Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen  Keyboard Review

Reviewed Mar 24, 2020 at 10:14am
Test bench update Nov 01, 2021 at 01:20pm
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen

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The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen is a very good mobile keyboard. It can connect to any device via Bluetooth and it's fully compatible with iOS and iPadOS, with all the alphanumerical keys working on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android too. It uses scissor switches that provide good tactile feedback and the typing quality on the keyboard isn't bad, although it's not suggested for all-day use. Without any backlighting, it doesn't perform well in dark environments; however, it's a small keyboard that can be carried around where you need.

Our Verdict

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Gaming 

Poor keyboard for gaming. The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen isn't designed to be a gaming keyboard as there are no dedicated macro keys or any type of backlighting. However, it has a low pre-travel distance and low actuation force.

Pros
  • Great for mobile use.
  • Good tactile feedback.
Cons
  • Lack of backlighting.
  • Disappointing build quality.
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Mobile/Tablet 

The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen is very good for mobile/tablet use. The case holds the keyboard well and on its own, the keyboard's small and light to carry around. You can connect your device to it via Bluetooth, but unfortunately, it doesn't support multi-device pairing. It's fully compatible with iPadOS and iOS and only certain keys don't work on other operating systems.

Pros
  • Great for mobile use.
  • Good tactile feedback.
Cons
  • Lack of backlighting.
  • Disappointing build quality.
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Office 

Decent for office use. The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen has decent ergonomics and the typing quality isn't bad, but it's probably not the best choice to type with all day. However, you can connect it to your computer via Bluetooth and the keys are quiet so you won't bother your coworkers.

Pros
  • Great for mobile use.
  • Good tactile feedback.
Cons
  • Lack of backlighting.
  • Disappointing build quality.
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Programming 

Bad for programming. The typing experience isn't bad on the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case for iPad 7th Gen but due to its small size, it's easy to make mistakes. Except for a few keys, it's compatible with macOS, Linux, or Windows computers, but there are no dedicated macro keys or any backlighting.

Pros
  • Great for mobile use.
  • Good tactile feedback.
Cons
  • Lack of backlighting.
  • Disappointing build quality.
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Entertainment / HTPC 

Pros
  • Great for mobile use.
  • Good tactile feedback.
Cons
  • Lack of backlighting.
  • Disappointing build quality.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Nov 01, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
    2.  Updated Mar 24, 2020: Review published.
    3.  Updated Mar 17, 2020: Early access published.
    4.  Updated Mar 15, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    Our unit of the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen is black, but it's available in a variety of colors, and some styles are region-specific. We don't expect the results to vary between units.

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    Backlighting
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    Detachable
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    Wireless Versatility
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    Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
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    Proprietary Receiver
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    Battery Type
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    Extra Features
    Media Keys
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    Macro Programmable Keys
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    Trackpad / TrackballLockedLocked
    WheelLockedLocked
    USB Passthrough
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    NumpadLockedLocked
    Windows Key Lock
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    Ease Of Use
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    Software Windows Compatible
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    Software macOS Compatible
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    Keyboard Compatibility
    WindowsLockedLocked
    macOSLockedLocked
    LinuxLockedLocked
    AndroidLockedLocked
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