Magic Keyboard for iPad (2024) review

The new Magic Keyboard works with the brand new 2024 iPad Pros. Here's my very quick review.

0:00 - Welcome
0:52 - What's the same
1:24 - New metal construction
2:35 - Typing tests
3:33 - Trackpad improemvenemts
4:50 - The function row!

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[aia]

Thanks for the review! Been wanting a harder case. Figured the official one from Apple might hold some type of warranty/testing so my Ipad doesn’t start to overheat due to the case or just in case that does actually happen. Will compare and consider other budget friendly options as well.

[wixtech]

Thank you for this review Matt. You hit all the points that matter to me. Keep up the great work and let’s have more doggo drop ins 😊

[brian_voll]

Just tried it out at the Apple Store (briefly) yesterday. I used to be a iPad-as-my-only-computer guy before traded it in and got my M2 MacBook Air. I’m kind of considering going back just because I like the new Magic Keyboard so much more than the old one. I also kind of miss iPadOS.

[airjohnpro]

I never enjoyed the original Magic Keyboard and preferred the Smart Keyboard Folio. However, I am thoroughly enjoying the new model. The trackpad is much more usable, and everything elsefeels and functions better.

[DigiDriftZone]

I *HATE* the material of the old one with a passion, it’s impossible to keep clean, it picks up oil marks and also scuffs and just looks gross after a while. It seems the new one has the same problem still?

[SonnyRedwood]

Thanks for the review. I currently got 2020 iPad Pro and the old Magic Keyboard. Are both working on a newer companion (so the 2020 iPad with 2024 Magic Keyboard and v.v.?)

[mikvlq]

i have a magic keyboard and when i try to type on it, some of the keys dont work, as in when i click the ‘o’ key, the ‘o’ doesn’t pop up when i click on it. i really need help with this

[WM]

Have you found it doesn’t work properly with the YouTube app. Space bar to stop/start is glitchy

[gregfrance]

How do you find the usability of the 11” keyboard generally? Too cramped, or do you kinda get used to it?

[matrhein]

Thanks for the perspective on old vs new Keyboard! Do the new keyboards work with the older (pro) models and the air?

[Mr..Heisenberg]

Why does the escape key not do anything for me?

[germanerickalvarado]

Is the new Magic Keyboard compatible with the iPad Air m2 2024?

[yurymol]

Considering their price, I don't like they continue using this soft touch material. It works for a case, but for a keyboard... They look terrible in a few years.

[BarryPiper]

I was toying with the idea of getting this since I'm upgrading from my iPad 6th gen to a 13" Air. But after poking around a bit it looks like the new 13" Air supports only the old keyboard. Boooo!

[GAZMAN]

The pricing on the new iPad pros pencil and these keyboards is insane. The keyboard doesn't protect the sides and only one orientation stupid Apple design. I prefer the logitec combo touch design.

[oscargoldman]

WTF, why does this thing have a trackpad when the device is already touchscreen? Oh right: Because working on a touchscreen all day sucks. This is why touchscreen computers suck (and have failed), and trying to turn a gimped toy into a computer sucks. So now just get yourself a MacBook Air and call it a day.

[mrjayd]

why the heck does apple not put backlit keys on these things. I mean come on Apple.

[jeffreywilson]

Such a waste to spend the money when it still can't fold all the way back to use it as a notebook. Really dumb to pull it off the stand and worry about two things. How hard is it to just make it flip over???!!! Another brand has an about identical unit that folds over. Apple is missing the mark on this over priced keyboard again.