The new Apple Magic Keyboard replaces the traditional Apple wireless keyboard with a more typing-like experience on a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, so when you switch from mobile to desktop work on your Mac, you have fewer adjustments to make.
No messing around with the Magic Keyboard. When you place it next to the Apple Wireless Keyboard, which millions of Mac owners are using, you will see that it is not as long, the keys are wider and it has a Lightning port.
Apple changes the design to match the new Apple Magic TrackPad 2, which fits perfectly next to the keyboard if you upgrade to both.
This is the new Apple Magic Keyboard.
After years of using the Apple Wireless keyboard and switching to the WASD CODE keyboard for a while, I’ve always switched back to the Apple keyboard so that the experience was similar to what I had on a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. The old keyboard was close, but there were still times when I wanted to cut the screen from an old MacBook Air and use it as my desktop keyboard.
With the new Magic Keyboard, I’m close enough to get the same keyboard experience on all my Apple devices. Consistency of key placement and feel is important when you write 4,000 to 6,000 words a day.
When I upgrade to Magic TrackPad 2 it will match the overall size and appearance.
The new Magic Keyboard is less inclined than the Wireless Keyboard. This makes you feel like you’re typing on a MacBook Air. The keys move less than the old wireless keyboard, but more than the MacBook using the same scissor key under the key. There is a stark difference in how far a key travels when pressed on the Magic Keyboard compared to the older Apple Wireless keyboard. After using the MacBook for a few months, this isn’t a difficult setting, but it’s a change many others have to get used to.
Apple increases the size of the keys to hit the right target during fast typing. After a day of use I don’t see the need to adjust my writing style much, but there is something wrong with the new layout.
The up and down arrow keys are now smaller and occupy the same vertical height as the spacebar. This mirrors the layout on the MacBook and makes using keys to navigate the screen cumbersome. Hopefully this is a quick tune-up, and it makes us wonder if we’ll see something similar on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air refreshes in 2016.
The new internal batteries should last a month, according to Apple, and the keyboard should be charged with a Lightning cable like your iPhone and iPad. The same cable instantly pairs the keyboard with a Mac. A full charge takes two hours, and a few minutes at night until fully charged can get you through the day. Best of all, no hunting for AA batteries when the keyboard dies in the middle of an important task.
Magic Keyboard vs Apple Wireless Keyboard
The gallery below shows the Magic Keyboard and Apple Wireless Keyboard comparison.
hour $99 Magic Keyboard It’s a tough sell for some users, especially with the Logitech Easy-Switch K811, which offers backlit keys and the ability to pair with multiple devices for the same price.
Even without the backlit keys, the Magic Keyboard 2 is a worthwhile upgrade for users like me who want nearly the same typing experience on their Apple laptops and desktops.
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