iPad Keyboard Specs History

Magic Keyboard for iPad Air was released in March 2025, specifically designed for the iPad Air series. It features a floating cantilever design, smooth angle adjustability, a 14-key function row, and a Multi-Touch trackpad. It connects and is powered via the Smart Connector, with the USB-C port used solely for charging.

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro was released on May 7, 2024, designed specifically for the iPad Pro with the M4 chip. It features a thinner and lighter floating cantilever design, a larger trackpad with haptic feedback, and a 14-key function row. Available in black and white, it connects and is powered via the Smart Connector, with its USB-C port used solely for charging.

The Magic Keyboard Folio was released in October 2022 alongside the 10th-generation iPad. It features a versatile two-piece design with a detachable keyboard, an adjustable stand, a 14-key function row, and a Multi-Touch trackpad. Unlike the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, the keyboard can be separated from the back panel, and it is available only in white.

The Magic Keyboard for iPad was released in April 2020 as the first iPad keyboard case to feature a built-in Multi-Touch trackpad and a floating cantilever design. It features backlit keys with a scissor mechanism and a cantilever design for smooth viewing angle adjustability. It connects and is powered via the Smart Connector, with the USB-C port on the hinge used solely to charge the iPad. A white version was introduced in April 2021. This model is compatible with multiple generations of iPad Pro and iPad Air.

The Smart Keyboard Folio was released in October 2018, providing front and back protection and two adjustable viewing angles. It connects and is powered via the Smart Connector, requiring no charging or pairing. The keyboard does not have a trackpad, was available only in Charcoal Gray, and was discontinued in May 2024.

The Smart Keyboard was released in September 2015 as Apple's first iPad keyboard case to use the Smart Connector. It provides a full-size keyboard and front protection, connecting and powering through the Smart Connector. The keyboard does not have a trackpad, was available only in Charcoal Gray, and was discontinued in May 2024.

The iPad Keyboard Dock was released in April 2010 alongside the original iPad. It combined a full-size keyboard with a charging dock, featuring a 30-pin sync port and a 3.5 mm audio output on the back. This model was discontinued in March 2011.