What is the word-of-mouth evaluation of Apple's 13-inch Magic Keyboard?

The word-of-mouth evaluation of Apple's 13-inch Magic Keyboard shows a polarized trend.

Positive evaluations

Excellent typing experience:

 It adopts keys with a scissor mechanism. The key travel is moderate, and the key feedback is clear. When typing, there is a strong sense of confirmation. It can provide a relatively comfortable typing feel, which is suitable for long periods of text input.

 It's even better than the typing experience of some Mac keyboards. Moreover, the noise is very low, and it won't make your fingers tired easily even after long periods of typing. It can meet users' needs for efficient input.

Outstanding trackpad design: 

The trackpad is larger in area and has haptic feedback, making the operation more precise and smooth. It supports a wealth of multi-touch gestures and has basically the same operation logic as that on the Mac. 

For example, common operations like using "cmd + w" to close the current window and "cmd + tab" to switch between apps are available. It's convenient for users to operate quickly and improves the operation efficiency. 

It is designed to cooperate with multi-touch gestures and the exclusive cursor of iPadOS, expanding the interaction ways of iPadOS. It's very suitable for completing tasks that require high precision, such as editing spreadsheets or selecting text.

Good appearance and quality: 

Its overall design is simple and stylish, and the appearance is exquisite. It is highly consistent with the style of Apple's iPad products.

 The aluminum palm rest combined with skin-friendly materials gives it a high-end texture. In terms of materials, it is also relatively durable, with reliable quality, demonstrating Apple's consistent high-end craftsmanship.

Practical functions and details:

 It is equipped with a USB-C port that supports pass-through charging, which is convenient for users to charge their iPads while using the keyboard and also leaves the ports on the iPad free for connecting other accessories. 

Besides, the floating stand design allows users to freely adjust the screen angle to meet the viewing and usage needs of different users in different scenarios. The backlit keys can automatically adjust their brightness, enabling convenient use in dimly lit environments.

Good system compatibility:

 It has deep integration with the Apple iPadOS system and can perfectly match devices such as the 13-inch iPad Pro. 

It performs excellently in terms of connection stability and functional compatibility. Connection interruptions or failures of normal functions rarely occur, ensuring efficient coordination between devices.

Negative evaluations

High price:

 The official price is 2,799 yuan, which is relatively high. For some users with limited budgets, the cost performance is not high. This has also caused many users to shy away from it and turn to more affordable third-party keyboard alternatives instead.

Weight issue:

 The 13-inch Magic Keyboard weighs about 667 grams by itself. When combined with an iPad Pro, the overall weight becomes rather heavy. For users who often need to take their iPads out, its portability will be affected to some extent, and it's not very convenient for long-term carrying and use.

Inability to fold flat: 

Compared with Apple's previous Smart Keyboards, the Magic Keyboard can't be folded backward into a flat position. 

In some scenarios where handwriting, drawing, or no text input is required, it will be less convenient to use, bringing certain limitations to users.

Lack of some function keys:

 Although a row of dedicated function keys has been added, for some users, it may still not meet their personalized functional needs.

For example, for some specific shortcuts that users are accustomed to, they still need to enter the system settings or the control center to operate. Compared with some third-party keyboards, it is less convenient.