Apple Magic Keyboard - 2015 (MLA22)

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

3

Pros:

Extremely compact
Rechargeable battery
Automatically pairs with your Mac via Bluetooth, using the included Lightning cable

Cons:

Requires OS X El Capitan or later
No tilt mechanism

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Last revision on April 22, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Extremely compact
Rechargeable battery
Automatically pairs with your Mac via Bluetooth, using the included Lightning cable
Works wired or wirelessly
Quiet keys

Reviewers Didn't Like

Requires OS X El Capitan or later
No tilt mechanism
Pricey at $99
Odd arrow key layout
Lacks a number pad
Lacks Backlighting

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Expert reviews and ratings

Tablets and smartphones are so powerful these days, many people no longer need a laptop. But if you want to get any serious work done, a touchscreen keyboard just won't cut it. A portable Bluetooth keyboard is easy to set up and gives you a real typing...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on June 02, 2016

If you are looking for a new keyboard that can be easily swapped between computers and offer amazing battery life and very, very comfortable key travel, you should definitely check out the Magic Keyboard. Be aware that you might have to break some...

By hipsterpixel.co on January 12, 2016

Overall, we have mixed feelings about Apple's Magic Keyboard. Yes, it looks gorgeous, is sleek and provides a nice typing experience, but we can't ignore the fact that it doesn't have features that others in its price range do – backlit keys, for...

By Macworld UK on November 05, 2015

The Apple Magic Keyboard offers a lot of improvements over its predecessor, including a rechargeable battery, instant pairing, and a slimmer frame. But a much shallower keystroke can be uncomfortable if you're a heavy-handed...

By PC Mag on October 30, 2015

The Magic Keyboard, while a nice incremental upgrade, is not a must have purchase for desktop users, especially those already in possession of an older Apple wireless keyboard. For road warriors and iOS power users, however, the keyboard's portability...

By AppleInsider on October 26, 2015

Force Touch is slowly making its way onto more and more of Apple's products, and now everyone can get a taste of this wizardly technology without having to purchase an iPhone 6s, a MacBook or an Apple Watch. That's because Apple's new Magic Trackpad 2...

By GadgetMac on October 19, 2015

Deciding which are the best accessories to invest in for your MacBook or MacBook Pro is not the most straightforward decision for a lot of our readers. However, our staff have owned many generations of Apple laptops over the years and have grown to...

By thetechreviewer.com on February 15, 2018

The jet black iPhone 7 might be a little more prone to scratches and fingerprints with its glossy finish, but that didn't stop me from choosing the color for my iPhone this year. And I'm glad I did— it's even more stunning in person than how it appears...

By 9to5mac.com on October 04, 2016

One more thing: This time around, Apple has included a Lightning port to charge the built-in battery, ditching the AA...

By imore.com on August 18, 2016

The new Apple accessories are a vast improvement and make interacting with your Mac easier and more enjoyable. For those who want to add them to their existing Macs, you can purchase them separately. They are on the expensive side but you can be...

By techguide.com.au on November 18, 2015

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