2023-08-20 18:00:00
Since Apple’s focus has become making iPad a replacement (or companion) for the Mac, it launched special keyboards that precisely allow you to expand the use of the tablet.
If you have an iPad Air (4th generation or later), an 11-inch iPad Pro (all generations) or a 12.9″ iPad Pro (3rd generation or later), there are two available choices of dedicated keyboards offered by Apple: O Magic Keyboard and the Smart Keyboard Folio.
But in practice, which is better? This will depend a lot on your use and what you are looking for in a keyboard. With that in mind, let’s show you the differences between these two options.
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Smart Keyboard Folio
The Smart Keyboard Folio is a two piece piece that attaches to the back of the iPad using magnets and therefore provides protection for the back as well. Through it, you can use two available angles — which can vary depending on your preference or your use at the time.
The keyboard itself is covered with a kind of fabric, which will certainly look strange to those who are used to using Apple keyboards on Macs. But nothing a little practice can’t fix.
The Smart Keyboard Folio is powered by the Smart Connectori.e. there is no need to load it as when using third-party keyboards.
A negative point of this keyboard is that it does not have a built-in trackpad, so anyone thinking of buying it will have to use the touch screen to perform certain actions or use an external mouse/trackpad.
Who is he ideal for?
The Smart Keyboard Folio can be the ideal choice for anyone who wants a compact keyboard and wants, at certain times, to keep the back of the tablet protected even without using the keyboard at the time, thanks to the possibility of folding it with it facing backwards.
How much does it cost?
the smaller version costs R$1.802 and is compatible with the 11″ iPad Pro (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation) as well as the iPad Air (4th and 5th generation). The larger model is made for the 12.9″ iPad Pro (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generations) and costs R$1.992.
Magic Keyboard
The Magic Keyboard is Apple’s most complete option in terms of iPad keyboards. It offers several features aimed precisely at those who tend to work a lot with the tablet and need a more robust solution.
Available in black or white, it also attaches to the iPad using the Smart Connector. But, in this case, the tablet is “floating” over the keyboard — offering multiple viewing angles, depending on its use.
We can also highlight its “real” keys (just like on a MacBook), with backlighting and a scissor-type mechanism, with an activation distance of 1mm for quick responses and silent typing.
Add to that a glass trackpad with support for iPadOS multi-touch gestures and an extra USB-C port — made for recharging the iPad. With this, the port of the tablet itself is free for the connection of accessories or peripherals like a card reader or an external SSD.
Who is he ideal for?
The Magic Keyboard is ideal for anyone who wants to take the idea of replacing their Mac or PC with an iPad seriously. It brings all the best typing experience to the iPad, plus it’s very practical and can be used in a variety of ways.
How much does it cost?
The smaller version costs R$3.322 and is compatible with the 11″ iPad Pro (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation) as well as the iPad Air (4th and 5th generation). The larger model is compatible with the 12.9″ iPad Pro (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generations) and costs R$4.223.
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