What's the reputation of the 11-inch Magic Keyboard like?

The reputation of the 11-inch Magic Keyboard shows a rather obvious polarized trend. Here are the specific evaluations:

Positive evaluations

Excellent typing experience:

 It adopts full-size scissor mechanism keys with a 1-millimeter key travel design. The keys have sensitive feedback, a comfortable typing feel, and low noise. 

It won't make your fingers tired easily even after long periods of typing, and it can meet users' needs for efficient input.

Convenient trackpad operation:

 The trackpad supports multi-touch gestures and works in harmony with the iPadOS system.

 It enables convenient operations such as two-finger zooming and three-finger app switching, which greatly improves the operation efficiency and brings users an operation experience closer to that of traditional laptops.

Outstanding appearance design 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. 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 work with multiple devices such as the 11-inch iPad Pro and iPad Air. 

It performs excellently in terms of connection stability and functional compatibility, and connection interruptions or failures of normal functions rarely occur.

Negative evaluations

High price:

Its official price is relatively high. For some users with limited budgets, the purchase cost is too expensive,

 which causes many users to shy away from it and turn to more affordable third-party keyboard alternatives instead.

Weight factor:

 The 11-inch Magic Keyboard weighs about 598 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.

Key layout and size: 

For some users, the key layout of the Magic Keyboard paired with the 11-inch iPad seems a bit cramped, and it's easy to press the wrong keys, 

especially for commonly used keys like the Enter key. It takes some time to get used to it.

Key layout and size:

 For some users, the key layout of the Magic Keyboard paired with the 11-inch iPad seems a bit cramped, and it's easy to press the wrong keys, especially for commonly used keys like the Enter key. It takes some time to get used to it.