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93 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 reviews of Apple Magic Keyboard / MLA22. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and durability. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative comments about the price.
design, usability, size, durability, reliability
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple Magic Keyboard / MLA22 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)
The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air is pricey, but adds a new level to the iPad experience.
Lovely typing experience ; Considered design ; Different viewing angles
Expensive ; Heavy
The Magic Keyboard brings a new level of productivity to the iPad, offering a superb typing and trackpad experience while doubling up as a sturdy case too. It is heavy and very expensive, but if you're keen to work with your iPad on the go, it's the...
Expert review by : Lewis Painter (macworld.co.uk)
Apple has recently announced three new peripherals for Mac users; the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad. Is the new Magic Keyboard worth the upgrade? In our review, we take a look at the new Apple Magic Keyboard, its design, functionality...
Lightweight and compact ; Redesigned scissor mechanism provides a nice typing experience ; built-in re-chargable battery
Too expensive ; No backlit keys ; Other keyboards at same price offer more value for money
Overall, we have mixed feelings about Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Yes, it looks gorgeous, is sleek and provides a nice typing experience, but we can’t ignore the fact that it doesn’t have features that others in its price range do – backlit keys, for...
Expert review by (engadget.com)
The iPad Pro is a phenomenal tablet, and the Magic Keyboard makes it feel more like a bonafide computer than ever. Typing is a pleasure thanks to Apple's updated scissor-switch keys, and the fact that its key layout is nearly the same size as the...
Typing on the keyboard feels great ; Excellent and precise trackpad ; Has a USB-C port for charging the iPad ; Usable in your lap
It’s expensive ; Limited range of motion ; Can’t connect accessories through its USB port
My gripe is that I want just a little bit more from the Magic Keyboard. It’s not quite as physically flexible as I had hoped, and the nerd in me can’t help but wish I could plug accessories into the keyboard’s USB port. These limitations won’t matter...
Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)
Apple's beautifully built Magic Keyboard turns your iPad Pro into a laptop with satisfying keys and a trackpad—at a very high price.
Expert review by : Brianne Garrett (cnet.com)
Apple adds a full number pad to its iconic wireless keyboard. Spreadsheet dorks go wild.
The Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad has light, bouncy keys that are great to type with. The new number pad makes it easier to input figures or work with some creative software shortcuts. It pairs easily and lasts a long time between charges.
The flat design can put strain on your wrist. The lack of backlight makes it harder to work with the keys at night.
Apple's slim, light, wireless Magic Keyboard gets a makeover, bringing back the number pad previously found in the old wired version. But it also costs more, so the standard Magic Keyboard may be better for you.
Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)
The Apple Magic Keyboard offers a lot of improvements over its predecessor, including a rechargeable battery, instant pairing, and a slimmer frame. But a much shallower keystroke can be uncomfortable if you're a heavy-handed typist.
Expert review by : Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)
It's safe to say that I've waited 10 years for a proper iPad keyboard accessory from Apple. Was the wait for the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro worth it? Absolutely. It's probably better to be late to the game but have a solid product, than to deliver...
Great keyboard ; Powered by iPad Pro so no separate battery to charge ; Well designed to protect the iPad Pro
Pass-through charging via USB-C is slow ; Expensive ; Smaller articulation range than expected ; The ergonomics take some getting used to
Expert review by : Max Buondonno (matridox.com)
It may cost $300 at the minimum and it may not achieve that sleek and slim look, but oh my God is this keyboard good. Click through to find out why. It may cost $300 at the minimum and it may not achieve that sleek and slim look, but oh my God is this...
Fantastic keyboard with backlight ; Trackpad is smooth and convenient ; Easy to detach when you want to use the iPad like an iPad ; The iPad feels more like a computer than ever before
It adds a lot of weight to the iPad ; The case isn't all that slim ; Lack of Function keys ; 11-inch size might feel cramped
Expert review by : Stephen Fenech (techguide.com.au)
90% VERDICT Apple's Magic Keyboard enhances your experience with the iPad Pro and makes it an even more powerful and productive tool. Pros Amazing keyboard and trackpadExcellent design Spare USB-C charging portDoesn't need to be charged Cons...
Amazing keyboard and trackpad ; Excellent design ; Spare USB-C charging port ; Doesn't need to be charged
Expensive ; Doesn't have all the same keyboard shortcuts as a laptop
Apple’s Magic Keyboard enhances your experience with the iPad Pro and makes it an even more powerful and productive tool. Apple’s Magic Keyboard enhances your experience with the iPad Pro and makes it an even more powerful and productive tool.
Expert review by : Susie Ochs (macworld.com)
Apple's keyboard isn't magic. It's not writing this review for me while I sip a margarita and play Two Dots, and I feel like that would be magic. What the Magic Keyboard is, is a pretty nice Bluetooth keyboard that charges with a Lightning cable....
Charges with Lightning instead of using AA batteries ; Includes a Lightning cable
Fewer features than third-party keyboards at the same price point
If you want to use one keyboard with multiple devices, the Magic Keyboard should do the trick, but I had issues switching the pairing back and forth, while the Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard more than lived up to its name.
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