Apple Magic Keyboard – 1 Year Later: Still Worth It?

Here's my honest long term review of the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Are they still worth the high price tag after a year? In this video I go over my long-term experience with the Apple Magic Keyboard, the improvements, and compare it to keyboards like Keychron's K3 and Logitech's MX Keys. If you own this keyboard, let me know your own thoughts - hope you enjoy this review!

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0:00 – Magic Keyboard Long Term Review
0:48 – Things I Dislike
2:52 – Things I Love
4:28 – Typing Experience
5:38 – Is It Still Worth It?

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Apple Magic Keyboard – 1 Year Later: Still Worth It?
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[dstinnettmusic]

Touch ID is also used for password prompts outside of the Lock Screen. The convenience is so unreal that I’m surprised Apple isn’t charging $100 a pop for single button Touch ID boards.

[upergo.official]

I love the way you use this music to set the tone and creat an atmosphere in your video. It really enhances the overall experience!

[mmacintosh]

Thank you for this amazing review! I'm curious... is the Touch ID version any different than the non-Touch ID (aside from that feature)? Like, are the keys or the typing experience any different?

[matthewon]

I've been thinking of moving to a Keychron, but the TouchID is the feature that keeps me sticking with the magic keyboard. I had forgotten about the Apple Watch capability, and when I checked, I was connected to my old watch. I changed the setting and am now looking at which Keychron to get. Thank you!

[IOSALive]

Andrew Ethan Zeng, Yay! I liked this video so much, it made me smile!

[Meshwork]

Great review, thank you. Mine - the smaller one - of course came with my iMac 27inch. It’s beautiful to use, but I soon plugged my old wired Apple keyboard (and mouse) in as I avoid all Bluetooth peripherals. The jury is still out on the safety of Bluetooth re health, and it’s nice to not have to charge.

[ckdesignlab]

Oh jeez. I owned this keyboard when it was first released. I loved it at first, but the sharp edges really hurt my wrists and I hated that there was no backlight. Also, I just wasn't a fan of the key travel. The lack of backlighting forced me to sell it. I got $99 for it and ended up getting the Logo MX Keys and it's awesome!

The key travel is nice and the keys feel like butter. The backlighting takes some adjusting because it's not always on and only lights when your fingers are over the keyboard. In addition the software is amazing and I can easily switch the MX keys between three devices (computer, mobile and/or tablet with the press of a button). You will definitely love the MX keys.

[vic]

just bought it and hoping for the price tag its worth it, definitely agree with you with the mouse though right off your introduction to this video lol

[nathanwalker]

I’ve used the Apple Magic Keyboard, Logitech MX Keys, and Logitech MX Mechanical. Out of the 3, the Apple one has ended up in the closet. The MX Keys is my go to at the office, a pleasure to use but quiet. And the MX Mechanical is amazing for my home office. It just makes me happy to use while being familiar and compatible with both my MBP and my work PC.

[Trooper]

still cant believe that Apple didn't give the back light on a premium keyboard

[csnyderphoto]

I'm on my third Magic Keyboard (1st w/ touch ID) and the longevity is always something I've had an issue with. At some point within the first year I end up having problems with one of the switches on it. Currently it's my enter key. I don't know why, but it really only works well on the right side. I've taken it off, made sure it's clean and back together properly, but still can't get it to work properly. While yes, I love the feel of typing on it, I'm tired of buying them.

[TexasJon]

I've been a Logitech MX Keys user since it debuted many years ago. It is a fantastic productivity tool that I have been 95% satisfied with. The only downsides to me are needing to charge it every week, and no TouchID. If Apple does, as many hope/suspect, upgrade the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (& num pad) to USB-C and adds backlighting, I'll switch. Oh, and MAGIC!

[Revolg]

yo what monitor are you using with the mac in this video

[chaeugene]

Such an honest review for Apple 'Magic' Keyboard. No backlight is such a deal breaker for me. Love my Logitech's tho! It's awesome!

[MarbsMusic]

I still have mine on my Mac Studio simply because of touch ID. As I primarily use it for Audio recording so I don't do a lot of typing on it but do enjoy typing on it when I do. However on the system I do most of my typing on I've been using an Asus Azoth which l love and it will work on Mac or PC. It's truly the best typing experience outside of a custom keyboard IMHO.

[BenRajan]

The MX Series by Logitech in general is really good. Whether you're talking about the MX Key line or the MX Master Series. I've had the MX Keys, MX Keys Mini, MX Master 2S, MX Master 3, and MX Master 3S. All really solid choices.

[alancampbell]

I have the Apple keyboard without the numbers and hated typing on it. I ended up getting a Logitech K780 and have been pretty happy with it.

[rodun]

I had a Mx keys s and returned it when it lagged yesterday. It also had a firmware update that never worked due to logi options + not working properly.

[Andyvg]

If the Logitech MX Keys had a Touch ID button that would work with Macs, that would be a no-brainer. I wish that either Apple would make a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID AND backlit keys, or a Magic Trackpad that has a Touch ID button.

[jjb]

I do love my Magic Keyboard, my only gripe with it is the lack of a backlight.

I don’t really care about the battery life as I have it wired 95% of the time anyway, so a backlight would be nice.

Even adding the backlight as an option you could pay to get would be better than not offering it at all.