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Keyboard Covers for iPad Air 4 iMore 2021
The iPad Air 4 is a force to be reckoned with. Powered by Apple’s latest A14 Bionic chip, a new minimalist frame design, Apple Pencil 2 support, and a USB-C port, it could be the best iPad for a lot of people. Do you know what makes it better? Great keyboard case. Our iPad Air 4 review indicates that it is finally powerful enough to be used as a laptop in certain situations. Keyboard Clipboard gives you a better typing experience for composing emails, browsing the web or working on documents. Here are the best keyboard cases for the iPad Air 4.
Our favorite: Apple Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro
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Apple devices tend to feel a little magical, and this keyboard case is no exception. The Magic Keyboard is pricey, but it’s the ultimate keyboard case for the iPad Air 4. A nice bumper design, backlit keyboard, multi-touch gesture control panel, and cursor control make it the overall best choice.
$267 at Amazon $299 at Apple
Best without a trackpad: Smart Keyboard Folio
This is a full size keyboard case that provides front and back protection for your iPad Air 4 when not in use. You will never need to charge this keyboard or pair it with your iPad Air 4 via Bluetooth. Just pick it up and start writing. This is what I call the smart keyboard.
$170 at Amazon, $179 at Apple
Laptop hardness: Brydge Pro + wireless keyboard with touchpad
The keyboard has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and you can get up to three months of battery life on a single charge. Note that the iPad is not in a case here; The keyboard has brackets that hold the iPad Pro in place. When you’re not using the iPad, you get front keyboard protection, but no back protection at all.
$170 at Brydge
Backlit keyboard: Logitech Folio Touch
The Logitech Folio Touch has a full backlit keyboard that connects through the smart connector. So just like Apple products, you don’t have to worry about pairing – just call and start typing. Plus, the iPad Air’s backrest gives you 40 degrees of angle control, which means whether you’re writing, watching a movie, or drawing, you can find the perfect angle.
$150 at Amazon $160 at Logitech
Detachable Keyboard: iPad Air 2020 Pro Case with Pencil Holder
The leather exterior and plastic bumper around the iPad Air 4 make the ProCase Keyboard Case for iPad Air 4 a great case to prevent scratches and scuffs. Plus, the keyboard is magnetically detachable, so you can sit anywhere you like or leave the keyboard at home if you’re on the go.
$26 at Amazon
EXCELLENT PROTECTION: TYPECASE Touch Case for iPad Air 4
TYPECASE Touch iPad Air 4 Case is a hard case with clamshell and keyboard with touchpad. The hinge rotates 360 degrees, so you can use the iPad Pro as a laptop or tablet without removing the iPad from the case. The keyboard features a row of iOS function keys and 10 backlit colors. The 2.4-inch touchpad makes your iPad Air 4 more like a laptop, and lets you tap, swipe, and swipe without taking your hands off the keyboard.
$75 on Amazon
Why keyboard case?
The keyboard case is a convenient option that makes using the iPad Air 4 more like a laptop. If you get a keyboard with a trackpad, you can get even closer to the laptop experience with the trackpad support in iPadOS 14. Now on the iPad Air 4, you can use the trackpad. For cursor control and multiple gestures, so a keyboard clipboard with built-in trackpad is perfect. Of course, if you’re browsing the web, watching movies, and maybe crushing some emails, all you need is a cheaper keyboard without all the bells and whistles.
Our main recommendation is the Apple Magic Keyboard. We know it’s pricey, but it really is the ultimate iPad keyboard case. The cantilever design is sleek and lets you choose viewing angles, and the trackpad lets you do many things quickly, like switch between apps and access the app switcher.
If you want something more affordable, the Logitech Folio Touch is a great choice for your iPad Air 4. The full backlit keyboard allows you to type anywhere or at any time of the day. No need to worry about the tedious pairing process.
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