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iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen

Compare layout, connection, battery and typing feel.

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iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4

iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4

  • USB-C pass-through charging for iPad.
KSh 43,500In Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen

  • Weighs 340 g.
  • Surface Pro 12-inch keyboard connector.
  • Dedicated multimedia keys: copilot, microphone mute, snipping, Windows shortcuts, media.
  • Required port / connection: compatible only with Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition).
KSh 48,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4 if you want a lower price (KSh 4,500 less). Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen if you prefer detachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle and magnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch.

This comparison is partial: only 4 of the 17 specifications are published for both products. The iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4 does not list layout, material or connector; the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen does not list Total Travel or Charging Port.

Connections

iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4
Magnetic attachment to a compatible iPad
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Magnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch

Type

iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4
IPad keyboard cover
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Detachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle

Switch type

iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4
Scissor mechanism
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Moving mechanical keys

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4

  • Lower price: KSh 43,500 (vs KSh 48,000).
  • 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.
  • Backlit keyboard.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
ConnectionsMagnetic attachment to a compatible iPadMagnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch
TypeiPad keyboard cover with trackpadDetachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle
Switch typeScissor mechanismMoving mechanical keys

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelMagic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad AirSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen, EP2-33047
TypeiPad keyboard cover with trackpadDetachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle
Layout—English; full row F1–F12 function keys
Color—Slate
Material—Smooth-matte palm rest; Alcantara back cover and hinge

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Dimensions—Keyboard: 276 × 192 × 6.80mm; Slim Pen: 136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3mm
Weight—Keyboard: 340g; Slim Pen: 13g

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Connection TypeMagnetic attachment to a compatible iPad; no wireless pairing requiredMagnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch
Connector—Surface Pro 12-inch keyboard connector

Keys & Switches

Keys & Switches specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Switch TypeScissor mechanismMoving mechanical keys
Total Travel1mm—
Dedicated Multimedia Keys—Copilot, microphone mute, snipping, Windows shortcuts, media, brightness and lock keys
Numeric Keypad—No

Battery & Power

Battery & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Charging PortUSB-C pass-through charging for iPad; this port does not transmit data—

Lighting & Features

Lighting & Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Special FeaturesAdjustable floating cantilever design, Multi-Touch trackpad, and front/back protectionPrecision touchpad with adaptive touch mode; dynamic hinge flexes 360°; included Slim Pen with 4,096 pressure levels and haptic feedback
Backlighting—Yes
Wrist Rest—Smooth-matte palm rest

System Requirements

System Requirements specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Windows—Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) running Windows 11
Required Port / Connection—Compatible only with Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air Magic Keyboard 11" M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
In the Box—Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), Quick Start Guide

In summary

iPad Air Magic 11" M4 is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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