The iPad was never going to feel like a laptop if you always had to touch the screen to do anything. Ever since cursor support was added in iPad OS 13.4, the laptop replacement argument for the iPad has gotten stronger. So in a sense it’s not quite fair to compare the two here, but that’s the whole point of this video, so here we go!Ī huge game changer (and reason to select the Magic Keyboard) is that Trackpad. Here’s where the additional features, and price, of the Magic Keyboard really create a huge delta between the two. When I think of usability, I think not only about actual features and functionality, but also – how fun is it to use? Do I enjoy using it? Does it enhance my experience of the iPad? Winner: Smart Keyboard Folio iPad Magic Keyboard vs. Overall I give this to the Smart Keyboard Folio – if you’re looking for the lightest weight, smallest and most minimal case and keyboard experience for your iPad, this is the one for you. In terms of overall footprint, the Magic Keyboard is bigger – looking at them stacked on top of one another, you can see how the beefed up folding mechanism / USB-C electronics create a bump out that adds a little real estate, but not that much in terms of space in a bag. Yes, it will make the bag I’m carrying it around in heavier, but it feels so much more substantial and balanced, especially when I have it propped on my lap. In terms of weight, the Magic Keyboard is heavier – all those extra electronics making up the lighted keyboard and stronger magnets to achieve the cantilever design result in extra weight. All that being said, when I think of portability, I’m mainly thinking of how easy is it to carry around with you and manage on the go. My original use case for the iPad Pro was to have a highly capable device that I could bring along on international business trips, so I could do personal laptop type things without bringing two laptops. Smart Keyboard Folio: Usabilityĭue to coronavirus I haven’t been able to travel much with either case. Winner: Magic Keyboard iPad Magic Keyboard vs. Other cases might offer better protection here, but that might come at the cost of more cumbersome clipping in and out instead of the seamless way you can just pull the iPad off the magnets of either Apple cases. I would say neither offers great side protection. However, I think both offer more than adequate screen protection especially, since on both the keyboard itself is between whatever the source of impact might be and the screen. Here I give the advantage to the Magic Keyboard, if just for the fact that both the front and back of the case are thicker than the Keyboard Folio. Smart Keyboard Folio: Case Comparisonįirst and foremost, whatever else these things do, at the end of the day, they are both cases – designed to protect your iPad, particularly the screen, which is the most vulnerable to impact. But at nearly double the cost of Smart Keyboard Folio, do those extra features really justify that big jump up in price? We’ll look at all those questions and more. Finally a backlit keyboard, and – wait, WHAT! A trackpad? What sort of wizardry is this! Not to mention a super cool magnetic floating cantilever design with adjustable viewing angles and an extra USB-C Port – and you’ve got yourself a serious laptop replacement scenario on your hands. Then the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro was announced in March, 2020 and has been making big waves since. At $180 retail price, the argument could certainly be made that there were better options out there that had more functionality at even slightly less cost. While sporting a full keyboard, 2 viewing angles and a completely seamless and integrated experience with the iPad Pro, drawing power and instantly connecting when attached, other than that it’s pretty basic, especially when compared to some third-party options that were also available. The Apple world rejoiced! But while there was a lot to love, especially in the larger 12.9” version, the Folio certainly had its detractors. Finally, Apple had created its own integrated keyboard case to compete with the host of third-party options. The Apple iPad Smart Keyboard Folio debuted in November of 2018 to much fanfare. Ok let’s get started! The iPad Smart Keyboard Folioįirst, some basic info on each model. Then I’ll offer some overall final thoughts to help you decide! The iPad I tested them with is the 11 inch iPad Pro 2018. I’ll be comparing these two keyboard cases based on 5 factors: Hey everyone, today we’re going to be putting two new iPad keyboards head-to-head: the brand spanking new iPad Magic Keyboard, and the newish iPad Smart Keyboard Folio. Prices and availability are subject to change. I f you buy through some of the links, I may earn a small share of the profits. Watch the full video above or read the transcript below.
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