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What are the differences between a Magic Keyboard and a Smart Keyboard for an iPad Air


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Posted on Mar 10, 2022 5:33 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2022 6:38 AM


The Magic Keyboard is considerably more expensive - and offers a “floating” cantilever design - whereas the Smart Keyboard is a perhaps more conventional folio design. Both rely upon the iPad’s Smart Connector situated on the rear of the iPad - and both attach magnetically to the iPad.


  • Magic Keyboard

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Air (5th generation) - British English - Black - Apple


  • Smart Keyboard

Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Air (5th generation) - British English - Apple


See >>> https://www.macworld.com/article/234079/ipad-pro-magic-keyboard-vs-smart-keyboard-folio.html


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Mar 10, 2022 6:38 AM in response to Claude417


The Magic Keyboard is considerably more expensive - and offers a “floating” cantilever design - whereas the Smart Keyboard is a perhaps more conventional folio design. Both rely upon the iPad’s Smart Connector situated on the rear of the iPad - and both attach magnetically to the iPad.


  • Magic Keyboard

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Air (5th generation) - British English - Black - Apple


  • Smart Keyboard

Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Air (5th generation) - British English - Apple


See >>> https://www.macworld.com/article/234079/ipad-pro-magic-keyboard-vs-smart-keyboard-folio.html


Mar 10, 2022 6:47 AM in response to LotusPilot

The Magic Keyboard is heavier when compared to Smart Keyboard Folio and iPad Air weighs almost as much as the MacBook Air. The new keyboard’s 12.9-inch version is around 25% heavier than the 12.9-inch version of the Smart Keyboard.




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