I’ve been testing Different iPad cases. After I finish, I always come back Logitech Combination Touch. With adjustable stand and removable keyboard, it has everything I need. The Zagg Pro Keys 2 mimics many of the features of Logitech accessories, but is cheaper, so I was happy to give it a try and thought I might have found a new favorite. Sadly, it is insufficient.
It’s not exactly the same as the Logitech situation, it has more protection, and its portfolio cover can double as a cap (with adjustable angles) and a detachable keyboard located in between. There is no trackpad – I have to pack my mouse or keep lifting my fingers to the screen – the whole setup is heavy and clumsy. Priced at $150, it is one of the more affordable iPad Pro keyboard cases. But its drawbacks are so annoying that a lower price may not matter.
Protective but chonky
The Pro Keys 2 I’m testing is specifically for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4, 2024)although you can also 11-inch iPad Pro (M4) also 13- and 11-inch iPad Air (M2). It consists of two parts: the case and the keyboard.
Using a magnet to click on the keyboard, you can use a keyboard like iPad Pro A laptop. The setup looks more modern than the first generation Pro key, which has squares instead of round key caps (I prefer) and backlighting – with the option to loop between colors like green, blue, and red. There is a light bulb underneath each key, so it is bright enough to type in a darker environment. However, part of the keyboard (such as the side keys and function line keys) is brighter than the Qwerty keys, so the lighting feels uneven. Using the backlight key to adjust the brightness does not seem to be very different. Zagg also adds more surface area under the keyboard to rest your palm while typing.
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It’s comfortable to type for a long time (I used it to type this comment), although the trackpad was originally a cherry on the top, especially because there was plenty of room (first generation model There is a trackpad version). Even though I’ve been using it for a few weeks, I still find myself accidentally reaching out to the middle to avoid a fictional trackpad. The keyboard is Bluetooth connected, so you have to pair it with your iPad (with up to two devices connected) and charge it. Zagg claims up to one year of battery life, so you don’t have to worry about constantly plugging in the battery.
The second-generation version has an apple pencil slot on the side, instead of the flap holding it in place. This is more aesthetically pleasing, but I hope Zagg will pair it with the case. Instead, it’s made from clear rubber from the bumper around the iPad and looks cheap. The bumper also runs under the slot, but does not hinder wireless charging.
This situation feels so super protective that it feels like many rugged I’ve tested the situation. Apart from the rubber edges, the rest of the case is made of plastic and has a soft matte feel. The flip cover can be folded back into the bracket and adjusted at two angles. Watching TV is great (it’s solid enough to keep it upright on the sofa without falling down) and can be used as a laptop. But it doesn’t have as many angles as kicks.
