Best Keyboard Cases for iPad Pro 2024 (M4): THE ONES TO BUY!

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Since picking up the M4 iPad Pro i have been testing a lot of keyboard cases, so here is my top 3 keyboard cases for the M4 iPad Pro!
🛒 Links to purchase 🛒
🔗 ESR Keyboard Case: geni.us/BM6oGqp
🔗 Logitech Combo Touch: geni.us/HLgHvAm
🔗 Apple Magic Keyboard: geni.us/GmCMAaC
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - ESR Keyboard Case
5:26 - Logitech Combo Touch
11:31 - Apple Magic Keyboard
16:30 - Outro
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@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

🛒 Links to purchase 🛒 🔗 ESR Keyboard Case: geni.us/BM6oGqp 🔗 Logitech Combo Touch: geni.us/6O4WZ 🔗 Apple Magic Keyboard: geni.us/GmCMAaC

@kaiichinose9590 Ай бұрын

Oh the esr keyboard case you forgot to mention that that flap also covers the Apple Pencil and also has a slot for the Apple Pencil. As well as the case allows for portrait mode and in the case has two more positions to rise the height while in landscape as well. Thanks as always. Also if you get the 11 inch esr case it doesn’t have the function row. It would be good if you mentioned the size variant. Magic Keyboard needs a place to secure the Apple Pencil. Maybe a flap like the esr. And I would also be worried about that metal hinge being exposed and prone to scratches.

@Anilu777 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for the review! I just picked up the 13” Pro and am looking for a good keyboard. I currently use a Brydge kb on my 10.5” Pro. What do you think of Brydge’s current offerings?

@MichaelsTechTalk 24 күн бұрын

I haven’t tried a Brydge keyboard in a while, i typically prefer keyboards that use the dock connector but maybe i should pick one up and check it out…

@alexpixeli Ай бұрын

Great round-up! I'm mostly interested in the combo touch. Could you weight only the case with the iPad without the keyboard? I'm interested how much weight the combo touch adds to the iPad in hand only mode. Thanks!

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Sure, the weight is as follows: iPad Pro: 579g Combo Touch Case without the keyboard attached: 291g Combined weight, 870g

@shuggywarke Ай бұрын

Thanks for the honest review. I have just ordered my new Apple Magic Keyboard on what I have seen and your review. Thank you. Many Thanks Regards Craig.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy it!

@macsterguy Ай бұрын

Nicely done review!

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@nashk1135 19 күн бұрын

I bought the esr and eagerly waited. Put it on today and there’s static weird noise when scrolling and zooming stuff , when I have the case on. When I take the case off, it’s totally fine. So something definitely is up with the esr rebound case

@MichaelsTechTalk 18 күн бұрын

Oh dang.. def get in touch with ESR to get it sorted.

@TheHUhelps Ай бұрын

Is there anyway to protect the sides of the iPad when using the Magic Keyboard? Also with the other two, when detached, are the iPad's side buttons still accessible? Brilliant video BTW!

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

You can get cases that are compatible with the magic keyboard that can protect the sides. Pitaka does a good one.

@JeffKlavir Ай бұрын

That's bugging me too. Wish the apple keyboard covered the sides/edges.

@TheHUhelps Ай бұрын

I wrote to Pitaka and they said that in the 2nd half of June that they should have the Magic Keyboard compatible case.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

@@TheHUhelps yup! Looking forward to it arriving.

@DSauve Ай бұрын

Switch easy coverbuddy had them too for previous iPad’s. Can’t find any for the iPad Pro m4 which is compatible with the Magic Keyboard 🥲

@enoch_likeit Ай бұрын

Does ESR trackpad provide the multi-touch as apple keyboard & logi do?

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Do you mean like using two fingers to swipe for the apps gesture?

@enoch_likeit Ай бұрын

@@MichaelsTechTalk Yes, all gestures with two, three fingers!

@zedarahim788 28 күн бұрын

Can you use the Logitech Combo Touch without attaching the back case to the iPad?

@MichaelsTechTalk 28 күн бұрын

I assume you mean can you just use the keyboard without using the case? If so, no you can't. The keyboard connects via the dock connector on the iPad which connects using the case.

@terrywarnold Ай бұрын

I’ve had all 3 of these cases for my different iPads. My least favorite was the Logitech. Just takes up too much space on my desk. To me, the ESR is the best magic keyboard alternative on the market. Having to charge up the case periodically isn’t a huge deal. Especially considering I’m at my desk a majority of the day anyways.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Agreed on the Logitech! Its footprint is massive on a desk.

@williamwallace410 Ай бұрын

The Logitech keyboard seems to take up about the same space as a regular laptop, no? Maybe a bit more if you really tilt it, since you can tilt it more than a regular MacBook.

@Ciangi87 Ай бұрын

Why doesn’t the 11inch esr keyboard case have function keys like the 13 inch?

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

I would imagine it’s due to the size.

@Ciangi87 Ай бұрын

@@MichaelsTechTalk ya but there a lot of the older 3rd party keyboards that have functions keys for the 11inch. I guess I’ll just have to wait for other keyboards to come out

@pipdesignshop Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. The Logitech case looks perfect for artists. The Magic Keyboard is great, but sucks for setting up to draw. 👍

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Agreed, the Magic Keyboard wouldn’t be the best option for drawing.

@smullis7 8 күн бұрын

Agree. I did get the Magic Keyboard (having used the Logitech previously and found the keyboard a bit flimsy and fidgety when typing, but it was nice to be able to remove the keyboard), but I tend to use a drawing lap desk that tilts when I draw, so I lay the iPad flat on it. I do use a keyboard more than I thought I would…using it now. The lack of protection when off the Magic Keyboard is a con. I have an ESR folio, which works fine when I’m on the go and don’t have my drawing desk…but is an extra cost.

@soyyo5260 17 күн бұрын

I tried the ESR. I don’t know if it was defective or just bad, but the trackpad was awful. I kept pressing it and nothing would happen, and when it did, it was quite laggy. I ended up returning it. I like the concept of the Logitech, but I bought one a few years ago when it came out and returned it. I didn’t realize how bad it was to use on a lap (barely usable), and, when working in a small area, could barely get it to fit, because of the space that the stand (which I like) takes on the table. If you know that your space is limited, the Logitech will not be an option.

@MichaelsTechTalk 15 күн бұрын

Yeah if you want to use on your laptop the magic keyboard style of case is your option. Did you contact ESR about the faulty unit?

@soyyo5260 14 күн бұрын

@@MichaelsTechTalk No, I didn’t. I was within return period, so just marked as returning it as defective and sent it back. And yes, sadly, the Magic Keyboard is pretty much the only one I’ve tried so far that works well, and can sit on my lap without any issues. Too bad the Logitech is not an option on that regard, because I would prefer to have all corners protected on the device.

@Tech4YourNeeds Ай бұрын

You can mitigate the fingerprints from the Magic Keyboard by skinning the keyboard. That is my recommendation.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Nah, hate skins on devices. Not for me.

@Anilu777 24 күн бұрын

That’s a thought - wonder if dbrand does keyboard skins

@ranaaboutaleb6753 Ай бұрын

I have one of them with magnetic case, I found that I hear the static noise around the Apple logo, is more higher, there is nothing wrong in the iPad, I don’t know if magnetic cases won’t harm the iPad

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Strange, i haven't heard anything with mine.

@ranaaboutaleb6753 Ай бұрын

It needs a quite room, put your ear on the middle before putting it in and after You will hear it, as I have another iPad Pro 2023, same low static noise , I was going to send the 2024 to service but I cancelled it and returned the case

@ranaaboutaleb6753 Ай бұрын

Oh yes . And sorry you need to restart the device and hear it when you see the Apple logo

@nashk1135 19 күн бұрын

Me too! The esr?? It was so perfect until I noticed this. When u take the case off, the static stops

@flipwarrior Ай бұрын

My 13” M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard does not wobble like yours. The hinge on mine is rock solid. Maybe I have a really strong one, or maybe you have a really weak one.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

I think you have misunderstood. It doesn’t wobble, the hinge isn’t entirely flush with the flat bottom of the case which is turn shifts the weight balance of the iPad when it’s at a certain angle. When you tap the iPad when it’s at that angle it seems like it will tip over.

@michelwilliam7133 Ай бұрын

Greta collection of cases

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

It is!

@ChromiumProtogen42 Ай бұрын

The main issue I have with logi's is the lack of an escape key. they very well could have moved the home button to replace the sleep button and then put he escape key on it, not to mention the kick stand thing is more of a pain than I had originally thought it would be since the desks I am on never have the space for the kick stand and throw the iPad right off the edge. and that apple pencil cutout at the top bothers me too not gonna lie, because when you're holding it in portrait you have one hand gripping case and the other gripping this weird hole that kinda hurts after a bit on my current pro. but also the lack of real hinges on the stand is awful, I would have loved to see it mimic the surface pro kickstand just for longevity and sturdiness as I did see that stand really flexing when you adjusted it. also, one little tip for your top down shots, turn off auto focus. like dial in your focus and keep it there, that'll get rid of auto focus freak outs when you're moving around a ton. you keep the products at a pretty consistent level so having a locked focus should not be bad for viewers.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the feedback. The top down shot needs adjusting, it's setup typcially for phone case reviews so it was too close to the table which was why it was screwing up, lesson learnt! Appreciate the feedback.

@DonCovin Ай бұрын

Nice one! You’re not wrong about the Magic Keyboard… it is pricey but unmatched from what I’ve tried so far.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

It really is! Pricy but it is the best!

@John-S-01 Ай бұрын

old Logitech Combo Touch for the 11 inch M1 iPad Pro is compatible with new 11 inch iPad pro M4 ? or only the new one for the 11inch M4 iPad Pro is compatible with the 11inch inch M4 iPad Pro ? On the contrary the new Logitech Combo Touch 2024 is compatible with the old 11 inch M1 iPad Pro ??

@John-S-01 Ай бұрын

I want to ask you that, because I have an old 11 M1 iPad Pro Logitech combo touch case and I want to buy the new M4 iPad Pro 11 inch. So if the old Logitech case is compatible with the new m4 11 inch iPad Pro, I don't buy the new Logitech combo touch case for the new m4 iPad 11 inch.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

I would doubt that it's compatible due to the physcial differences between the M1 and the M4.

@TreyDongzz Ай бұрын

Minor feedback for your video, when you introduced things into the frame, the camera trying to autofocus in and out was a little distracting haha.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

@blinkofaneye4451 28 күн бұрын

I hope they bring back the Smart Folio keyboard.

@MichaelsTechTalk 28 күн бұрын

If they do i’ll definitely check it out.

@Tecnomm133 Ай бұрын

❤

@Mathswithibrahim Ай бұрын

Hey first vid of yours i am watching. Tech fan and a Wrestling fan???? 😂🎉

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Guilty as charged! 😂

@marymadigan9707 Ай бұрын

Some nice cases , but you can’t beat Apples one even tho is expensive, nice review on them 😎

@likeitis5662 Ай бұрын

Apple’s one wobbles when you touch it

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Very true, the Apple keyboard is close to being perfect but needs a bit of adjustment.

@marymadigan9707 Ай бұрын

@@MichaelsTechTalk for sure especially when it’s falling back when you use the touch screen

@leocam3880 Ай бұрын

Bro, I can I send you an SF Giants hat? Haha :)

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

😂

@marijanWS 23 күн бұрын

Ah, I don’t like those rubber materials neither and I don’t understand why they have some sort of renaissance

@MichaelsTechTalk 23 күн бұрын

Agreed.

@badtoro Ай бұрын

The autofocus was enough for me to move on

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Thanks for dropping by.

@neostephens8980 Ай бұрын

I just love how people continually make excuses for Apple products that have flaws that they don't like and then say, "it's not a big deal for me". But when reviewing other company products, they point out flaws and then say something to the effect of, "this is really a bad design..."

@ghas4151 Ай бұрын

It’s because aesthetics and build quality play a big role in how much we feel about something.

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

What excuses did i make for Apple? Pretty sure i pointed out flaws with the Magic Keyboard...

@neostephens8980 Ай бұрын

@@ghas4151 Just b/c something looks and feels good doesn't mean it's all good.

@ivansilvas Ай бұрын

@@neostephens8980Just because something looks and feels good and people think is good and is good doesn’t mean it’s all good LOL

@neostephens8980 Ай бұрын

@@ivansilvas You've heard the phrase "all that glitters ain't gold." Not saying Apple products are trash, not even close - heck I'm even deep in the Apple eco system, but not all of their stuff is good. I'm not blinded by all the Apple hooplah.

@TheSt0neCold Ай бұрын

iPod Pro?? Thats the first thing i heard, and even the subtitles say iPod 😂

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

😆

@daredevildann 4 күн бұрын

Keyboard KISS?! WTF?!

@MichaelsTechTalk 4 күн бұрын

Eh?

@daredevildann 4 күн бұрын

@@MichaelsTechTalk nevermind

@XzadforSpacefox 21 күн бұрын

I tried, I tried.. The camera focus is so bad though

@MichaelsTechTalk 20 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear, has since been fixed.

@wesb1931 26 күн бұрын

The balance being off on the Magic Keyboard is an instant deal breaker. Gross

@MichaelsTechTalk 25 күн бұрын

It's not a factor when using it on a desk but if you like to use a Magic Keyboard on your lap then it's definitely a deal breaker.

@maasai- 25 күн бұрын

why should anyone use ipad with keyboard in daily basis , go with macbook alot easier n more productive too.

@MichaelsTechTalk 24 күн бұрын

Each to their own, there’s plenty i do on my iPad that the Mac doesn’t do and vice versa.

@bchandy98 Ай бұрын

Go dbacks ‼️

@XanderAscends Ай бұрын

Is there a case I can put on my iPad that will still allow me to connect to the Magic keyboard?

@MichaelsTechTalk Ай бұрын

Yeah there are a few cases, i'm looking at picking them up for a video so watch this space.

@XanderAscends Ай бұрын

@@MichaelsTechTalk perfect! Ill be looking out for the vid!