Ultimate Keyboard Comparison for iPad Pro M4 (in 2025)

Summary

This video reviews the top iPad Pro keyboards: the ESR Magnetic Keyboard Case 360, Logitech Combo Touch, and Apple Magic Keyboard. It compares their design, typing experience, trackpad size, connectivity, unique features, and value. The ESR offers versatility with vertical/horizontal docking, customizable backlighting, and Bluetooth use, making it the most budget-friendly. Logitech provides a large trackpad, detachable keyboard, and sturdy build, ideal for desk use. Apple delivers the premium experience with slim design, Mac-like typing, and USB-C passthrough, but at a high cost. The video concludes with a clear guide to help viewers choose based on quality, flexibility, and value.

Takeaways

• 😀 The ESR Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 offers a protective case, full-size responsive keys, and a floating design similar to the Apple Magic Keyboard.
• 😀 ESR supports both horizontal and vertical docking, has a Bluetooth connection for detached use, and includes a battery lasting 270–300 hours.
• 😀 ESR’s keyboard backlight features 7 color options and 3 brightness levels, allowing personalized use regardless of ambient light.
• 😀 The Logitech Combo Touch has a premium slim case with a built-in SMART connector, large trackpad, and detachable keyboard with a stand.
• 😀 Logitech’s keyboard has balanced key travel, supports multi-touch gestures, and includes a dedicated screenshot button, but cannot be used detached due to lack of Bluetooth.
• 😀 The Apple Magic Keyboard is the slimmest, lightest, and most premium option, with Mac-like typing experience, haptic trackpad, and pass-through USB-C fast charging.
• 😀 Apple’s keyboard offers limited backlight control dependent on ambient light and is highly prone to fingerprints.
• 😀 In terms of viewing angles, Logitech provides the most flexible angles, ESR goes up to 125°, and Apple has roughly 120° limited angles.
• 😀 Price-wise, ESR is the most affordable at roughly 30% of Apple’s cost, Logitech sits in the mid-range, and Apple is the most expensive.
• 😀 Overall recommendations: Apple for best quality, Logitech for flexibility and middle-ground usage, and ESR for best value and feature customization.

Q & A

Which iPad Pro keyboards were reviewed in the video?

The video reviewed the ESR Magnetic Keyboard Case 360, Logitech Combo Touch, and the Apple Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro.

What unique feature does the ESR Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 offer for the Apple Pencil?

The ESR keyboard includes a clamp to secure the Apple Pencil and a cutout in the case for convenient storage.

How does the ESR keyboard connect to the iPad and what are the battery implications?

The ESR keyboard connects via Bluetooth instead of the Smart Connector, meaning it uses its own 500 mAh battery lasting 270-300 hours and does not draw power from the iPad.

What are the key advantages of the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard?

The Logitech Combo Touch features a high-quality case, built-in Smart Connector, the largest trackpad, a removable keyboard, and a built-in stand, making it a flexible option for desk use.

How does the Apple Magic Keyboard differ in design and functionality from the other two keyboards?

The Apple Magic Keyboard is the slimmest and lightest, has a pass-through USB-C port for fast charging, an aluminum palm rest, a floating design, a larger trackpad than ESR, and is fully color-matched to the iPad.

Which keyboard provides the largest physical keys and the most key travel?

The ESR Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 provides the largest keys and the most key travel, offering a typing experience closest to a desktop keyboard.

What are the backlight options for the ESR keyboard, and how do they compare to the others?

The ESR keyboard has seven color options for the backlight and three dimming levels, independent of ambient light, whereas the Logitech and Apple keyboards use the iPad's ambient light sensor to control backlighting.

Which keyboard is the best choice for using the iPad on a couch?

The ESR Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 is more stable on a couch due to its heavier base, whereas the Logitech Combo Touch's stand design makes it less convenient for lap use.

How do the keyboards differ in terms of Smart Connector usage and charging?

The Apple Magic Keyboard and Logitech Combo Touch use the Smart Connector for power, whereas the ESR keyboard relies on its own battery and connects via Bluetooth. Only the Apple Magic Keyboard offers a USB-C pass-through port for fast charging.

Which keyboard offers the best value for money and why?

The ESR Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 offers the best value as it costs about 30% of the Apple Magic Keyboard's price while still providing unique features such as vertical and horizontal docking, a large trackpad, and customizable backlighting.

What feature makes the Logitech keyboard less convenient for couch use?

The Logitech keyboard's long stand design makes it difficult to use comfortably on a couch, as it is better suited for desk or table use.

Which keyboard is recommended for the absolute best iPad typing experience regardless of cost?

The Apple Magic Keyboard is recommended for the best overall typing experience, premium materials, and functionality, though it comes at a high price.