The Smart Keyboard Folio only allows two viewing angles, and both are very steep. In addition, the Magic Keyboard is more comfortable to use on the lap than other keyboards, although they are mainly used for desktop use. The iPad itself "floats" above the keyboard, so you don't have to bow your head like with the Smart Keyboard Folio. But thanks to the cantilever hinge on the Magic Keyboard, you can tilt your iPad 130 degrees until you find the perfect viewing angle, just like using a MacBook. Like Smart Keyboard Folio, the Magic Keyboard uses a powerful magnet to hold the iPad Pro in place. Trackpad gestures are generally similar to what you would use in your MacBook, but there are also some iPad-specific gestures. This is a huge advantage for the Magic Keyboard, because you must connect an external mouse or trackpad to get the same effect as the Smart Keyboard. The Magic Keyboard has a trackpad, but the Smart Folio Keyboard and Smart Keyboard do not. Most of the time, typing with it feels like tapping your fingers on the tabletop. The key itself is covered by a canvas-like material, which basically makes key travel non-existent. Below the keyboard, you will also find a touchpad, which may be the main reason you want to buy a touchpad.Īs for the Smart Keyboard and Smarty Keyboard Folio, they do not have a trackpad or backlight. The keys are even backlit which is an improvement over Apple's Magic Keyboard for Mac. Then I will offer some overall final thoughts to help you decide!Īpple uses the name Magic Keyboard in its premium iPad case to let everyone know that it is a "real" keyboard with scissor switches, which you can find in the latest M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops. Next, I will be comparing Apple Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio based on the following 7 factors. IPad Pro 10.5, iPad Air (3rd, 4th gen), iPad (7th, 8th, 9th gen) IPad Pro 11 (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen), iPad Air (4th gen), iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd, 4th, 5th gen) Smart Keyboard Folio Side by Side comparation
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