When it comes to iPads, typing on a touchscreen using the default on-screen keyboard is more like a love-or-hate affair. Some users can get used to it but others, well, not so much, particularly if you often type a lot.
Fortunately, there are better alternatives to make your typing experience more comfortable and natural. And that is getting an iPad keyboard such as Apple Smart Keyboard Folio or Magic Keyboard. Connecting a keyboard to your iPad is easy by just pairing it via Bluetooth connection or Smart Connector, depending on the available settings.
Just like any other keyboard, prices are varied from high-end to economical. Here are 7 of the best iPad keyboards in Malaysia you can buy online.
Table of Contents
- Best iPad keyboards in Malaysia
- How much do/should iPad keyboards cost?
7 Best iPad Keyboards in Malaysia
- Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch
- Logitech Slim Folio
- Logitech Rugged Folio
- Apple Smart Keyboard Folio
- Logitech K380
- iClever BK08
- ZAGG Pro Keys
Why It’s Our Top Pick:
“If you don’t mind the expensive price tag, the Apple Magic Keyboard offers best-of-the-class typing experience, with responsive & clickable trackpad for your iPad.”
Features:
Apple’s Magic Keyboard utilises a scissor mechanism for a better typing experience, complete with 1mm of key travel, and is complete with backlit keys and a trackpad too. The floating design can be adjusted up to a maximum angle of 30 degrees as well.
It comes with a built-in USB-C port, which can be used to charge iPad Pro or iPad Air on its own.
Performance:
According to user reviews, not only is the keyboard comfortable to use but it also offers spot-on feedback upon every press of the key. The trackpad is smooth and responsive regardless of clicking or scrolling the web page. A big downside, however, is the steeper-than-usual price.
Available in sleek black design, the Logitech Slim Folio is made compatible with iPad (7th & 8th gen) and iPad Air (3rd gen).
Features:
The Logitech Slim Folio uses a scissor mechanism for quieter operation and provides 1.5 mm of key travel. It comes with nine iOS function keys, namely volume controls as well as multimedia playback and brightness levels. You can adjust the folio either at a 58° or 10° angle, depending on your preference.
Right above the Logitech Slim Folio, there’s a pencil holder that allows you to store, say your Apple Pencil securely in place.
Performance:
When it comes to typing, the keyboard feels comfortable and tactile. But you’ll have to make do with the lack of backlit function. The multiple function keys come in handy too, even though it’s a pity that it doesn’t have a trackpad. Having a slot to keep your Apple Pencil in place is another major plus too.
For digital nomads who rely on their tablets and are constantly on the go, this Logitech Rugged Folio offers the necessary protection, thanks to its hard shell case.
Features:
The Logitech Rugged Folio’s main highlight includes the slim, yet military-grade keyboard case capable of withstanding minor drops and knocks. It comes with a smart connector too, where you can simply attach the keyboard to your iPad and start typing. The keyboard has a kickstand that can be tilted up to 40° as well.
Performance:
True to its name, most users find the Logitech Rugged Folio extremely durable with sufficient thickness to help protect your tablet. The keyboard is also said to be tactile and nice to type on. In the meantime, many found the smart connector useful for attaching the keyboard to a tablet right away.
Compatible with iPad Pro (2nd & 3rd generation) and iPad Air (4th generation), the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio is blessed with a slim and lightweight design at approximately 300g.
Features:
Complete with a protective cover, the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio covers the front and back of your iPad for protective measures. It also comes with a full-size keyboard. Not to forget, the folio design can be adjusted in two viewing angles.
Performances:
The protective cover is sturdy and can be removed easily whenever not in use. This full-size keyboard is tactile and offers good key travel as long as you don’t mind the noisy feedback upon each press. Another downside is the lack of backlit function, which can be a turn-off for some users.
Weighing approximately 430g, the Logitech K380 is built with portability in mind, making it ideal for carrying around in your backpack.
Features:
The Logitech K380 supports Bluetooth connection and can be paired with up to three different mobile devices, namely the iPad, iPhone and MacBook. It operates on two AAA alkaline batteries, which is said to last up to 2 years.
Performances:
Users who bought the Logitech K380 love its overall solid build quality as well as its multi-device pairing function because of its ease of use. The keyboard itself has nice feedback and operates quietly, thanks to its scissor switches. A downside is that the keyboard doesn’t have a backlit function, which might be a dealbreaker here.
Save more space with the iClever BK08, thanks to its convenient folding design that can be folded two ways on both sides into 1/3 of its original size.
Features:
Portability aside, the iClever BK08 can be paired with not one but up to three Bluetooth devices simultaneously. Also compatible with iOS as well as Windows and Android, the iClever BK08 weighs only around 198g.
Performance:
Based on most user reviews, they praised the iClever BK08’s sturdy build quality and the comfortable use of the keyboard. The touchpad is equally well-designed and responsive too for most. And when it comes to multi-device pairing, it’s easy to set up and even switch between them.
Having a backlit keyboard isn’t just about aesthetics. Of course, it serves its own purposes particularly if you happen to be in a dark or dimly lit environment that doesn’t have an adequate light source. This brings us to the ZAGG Pro Keys.
Features:
The ZAGG Pro Key’s backlit keys come in seven different colours and even packed with three brightness levels. This keyboard itself can be paired up to two mobile devices at the same time. You can also switch between them by simply tapping the designated shortcut key. Moreover, it’s designed with a USB-C port which is primarily used to recharge the keyboard’s battery.
Performance:
The backlit keys come in handy in terms of changing to different colours and adjusting the brightness level. Users who bought this also loved its responsive keyboard which was similar to a laptop-like typing experience. The trackpad, however, is somewhat rigid and feels quite unnatural.
How Much Do iPad Keyboards Cost?
The word “economical” doesn’t apply to iPad keyboards, particularly if you prefer the peripheral device made by Apple itself.
- For instance, the high-end Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad models (Pro & Air) is sold at RM 1,349.00 online.
- Even the “cheaper” variant - the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, costs around RM 650 to RM 770, depending on the compatibility versions.
- Thankfully, it’s not necessary to use a strictly Apple keyboard for your iPad since there are other reliable brands worth considering.
- Take the Logitech K380, for example, which costs significantly lower at just under RM 150.00.v
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