The best Apple keyboards deals
For more comfortable typing on your iPad or Mac, the best Apple keyboards are the way to go.
Apple's keyboards are stylish, svelte and supremely satisfying to type on, but at a cost, so finding the best Apple keyboards deals helps to save on these useful peripherals.
We've tried and tested Apple's Magic and Smart Keyboards, so we can recommend the right one for you. Confusingly, Apple uses the same name for Mac and iPad keyboards – the Magic Keyboard – so make sure to buy the right one!
In terms of price, Apple doesn't run many sales, but there are sometimes discounts available through third-party retailers. Below, we've linked directly to retailers with the best Apple keyboard prices in your area. If you want to make more savings on Apple products, see our guide to the best Apple deals, and if you're studying, don't miss our guide to how to get an Apple student discount.
The best Apple keyboards deals
Apple keyboards for iPads
Best for Pro and Air
Best for the iPad Pro and iPad Air
Compatible with: 12.9-inch fits iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gen); 11-inch fits iPad Pro 11 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th gen)
This keyboard turns your tablet into a super-portable laptop. It doesn't come cheap but provides a brilliant typing experience and a trackpad. Available in black and white, it comes with a USB-C port for easy charging, and its beautiful 'floating' cantilever design lets you easily adjust its position.
Best for 2022 iPad
Best for the 2022 iPad
Compatible with: iPad (10th gen, 2022)
At 10.9 inches, Apple's 2022 iPad is slightly larger than previous models, so has its own Apple Keyboard. It comes exclusively in white and has a built-in trackpad, a 14-key function row, a detachable keyboard, and a magnetically-attaching protective back panel that also serves as an adjustable stand.
Best for older iPads
Cheaper Apple keyboard for the entry-level iPad
Compatible with: iPad (7th, 8th, 9th gen) iPad Air (3rd gen) iPad Pro 10.5‑inch
This is a great option for the standard iPad or an older iPad Air or iPad Pro. It's more affordable than newer models and offers a comfortable typing experience, just without a trackpad or function keys. It connects via the Smart Connector and folds to create a slim, lightweight cover.
Apple keyboards for Macs
Best for Apple silicon Macs
Best Apple keyboard for Apple silicon Macs
Compatible with: Macs with Apple silicon running macOS 11.4 or later
Battery: 1 month
For the most elite typing experience, you’ll want this Touch ID-enabled, wireless keyboard - but only if you’re using a more recent machine with Apple silicon. It’s comfortable, precise, charges automatically, and comes in two sizes – one with full-size arrow keys and a numeric keypad, one without.
Best for multi-devices
Best for multi-device households
Compatible with: Bluetooth-enabled Mac computers with macOS 10.12.4 or later, iOS devices with iOS 10.3 or later
Battery: 1 month
The lightweight but sturdy Magic Keyboard is high-quality in build and comfortable in use, performing much the same as the above but with a far greater range of compatible devices. As above, it comes in two form factors, either with or without a numeric keypad and full-size arrow keys.
Best Logitech keyboard
Best Apple-certified Mac keyboard
Compatible with: Almost any Apple TV, iPad, Mac, or iPhone model - full list here.
Battery: Up to 3 months
For a more affordable Apple-approved product, Logitech’s ultra-portable Bluetooth keyboard makes for a fantastic accessory, working with almost any Apple device from the last decade. With soft, quiet keys and a row of 14 iOS shortcut keys, it’s durable, spill-resistant, and long-lasting. Plus, it even includes a handy iPhone stand.
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