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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 vs Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseKeystrokesAdjustable Input GranularitySwitches
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)

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ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (65%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Output Type
Locked
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Locked
Output Type
Non-Adjustable
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Our Verdict

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)

The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 is compatible with a wide range of iPad Pro and iPad Air models, depending on the size you buy. On the other hand, the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) is only compatible with iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch and 13-inch models, depending on the size you buy. It features several upgrades over the previous generation Magic Keyboard, including higher quality materials, a new glass trackpad with haptic feedback, and a slightly different hinge design that offers slightly better viewing angles and leaves more room for your fingers to access the function row, which is also a new addition with this iteration.

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Variants

  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (White)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (Black)

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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11"
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Main Differences for
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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

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Size 
 

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Locked

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Close Up  

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Keycap Material  

Locked
Locked
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Ergonomics 
 

N/A
N/A

Side Picture  

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Curved/Angled 
 

Locked
Locked

Split Keyboard 
 

Locked
Locked

Key Alignment 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Incline 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

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Hardware Customizability 
 

N/A
N/A

Customizability Overview  

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Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Locked
Locked

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Locked
Locked

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Locked
Locked

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Locked
Locked

Mechanical Switch Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Magnetic Switch Compatibility 
 

Locked

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Locked
Locked

Backlight Features 
 

N/A
N/A

Backlighting Picture  

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Brightness Max  

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Backlighting  

Locked
Locked

Brightness Min  

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RGB 
 

Locked
Locked

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Locked
Locked

Effects 
 

Locked
Locked

Software Controllable 
 

Locked
Locked
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Backlight Clarity 
 

N/A
N/A

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Locked
Locked

Detachable 
 

Locked
Locked

Length  

N/A
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wireless Versatility 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

Locked
Locked

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

N/A
N/A

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

Lock
Lock

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Locked
Locked

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Locked
Locked
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

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Media Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Trackpad / Trackball  

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Control Knob 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Passthrough 
 

Locked
Locked

Numpad  

Locked
Locked

Windows Key Lock 
 

Locked
Locked

Lock Indicator  

Locked
Locked
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In The Box  

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Key Spacing 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
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Typing Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Typing Sample  

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Average Loudness 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Locked
Locked
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Initial Force 
 

N/A

Peak Tactile Force 
 

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Actuation Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Bottom-Out Force 
 

Lock gf

Pre-Travel Distance 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Total Travel Distance 
 

Lock mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

N/A
N/A

Input Linearity Graph  

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Top Deadzone 
 

N/A

Bottom Deadzone 
 

N/A

Detection Ratio 
 

N/A

Minimum Step Depth 
 

N/A

Switches 
 

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Switch Name 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Feel 
 

Locked
Locked

Output Type 
 

Locked
Locked
Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

N/A
N/A

Best Connection Std Dev  

N/A
N/A

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

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Connection Evaluated  

N/A
N/A

Key Press 
 

N/A
N/A

Key Release 
 

N/A
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Data Transmission 
 

N/A
N/A

Multi-Key Raw USB  

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Connection Evaluated  

N/A
N/A

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Locked
Locked

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

N/A
N/A
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Chord Split 
 

N/A
N/A

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

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Software Name  

Locked
Locked

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Onboard Memory 
 

Locked
Locked

Profiles 
 

Locked
Locked
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Computer Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Windows 
 

Locked
Locked

macOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Linux 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Android 
 

Locked
Locked

iOS 
 

Locked
Locked

iPadOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11"
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