The Best iPad Pro Keyboard Cases
If you type for any length of time on an iPad Pro, or hope to ditch a second computer entirely, a great keyboard case can turn your tablet into a true laptop replacement. The Zagg Pro Keys (for the iPad Air and for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro ) is the best option we’ve found, as it combines a great typing experience with a protective, removable case and multiple viewing angles, all for an affordable price in the category.
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In addition to a great typing experience, the Zagg Pro Keys offers some benefits that other keyboard cases don’t. The case separates from the keyboard setup, so you can use just the protector when you don’t need to type. Its keys are backlit, and it allows you to cycle through their colors and brightness levels. And it can pair with two devices, such as your iPad and your phone, toggling between them as needed. Dedicated iPadOS function keys provide quick access to commonly used features, and an Apple Pencil holder lets you easily carry the stylus around. Although the Pro Keys is wider and heavier than some competitors, that extra bulk isn’t severe, and it brings extra functionality.
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For most people who want to use their iPad Pro more like a laptop, we like Logitech’s Combo Touch, which adds a trackpad. The 4.4-by-2.3-inch glass trackpad set beneath the keyboard is as smooth as anything else we’ve tested and provides full support for Apple’s multitouch gestures. Much like the Zagg Pro Keys, the Combo Touch stands out from the competition thanks to its typing experience and separable case, and you never have to worry about separately charging the keyboard since the Logitech model draws power from the iPad Pro via its Smart Connector. The Combo Touch isn’t great for using on your lap because of its foldout kickstand, and it typically costs about twice as much as the Pro Keys. But it’s a better accessory than any trackpad-and-keyboard case that costs less, and it’s nearly as good as those that cost much more.
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If you want both a premium trackpad and a premium keyboard, the Apple Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation)/iPad Air (5th generation) and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is the best choice. It combines fantastic keys, an excellent glass trackpad, and a highly adjustable screen in a slim package. But it’s very expensive, and it weighs about the same as the Logitech Combo Touch.
To get the least expensive keyboard case without having to sacrifice a good typing experience, pair our favorite Bluetooth keyboard, the Logitech K380 for Mac Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard, with a good iPad Pro case. The K380 for Mac is bulkier than an all-in-one keyboard case, and it may be less convenient, but this combo costs much less, and it’s great to type on.
For the non-Pro iPad
The Best iPad Keyboard Cases
Apple’s 10th-gen iPads aren’t compatible with previous cases, so if you’re upgrading, you need a new accessory.
