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One of my favorite keyboard case makers, ZAGG, has produced a quality Folio keyboard case for the iPad Air! Backlit keys are just super handy, and the case adds good protection for your investment. Bluetooth, rechargeable and a good keyboard feel. This case is a winner. Only draw back, it does make your Air, well. quite a bit heavier then air. But its worth it to me.
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Specifications
| Silver |
| Colored Box |
| 0.794kg |
| 0.363kg |
| 28.400cm |
| 19.700cm |
| 2.900cm |
| 0.709kg |
| Yes |
Product Description
F19 Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard Protection Cover for iPad Pro 9.7/Air 2 - Silver Color
Perfect combination of Bluetooth keyboard and protective case
Transform you iPad into a laptop for easier operation, while providing full-body protection
Premium material with exquisite workmanship ensures a fashion look
Bluetooth 3.0 allows for easy and fast connection
Chocolate type ABS keys, enjoy comfortable, efficient typing
Stand feature gives the optimal viewing angle for hands-free experience
Intelligent sleep function, effectively saves power
Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery
Specification:
Bluetooth version: V3.0
Bluetooth chip: US Broadcom
Battery capacity: 100mAh
Size: 244mm x 182mm x 13mm
Package included:
- 1 x F19 Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Protection Case Keyboard case only, iPad not included
The Best iPad Pro Keyboard Cases
Updated July 12, 2019
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The best keyboard cases currently available for the 2018 iPad Pro models are Apple’s own Smart Keyboard Folio for 11‑inch iPad Pro and Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation). Both sizes offer a good typing experience and fully cover the tablet’s back, unlike older versions. But you should also consider a standalone Bluetooth keyboard, which is less convenient but far cheaper.
Smart Keyboard Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro
Best for the 11-inch iPad Pro
Its keys are fine, not great, and it’s expensive, but the overall package is slim, relatively light, and easy to attach and detach, and it connects via the iPad Pro's Smart Connector, so it needs neither batteries nor Bluetooth.
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Apple Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Generation)
Best for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
Just like the smaller version but with keys that are a bit larger and less cramped.
Buying Options
The Smart Keyboard Folio for 11‑inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) are good keyboard cases in their own right, with little competition. Thankfully the design carries over the best features of the previous version, including a magnetic connection, no Bluetooth pairing or batteries required, and pretty good keys, and adds full protection for the iPad’s back. It’s also better for lap use than last year’s model.
Also great
Logitech Slim Folio Pro for iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch
The best third-party keyboard case for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro
If you’re willing to put up with the thickness and weight, you get a great typing experience and more protection for your iPad.
Buying Options
Logitech’s Slim Folio Pro offers an excellent keyboard but makes a compromise in size. Available for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, this update to our perennial favorite non-Pro iPad keyboard case is the best third-party keyboard case you can buy. It provides large keys that feel great to type on, iOS function keys, backlighting, smart battery management, room for the Apple Pencil, and more protection than the Smart Keyboard Folio offers. So that’s “folio” and “pro.” But “slim,” well, not so much: Both versions of the case are almost double the thickness and weight of Apple’s keyboards.
For the 10.5-inch iPad Pro
The Best iPad Keyboard Cases
After extensive testing, we think the Logitech Slim Folio is the best 9.7-inch iPad keyboard case because it feels more like a real keyboard than other models.
You should get an iPad keyboard case only if you want to have it attached to your iPad most of the time. Even then, if you're often using your iPad like a computer, you should at least consider a standalone Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad stand instead. The keyboard itself will be larger with better keys, and you can create a more ergonomic setup by elevating the iPad while putting the keyboard at the ideal height for typing when working at a desk or table. When you don’t need the keyboard, you can leave it behind. And if you upgrade your iPad, you won’t have to buy a new keyboard case to fit it. (The biggest downside is that it’s tough to use a separate keyboard and an iPad stand on your lap.)
Everything we recommend
Smart Keyboard Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro
Best for the 11-inch iPad Pro
Its keys are fine, not great, and it’s expensive, but the overall package is slim, relatively light, and easy to attach and detach, and it connects via the iPad Pro's Smart Connector, so it needs neither batteries nor Bluetooth.
Buying Options
Apple Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Generation)
Best for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
Just like the smaller version but with keys that are a bit larger and less cramped.
Buying Options
Also great
Logitech Slim Folio Pro for iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch
The best third-party keyboard case for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro
If you’re willing to put up with the thickness and weight, you get a great typing experience and more protection for your iPad.
Buying Options
The research
Why you should trust me
I have been reviewing cases, including keyboard cases, for more than seven years. This includes coverage at iLounge, an Apple-centric review site, and here at Wirecutter, where I'm currently the author of the keyboard case guide for non-Pro iPads.
How we picked and tested
There have never been very many keyboard cases for the iPad Pro, and that’s no different for the 2018 models. But based on our experience covering iPad keyboards since the first iPad was released in 2010, here are the things an iPad Pro keyboard case should get right:
- A good typing experience:
- A standard keyboard layout Good keys that aren’t small or cramped, have a decent travel distance, and feel nice to type on Keys with backlighting and dedicated iOS functions a plus but not required
Good enough protection for day-to-day use Not so bulky that you don’t want to use it Easy to remove when you don’t need it Can be held on your lap At least one good viewing angle, preferably several Long battery life Space for the apple Pencil: The second-generation Apple Pencil syncs, charges, and is stored by magnetically connecting to the iPad Pro’s right edge, so a keyboard case must allow access. A reputable brand: Keyboards have lots of moving parts, and cheaply made ones tend to have reliability problems, so we favored models from known brands that have a reputation for good customer support.
While testing, we used each keyboard case both for extended typing sessions and short typing tasks over the course of a minimum of two weeks. The longer sessions are important for getting a feel for how good the overall typing experience is, while quick hits are important for seeing how convenient the keyboard case is for the kind of “Pull out your iPad, do something, and put it away” tasks that many iPad owners find themselves repeatedly doing over the course of a day. Sometimes a great overall design is ruined by a bad typing experience; sometimes a fantastic keyboard is hampered by a poorly designed case or stand that makes it a hassle to use.
Our pick for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro: Apple Smart Keyboard Folio
Smart Keyboard Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro
Best for the 11-inch iPad Pro
Its keys are fine, not great, and it’s expensive, but the overall package is slim, relatively light, and easy to attach and detach, and it connects via the iPad Pro's Smart Connector, so it needs neither batteries nor Bluetooth.
Buying Options
Apple Smart Keyboard Folio for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Generation)
Best for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
Just like the smaller version but with keys that are a bit larger and less cramped.
Buying Options
Apple’s own Smart Keyboard Folio for 11‑inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) are two of the only all-in-one, case-and-keyboard options currently available. Thankfully, they are pleasant to use and improve on some of the faults of the past generation. The design offers a thin profile, light weight, easy on/off design, back protection, two stand angles, room for the Apple Pencil to connect, and compatibility with the iPad Pro’s Smart Connector for connectivity and power. Both versions offer identical features and are separated only by their size.
The best thing about the Smart Keyboard Folio is that it’s thin and (relatively) light. It looks and feels a lot like Apple’s Smart Cover, but with a single-panel lid and full back protection; it wraps around the iPad like a book’s cover. The larger Smart Keyboard Folio adds less than a pound of weight, and the 11-inch model weighs just a little more than 10 ounces.
The Smart Keyboard Folio covers the iPad Pro’s back, but not its s >Photo: Sarah Kobos
While most iPad keyboard cases are bulky, the Smart Keyboard Folio attaches magnetically to the Smart Connector on the back of the iPad Pro, with magnets in the tablet’s body to ensure it’s perfectly aligned. The Smart Connector powers the keyboard, so you never need to charge a keyboard battery; and it connects the keyboard directly to the iPad, so you don’t have to deal with Bluetooth pairing or wireless interference. The Smart Keyboard Folio is the only keyboard—and right now, the only product, period—that uses the Smart Connector, though at least one third-party keyboard for previous iPad Pro models did too.
The Smart Connector is used for both data and power. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Smart Connector also makes it exceptionally easy to quickly attach and remove the keyboard, which in our experience is something many people will want to do frequently: The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is big and heavy enough on its own—when you’re not using a keyboard, you don’t want it to be even bigger and heavier—and one of the big appeals of the 11-inch iPad Pro is how thin and light it is, so you don’t want to ruin the experience by having to keep a bulky case on all the time. (That said, in situations where you don’t want to remove the keyboard and set it aside, the fact that the Smart Keyboard Folio is so thin means that you can simply fold it behind the iPad and the whole package is still thinner than many iPad cases without keyboards.)
The iPad’s Smart Connector powers the Smart Keyboard, so you never need to charge a keyboard battery; and it connects the keyboard directly to the iPad, so you don’t have to deal with Bluetooth pairing or wireless interference.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is so large that the Smart Keyboard’s keyboard is basically the same size as a laptop’s, with every standard laptop key (other than Esc) and everything in the right place. The 11-inch version is, of course, smaller, so its keys are smaller and a bit closer together, but it still feels comfortable to type on.
The Smart Keyboard’s keys have slightly concave tops and decent tactile feedback, though they aren’t the best we’ve tested. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Smart Keyboard’s keys are very similar to those on Apple’s current MacBook and MacBook Pro models and the company’s Magic Keyboard. (According to Apple, they also use the same key switches, but with different mechanisms for providing resistance.) The shallow design of these key switches means that the keys have very little travel—something we’ve criticized Apple’s current laptops for—but we like typing on the the Smart Keyboard a bit more than on the MacBook. That’s because instead of thin, flat, plastic keycaps, the Smart Keyboard’s keys have been, according to Apple, “laser ablated into a single sheet of durable custom-woven fabric.” This construction gives the keys a slightly concave top and decent tactile feedback, resulting in an improvement over the MacBook and Magic Keyboard when it comes to typing feel.
That “durable custom-woven fabric” also makes the Smart Keyboard and its keys water, crumb, and gunk resistant. You can safely use the Smart Keyboard on the kitchen counter, at a coffee shop, or anywhere else you might accidentally spill liquids or drop crumbs on it. Overall, the Smart Keyboard Folio seems much more durable than the other models we’ve tested.
The Smart Keyboard Folio supports two stand angles. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Smart Keyboard Folio supports two stand angles. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Smart Keyboard Folio supports two stand angles. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Smart Keyboard Folio supports two stand angles. Photo: Sarah Kobos
Having two stand angles makes the Smart Keyboard Folio more useful in general, and specifically so when it comes to using the iPad Pro on your lap. The most upright is pretty steep, so it’s not practical if the iPad is below your eye level (it would work better on a raised surface like a standing desk), but the more tilted angle is great on a desk or your lap. And the magnets that hold the tablet in place are very strong, so you don’t have to worry about it toppling from its position.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
As mentioned, the Smart Keyboard’s keys are good, not great. If you want the absolute best keyboard with your iPad Pro, you’ll need to use a standalone Bluetooth or USB-C keyboard.
Oddly, the Smart Keyboard lacks iOS-specific functions other than a key to switch the selected OS language. (iOS itself offers some keyboard shortcuts—for example, Command+H to return to the Home screen, and Command+Tab to bring up the multitasking screen—that work on any keyboard, and many iOS apps have built-in keyboard shortcuts.) If you’ve never used another iPad keyboard, you may not miss these kinds of keys, but if you have, it seems bizarre that Apple’s own keyboard omits them. Even Apple’s Magic Keyboard (which works with both Macs and iOS devices) has a few, and many third-party keyboard cases include a nice row of dedicated special-function keys.
The Smart Keyboard Folio lacks edge protection, which is a bummer. The tablet’s aluminum body is prone to dings and scratches, so leaving the top and bottom exposed means potential for damage. We wish Apple’s official offering protected the iPad Pro more, especially at its high price. If you value protection, consider a better case, like the OtterBox Symmetry, and a standable keyboard.
We don’t love that when the cover is folded behind the iPad, the keys are exposed, but at least they’re deactivated so you can’t accidentally type.
Long-term test notes
We’ve been using the almost identical predecessors to the 2018 Smart Keyboard Folios for several years, and they’ve held up well. They’ve proven to be durable, and the fabric covering the keys has been easy to clean with a damp rag—a nice bonus given that portable keyboards tend to get dirty.
Also great: Logitech Slim Folio Pro
Also great
Logitech Slim Folio Pro for iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch
The best third-party keyboard case for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro
If you’re willing to put up with the thickness and weight, you get a great typing experience and more protection for your iPad.
Buying Options
The Logitech Slim Folio Pro cases for the 11-inch iPad Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro offer fantastic keyboards and more protection than Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio, at a lower price. But they make a trade-off in size: Both versions are almost twice as thick as the Apple option and weigh about twice as much. Although we prefer them for serious writing, they’re not as convenient for travel, and they require recharging.
The Slim Folio Pro protects the iPad Pro’s corners but leaves segments of the top, bottom, and right edges exposed. Photo: Sarah Kobos
The Slim Folio has long been our favorite keyboard case for non-Pro iPads, so we were happy to see the same design come to the 2018 Pro lineup. With any keyboard, the typing experience is the most important factor, and Logitech provides a great one here. The keys are large and laid out properly, and they have a satisfying travel distance. They feel solid compared with Apple’s squishy keys. Although the 11-inch model certainly isn’t cramped, the 12.9-inch version is almost exactly the same size as Apple’s Magic Keyboard, and it feels particularly luxurious for a mobile accessory. Three-level backlighting and iOS function keys across the top row are bonuses that make the keyboard even nicer to use, and are features that the Smart Keyboard Folio lacks.
The front cover both protects the screen and secures the Apple Pencil in place. Photo: Sarah Kobos
Much like the Smart Keyboard Folio, the Slim Folio Pro activates the keyboard only when the iPad is magnetically locked into the typing position (there’s only one angle here, as opposed to Apple’s two). This means you don’t have to worry about errant keystrokes when you’re not trying to type, and it helps preserve battery life. Logitech says you should get about three months between charges, which is relatively low for keyboard cases but still a pretty long stretch in practical terms. And because the keyboard case charges over USB-C, just as the iPad Pro does, you don’t need to worry about carrying a second cable. At their full retail price, Logitech’s keyboard cases are $60 to $70 less expensive than Apple’s, which represents a significant savings.
The 12.9-inch Slim Folio Pro’s keyboard is the same size as Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Photo: Sarah Kobos
Offering corner protection and button coverage, the Slim Folio Pro does a better job of protecting the iPad Pro’s easily damaged metal body than the Smart Keyboard Folio does. It also provides room for the Apple Pencil to sync and charge, plus a protective magnetic flap that holds it securely in place while you’re traveling (the flap also sticks to the back while you’re typing so it’s not dangling over the screen). But that extra protection—plus a thicker keyboard that uses a battery instead of power from the Smart Connector—means more bulk. Both versions are about 0.9 inch thick, in contrast to the Apple case’s measurement of half an inch. The 11-inch Logitech case weighs 1.22 pounds (87 percent more than Apple’s), and the 12.9-inch version is 1.56 pounds (75 percent more than Apple’s). The size and weight are both extremely noticeable, and for some people they’re reason enough to spend more on a case that has an inferior typing surface.
What about older iPad Pros?
Apple’s Smart Keyboard is still the best choice for the discontinued 1st - and 2nd-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The Smart Keyboard adds significantly less weight and bulk than other options and is easy to put on and take off thanks to a Smart Cover-like magnetic hinge that—via the Pro’s magnetic Smart Connector—also powers the keyboard and connects it directly to the iPad (no Bluetooth required). Its keys aren’t the best we’ve tested, and you’ll need to buy a back case for all-over protection—we recommend Khomo’s Companion Cover or Urban Armor Gear’s Metropolis—but it’s still the keyboard case we used through the lifespan of that iPad’s design.
Logitech’s Create for 9.7-inch iPad Pro has the best keys of any 9.7-inch Pro keyboard case we’ve tested: The keys are comfortable to type on, have more travel than you might expect from such a low-profile keyboard, provide good tactile feedback, are arranged in a standard layout, and offer two levels of backlighting. The Create also has a dedicated row of iOS special-function keys and a convenient sleeve inside the case to store Apple’s Pencil stylus. The keyboard uses the iPad Pro’s Smart Connector for power, and the case itself is sturdy and protective; the Create’s large, flat bottom also keeps the setup noticeably more stable on your lap than an iPad with the Smart Keyboard. However, the Create is thick and heavy—an iPad Pro in the 9.7-inch Create weighs nearly 2 pounds.
If you need something that keeps your iPad extra safe, Zagg’s Rugged Book for 9.7-inch iPad Pro has long been a niche favorite around the Wirecutter offices. It offers great protection and a good keyboard in a versatile package—albeit a package that’s thick and heavy. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro version is just under an inch thick when closed for travel and weighs about 2.6 pounds with an iPad inside. It’s an exceptionally durable and protective keyboard case that’s great for families with kids, for classroom use, or for working in rough environments.
The competition
For the 11-inch and 12.9-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro
Zagg’s Messenger Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro was the first non-Apple keyboard case to ship for the 2018 models from an established company. Unfortunately, despite its far lower price, we don’t think it’s a great pick for anyone. The case itself is thick and heavy, and despite being bulkier than Apple’s own cases, it provides similarly little protection for the iPad Pro’s edges (although this design does allow for full Apple Pencil support). Its pop-out stand isn’t great for using on your lap, and we’ve never loved the keyboard design Zagg uses here, as it feels cheaper and more plasticky than the keyboards we prefer.
Zagg’s Slim Book Go for 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) have better keys than the Messenger Folio; they’re large and very pleasant to type on. But the cases themselves are simply too huge, especially the 12.9-inch version, which requires 10 by 11.5 inches of desk space (compared to the Smart Keyboard Case, at 8.5 by 11, or the Logitech Slim Folio Pro, which has a footprint of 8.75 by 11.25). Part of that extra width is attributable to the divot for the Apple Pencil inside the shell, which is nice to have, but it makes the cases too big to recommend.
Zagg’s Rugged Book Go for the 11-inch iPad Pro has the same good keys as the Slim Book Go, but it’s even wider and taller, and it’s heavier than all of the 11-inch cases and even some of the 12.9-inch keyboard cases we tested. The removable-keyboard design is a little cleaner than the Slim Book Go’s, but this model is also far more expensive. It’s a good option if you want a separable keyboard and case setup, but we think most people would be better off with a great case and a separate Bluetooth keyboard.
Brydge’s Brydge Pro for 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) is less a case, and more a clip-on aluminum keyboard that makes an iPad look like a mini laptop. The Brydge uses two rubber-lined clips to securely attach to the tablet at its corners, and has a hinge that allows you to position the tablet at any angle. This design leaves all the edges exposed, but Brydge includes a magnetic leather plate that at least covers the iPad’s back, which is a compromise that offers some protection without much more bulk. We prefer the Logitech Slim Folio Pro’s slightly larger keys for extended typing, but the Brydge Pro is still pretty pleasant to peck away at, and the keys have more travel than on the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio. It weighs almost a pound more than the similarly minimalist Apple keyboard case, but without the protection of the equally weighty option from Logitech. With a price set right between the Slim Folio Pro and the Smart Keyboard Folio, we think you’re better off with choosing one of those options rather than settling in the middle with the Brydge Pro. But we can understand the design’s appeal, and think it will perform well for those who like it.
For the 10.5-inch iPad Pro
Logitech’s Slim Combo has a great keyboard and an impressive list of features, but the overall experience is hampered by a poor case and hinge design. If most of your iPad Pro use is at a desk or table, the Slim Combo offers the best typing experience we’ve yet experienced, but the Smart Keyboard is a better option for most other situations.
Zagg’s Rugged Messenger for 10.5-inch iPad Pro isn’t for everyone, but it’s a great choice if you need to keep your iPad Pro safe in rough environments (or even just when it's in the hands of your kids). And the Rugged Messenger’s unique design may even win over a few people who don’t think they need that kind of protection. However, it’s bulky and heavy enough that most people are better off with the Smart Keyboard.
Disclosure: Senior editor Dan Frakes, who contributed to a previous version of this guide, has accepted an editorial position at Apple. Multiple Wirecutter editors reviewed and edited the content of this article to ensure impartiality.
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