Charging port
- Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen
- Charges while attached to compatible Surface Pro
- Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch
- USB-C for pass-through iPad charging
Keyboard comparison
Compare layout, connection, battery and typing feel.
01Selected ![]() Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen
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Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen if you want a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch if you prefer iPad keyboard case with trackpad.
This comparison is partial: only 4 of the 35 specifications are published for both products. The Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen does not list Total Travel; the Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch does not list layout, material or Connection Type.
The main differences to help you choose.
No clear advantage over the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
| Priority | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Charging port | Charges while attached to compatible Surface Pro | USB-C for pass-through iPad charging |
| Type | Wireless and detachable keyboard cover | iPad keyboard case with trackpad |
| Switch type | Scissor | Scissor mechanism |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microsoft | Apple |
| Model | Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
| Announced | 2024 | — |
| Type | Wireless and detachable keyboard cover | iPad keyboard case with trackpad |
| Layout | Compact notebook-style | — |
| Color | Black; Bright Sapphire | — |
| Material | Alcantara-covered keyboard deck | — |
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 289.1 × 226.1 × 5.25 mm | — |
| Weight | 340 g | — |
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Wireless and Surface magnetic connector | — |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth Low Energy | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Low Energy | — |
| Wireless Receiver | Not applicable | — |
| Multi-Device Connection | No | — |
| Connector | Surface Pro magnetic interface connector | — |
| Cable | — | — |
| Cable Length | — | — |
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Type | Scissor | Scissor mechanism |
| Switches | Mechanical scissor keys | — |
| Switch Options | Not applicable | — |
| Dedicated Multimedia Keys | Yes — function-row shortcuts | — |
| Programmable Keys | Yes — Copilot key and adaptive touchpad gestures | — |
| Numeric Keypad | No | — |
| Total Travel | — | 1 mm |
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Built-in rechargeable battery | — |
| Battery Life | Up to 41 hours detached continuous typing | — |
| Charging Port | Charges while attached to compatible Surface Pro | USB-C for pass-through iPad charging |
| Power Switch | Not applicable | — |
| Battery Indicator | Yes — Windows battery status | — |
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Backlighting | White | — |
| Lighting Technology | Backlit keys | — |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | — |
| Ambient Light Sensor | No | — |
| Proximity Sensor | No | — |
| Wrist Rest | Integrated keyboard deck | — |
| Customization Software | Windows Settings; Surface app | — |
| Onboard Memory | No | — |
| Profiles / Macros | No | — |
| Special Features | Works attached or detached; precision haptic touchpad; Slim Pen storage and charging; Copilot key | Adjustable floating cantilever design, Multi-Touch trackpad, front and back protection |
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 11 on compatible Surface Pro | — |
| macOS | No | — |
| Other Operating Systems | No | — |
| Required Port / Connection | Compatible Surface Pro magnetic connector or Bluetooth Low Energy | — |
| Software | Surface app optional | — |
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro Flex keyboard with Slim Pen | Apple iPad Air Magic Keyboard 13-inch |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | Surface Pro Flex Keyboard, Surface Slim Pen, safety and warranty documents | — |
These products have the same published specifications.
Microsoft Surface Pro Flex is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.
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