The best iPad keyboards and iPad Pro keyboards in 2024

A product shot of a few of the best iPad keyboards on a yellow background
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The best iPad keyboards and the best iPad Pro keyboards can help you get more out of your Apple tablet, transforming it into a compact, lightweight laptop alternative while often also providing protection for the device. Our reviewers have years of experience in reviewing iPads and related accessories, and we've pulled together their top picks from iPad keyboard cases to detachable keyboards with mechanical keys.

The best iPad keyboard for you will depend on your priorities: do you need rugged protection, mechanical key switches or simply an economical accessory that will allow you to type more efficiently on your tablet? We've compared the options below based on features, ergonomics, performance and value. Some options are available for various iPads, making them the best iPad Pro keyboards and iPad Air keyboards as well as options for the standard iPad. Just make sure you check the compatibility when you buy (if you're unsure of models, check our iPad generations guide).

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Alex Blake

Alex Blake is a freelance tech journalist who writes for Creative Bloq, TechRadar, Digital Trends, and others. Before going freelance he was commissioning editor at MacFormat magazine, focusing on the world of Apple products. His interests include web design, typography, and video games.

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