Compared: Magic Keyboard VS Smart Keyboard Folio For iPad Pro!

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Which is the best Apple Keyboard for you? We compare the new Magic Keyboard against the Smart Keyboard Folio for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch 2018 and 2020 iPad Pros!
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@AppleInsider 4 года назад

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@jierqiu2674 4 года назад

i just bought paperlike, even it's 4 times expensive than icare. BUT it's very good. All of my friend are using it

@ohdera 2 года назад

For first 3-4 days you'll enjoy the friction, you'll see your apple pencil nib getting flattened at tip, but after 4-5 days, the friction is gone from the writing area. Can clearly feel the difference now in middle of the screen and on the edges.. . So, yes usefull if you can buy 6 of these per month along with around 2 Apple pencil tips per month(₹400 each tip). Total: (₹1600x6) + (₹400x2) = Rs. 10400 per month..

@xXmlgamingXx355 4 года назад

I’ve actually tried both and both are good, overall I prefer the magic keyboard but both keyboards have their pros and cons, what bothers me the most about the magic keyboard is that it cant go behind the iPad like the folio keyboard can which is annoying.

@whitestreets6329 3 года назад

Very Very annoying.... If it was able to bend backwards, I really might have bought it but without it, no way in a thousand years I'll buy that

@williamnewland4706 3 года назад

That’s the main reason I went for the Smart Keyboard love how you can go tablet mode to key board mode so quickly

@sonyeondan8249 2 года назад

@@williamnewland4706 lol u bought it because its much cheaper lmaooo

@kojj 2 года назад

@@sonyeondan8249 sounds like somebody is mad lol

@Foolio77 2 года назад

I just picked it up and this was my first observation. I’m considering an exchange for that reason.

@c.patricksadowski9959 4 года назад

Amazing how many videos paper like has sponsored.

@famousatmidnight15 4 года назад

C. Patrick Sadowski I know?!! Now I can’t tell if I want it because it’s good or they just paid everyone to say that’s it’s good?!!

@ButtsX69 4 года назад

Wild West Village just buy a cheap matte screen protector. Same thing.

@danielvanepps954 4 года назад

Paper like is awesome in my opinion and I don’t get paid to say it lol.

@monsi9626 4 года назад

Merman I wouldn‘t recommend that. They‘re awful and I‘ve experienced it myself. If you have a $400+ iPad, you should be able to afford a decent screen protector, if you want one at all.

@shahnoorhossain 4 года назад

It’s annoying as hell. Ads and product.

@JanetJenkins 3 года назад

This comparison and the comments here are very valuable. I learned the the Magic keyboard is almost like a docking station. The Folio works better with the pen. I want to take notes with the pen. I might go with the Folio. I do like a clicky keyboard tho...

@HoonurTX 3 года назад

What’d you end up getting, if you don’t mind me asking?

@nickinportland 3 года назад

Smart folio if you just need a keyboard sometimes, magic keyboard if you need it all the time.

@sarathsarma 3 года назад

Wow you just made this easy mate thank you

@mt1133 3 года назад

thank you

@lisama2748 3 года назад

This is solid man

@williamnewland4706 3 года назад

You hit the nail on the head

@thankunext1625 3 года назад

yep I got the magic keyboard but I'm returning it and getting a smart folio instead. the trackpad does not work the way I expected either, not like a laptop. i find I'm way slower than usual. its way easier to navigate using touch and thats why it's easier ergonomically on the smart keyboard vs the magic keyboard.

@aleeshasarr 4 года назад

I just don’t find myself spending almost $400 for just a keyboard. I don’t need a trackpad that bad😭

@brandonczw 4 года назад

true it's really nice but there's no way im spending that much on a keyboard. there are waaaaay cheaper 3rd party options.

@babyyoda9943 3 года назад

You can always buy a stand, keyboard and mouse for under $160. That’s around the same price as the Smart Keyboard folio.

@pcmasterace6490 3 года назад

I agree with you. I Got mine on sale for $199

@gabrielreis3014 3 года назад

exactly. You don't need it... What truly matter is the keyboard and that's it.

@mrasmarc 4 года назад

For the price of the magic keyboard i bought the smart folio and the Magic Trackpad, so i got the best of the two worlds: a bigger trackpad and a slim folio!!

@cristianrojas995 4 года назад

marc asmar but do you have an extra charging port ?

@Kimyumoto16 4 года назад

And no battery drain.

@SanjeeSen 4 года назад

This is a great idea!

@hegoathome7251 4 года назад

@@cristianrojas995 the extra port is solely for the keyboard for charging and not any external devices like hard drives.

@peat381low8 4 года назад

Just be careful with the Magic Trackpad 2. To me it’s the way to go. But it is glass and when dropped it shatters. Mine shattered.

@Toast0808 3 года назад

I don’t care for track pads, and the water and dust resistance of the folio is a big deal for me. For my preferences, I choose the folio. The *only* thing I do like about the Magic Keyboard is that you can have the iPad charging via the magic keyboard while having the other port on the iPad itself for a peripheral. Perhaps if the Magic Keyboard had the water and dust resistance that the Folio has, I’d choose the Magic Keyboard. However, I do prefer to touch the screen and wonder if it’s going to move everytime I touch it because of the hinge. Also, trackpads always screw me up when I’m typing because my palm ends up touching the pad and making the cursor do things I don’t want. So, in the end, the Folio wins for my personal needs and preferences.

@tanishqkansal8480 3 года назад

i bought the smart keyboard folio,and it’s a delight to use. Without adding too much heft i can type,since the screen is close enough,i don’t really miss the trackpad, i love taking notes using goodnotes and that couldn’t be done on the magic keyboard since it destroys the apple pencil. I dislike taking ipad outside everytime i have to use it as a tablet and this does the job well. The smart keyboard is also a joy to use on my lap(it’s not bulky after all)

@tashiatasoy365 3 года назад

Does it need to be charge or just plug n play like the magic keyboard?

@Ambereigh 4 года назад

I’m still deciding. I just feel like why get the magic keyboard if I can’t also use it in tablet mode for a stupid amount of money for just a keyboard? Taking it off wherever I want to use it and use my 1300 tablet naked and without any protection just seems ridiculous. I loved my folio I just upgraded and apple being them made it so have you to buy all new accessories even though they’re exactly the same. I loved the folio keys tho. I’m a fictional author and write poetry books do I type a lot. I don’t get how people don’t like the keys?

@msp6469 4 года назад

If the magic keyboard was able to fold around like the smart Keyboard I would have invested in it and paid the extra £120

@juliejakobs7305 4 года назад

Ms P that’s exactly what I was thinking!

@azan-183 4 года назад

@@juliejakobs7305 sameee! like I want protection as well!

@whitestreets6329 3 года назад

Definitely!

@SafariXDYT 3 года назад

Same!

@vedantdesai1 2 года назад

For a pen user, the folio keyboard is better. I can write with my pencil, and instantly switch to typing when needed. Plus it’s cheaper. The only thing that would be missing is the trackpad… but, honestly, you can always use your fingers or the pencil to navigate and highlight. And, if you need to do heavy duty work that needs a trackpad, you can always use an external mouse, or just use a computer like everyone else

@marcodimario73 2 года назад

Does the Magic Mouse work with iPad?

@faresnimer69 2 года назад

In the magic keyboard there is back light keyboard ,thats missing un the smart keyboard. And typing on the magic keyboard board is better

@tulindahiya7309 Год назад

@@marcodimario73 yeah

@bewhee 3 года назад

Which one is better for keeping the iPad on your stomach while lying in bed, for watching movies? My first thought is the Magic one, because you can angle your iPad at 90 degrees or even less if you need it. But then it might just be too heavy to keep it on your stomach/belly for a long time, compared to the Smart one which is a lot lighter. Also, the Smart one can be propped up on a pillow if you want a better angle at your face.

@GayleGrantDocGrant 4 года назад

Does not work well if you write/take notes a lot with the Apple Pencil..for this kind of money this should be PERFECT with ALL uses..especially when so many use pencils/note taking with these devices. I'll keep my SmartKeyboard..not fancy but easy to use for all functions. They need a version 2.0 of this one IMHO

@jhwess5709 4 года назад

Gayle Grant It isn’t supposed too. The folio was a mediocre jack of all trades. It tried giving a laptop like typing experience but wasn’t good at that. The balance was off so it wasn’t ideal for lap use, had mediocre keys, and no trackpad. It also wasn’t good in tablet mode as you would be hitting all the keys. The magic keyboard allows you to easily take it off to use the iPad as a tablet and put it back on when you want a laptop like typing expierince. Once you make the magic keyboard fold back it will become the folio v2 which it isn’t trying to be.

@thihal123 4 года назад

Would love to see a version 2 of this where the car can be folded flat or backwards.

@Ambereigh 4 года назад

Jhwess the folio is perfect I hate that I have to buy a brand new one cause I upgraded my device but if I wanted to use my iPad unprotected I wouldn’t have a case. I should be able to have my iPad protected while trying to use the pencil. The keyboard is simply too expensive to not be fully fun in all aspects of what the iPad is used for. I much prefer the folio. It’s not worth the price either but at least it doesn’t everything a user would need it to.

@wolfe786 4 года назад

JHwess i have used the magic keyboard. IPad Pro is a great device but lets not forget that its still a tablet and not a laptop. I couldn’t use the track pad on the magic keyboard trackpad for some very commonly use apps like google document/ Microsoft one but for regular apple apps it did worked great. the point is it still has a lot of limitation due to iOS and for that reason I don’t think magic keyboard is something that is needed by most people. I picked up a Smart Keyboard from amazon for $121 and it works great plus its Apple Pencil friendly cuz i can fold the case and take notes with apple pencil. I do love the magic track pad on my MacBook but for the ridiculous price of #300 plus tax i am going to pass for now.

@sehajsingh9128 4 года назад

@@thihal123 just flip it upside down and the ipad lies flat

@badabing8884 4 года назад

I have the folio case for my ipad pro and I think I would rather get the magic trackpad 2 than get the magic keyboard case. I already have a macbook pro from 2013, with the scissor keys.

@ABPreach81 4 года назад

Bada Bing888 that’s what i did. Cheaper and lighter. Bigger mouse pad. If I don’t want to use it, I don’t. If I want a mouse I hook that up.

@steviedee24 4 года назад

That’s also what I did. Have the Magic Trackpad 2 and a Magic Mouse but prefer the trackpad!

@HecatombRecordings 4 года назад

Considering the price of the Magic Keyboard the materials are poor and will mark and wear easily. The trackpad is small (not tall enough for all the gestures). The omission of function keys seems stupid especially when they're making this a laptop experience first (I'm sure they'll add to the next one and get the upgraders). The case can't be used if you want to use the ipad as a tablet. A better combination is the smart keyboard and magic trackpad. Also all these product names are stupid.

@NPow94 3 года назад

As a person with a MacBook Air, I would like (but do not need) an iPad. I would go with the smartfolio, and leave the heavy typing for my MacBook

@soosoolar 2 года назад

yeah but, you have a macbook

@abbymaruri5443 4 года назад

Does anyone with the 11” iPad Pro feel like it’s too cramped with the magic keyboard? I feel like it might be too hard to type on

@jaspersmolak4065 4 года назад

I've tested it, in comparison to the 12.9" too cramped.

@torpedospurs 3 года назад

It is cramped even in comparison to the 11" Smart Keyboard Folio.

@caioobessa 4 года назад

The Magic Keyboard is so expensive. I have an 2018 12.9 iPad Pro with the folio. Even though I use this machine as my main computer, is pretty hard to justify such an expensive keyboard if I already have the folio.

@DanRustle 4 года назад

i mean if you have no use for a trackpad, id prob skip it.

@indigo3610 4 года назад

You could sell the Folio, and buy the Magic Keyboard

@ripp3rjak934 3 года назад

It’s retardedly expensive lol

@midmeh 4 года назад

i wish the magic keyboard has an drawing mode for note taking the i would have buy it but sadly it dosen't have it i hove they integrate it for the next generation

@lexthequeer 3 года назад

My favourite thing about my original iPad Pro Magic Keyboard is that I can flip it back and watch movies with it right on the edge of my bedside table. Frustrating that neither of these options can do that!

@flyingcumshot 4 года назад

You could buy a macbook for the price of an ipad pro and the magic ketboard.

@prugssumi 4 года назад

Touch missing

@mr_piggy2203 4 года назад

And you are missing performance, if you are talking about the i3 model which matches the price point of the iPad Pro with the magic keyboard

@mr_piggy2203 3 года назад

@@imranabduke7121 that’s what I said?

@thongtran9784 3 года назад

@@mr_piggy2203 lmao

@thongtran9784 3 года назад

@@mysha6766 ipad with magic keyboard are trash. I returned my keyboard and decided to go with macbook

@ryancoulter4797 4 года назад

Why get one with a touchpad when the iPad screen is touchable?

@steam-amazing0777 3 года назад

Ryan Coulter for people who like keyboards

@nouche 3 года назад

If we fold the Smart Keyboard Folio back to use the iPad as a regular tablet, does accidentally pressing on those keys get registered or is it smart enough to disable the keyboard, provided it can know when it’s folded back?

@puertoricanpilot7361 3 года назад

The keyboard gets disabled so no accidental presses

@deejust9000 3 года назад

I feel more informed, as to which iPad Pro keyboard to choose; thank you.

@miv5946 2 года назад

which one is better

@user-or7ji5hv8y 4 года назад

Is the magic 1.5 pounds heavier?

@moonwatchereclipse5291 3 года назад

Basically if you wanna use the pencil, go with the smart folio. The magic keyboard doesn’t let you draw and write comfortably without some silly life hack.

@ErrythingPhroze 3 года назад

I actually think the smart folio is fine for typing. Magic keyboard is just way too expensive

@anthonyt425 Год назад

Agreed, $300 is just too pricey when you factor that the Folio case is about 90% as good.

@herefobeer 3 года назад

Can't you use the smart keyboard in a tent orientation like we used to do back in the day with folios? That way there will be no keyboard in the way?

@kommentary 2 года назад

Folio is a better if you use the pencil a lot. Not to mention, for the price of less than the magic keyboard you can get both the folio and Magic Mouse.

@JEwisethinkers 6 месяцев назад

I bought the Magic Keyboard folio in black and later white. It’s perfect for my workflow of writing, video editing and portability needs. I take my iPad places I never would take my MacBook.

@lgmhi9805 2 года назад

I bought the magic keyboard and damn im regretting my decision, it's literally so heavy and I feel like it was a waste of money. I literally cannot use my ipad like a tablet, since im an artist and the laptop set up is slightly uncomfortable for drawing. I got it because I thought it looked cool with my 12.9 inch ipad bc I thought it looked almost like my macbook, but damn the smart keyboard is 100 percent better.

@randomdude1053 4 года назад

I just got the magic keyboard. While the keyboard is great, I really don’t like that I cant use my iPad as a tablet, so I may end up returning this.

@Ambereigh 4 года назад

I was thinking about getting the magic keyboard and then I was like but I’d have to take it off every time I want to use it with my Apple pencil and without the case. Seems really annoying.

@kegwg1830 4 года назад

And is it possible with the Folio?

@pidge8964 3 года назад

you can literally just remove ur ipad from the case and use it in a tablet form....

@randomdude1053 3 года назад

@@pidge8964 I know I returned it but I prefer to have some protection on my iPad and don’t want to carry the magic keyboard around separately. I got the folio instead. The magic keyboard is basically a doc.

@HoonurTX 3 года назад

@@randomdude1053 have you been happy with the smart folio? Does it provide decent protection?

@PHV1969 4 года назад

i believe the usb c port on the keyboard cannot be used for anything but charging. it will not accept dongles.

@anterraarch 23 дня назад

Will the color finish on magic keyboard will washed out especially at the area where we rest our palm?

@tpf4292 3 года назад

it's really the high price tag that stopped me from getting the Magic Keyboard, an 11' iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard would cost around $1,100

@Ciboulon 5 месяцев назад

For me the Magic Keyboard is way better except the weight with the 12.9 version (heavier than the MacBook Air). I have the 11 version and it’s sooooo good. I can’t wait for the new 2024 iPad Pro 12.9 which is rumored thinner and lighter. If it’s true, I’ll buy it for sure.

@PerfectSuperSaiyan 4 года назад

My combo is the folio with the Magic Mouse 2

@liampoulin9009 4 года назад

PerfectSuperSaiyan using the same thing !

@Luban34 4 года назад

You’re happy of using this? Im confiused and ordered folio + mm2 but still thinking about magic key...

@liampoulin9009 4 года назад

Luban34 after a week of usage I really think it is a good laptop replacement. The keyboard is really portable and it feels great on my legs. However, if you plan on using the mouse, it’s better if your on a flat surface or at school. You should consider buying a bag to carry your accessories and your iPad.

@Luban34 4 года назад

Liam Poulin mgk appeals to me in appearance, but in fact I spend more time traveling and I like the folding function in folio. I hope it will be a good choice. thanks for the answer

@slapfan1 4 года назад

I have the same set up, I love it and feel it’s useful for what I do, but I keep considering the magic key board.

@robertholmes7912 4 года назад

A line has to be drawn here, $350.00 is just too much and GREED takes the cake here.

@christianmorales4526 3 года назад

A keyboard that has a trackpad that has great gestures with your iPad good keyboard and it can charge your iPad from a connection that is included on the keyboard folio which lets your iPad be used for somthing else is in my book worth 300

@_Romans10.9_ 3 года назад

@@christianmorales4526 for something that is made in a 3rd world country by slave labor, only costing a few dollars to maybe even pennies to make, I say it is pure greed. Apple is the reason why companies have raised the prices on their products. Yet there is morons out there defending the horrible quality of these products.

@epiccturtle592 3 года назад

kkk u guys cant get an expensive laptop then ???

@epiccturtle592 3 года назад

I mean can not cant

@christianmorales4526 3 года назад

@@_Romans10.9_ (Chinese voice) you no like? You no buy!.. there are aftermarket stuff you can go and buy. Capitalism where everyone can thrive. Apple has there people that have money and will buy it. Logitic has there own

@michaelkendall7412 4 года назад

Lots of comparisons of the iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard versus MacBook Air and the Smart Keyboard Folio. How about a 2in1 comparison of iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard versus the Surface Pro 7 and X and also versus 2in1s such as Lenovo Yoga line? That would be very informative for some.

@daviddaaannggg 4 года назад

I can’t believe there’s not AT LEAST dedicated keys for brightness.

@DanRustle 4 года назад

why would it? its automatic and/or could be adjusted manually. you are only gonna need it for a hour or so tops at night.

@Ghost-jy9hk 4 года назад

Seriously. How many people adjust their brightness multiple times a day?

@TakaIguchi 4 года назад

That’s what I thought so at first but now that I have the magic keyboard, I don’t know how they would’ve added another row. It’s super tight as is.

@daviddaaannggg 4 года назад

Ghost227 it doesn’t matter. A simple operation like that should not require you to go through multiple pages in the settings. And honestly for little things like this, you’ll realize you change it more than you think just bc in all other instances it’s so intuitive, quick and painless. What other modern device makes changing brightness this cumbersome?

@daviddaaannggg 4 года назад

Taka Iguchi a function key to alter the number keys would’ve done the trick

@EmersonGallegos 3 года назад

Let’s put it this way, which ever one allows you to transform it into tablet mode, is the true winner. Just saying.

@purdu3 4 года назад

Just received it and instantly regret. Folio is much better

@Tommy-qe6fh 3 года назад

I bought one used. Worth it for 150?

@mariofanvideos2717 3 года назад

When I look at the moving wallpaper in RU-vid videos it always looks like a glasses free 3D effect (that’s the best I can explain it) but in real life it just looks like a moving background.

@IMD13 3 года назад

Ugh. At this point, we should’ve just gone with the actual MacBook.

@janetmiguel5447 3 года назад

Ik 😭

@lauragrmnn814 3 года назад

But this has touch

@levi3732 3 года назад

I’m actually trying to invest in one lol

@alchemy-the-animated-series 4 года назад

My Smart Keyboard folio suddenly wont connect anymore and sometimes after leaving it in type position for 3 hours or more the keyboard will suddenly work but it’ll be quite laggy for 30 minutes. And no the times are not exaggerations. Many others are also having this accessory is not supported issue with the Smart Keyboard folio, it sucks that this is what I paid so much money for.

@jkproduction4631 4 года назад

A ton of people suffer same thing with ya including myself. You really want to consider it's durability if you want to get the folio. THESE TECH guys don't even understand our pain because they just get a new device to use every day unlike us like regular users want to use them for years.

@alchemy-the-animated-series 4 года назад

JK Production ikr! They don’t really think about the long run unlike us

@supahsofa 4 года назад

Oh no! I just bought mine the other day and waiting to receive it. Might return it if it won't last long... how long did yours last and how often did you use it?

@jkproduction4631 4 года назад

Sophia Thai I used it as my daily device as I was student and journalists. It began to stop working just after 12months when apple insurable time was over. I had no damage whatsoever. I looked up in youtube and google and found out it wasn’t just my problem but very common for many folio users since the material of the keyboard is not durable. Some people had isse just after couple of months so, I believe it is just matter of time for all of the users..

@alchemy-the-animated-series 4 года назад

Sophia Thai mine lasted for 2 years coincidently after the warranty. And I used it a lot

@MeckoXJackal 4 года назад

Im getting a iMac w/ mtp2 which keyboard should I get for my iPad Pro

@tenminutes4876 4 года назад

why would you compared apple's keyboard to the logitech one WITHOUT the track pad?

@TMcocoa 3 года назад

I feel like if I’m gonna do a ton of typing ill just hop on the computer. I’m saying this as i type on the smart folio keyboard on the 11 inch iPad... and yes it is cramped and no it’s not worth the money so buy used.

@lmorris1953 2 года назад

The fabric on my 11 inch iPad pro folio keyboard case started tearing so I took it all the way off. The keyboard is a little naked but other than that no harm no foul..

@mayumic08 Год назад

Magic keyboard is easier to use when using in bed as well, and more stable in IMO.

@metube9541 2 года назад

Nice review, wish I'd seen it a week ago as I've just received the Magic keyboard but it's too heavy and doesn't fold back like the folio to use as regular ipad. Will be returning it to apple tomorrow.

@Foolio77 2 года назад

I just picked it up and discovered the same thing. This makes me want to exchange for the folio as I like the ability to quickly flip it to tablet mode. Are you happy you exchanged?

@metube9541 2 года назад

I sent it back and bought a flip case without a keyboard. A friend of mine has the folio keyboard and is pleased with it.

@FRIGIRL21 4 года назад

I have an iPad Pro 12.9.. idk which gen it is but it is the one that you have connected to the smart folio, do you know if there is a magic keyboard for my iPad? Or is it only offered to the newest iPad?

@mateonavarro5558 2 года назад

Ok but also, what’s the battery life like with one of these? My boss gave me a brand new apple keyboard case thing that he got by mistake for the wrong model but it fit my 12.9 inch pro and in curious if it’s draining my iPad battery life or not.

@Zaclauck 4 года назад

I already have the smart folio keyboard, do you think upgrading to the magic keyboard is worth it (assuming it costs about $200 additional after selling my current one)?

@DanielFlores-qn8wy 4 года назад

I’m considering the same thing. I purchased a wireless mouse which works pretty good but getting the magic keyboard will take it to the next level. Under no circumstances do i feel its worth 300 although I don’t think i will be able to resist

@the9thwonder24 4 года назад

Depending on your use. I brought mines the first day it came out and I have not stopped typing with this keyboard really helpful when it comes to writing reports and sending out emails for work. I was hesitant in the beginning, but now I don’t regret buying this Magic Keyboard. You can always return it if you feel it’s not useful.

@KaiserAllen 4 года назад

No. Just get a Magic Mouse 2 and pair it.

@abdulaliakbar1175 4 года назад

I’m considering the same thing...it’s a hard decision!

@KiLLJOY1056 2 года назад

I just love the floating design on the Magic

@elizabethgonzalez923 2 года назад

Recently I bought the Magic Keyboard and I liked it but it’s not functional for me. I’m more of a pencil girl so I think I will exchange or maybe return.

@glinlargosa5809 2 года назад

Can you use the folio on your lap?

@larsbrandl2352 3 года назад

Can I use my new iPad Air three with this or is that not possible?

@adjoaaj7593 3 года назад

Do they both act as a case too?

@Michael-ur5qb 4 года назад

Kind of wish they would have just put normal keys on the folio and more positions.

@tyyytyyy727 3 года назад

Can u play games with it can u controll the controll with the keyboard?

@tashiatasoy365 3 года назад

Does the folio need to be charged?

@igilav 3 года назад

what's your apple watch strap?

@falconreconeight 4 года назад

Folio is fine if you bought a tablet and might need a keyboard. The magic keyboard is for someone who should have bought a MacBook.

@JoleneAliciaElias 4 года назад

No its for someone like me who wanted a tablet that could be a computer when needed. I use more apps than software from a MacBook. I now have a nice 2-in-1

@_Digitalguy 4 года назад

Or for someone that would like a 2in1 but hates windows....😅

@Isengardtom 4 года назад

I disagree I’ve never been a laptop fan. I like my iMac + iPad Pro setup And an iPad is great to bring when you travel. I find it a much more versatile product

@jennas9033 4 года назад

I have the 2020 mba and the 2018 IPad Pro 11 inch, which I think is the best setup. I don’t have the new magic keyboard, but I have the key folio which works well

@anthonylicko6086 4 года назад

Not related but I finally got my Zens liberty wireless charger today. Thanks for being virtually the only review of it online, I bought it on your recommendation. Love it!

@deuce24cuatro 2 года назад

Great video! Helped me decide which one I should get. Much appreciated and Happy Holidays, AI!

@zebonautsmith1541 4 года назад

I have the logitech; and going to this keyboard would be a back step since I’d lose a row of function keys. Nice design though.

@brantleybilbo1072 3 года назад

What is the weather widget called that you have

@vile618 2 года назад

Just got myself the Logitech combo keyboard and I couldn’t be happier!!

@catcute1094 2 года назад

If u fold the smart folio keyboard is the keyboard still active if u accidentally click it?

@yeon1573 3 месяца назад

@yalegwag8749 3 года назад

how durable is the fabric keyboard?

@sashir23 3 года назад

It’s pretty durable, but I have had mine for about 2 years now and the outer material is starting to come up on the corners from sliding it in and out of my backpack. It looks rough. I wish they had considered a better material.

@lawoei 4 года назад

Confirmed that the second generation folio keyboard has a darker outlook, stiffer construction and better portability over the magic keyboard.

@Wiseguy1138 4 года назад

It’s a glass trackpad? Other outlets are saying it’s plastic.

@YourMajestyTheKing Год назад

I have the Magic Keyboard for my 2020 iPad Pro 12.9. Really want to buy the white one. But really can't stand the weight. Today I couldn't resist getting this really pretty apple sales advisor for help. Bought the folio one and a bi-hole charger. Even though broke my bank account but i really couldn't resist. She is so pretty.

@YourMajestyTheKing Год назад

It's much lighter. And I do miss the trackpad.

@mattahmad4387 2 года назад

What colour is your iPad

@Virru112 3 года назад

That's actually false on the folio being resistance to water or liquids. I have the case and honey was dropped on it. I wiped the surface clean but some went in and now the keys are hard to press. I assume I'll have to keep wetting the area until it slowly reduces. It usually softens to touch when I wipe it with a wet cloth. So please don't listen to that statement at 2.40 onwards regarding this.

@Foolio77 2 года назад

Honey is a viscous fluid, almost non-Newtonian. I could see how honey would get in there and cause some issues. Id try using a wet cloth and gently rub, working the liquid in to disperse the honey.

@rep3e4 3 года назад

Thanks

@oryviej 3 года назад

Is the magic keyboard better than Logitech now that it is $200

@raymond4307 Год назад

I want a tablet not a laptop like. So the folio works better

@jercharp 3 года назад

Excellent video but just a tip for you...you need to check you emails! you're like 20k emails behind! lol

@luigiplayer14 4 года назад

Smart folio felt like they compromised the laptop experience too much, while the magic keyboard feels like they focused too much on the laptop experience.

@jabulaniharvey 4 года назад

the Goldilocks phenomenon...one bed is too hard and the other is too soft - get rid of the bed and free yourself! (er, that will take time and commitment)

@cameronbosch1213 4 года назад

Jabulani Harvey ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

@b4uloveme 4 года назад

Antonio Zamudio I chose ipad over laptop for the touchable experience, and smart folio works really well for that purpose.

@xdgs567z 3 года назад

Smart Keyboard is too crampy and sticky...Magic keyboard is to heavy and bulky....so I’ve decided to save money and buy neither and just enjoy the iPad for what it’s meant to be ...and use my MacBook if I need the typing experience

@vmcla 3 года назад

I did like it. I give it a solid C. You were speaking much too fast for what you were trying to do: give the viewer information to help with a decision. It’s impossible to absorb the differences as you were saying them. Maybe a graphic chart would help. Often your words didn’t match what you were showing us on screen. But you clearly had the info, but must work on pace and differentiation.

@GeorgeKnighton 4 года назад

This was useful. Thank you.

@abdulaliakbar1175 4 года назад

George Knighton so what’s your decision?

@sajjadkabirmdsharifulalam8652 Месяц назад

Smart keyboard

@AntonioDal. 4 года назад

A very expensive keyboard for a tablet which doesnt even allow users to use it as a tablet....

@indigo3610 4 года назад

What?It allows users to use it as a tablet? I mean you can still swipe and use the pencil?

@wolfe786 4 года назад

Indigo Blue to use the Apple Pencil you will have to remove it form the keyboard almost every single time. It’s really easy to do but still annoying to remove it when you wanna use the Apple Pencil.

@pancakezy4169 4 года назад

It's a Hybrid

@Mario-if5tl 2 года назад

Very informative thank you 👍🏻

@ClippThat_ 4 года назад

Anyone know if we can use these keyboards on other iPads like the new iPad Air

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

They only work on the 2018 and 2020 iPad Pros

@ClippThat_ 4 года назад

AppleInsider of course 😅

@williamnewland4706 3 года назад

Smart Keyboard wins for me because it’s more of a iPad experience. Light weight can leave Smart key board case on while u go tablet mode then switch to Keyboard mode very quickly I just find it amazing. I hate the fact on The magic keyboard you have to take it of key board to go tablet mode and I’m a person who uses a tablet with protection always on it so taking tablet of tablet of magic key board putting it in another case in and out would annoy me

@n1m7._ 3 года назад

i would prefer the smart folio keyboard since there are more angels to pose your IPad in, and its also water resistant .

@ThomasHoffDE 2 года назад

the huge fact that you can fold the folio keyboard back and have it as a stand for video watching with the keyboard out of the way is huge and not mentioned.

@cloudy7207 2 года назад

I have the smart one because t he magic one is too expensive 😕

@muthergoose4084 4 года назад

21,831 unread emails? I die when I have more than 10 unread. What the hell?

@jennas9033 4 года назад

I mean, he is a RU-vidr that probably gets thousands of emails a day

@cawashka 4 года назад

Am I the only one who still thinks the folio looks better? I also don't like the new "inverted T" arrow keys, they look out of place imo.

@falconreconeight 4 года назад

vanillo I love the folio and it’s makes way more sense. If the Magic Trackpad flattened out then maybe.

@cameronbosch1213 4 года назад

vanillo Disagree completely, I much prefer the inverted T keys, as I’m a programmer, and I hated the arrow key layout on the butterfly keyboard and smart keyboards.

@kason9194 4 года назад

The inverted t looks ridiculous. I hope they don’t change the smart folio

@azku 4 года назад

I'm with u.

@cameronbosch1213 4 года назад

Yeah, but the smart keyboard folio has known reliability issues after 2 - 3 years of use, occasionally as early as 6 months.

@Isengardtom 4 года назад

Cameron Bosch I don’t like folio. Typing on it is just weird

@eyecandy-gaming 4 года назад

So why would your reward the company with your money with there newer untested keyboard when they put out such crap the first time?

@cameronbosch1213 4 года назад

eyecandy gaming For about 6 months after the release of the 2018 iPad Pro, it was the ONLY keyboard case that was available; there were no third-party Bluetooth case options yet.

@eyecandy-gaming 4 года назад

@@cameronbosch1213 got ya

@maxh_music 4 года назад

Paying over $300 for a keyboard is just absurd. I’d rather put that towards a new MacBook Air. The iPad as a computer concept is just not there yet.

@rsuninv 4 года назад

Max H. Agreed

@AppleInsider 4 года назад

Or you could say you are investing around a thousand dollars for a computer. Depending on what you are doing, iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard can be more capable and better suited. It isn't absurd if it is a better choice. What would Apple charge for a full integrated removable keyboard for a Mac? Around $300-$400?

@fredro833 4 года назад

AppleInsider to each their own, but to me it is absurd as well for what you get (don’t get). #1 $350 and no function keys? 👎🏽 and #2 The material of the cover, have you seen how worn and dirty looking the Smart Keyboard folio gets after about 1 year?? Nah.

@cameronbosch1213 4 года назад

AppleInsider I still think $300 or $350 is absured for a keyboard, I’d say $180 - $200 should have been the price, and they should have lowered the price of the smart keyboard folio to about $100.

@Ambereigh 4 года назад

AppleInsider the smart folio itself should only be at most $60 they could have made this 150. It simply isn’t worth the price. Especially not to be able to be used in drawing or Apple Pencil mode.

@jeffreyli7 4 года назад

The magic keyboard completely defeats the purpose of the ipad having a pencil.

@joviangrace 3 года назад

Why?

@SparkyTheInvincible 3 года назад

Some people use it differently

@whitestreets6329 3 года назад

@@joviangrace Only normal way to use the apple pencil is to take out the iPad from the case.

@shinyjirachi8740 3 года назад

not necessarily. the pencil transforms the ipad into a drawing tablet. you can't expect to draw nearly as well with the trackpad.

@kcguitar9307 3 года назад

No dude....it does it even better than the folio since u can remove it so easily to use it as a tablet

@alderorion40 Год назад

Magic Keyboard would be the perfect product if it would just fold. It’s essentially unusable with Apple Pencil because you can’t lay the iPad flat (or close to flat).

@engelken1968 2 года назад

Very informitive

@choboutube 4 года назад

I was thinking of getting it but my last gen 12.9 but it’s just too pricey for what it is. So I’ll keep using my cheap Inateck Bluetooth keyboard and case, along with my Logitech Mx Master mouse that I use with my desktop (you can easily switch between machines with the button on the base of the mouse). In fact, I’m typing this on the aforementioned keyboard at a reasonable speed.