The best iPad Pro keyboard case for those on a budget.Īt $119 to $129, the Logitech Slim Folio Pro for iPad Pro is the cheapest of the iPad Pro case offerings we reviewed. Specs (12.9-inch model): Required activation force: 78 grams | Travel: 1.3 mm | Weight (iPad Pro attached): 3.4 pounds | Thickness: 0.7 inches Pros: Best keyboard in the class Rotates to 180 degrees Easy to take off and removeĬons: Rubber hinges can require readjustment It didn't feel exactly necessary, though, so I haven't used it on a daily basis.Īt $149 to $169, the Brydge Pro keyboard cases sit in the middle of the pack, still pricey enough to keep them from being an impulse buy. MORE: How to Access Alternate Characters on the iPad KeyboardĪlso, there's a back-flap cover piece, so the hinges won't protrude. When I carried around the iPad Pro connected to the Brydge in laptop mode, though, I noticed the tablet part of the makeshift 2-in-1 would rotate backward: The weight of the tablet pulled it down - though that’s acceptable when this is the only case that allows you to rotate the iPad Pro freely on its hinge. In terms of stability, the Brydge Pro’s hinges are strong enough for me to use the device in my lap and barely see any shaking as I type (and I type rather forcefully, mind you). It's a metallic keyboard deck that comes in silver and space gray, and its pair of hinges allow you to slide in the iPad Pro. If you want a traditional laptop experience, you've probably got your eye on the Brydge Pro keyboard, which is the least case-like option. The Best iPad Pro keyboard case for typing. Specs (12.9-inch model): Required activation force: 61 grams | Travel: 1.2 mm | Weight (iPad Pro attached): 2.3 pounds | Thickness: 0.6 inches The display also stays stable in the case as I type. That may be because I’m most used to this accessory, since it’s been out the longest and we’ve had it since we reviewed the iPad Pro. Testing the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio on the 10fastfingers typing test, I clicked my way to 79 words per minute with 97.5% accuracy, which is the speediest typing I recorded on any of these keyboard covers. ![]() MORE: Best iPad Keyboard Shortcuts (for Smart Keyboards or Bluetooth) See our reviews policy, and check out more stuff we recommend.Yes, Apple's keyboard case costs the most ($30 more than the Brydge keyboard and $60 more than the Logitech folio), but it earns that price tag by being the thinnest and lightest option. Logitech provided Cult of Mac with a review unit for this article. However, it’s scheduled to launch before the end of April 2019. The smaller version is $179, which is about $60 more.Īt the time of this writing, the Logitech Slim Folio Pro is not yet available to the public. The version of the Slim Folio Pro for last fall’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro is $129.99. Logitech’s version for the first 11-inch iPad Pro is $119.99. For comparison, the larger iteration of the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio is $199 - that’s almost $70 more. Lighter keyboard cases aren’t as protective. Still it brings welcome protection for the tablet. It’s a bit bulky though, doubling the weight and thickness of the iPad. The 2018 iPad Pro is already a powerful productivity tool, and adding the Logitech Slim Folio Pro’s excellent keyboard makes it even more useful. Employing the Apple Smart Connector means never having to fool around with Bluetooth or charging the keyboard. It’s much easier to take the iPad Pro out of this case, and put it back in too. It’s about half as thick, and about 30 percent lighter. Which isn’t to say the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio doesn’t have advantages. In addition, the Slim Folio Pro is more protective. Apple’s offering is a solid piece of fabric with raised keys so there’s very little key travel. The Slim Folio Pro does include some features not available in its rival, including backlighting for the keys.īeyond that, Logitech’s keyboard is easier to type on. The top competitor for Logitech’s keyboard case is undoubtedly the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio. ![]() Logitech promises three months of use on a single charge, which isn’t unusual for a keyboard like this one. ![]() The internal battery required by Bluetooth is charged via a USB-C port on the right side. Closing the clamshell both shuts off the tablet’s screen and the wireless connection between tablet and keyboard. There’s no on/off switch needed, as just setting the tablet up into the laptop shape activates Bluetooth. Still, Logitech removed just about all the pain points.
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