The accessory that turns an iPad into something laptop-shaped, at a price that has been the subject of a running argument since it launched. Notably, owners who switch away often switch back.
This entry is written from the 4 sources listed at the bottom of the page. The numbers are our editorial estimates drawn from that material, not measurements, and no statistical sample sits behind them.
It depends on how you will use it. 60% would buy it again, which means roughly 40% would not. The weight penalty is what makes people stop carrying it.
The typing experience keeps its defenders while the weight wins the argument for everyone else — this is the point where owners start leaving it at home.
The weight penalty is what makes people stop carrying it. Fabric covering marks and wears at the corners. Ties you to an iPad size — replacing the tablet can orphan the keyboard.
Worth it for: People who genuinely write long-form on an iPad; Anyone using an iPad as their main portable computer; Students taking typed notes all day. Think twice if: You type on the iPad occasionally; You want to keep the iPad light; A Bluetooth keyboard and a stand would do.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 7.3 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.2 / 10 |
| One month | 7.5 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.0 / 10 |
| One year | 6.9 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 6.9 / 10 |
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The long-running price debate, with owners arguing both sides from daily use.
Owner poll-style thread on whether the accessory earned its place in the bag.
First-person account of switching to a budget keyboard and reverting.
Breaks down the trade-offs of weight, price and typing quality.