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

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Mar 24, 2020 at 10:14 am
Latest change: Test bench update Nov 01, 2021 at 01:20 pm
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5.0
Gaming
8.3
Mobile/Tablet
6.9
Office
5.0
Programming
4.5
Entertainment / HTPC

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

5.0 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.
8.3 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.
6.9 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.
5.0 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.
4.5 Entertainment / HTPC

Pros
  • Great for mobile use.
  • Good tactile feedback.
Cons
  • Lack of backlighting.
  • Disappointing build quality.
  • 5.0 Gaming
  • 8.3 Mobile/Tablet
  • 6.9 Office
  • 5.0 Programming
  • 4.5 Entertainment / HTPC
  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.
  5. Updated Feb 19, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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.

Compared To Other Keyboards

As a mobile keyboard, the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen is a bit disappointing. The typing quality doesn't match up to some of its competitors and the keyboard on its own feels cheap.

See our recommendations for the best keyboards, the best keyboards for Mac, and the best wireless keyboards.

Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad

The Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad is a better keyboard than the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen. It features white backlighting and has a much better build quality, and the typing experience is significantly better. The Fintie has better ergonomics, and the keyboard itself is lighter to carry around, and it's fully compatible with iOS, while the Brydge is only partially compatible.

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017

The Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 is a much better overall keyboard than the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen. The typing quality and build quality are both significantly better on the Apple, and it's fully compatible with macOS. That said, the Apple Keyboard is designed to be used with either desktop or mobile Apple devices, while the Fintie is designed for iPad users who are frequently on the go and want something to protect their device as well.

Logitech K480

The Logitech K480 is better than the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen. The Logitech feels more solid and there's a dedicated software to program a few keys. Although both keyboards have similar typing experiences, the Fintie has better ergonomics and it's fully compatible with iOS and macOS.

Logitech Keys-To-Go

The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen is a much better keyboard than the Logitech Keys-To-Go. The typing quality is much better and the ergonomics are significantly better. The Logitech has a much better build quality and it's fully compatible with macOS, while a few keys on the Fintie don't work on macOS.

Logitech Slim Folio Pro

The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen is designed for iPad 7th Gen while the Logitech Slim Folio Pro is made for the 12.9-inch 3rd Gen iPad Pro. The Fintie is more portable than the Logitech since it's noticeably lighter. However, this is because the materials used on the Fintie are very cheap and don't feel as durable as the Logitech. The Logitech has backlighting but doesn't come with a cable, which is disappointing.

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08

The iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 is much better than the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen. It has multi-device pairing, it's fully compatible on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the build quality is much better. If you prefer slightly bigger mobile keyboards, the Fintie's typing area is wider, and there's an extra row on top for dedicated media and cut/copy/paste keys.

Brydge Pro

The Brydge Pro is much better than the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen. The Brydge is better-built, it has white backlighting, and the overall typing quality is much better. However, the Fintie is much lighter, making it easier to carry around, and it's fully compatible with iOS. 

Logitech Folio Touch

The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen is a bit better than the Logitech Folio Touch, but they're meant to be used with different iPads. The Fintie connects via Bluetooth and is compatible with most common operating systems. However, the Logitech has a better typing quality, feels better-built, and has backlighting.

ZAGG Pro Keys

The ZAGG Pro Keys is better than the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case for iPad 7th Gen. The ZAGG feels sturdier and doesn't flex as much as the Fintie, and it has backlighting, which lets you see the keys when in a dark room. You can pair the ZAGG with a second device via Bluetooth, unlike the Fintie that only lets you pair with one. You can remove the ZAGG's iPad case, so you can still use your iPad without the keyboard and reattach it magnetically when you need it. On the Fintie, the case is stuck to the rest of the folio.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Dimensions
Size
Compact (65%)
Height
0.3" (0.6 cm)
Width 9.7" (24.7 cm)
Depth
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
Weight
0.43 lbs (0.196 kg)

The keyboard is about the same size as a seventh-generation iPad, so it's easy to carry around.

Note: These are the measurements of the keyboard alone, without the case.

Below are the dimensions of the closed case:

Height: 0.8" (2.0 cm)
Width: 10.2" (25.8 cm)
Depth: 7.6" (19.2 cm)
Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)

This is designed for a 10.2-inch iPad, but if you have the 11-inch iPad Pro, check out the Logitech Folio Touch.

5.5
Design
Build Quality
Keycap Material ABS

Disappointing build quality for the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen. The case itself feels solid and the magnets hold the keyboard well, but on its own, the keyboard feels flimsy and has a lot of flex to it. Also, when you close the case with the keyboard in its regular typing position, the keyboard sticks out, so you'll have to readjust it for the case to close properly. If you want something that's better built, check out the Logitech Slim Folio Pro for iPad Pro.

7.0
Design
Ergonomics
Board Design
Straight
Minimum Incline
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
Wrist Rest No

Ordinary ergonomics on a flat keyboard. It doesn't have any incline settings, but it has a low profile so most people shouldn't need any.

0
Design
Backlighting
Backlighting No
Color
No Backlighting
Individually Backlit Keys
No
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Effects
No
Programmable
No

There's no backlighting on this keyboard. If you want an iPad keyboard with backlighting, check out the Brydge Pro.

Design
Cable & Connector
Connectivity Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
Length 2.6 ft (0.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Micro USB

The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen comes with a micro-USB charging cable.

7.5
Design
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable

You can connect this keyboard with one device at a time via Bluetooth. We did have some issues connecting to a Windows PC, but there weren't any issues connecting to any other device. If you want a folio board that lets you pair with a second device, check out the ZAGG Pro Keys.

Design
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Macro Programmable Keys
No
Trackpad / Trackball No
Wheel No
USB Passthrough
No
Numpad No
Windows Key Lock
No
Lock Indicator Caps Lock

This keyboard has limited extra features. There are media keys at the top right, as well as cut/copy/paste keys on the top row. There are on/off and connection buttons at the top right, as well as lights indicating caps lock, Bluetooth connection status, charge, and power.

Design
In The Box

  • Keyboard
  • Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th gen
  • Micro-USB charging cable
  • Manual

Typing Experience
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Mechanical
No
Key Switches
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
75 gf
Actuation Force
50 gf
Pre-Travel
1.8 mm
Total Travel
2.5 mm

The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen uses scissor switches, like the ones on an Apple Magic Keyboard 2017. These keys have a small travel distance, and they have a nice tactile bump before the actuation point, but they require a decent amount of force and feel heavy to type on.

6.0
Typing Experience
Typing Quality

The typing quality isn't bad. There's fairly good feedback on the small keycaps, but it feels heavy to type on and the keycaps feel unstable. Due to its small size, it's easy to make typos, and it might take some time to get used to the spacing. If you're looking for a mobile keyboard with a better typing quality, then check out the Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad.

Typing Experience
Typing Noise
Noise
Very Quiet

The keyboard is very quiet and shouldn't bother people around you.

6.1
Typing Experience
Latency
Latency Wired
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
28.8 ms
Software and Operating System
0
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
Software Name No Software
Account Required
No Software
Profiles
No Profile
Onboard Memory
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
Software macOS Compatible
No

There's no dedicated compatible software for customization.

8.2
Software and Operating System
Keyboard Compatibility
Windows Partial
macOS Partial
Linux Partial
Android Partial
iOS Full
iPadOS Full

The Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen has great compatibility. It's fully compatible with iOS and iPadOS, while on macOS, the lock, home, and the brightness buttons don't work. On Windows, the cut/copy/paste and lock keys don't work, while the cut/copy/paste keys don't work on Android and the brightness buttons don't work on Linux.