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What is the difference between iPad smart keyboard folio vs magic keyboard?


Posted on Dec 8, 2021 12:18 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2021 5:42 PM

The Magic Keyboard for iPad is a premium product - with a corresponding premium price tag. This keyboard features a trackpad - and allows you to position the iPad in an adjustable “floating” position above the keyboard. This keyboard incorporates a pass-though USB-C connector, within the central hinge of the keyboard, that allows a very neat connection to the Power Adapter; the iPad will charge via the Smart Connector that connects the iPad to the Magic Keyboard.


The Magic Keyboard for iPad is available in White or Black.


  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (5th generation) - US English - White

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MJQL3LB/A



The Smart Folio keyboard is a much simpler and cheaper design - without a trackpad. The Smart Folio keyboard folds in sections to provide a simple support against which the iPad will lean. The is no pass-through power connection.


  • Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) - US English

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MXNL2LB/A



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Dec 8, 2021 5:42 PM in response to mpdunn

The Magic Keyboard for iPad is a premium product - with a corresponding premium price tag. This keyboard features a trackpad - and allows you to position the iPad in an adjustable “floating” position above the keyboard. This keyboard incorporates a pass-though USB-C connector, within the central hinge of the keyboard, that allows a very neat connection to the Power Adapter; the iPad will charge via the Smart Connector that connects the iPad to the Magic Keyboard.


The Magic Keyboard for iPad is available in White or Black.


  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (5th generation) - US English - White

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MJQL3LB/A



The Smart Folio keyboard is a much simpler and cheaper design - without a trackpad. The Smart Folio keyboard folds in sections to provide a simple support against which the iPad will lean. The is no pass-through power connection.


  • Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) - US English

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MXNL2LB/A



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