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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)
Keychron B1/B6 Pro
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ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Our Verdict
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)
Keychron B1/B6 Pro
The Keychron B1 Pro is a wireless, standalone keyboard that connects via Bluetooth or with an included USB receiver and recharges with a USB-C cable. It's compatible with all major computer and mobile operating systems, including all generations of iPads. Comparatively, the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) is only compatible with iPad Pro (M4) models. It has an integrated glass trackpad with haptic feedback and includes a folio cover with a hinge that acts as a stand for your iPad. It doesn't connect wirelessly but connects with Smart Connector pins, using your iPad for power.
Variants
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (Black)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) (White)
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (White)
- B6 Pro (Ivory White - 100%)
- B1 Pro (Ivory White - 75%)
- B6 Pro (Space Gray - 100%)
- B1 Pro (Space Gray - 75%)
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
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Ivory White - 100%
B6 Pro
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Black
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Ivory White - 75%
B1 Pro
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White
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
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Space Gray - 100%
B6 Pro
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White
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
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Space Gray - 75%
B1 Pro
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
3.3
5.8
Backlight Features
7.5
0.0
Data Transmission
0.0
7.2
Computer Compatibility
0.0
10
Backlight Clarity
9.0
0.0
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (75%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.2" (0.5 cm)
0.6" (1.5 cm)
Width
9.9" (25.1 cm)
16.9" (42.8 cm)
Depth
7.4" (18.7 cm)
5.0" (12.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.27 lbs (0.574 kg)
1.43 lbs (0.646 kg)
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
3.2°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
5.0 mm (0.2")
10.9 mm (0.4")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
7.5
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
No
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Backlight Clarity
9.0
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
N/A
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Apple Smart Connector
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
Yes
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps & Num Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
8.0
Key Spacing
18.0 mm (0.709")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.5
9.6
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
41.2 dBA
39.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
64 gf
58 gf
Actuation Force
37 gf
34 gf
Pre-Travel
0.8 mm
1.4 mm
Total Travel
0.7 mm
1.7 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
0.0
7.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
N/A
22.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
N/A
±0.4 ms
Wired
N/A
22.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
24.2 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
31.7 ms
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
21.1 ms
Multi-Key Latency
0.0
5.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
N/A
Receiver
Key Press
N/A
28.7 ms
Key Release
N/A
31.9 ms
Data Transmission
0.0
7.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
N/A
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
N/A
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
N/A
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
N/A
No
Chord Split
0.0
4.7
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
N/A
17.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Keychron Launcher
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Computer Compatibility
0.0
10
Windows
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
3.3
10
Android
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Black
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
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B6 Pro
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
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B1 Pro
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White
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
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Space Gray - 100%
B6 Pro
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White
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
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Space Gray - 75%
B1 Pro
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