Backlighting is a feature that illuminates the keys on a keyboard, making it easier to type in low-light conditions. There are various types of backlighting, including RGB and white backlighting. RGB backlighting allows users to choose from a variety of colors, creating a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience for Mac and Apple Vision Pro. The Magic Keyboard delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience for Mac and Apple Vision Pro. It is also wireless and features an improved scissor mechanism beneath each key for increased stability, optimized key travel, and a lower profile.
The original iPad Pro Magic Keyboard review noted its comfortable, backlit keys and a responsive touchpad, but it was expensive and heavy. Connecting a new Magic Keyboard with Touch ID to a MacBook Pro and not being able to adjust the backlighting feature is a potential issue. The original Magic Keyboard and the Magic Keyboard 2 are not backlit, but backlit compatible keyboards from other manufacturers can be found.
The keyboard itself includes backlit keys with a scissor mechanism that delivers 1mm travel for a responsive, comfortable, and quiet typing experience. The keyboard is not ergonomic, and users cannot adjust the tilt. There is no backlight option, which helps with the super battery life, but it might be needed by some users.
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📹 Apple Magic Keyboard – 1 Year Later: Still Worth It?
Here’s my honest long term review of the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Are they still worth the high price tag after a year?
I’ve used the Apple Magic Keyboard, Logitech MX Keys, and Logitech MX Mechanical. Out of the 3, the Apple one has ended up in the closet. The MX Keys is my go to at the office, a pleasure to use but quiet. And the MX Mechanical is amazing for my home office. It just makes me happy to use while being familiar and compatible with both my MBP and my work PC.
Oh jeez. I owned this keyboard when it was first released. I loved it at first, but the sharp edges really hurt my wrists and I hated that there was no backlight. Also, I just wasn’t a fan of the key travel. The lack of backlighting forced me to sell it. I got $99 for it and ended up getting the Logo MX Keys and it’s awesome! The key travel is sooooo nice and the keys feel like butter. The backlighting takes some adjusting because it’s not always on and only lights when your fingers are over the keyboard. In addition the software is amazing and I can easily switch the MX keys between three devices (computer, mobile and/or tablet with the press of a button). You will definitely love the MX keys.
I’m planning on getting the magic keyboard for my desk setup so when I write papers for school the experience is the same at my desk to my macbook. My current keyboard was not meant for typing large papers so Having something that makes me want to do work at my desk is useful. Yet, I am not willing to pay full price for a full size magic keyboard so off to ebay to find a discounted one.
I have the Magic Keyboard, the mx keys mechanical, and the mx keys s, I think there are plues and minuses to all three keyboards, overall I think I like the MX mechanical the best due to the sound it makes when you type on it. I will say though, that I am the most effecient typing on the mx keys or the Magic Keyboard.
in the past 10 years or so i haven’t used a low profile keyboard that types quite as nicely as the apple magic keyboard. my old 2007 Mac keyboard gave out just 2 days ago after an unfortunate spill. I just got the new magic keyboard, it’s a tiny adjustment, as the keytravel is slightly shorter but my first impressions are pretty good.
I’ve been thinking of moving to a Keychron, but the TouchID is the feature that keeps me sticking with the magic keyboard. I had forgotten about the Apple Watch capability, and when I checked, I was connected to my old watch. I changed the setting and am now looking at which Keychron to get. Thank you!
I still have mine on my Mac Studio simply because of touch ID. As I primarily use it for Audio recording so I don’t do a lot of typing on it but do enjoy typing on it when I do. However on the system I do most of my typing on I’ve been using an Asus Azoth which l love and it will work on Mac or PC. It’s truly the best typing experience outside of a custom keyboard IMHO.
Great review dude. I agree with you on the backlighting. I’d sacrifice an extra 15 days of the battery just to get the keys to light up. That being said. I don’t know the inside of the keyboard and that in doing that would ruin the amazing feel of the keyboard? Is there a reason they are not adding that feature? I’m not sure but as always it’s a quality product.
I’m on my third Magic Keyboard (1st w/ touch ID) and the longevity is always something I’ve had an issue with. At some point within the first year I end up having problems with one of the switches on it. Currently it’s my enter key. I don’t know why, but it really only works well on the right side. I’ve taken it off, made sure it’s clean and back together properly, but still can’t get it to work properly. While yes, I love the feel of typing on it, I’m tired of buying them.
I’ve been a Logitech MX Keys user since it debuted many years ago. It is a fantastic productivity tool that I have been 95% satisfied with. The only downsides to me are needing to charge it every week, and no TouchID. If Apple does, as many hope/suspect, upgrade the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (& num pad) to USB-C and adds backlighting, I’ll switch. Oh, and MAGIC!
Well, I’ve just bought it. I’ve been meaning to since I bought the M1 Mac Mini in December 2020, but never really got the chance to. Now, I made the time. And–really, the only redeeming feature it has over the previous version is that Touch ID that makes life just a tiny bit simpler. So typical of Apple products. I used a Keychron K3 prior to this, so the typing experience is obviously way less desirable in comparison.
I have the latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and number pad, etc. I bought it along with my first Mac. Whilst I like the look and feel, and love the touch pad, I find it very difficult to type accurately with it. It seems to have a mind of its own, adding or missing letters at random! I spend twice as much time correcting my typing with it. Also, the T and H keys’ lettering has worn off in less than six months, marring the look and obscuring the labels. The O key is starting to go next. I guess I can get the keys changed at the Apple Store, but I’m not nearly as impressed with this purchase as I am with most Apple products.
I had a very bad experience with MX Keys S. I bought it after seeing your article around nine months ago. It has too many issues. Every day, different keys keep pressing automatically, no matter if I reset or clear using a vacuum cleaner. Even the same problems happened to me with the MX Mechanical Full keyboard before Key S. I wouldn’t say I liked the Logitech keyboards and obviously loved the MX 3S using 1.5 Years without any issue.
Why is Apple making keyboards so flat and thin that they almost are in line with the table? When I type with my older Apple Keyboard with USB-ports my hands are touching more keys than needed and I type wrong. And you can’t adjust it what so ever, not make it higher because Apple seem to think that everyone has the same size of fingers and hands. Why have I used this for 26 years? I really don’t know. And the Magic keyboard; no USB-ports, no backlighting, MORE flat and expensive like hell.
I was looking on Amazon for the Magic Keyboard. The Touch ID and easy pairing compatibility tech are very tempting but the price tag is insane for a keyboard that you can’t even adjust to an incline. Plus it’s still USB lighting when they have nearly phased out lighting across all their new Apple products.
backlighting on my portable jlab keyboard lowers batterylife from like 70 plus hours to like 2 hours. so im fine with portable keyboard no backlighting. to me its irrelevant ur not suppost to look at keyboard anyways when typing. if decent typer can find any key still with feel. or could be in a more lit environment. what i dont like is keyboards merge keys or move locarions or ratios of keys or globe key is missign etc. all these things reduce my productuvty and primary thing i look for in keyboard. the extra small keyboards that remove the row of f keys i will never use again etx.
My Magic Keyboard is 14 months old and has been great — I do agree that it would better if Apple added the features you identified — except for the “A” key wearing ridiculously poorly. Like the letter almost totally rubbed off, showing a big white blob instead of the “A”. None of the other keys show any wear at all. Not even the “E” key which is used 40%-50% more in English. I felt silly for taking it in to the Apple Store, but they replaced the key at no charge. Aesthetics restored!
I recently updated my Mac mini and I was furious when I had to buy this expensive keyboard to use Apple Pay and wallet on my Mac. Annoying. Plus this is a downgrade to me coming from a mechanical keyboard that just feels better. I actually enjoy the Touch ID for sign in and other features, but you are right. No backlight is crazy for the price point. Mechanical keyboards will always be supreme, but this will do for now.