The Logitech Slim Folio Pro is a keyboard and a protective case for an 11-inch or 12.9-inch 3rd Gen iPad Pro. The keyboard features rubber dome switches that have good tactile feedback but can feel a bit mushy and don't provide the overall best typing experience. The case has a compartment for the Apple Pencil as well, which is a nice add-on. It's also very well-built and feels durable, although some plastic parts might give off cheaper vibes. On the upside, it's very portable and should be easy to slide in a backpack.
Our Verdict
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro isn't designed for gaming. Even if the keys have a short pre-travel distance, they're heavy to press due to the tactile bump. It also lacks customization software and you can't program macros.
- Well-built design.
- Very portable.
- Only made for iPad Pro.
- Mediocre typing quality.
- No software.
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro is a very good keyboard for mobile devices and is amazing if you have an iPad Pro. The case is designed for this product and the keyboard connects to your device via Bluetooth. It's easy to slide in a bag and doesn't weigh too much as well. Unfortunately, due to its design, you can't connect more than a single device to the keyboard.
- Well-built design.
- Very portable.
- Only made for iPad Pro.
- Mediocre typing quality.
- No software.
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro is just okay for the office. It might not be the best option as your main keyboard, but if you want a second work station with an iPad on the side, it can be a good option. Its ergonomics are mediocre and the typing quality isn't the best. On the upside, it's well-built and typing on it doesn't make much noise, so you shouldn't bother surrounding colleagues.
- Well-built design.
- Very portable.
- Only made for iPad Pro.
- Mediocre typing quality.
- No software.
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro is sub-par for programming. It's designed to be used with an iPad Pro. It can't program macros and its typing quality isn't the best due to the cheap keycaps.
- Well-built design.
- Very portable.
- Only made for iPad Pro.
- Mediocre typing quality.
- No software.
- Well-built design.
- Very portable.
- Only made for iPad Pro.
- Mediocre typing quality.
- No software.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 27, 2022: We've corrected the Depth and Width test results, which were accidentally reversed when this review was first published. Additionally, we've reclassified this keyboard as a Compact 75% form factor.
- Updated Sep 08, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Mar 25, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Mar 17, 2020: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Slim Folio Pro is available for both 11-inch and 12.9-inch 3rd Gen iPad Pro versions. We expect our review to be valid for both sizes, although the dimensions might be a bit smaller for the 11-inch version, as we reviewed the 12.9-inch variant.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro is a good Bluetooth keyboard that stands apart due to its design specifically made for iPad Pro. It might not be as versatile as other mobile-friendly keyboards as the Logitech Keys-To-Go, but its design also acts as a protective case for your iPad. For more recommendations, check out our picks for the best keyboards, the best wireless keyboards, and the best keyboards for Mac.
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro and the Logitech Combo Touch are very similar, low-profile folio keyboards designed for use with select iPad models. Both keyboards have variants for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but the compatible generations are slightly different. The Combo Touch also has a variation for the fourth-generation iPad Air, which the Folio Pro lacks. The Folio Pro connects wirelessly with Bluetooth. It uses a USB-C cable to charge its internal battery, but there isn't one included in the box. The Combo Touch has a trackpad, and you can detach the keyboard from its case. It only connects to select iPads using an Apple Smart Connector and relies on them for power. Both keyboards also have white backlighting, but the backlighting on the Slim Folio Pro is better as it has individually backlit keys.
The Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 is a better keyboard than the Logitech Slim Folio Pro, but they don't quite serve the same purpose. The Logitech will be a better option if you have an iPad and you're often on the move and want something to protect your device as well. On the other hand, if you're more stationary, the Apple offers a better typing quality and is noticeably better built.
For an iPad, the Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad is a slightly better keyboard than the Logitech Slim Folio Pro. It's noticeably better built, and its design is made to mimic the keyboard of a MacBook Air keyboard, which offers a better typing quality than the Logitech. On the other hand, the Slim Folio Pro also acts as a protective case for your iPad, which the Brydge doesn't do.
The Logitech K380 is a more versatile Bluetooth keyboard than the Logitech Slim Folio Pro. The K380 is a more typical keyboard that connects to three devices simultaneously, while the Slim Folio Pro is specifically designed for iPad Pro and also acts as a protective case.
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