Modern iPads have laptop-equivalent capabilities, and with the best iPad Mini keyboards, you can transform your iPad Mini into an incredibly portable and compact alternative.
From mechanical to membrane keyboards, Bluetooth to USB-C, we've compared iPad keyboards with various different use cases to help you find the right one for your needs. Some are entirely separate, some double as a case and some feature unique features like iOS and emoji keys - we've factored these features as well as the build quality, compatibility, and value to help you choose.
You might not have an iPad yet, or maybe it's time for an upgrade; if so, check out our guide to the differences between iPad generations. If you know you want an iPad mini specifically, we're continuously updating our guide to the best iPad Mini prices, as well as the best Apple Pencil deals if you're an artist.
The best iPad mini keyboards right now
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The best Apple keyboard overall
+ Official Apple option
+ Flawless performance
- Premium price
Apple's own Magic Keyboard is pricey but well worth it. It will instantly pair with any iPad running iPad OS, as well as Macs and iPhones. The Magic Keyboard has an incredible battery life and should go for a month or so on a single charge.
The best iPad mini 6 keyboard
+ Solid build
+ Dedicated emoji key
- Pretty pricey
Logitech's MX Keys Mini is a feature-packed minimalist keyboard that comes in at about the same price as the Apple Magic Keyboard, while boasting some impressive features, such as smart illumination that turns on the keyboard's backlighting when your fingers approach and turns it off again when you've finished typing.
The best budget iPad mini keyboard option
+ Great looks
+ Performs well
- Needs AA batteries
This ultra-slim keyboard comes in at a fraction of the Magic Keyboard's price. You get what you pay for; it's made of plastic, but you do get a set of multimedia function keys, and a decent battery life that should see it run for months off a pair of AAs.
The best iPad mini keyboard that doubles as a case
+ Hinged stand
+ Great price point
- Battery life lacking
This cheap and cheerful model doubles as a case and features a rotating swivel hinge. You can angle your iPad for comfortable viewing, and the keyboard feels good to type on. The battery life is only up to 50 hours on one charge, but it'll take a full charge in about an hour.
The best foldable iPad mini keyboard
+ Supremely portable
+ Useful stand
- Hinge placement
This folding keyboard is full-size when unfolded it makes a perfectly decent size typing surface. It's made of aluminium, with scissor switches in its keys for a responsive typing feel. An added bonus is that the case doubles up as a stand for your iPad mini (or any other compatible device).
The best iPad Mini case that feels like a laptop
+ Rotating keyboard
+ Rotating case
- Hinge degrades
This sleek keyboard doubles as a protective case for your iPad Mini 5. It features colour-changing, backlight keys, and a 360-degree rotatable hinge and fits the iPad Mini perfectly with charging cable cutouts. If you have a later model, Snugg also have a keyboard case option for the iPad Mini 6.
The best slimline keyboard for iPad mini
+ Slim yet tough
+ Spill and dust-resistant
- Flimsy
Logitech's keyboard is an excellent portable choice. It's slim and lightweight, and wrapped in a durable, liquid-repellent covering. It's compatible with all iOS devices, has a set of shortcut keys, and its rechargeable battery can go for up to three months if you're typing for two hours a day.
The best iPad mini 5 keyboard case
+ Tough case
+ Optional backlighting
- Expensive
If you have an older iPad mini 5 and want a combined keyboard and case, this one from ONHI does a fine job. It provides a hard aluminium casing, and an attached wireless keyboard complete with a proper hinge so that you can angle your device.
The best iPad mini case with keyboard
+ Removable keyboard
+ Backlit keys
- Design feels cramped
This case doubles up as a stand with an Apple Pencil holder, as well as a mini backlit keyboard that has three brightness levels and seven lighting colours. The Bluetooth keyboard attaches magnetically, has a full set of function keys and it's also compatible with Windows and Android devices.
For details on the mini, why not check out our guide to the iPad vs iPad Mini. We also have a review of the iPad Mini 6th gen.
