- #Smart keyboard folio vs magic keyboard update#
- #Smart keyboard folio vs magic keyboard full#
- #Smart keyboard folio vs magic keyboard pro#
The Magic Keyboard, a fantastic typing experience though it is, doesn't support tablet interactivity when the iPad is attached. Some reviewers dislike the Smart Keyboard's added weight or having fingers rest against mushy keys when the keyboard is folded back, but this hasn't bothered me.
#Smart keyboard folio vs magic keyboard pro#
I've generally preferred keeping a case on a device once I put in on, and I found this to be true with the iPad Pro as well. I know I could learn to be less of a spilly and sweaty mess, but I am fond of a keyboard that accepts that I can be a spilly mess sometimes. Because my iPad is regularly used in situations where it might be exposed to moisture - being propped up the kitchen, used while working out, near the bath - it's not uncommon to see droplets make their way onto the device. One advantage of the Smart Keyboard Folio is that it resists water or dust from getting underneath the keys because the keys are covered by one piece of continuous fabric.
#Smart keyboard folio vs magic keyboard update#
I’ll update the blog when I’ve had a chance to test it out. It seemed cheaper than trying to figure out what my deal was with owning something showing even slight wear. I've since ordered a silicone keyboard cover intended to prevent 'my natural oils' (gross) from staining the keys any further.
Still, because I find the Smart Keyboard material far less susceptible to this, and easier to clean and maintain, I've tended to prefer using it for lighter typing sessions.
#Smart keyboard folio vs magic keyboard full#
I know this is my neuroticism in full bloom. You know what I mean, look down at your spacebar, and you'll instantly see one side has likely retained a nice black matte finish while the other side had developed a stupid shiny oval from your repetitive, greasy taps. The only thing I hate more than oily fingers is having those oily fingers unevenly stain my keyboard. Here are some comments on the two accessories that helped me reach that conclusion: I Hate Oil Since then, I've had a chance to field-test the Magic Keyboard these past three months in a variety of environments: my living room, my kitchen, my bedroom (these are pandemic times after all), and formed some impressions, based on my use case & preferences, about the keyboard and how it compares to Apple’s other offering: the Smart Keyboard Folio.īut to give away the ending, and somehow avoid any discussion about the price, built-in trackpad, or weight, I have to admit that in the vast majority of the cases where I use the iPad Pro, my preference seems to trend towards utilizing the Smart Keyboard instead of the Magic Keyboard.
When I saw the announcement, I immediately pounced to be part of the first wave of people who received their keyboard before the shipping date slipped by several weeks. Apple announced the Magic Keyboard when it released the iPad Pro on March 18, and accessory itself becoming available three months ago, on April 15, 2020.