M4 iPad Pro NEW Magic Keyboard - Finally A TRUE Laptop?!

Apple's new M4 iPad Pro supports the Magic Keyboard 2, which just might be good enough to make people want to upgrade, so let's compare it to the old Magic Keyboard!

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[flipwarrior]

I have both Magic Keyboards, and it definitely does not feel like you have to mash the keyboard and feel fatigue when using the older Magic Keyboard. They require the same pressure, with maybe the new Magic Keyboard being slightly more clicky vs less clicky.

Stop overhyping everything new. The new Magic Keyboard is better, but not because it is easier to type on because the keys are “easier” to press; it’s better because of the material build, function keys, bigger trackpad, and a much faster charging passthrough speed.

[wayner]

All that’s left is to allow the iPad Pro to run macOS 😏

[melgross]

The balance feels much better with the new one. It’s even a bit harder to push over. I’ve just compared my old one to the new one (my wife;s new one as mine hasn’t come in yet). It’s all noticeably different. Some people are ignorantly mocking the new iPads because of the thinness. But that’s what had to be done to reduce the weight, which allows the new, improved keyboard. I like the fact that you can now charge with 60 watts, including through the keyboard connector.

[RemofRenaissance]

You can use trackpad and control centre to change settings so you don’t have to take your hands off the keyboard btw. I do that with a trackpad all the time.

[terrywarnold]

Why didn’t they just make the original Magic Keyboard like this?!?!? Couldn’t have been THAT hard. Also, is it just me or does it seem that he’s over exaggerating the difference lol? Almost making it sound like the original is now “trash” lol.

[gorofujita]

One thing you should have tested were the *hinges* and *hinge stability* when actually typing something like you mean it. Last time I was in a store, I remember taking iPad's Magic Keyboard for a spin on Apple Notes, and noticing how the whole screen just kept vibrating and wobbling as I typed (and before you ask, yes the table the iPad was on was rock solid stable). This, needless to say, was extremely uncomfortable and made my attention shift towards the MBA.

[USB]

This review is so overhyped it almost feels ridiculous. Makes me wonder how credible this channel truly is.

[OnlyOneKich]

I’ve got both and they are both good. Good thing about the old one, iPad sits closer in your face which is nice.

[shunitsu__]

Honestly this new keyboard is more attractive than the M4 upgrade!

[aus]

I feel the 13 inch runs cooler than my iPad Pro 11 inch with M1, the 11 inch M1 is always warm to the touch when I write or draw, and gets hot if I use it while charging.

[huss]

I’m obsessed with this new M4 Magic Keyboard. It’s SO much better. More refined in so many ways. Well done Apple! Now it’s time for them to sort out the software….

[masterdoge]

no. iPad OS. Just get a macbook air for a “pro” experience

[jnr_beastkiller]

Try swapping the keyboards and see if it works although apple said it doesn’t support 😅

[jarrodmagnusson]

I saw the new ipads in person yesterday and while it is slightly nicer it feels hardly any different than the older magic keyboard. Even the ipad air 13 and ipad pro 13 side by side are pretty much identical. The only real advantage the pro has over the air is if you watch 8k videos and blacker blacks which the air only supports 4k you really don't notice much of a difference. Sure the screen is sharper and slightly crisper by only a margin of 5-10%. Over all I don't see getting the pro as good value for money. If you really need a new ipad just go for the air which does 95% of what the pro does.

[Semi-Detached]

Quality wise, the new keyboards feel better than the old one, but I went with the white/silver this time and I think that was a mistake. Keeping the outside material clean and white seems like its going to be a problem over time.

[kevinc-]

insane that a MBA or even 14" MBP with same specs (M4 coming soon) is way cheaper

[AchakBrooks]

By the way. The previous magic keyboard STILL WORKS with the new iPad Pro M4.
EXCEPT the magnets do not align, so it will not stay attached.

the difference in space when the case is closed is about 1.4mm so you can probably affix sticker magnets to the M4 and just make sure the 3 prongs still make contact between the devices and it should be fine.

$350 USD NEW vs $5 USD (+ your previous magic keyboard) whatever is more worth it to you I guess.

[TimKeh]

Is the new Magic Keyboard backwards compatible with the M1 iPad Pro?

[StickmanVenomCookie]

I know that the previous iPad pro won't connect to the new keyboard, because of magnets. But if hold it in the right position, will it still function?

[digitalmarketinghumans]

9:00 Maxtech typing up the next Game Of Thrones before George RR Martin.