Connections
- Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch
- Magnetic attachment to a compatible iPad
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
- Magnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch
Keyboard comparison
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Compare layout, connection, battery and typing feel.
01Selected  Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch (M4)
KSh 53,000In Stock | 02  Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
KSh 48,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch and Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen are closely matched on published specifications; they differ in type (iPad keyboard cover with trackpad vs detachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle), connection type (magnetic attachment to a compatible iPad vs magnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch) and switch type (scissor mechanism vs moving mechanical keys).
This comparison is partial: only 7 of the 18 specifications are published for both products. The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch does not list layout, connector or Numeric Keypad; the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen does not list Total Travel, Charging Port or Other Operating Systems.
Type
- Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch
- IPad keyboard cover
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
- Detachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle
Switch type
- Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch
- Scissor mechanism
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
- Moving mechanical keys
Backlighting
- Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch
- Backlit keys
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
- Yes
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch
- Connection type: Magnetic attachment to a compatible iPad.
- Switch type: Scissor mechanism.
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
- Connection type: Magnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch.
- Switch type: Moving mechanical keys.
What matters most to you?
4 priorities selected.
| Priority | Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch | Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Connections | Magnetic attachment to a compatible iPad | Magnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch |
| Type | iPad keyboard cover with trackpad | Detachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle |
| Switch type | Scissor mechanism | Moving mechanical keys |
| Backlighting | Backlit keys | Yes |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both support backlight.
In summary
Apple Magic iPad Pro 13‑inch and Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch are closely matched on the features compared here.
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