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#4 in Compact Keyboards

Apple Magic Keyboard (Compact)

Name: Apple Magic Keyboard (Compact)
Brand: Apple
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

Apple

$99.00 – $129.00

Minimalist compact wireless keyboard with scissor mechanism switches and a rechargeable Lightning battery. Features an aluminum unibody design, ambient light sensor for auto-brightness, and seamless macOS pairing.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.7

User Sentiment

8.9

Value Score

9.3

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.1

Community

8.1

Availability

8.9

Pros

Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
Premium aluminum unibody construction
Premium aluminum unibody construction
Ultra-slim compact footprint
Ultra-slim compact footprint

Cons

Lightning port not USB-C on older models
Lightning port not USB-C on older models
Non-mechanical limited key travel
Non-mechanical limited key travel

Don't buy this if…

The minimal 1mm key travel may feel unsatisfying for typists accustomed to mechanical or scissor keyboards with more travel.
The minimal 1mm key travel may feel unsatisfying for typists accustomed to mechanical or scissor keyboards with more travel.