0
9.0

White Shot  

ZAGG Pro Keys White Shot
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

N/A
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Apple Smart Connector
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Wireless Versatility 
 

9.5
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

2
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
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  

ZAGG Pro Keys Extra Features
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
No Media Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
Yes

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
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

ZAGG Pro Keys Bundle Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

16.8 mm (0.661")
18.0 mm (0.709")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.8
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

38.2 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  

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Operating Force 
 

64 gf
60 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.0 mm
0.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.6 mm
0.7 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

4.5
0.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection 
 

28.3 ms
N/A

Best Connection Std Dev  

±22.2 ms
N/A

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

28.3 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

27.7 ms
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.4
0.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
N/A

Key Press 
 

26.2 ms
N/A

Key Release 
 

16.7 ms
N/A
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Data Transmission 
 

3.3
0.0

Multi-Key Raw USB  

ZAGG Pro Keys Multi-Key Raw USB
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
N/A

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

90 Hz
N/A

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
N/A
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Chord Split 
 

7.8
0.0

Chord Split Graph  

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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.6 ms
N/A

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A
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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 
 

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
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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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