The 5 Best Keyboards For iPad - Summer 2020
Reviews

The best portable keyboard for iPad that we've tested so far is the Logitech K380. It's a small, lightweight keyboard that's easy to carry around and it has multi-device pairing with up to three devices via Bluetooth.

This keyboard uses scissor switches, and they offer a good typing experience, especially for a budget-friendly, mobile keyboard. There's enough spacing in between the keys to help reduce typos, it feels light to type on, and despite not having a wrist rest, it shouldn't cause any fatigue. It's very quiet to type on, so it won't both others around you. The Logitech Options software allows for a bit of customization, as you can reprogram certain keys to a preset list of functions, but it's only available on Windows and macOS, and there's no onboard memory.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have any backlighting if you want to use it in a dark environment. On the upside, because it uses two AAA batteries, you don't have to worry about carrying a wire around to keep it charged. For a mobile, budget keyboard, this one is reliable, making it the best keyboard for iPad we've tested so far.

The best folio case keyboard for iPad Pro is the Logitech Slim Folio Pro. Its case is for the 3rd gen iPad Pro and it's available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes. Since the keyboard is designed for an iPad, it has full compatibility on iPadOS, and even though some keys don't work on other operating systems, all alphanumeric keys still work if you want to use the keyboard for another device.

Overall, it offers passable typing quality for an iPad case keyboard. With its rubber dome switches, you won't get much tactile feedback and the low profile might not be suitable for everyone. It doesn't have any incline settings, but with such a low profile, you likely won't need them. It also has white backlighting, which is great for those late-night work sessions in dark environments.

Unfortunately, even though it needs a USB-C cable to charge, it didn't come with one in the box, which is very disappointing. Still, it's a good mobile keyboard for iPad Pro 3rd Gen, making it the best keyboard for iPad Pro in a folio case.

The best mechanical keyboard for use with an iPad that we've tested so far is the Obinslab Anne Pro 2. This is a small, compact keyboard that won't take up too much space.

It has excellent build quality and you can get it with the switches of your choice. Our unit has the Gateron Brown switches, which are similar to Cherry MX Browns, but they feel a bit mushy and they have a slightly high pre-travel distance. The keys are very stable and its doubleshot PBT keycaps feel great to type on. This keyboard connects through Bluetooth and it has a multi-device pairing feature that lets you pair up to four devices simultaneously with easy switching.

It has individually-lit RGB backlighting and every key can be reprogrammed. However, customization can be challenging, since the software is only available for Windows and macOS. Additionally, the keyboard lacks dedicated navigation keys. Nevertheless, if you like the feel of mechanical keyboards, this one is an excellent choice.