Combo Touch Keyboard Trackpad Case for iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th Gen / 11-inch 4th Gen & iPad Air 5th Gen (2023)

FAQs

Will the Logitech Combo Touch work with 4th Gen iPad Pro? ›

Logitech May have intended for this to work with just the 5th Gen iPad Pro, but it does work retroactively with the 3rd and 4th Gen versions.

Magic Keyboard is sold separately. Compatible with iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation or later), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later), and iPad Air (4th generation or later).

Compatible with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th, 6th gen - 2021, 2022) - A2378, A2461, A2379, A2462.

The Magic Keyboard is an excellent accessory, but it's expensive and heavy, and not everyone needs the trackpad that sets it apart. If you want to use an iPad in place of a laptop, though, it may very well be worth the price.

An iPad with 64GB storage or less is suitable if you want to browse the internet, check your email, Facetime, or watch series. It's enough storage capacity to download apps and play some games.

Our Verdict

The Combo Touch also has several features the Folio Touch lacks, including a kickstand, a slightly larger trackpad, and a keyboard that's detachable from its case.

If having the largest screen possible is important to you, you should check out the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. It has the best display of any iPad, featuring a 1,000 nit Liquid Retina XDR display compared to the 600 nit Liquid Retina display on the 11-inch.

Magic Keyboard delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience. It's also wireless and rechargeable, with an incredibly long-lasting internal battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.¹ It pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away.

Conclusion 1: unless you have a screen protector on your 12.9-inch iPad, you don't need to splash out for the new Magic Keyboard.

That said, the Apple feels sturdier and has better backlighting with individually-lit keys. It also has a somewhat better typing quality as its keys feel lighter and require less force to operate. On the other hand, the Logitech Combo Touch has a shortcut/media hotkey row the Apple keyboard lacks.

Is Logitech Combo Touch worth it? ›

If you're looking for an all-in-one solution to bring a laptop form-factor to your iPad, the Logitech Combo Touch is a great option – the build quality and product offers good value for the price in comparison to the competition and it offers a variety of flexible arrangements that make it more than just a keyboard ...

Wi-Fi and 5G versions are available

You can order the new iPad Pro 2022 from the Apple online store (opens in new tab). The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $799/£899/AU$1,399 while the 12.9-inch iPad Pro costs $1,099/£1,249/AU$1,399, though as these are entry-level models they'll only offer Wi-Fi connectivity.

You wouldn't normally notice the battery drain from the keyboard itself. With the Magic Keyboard connected, it would take roughly 0.5% – 1% battery more than using an iPad without the keyboard. If this is the case, there have been similar instances from users who say their Magic Keyboard is draining the iPad battery.

Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad is a reliable and decent keyboard for your iPad Pro or iPad Air. Typing on it is comfortable and the case does a good job of protecting the iPad from any knocks. The viewing angle is decent for most purposes although artists may find a dedicated iPad drawing stand better for their needs.

The Magic Keyboard comes with a backlight, which makes it much easier to type in low-light environments. The Magic Keyboard Folio does not come with a backlight, although it does come with the aforementioned function row on the keyboard.

Most people can do just fine with 64GB of storage, while 128GB is for those who need a little extra headroom to avoid the trouble of constantly freeing up phone storage.

For gaming, 64GB of RAM is definitely overkill. For editing/streaming/recording, unless you're doing extremely demanding resolutions, 64GB is probably overkill there as well.

A major area of difference between the two ‌iPad‌ models is their camera setups. The ‌iPad Air‌ features a single ƒ/1.8 12MP Wide camera. The ‌iPad Pro‌ has the same ƒ/1.8 12MP Wide camera as the ‌iPad Air‌, but also adds a ƒ/2.4 10MP Ultra Wide camera and a LiDAR scanner.

We've tested several iPad keyboard cases for Apple's 2022 10.9-inch iPad, and we've found that the Logitech Slim Folio is the one to get for the 10th-generation iPad. The Slim Folio provides decent protection, is pleasant to type on, and feels like a typical laptop keyboard.

The Folio Pro connects wirelessly with Bluetooth. It uses a USB-C cable to charge its internal battery, but there isn't one included in the box. The Combo Touch has a trackpad, and you can detach the keyboard from its case. It only connects to select iPads using an Apple Smart Connector and relies on them for power.

What is the difference between Folio and Folio Touch? ›

Our Verdict

The Slim Folio Pro can be used with 11 and 12.9-inch iPads and connects via Bluetooth, so you can still use it with any device. However, the Folio Touch offers a better typing experience, and since it doesn't have a battery, you don't have to worry about charging it.

No, not really, if you're willing to carry it around in a bag. But the size of it is very useful if you intend of using the Apple Pencil with it, as it gives it the feel of an actual notebook. But, it depends on your needs. On how portable you need it to be, what will you use it other than studying, etcetera.

If you don't need all the bells and whistles, and especially if you're on a student budget, we're confident the original iPad at 128GB should be plenty sufficient.

It's still totally fine to buy the 2021 11-inch iPad Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but try not to spend more than $600 and $950, respectively. The same goes for the 2020 11-inch iPad Pro and the 2020 12.9 incher, but just try not to spend more than $500 and $700. Anything more and you may as well buy the latest.

The new Apple iPad Pro 2021 is a solid alternative to a laptop, but you might still want to hold on to your bigger machine. The Apple iPad has been the best tablet on the market for a while now. And Apple has carried that legacy with the 11-inch iPad Pro for 2021.

iPad Pro 2022 as a laptop: Screen size and display quality

Since the latter two are rumors, it's safer to expect 11- and 12.9-inch tablets as we've seen before. That screen real estate, especially the 12.9-inch version, is perfect for a device you'd want as a laptop replacement.

Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to an AirPrint-enabled printer from apps such as Mail, Photos, and Safari. Many apps available on the App Store also support AirPrint. iPad and the printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Apple has no policy at all about screen protectors. Using one, or not, is entirely up to each individual owner.

Yes, Screen Protectors Are Worth It

Gorilla Glass and other hard phone screens are quite innovative and super durable, but they can still get scuffed and scratched up. And over time, your phone's microscopic scratches could cause a breaking point the next time you drop your phone on a hard surface.

Screen protectors aren't a must-buy item anymore. You can safely use a modern smartphone with a “naked” screen, and—even if you put it in the same pocket with your keys and coins—it should be fine.

What keyboard is better than Magic? ›

Logitech's MX Keys for Mac is great, but it's a tad pricey. For a cheaper option, Satechi's Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard gives you a similarly excellent experience. It feels great to type on and looks good too, with several colour schemes that look like they could have come straight from Apple's labs.

But Logitech's keyboard has nicer features, its case provides much more protection than Apple's, and the kickstand offers a much wider range of usable angles. As a bonus, the Combo Touch has a built-in loop to hold either Logitech's own Crayon stylus or Apple's Pencil.

Performance. While both styluses include tilt detection and have the same drawing and writing precision, the Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity but the Logitech Crayon doesn't. This means that the Crayon is more suitable for note-taking or working on illustrations that don't require the control of having fine lines.

Crayon. How often should I charge Crayon? charge can support 7 hours of non-stop writing.

Logitech's Combo Touch for iPad combines a precision trackpad with a full-size backlit keyboard.

You can even use the Touch ID sensor to quickly switch users, a nice feature if you're using your Mac as the designated family computer. You can save up to three fingerprints at one time. Overall, the addition of Touch ID is a great way to improve security and privacy options, and it works extremely well.

Two models, with a 12.9 inch or 11 inch screen, were both announced on March 18, 2020, and released on March 25.

2023 appears to be shaping up to be a quiet year for ‌iPad‌ hardware refreshes, and while it is possible we could see some new models, the current picture suggests that new iPads this year are unlikely on the whole. 2024, on the other hand, is looking like it will be a much more significant year for the ‌iPad‌ lineup.

Apple Pencil is great, expensive, but still the best digital pen option for iPads. Managing it's battery life needs simple trickery. The Apple Pencil doesn't have an on/off option. That means that the Pencil keeps a connection and drains a little battery life all the time.

Is it OK to leave Magic Keyboard plugged in? ›

Its internal battery can power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges depending on how frequently you use it. Due to its power-saving modes, you don't have to switch it off regularly.

After attaching the Magic Keyboard—via a slick system of magnets—the iPad Pro begins to look and function much like a laptop. Its screen flips up. The keyboard supports the computer on your lap or a table. And there's a trackpad!

These devices aren't made anymore, and they don't support the latest versions of iPadOS. iPad: original, 2, 3, 4.

To use a Smart Keyboard Folio, you need one of these models: iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation or later) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later) iPad Air (4th or 5th generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: iPad mini (6th generation) iPad Air (4th generation and later) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)

Connect a USB mouse

With the appropriate cable or adapters, you can connect various third-party mouse devices with iPad using USB and USB-based receivers.