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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen vs Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch

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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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Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch

Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch

  • USB-C for pass-through iPad charging.
KSh 49,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen is the better buy: it has mechanical key switches and backlit keys.

Type

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Detachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundle
Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
IPad keyboard case

Switch type

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen
Moving mechanical keys
Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
Scissor mechanism

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen

  • Mechanical key switches.
  • Backlit keys.
  • Lower price: KSh 48,000 (vs KSh 49,000).
  • Switch type: Moving mechanical keys.
  • Backlit keyboard.

Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch

  • Switch type: Scissor mechanism.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
TypeDetachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundleiPad keyboard case with trackpad
Switch typeMoving mechanical keysScissor mechanism

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
BrandMicrosoftApple
ModelSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen, EP2-33047Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
TypeDetachable tablet keyboard with Slim Pen bundleiPad keyboard case with trackpad
LayoutEnglish; full row F1–F12 function keys—
ColorSlate—
MaterialSmooth-matte palm rest; Alcantara back cover and hinge—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
DimensionsKeyboard: 276 × 192 × 6.80mm; Slim Pen: 136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3mm—
WeightKeyboard: 340g; Slim Pen: 13g—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
Connection TypeMagnetic attachment to compatible Surface Pro 12-inch—
ConnectorSurface Pro 12-inch keyboard connector—

Keys & Switches

Keys & Switches specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
Switch TypeMoving mechanical keysScissor mechanism
Dedicated Multimedia KeysCopilot, microphone mute, snipping, Windows shortcuts, media, brightness and lock keys—
Numeric KeypadNo—
Total Travel—1 mm

Lighting & Features

Lighting & Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
BacklightingYes—
Wrist RestSmooth-matte palm rest—
Special FeaturesPrecision touchpad with adaptive touch mode; dynamic hinge flexes 360°; included Slim Pen with 4,096 pressure levels and haptic feedbackAdjustable floating cantilever design, Multi-Touch trackpad, front and back protection

System Requirements

System Requirements specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
WindowsSurface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) running Windows 11—
Required Port / ConnectionCompatible only with Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
In the BoxSurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), Quick Start Guide—

Battery & Power

Battery & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim PenApple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
Charging Port—USB-C for pass-through iPad charging

In summary

The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with Slim Pen is the better buy for almost everyone, with mechanical key switches and backlit keys.

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