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Brydge Pro
ZAGG Pro Keys
Tested using Methodology v1.0
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ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (65%)
Mechanical
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Our Verdict
Brydge Pro
ZAGG Pro Keys
The Brydge Pro and the ZAGG Pro Keys are both boards made for iPads. The ZAGG is a folio case that wraps around the front and back of the iPad, and it comes with a case that protects all the iPad's edges. It can pair with two devices at once and switch between them easily with dedicated keys on the top left. On the other hand, the Brydge attaches to the corners of the iPad only, but this makes the combo look more like a laptop. Also, it has brighter backlighting, and its standard key shape makes it a bit easier to type on than the ZAGG.
Variants
- Pro 12.9 - Without trackpad (Silver)
- Pro 12.9 - Without trackpad (Space Gray)
- Pro Keys (Black)
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Black
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Space Gray
Pro 12.9 - Without trackpad
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.4
6.0
Operating Force
72 gf
64 gf
Latency
5.6
4.5
Keyboard Compatibility
6.2
10
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Windows
Partial
Fully Compatible
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (65%)
Compact (75%)
Height
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
Width
11.1" (28.1 cm)
10.0" (25.5 cm)
Depth
8.6" (21.8 cm)
8.3" (21.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.55 lbs (0.701 kg)
1.39 lbs (0.630 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.5
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
1°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
6.6 mm (0.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
4.6
4.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
White
Color Mixing
White Only
Backlight Clarity
5.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)
Length
1.8 ft (0.5 m)
N/A
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
7.5
9.5
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
2
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
6.5
Key Spacing
16.8 mm (0.661")
Typing Noise
10
9.8
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
38.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
72 gf
64 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
38 gf
Pre-Travel
1.0 mm
1.0 mm
Total Travel
1.6 mm
1.6 mm
Latency
5.6
4.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
32.1 ms
28.3 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
5.6
4.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
28.3 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±22.2 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
32.1 ms
28.3 ms
PCB (Estimated)
27.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Key Press
26.2 ms
Key Release
16.7 ms
Data Transmission
3.3
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
90 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
6.2
10
Windows
Partial
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
No
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Partial
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Full
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Partial
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Full
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Pro 12.9 - Without trackpad
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Pro Keys
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Space Gray
Pro 12.9 - Without trackpad
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Pro Keys
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Pro Keys
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Pro Keys
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