Price when reviewed
iPad Air M2, 11-inch: $229.99; 13 inches: $259.99; iPad Pro M4, 11-inch: $199.99; 13 inches: $229.99
Best prices today: Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air/iPad Pro (2024)
Logitech (iPad Air M2 model)
Logitech makes an even wider range of iPad keyboards than Apple, but choosing the right model is relatively easy as Logitech’s website allows you to type in your iPad’s model number, which is located on the back of the iPad, and then it will show you which keyboards are supported. with your model.
One of Logitech’s best options is the Combo Touch, which is available in a variety of sizes for iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro. Previous models in Logitech’s Combo Touch range were all very similar, simply varying in size to suit the different iPad models and the different types of Smart Connector that Apple has introduced over the years. These older models are still available for older iPads, but the new editions for iPad Pro and iPad Air 2024 have had a slight redesign.
It retains the detachable two-piece design of previous models, with a separate case and keyboard panel. You can use the iPad in the case without the keyboard, just to provide extra protection when you hold the iPad in your hands or carry it with you, and there is a cutout section in the case that leaves room to place an Apple Pencil.
The case also has an adjustable stand that will allow you to sit and watch videos while the iPad is on a desk or table. The stand section completely covers the sides and back of the iPad to provide additional protection when you are only using the iPad in tablet mode and allows you to adjust the viewing angle from 100 to 600 as needed.
When you’re ready to work, you can simply use the smart connectors on the case to connect the keyboard panel and start typing. The keyboard section connects to magnetic brackets on the stand, which hold both sections firmly in place, and the keyboard gets its power from your iPad’s Smart Connector. The keys travel well for such a slim keyboard, so you can certainly work when you need to, and the keyboard even has an adjustable backlight.
Like Apple’s more expensive keyboards, the Combo Touch also includes a trackpad, which supports a variety of one-, two-, or three-finger gestures. The top row of soft keys lets you adjust settings like brightness and volume, along with music and video playback controls. There’s a function key to adjust the backlight and a key that takes you directly to the home screen, and we like the lock key that lets you quickly turn the iPad on or off (and it works great if your iPad has Face ID).
Everything remains the same for the Combo Touch keyboards, but the redesigned models for 2024 are significantly lighter than their predecessors. The keyboards on the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air weigh 495g and 686g respectively, and like Apple’s new Magic Keyboard, the iPad Pro version is even lighter, at 474g for the 11-inch model and 660g for the 13. model in inches. Color options are different, too: the Combo Touch for iPad Pro 2024 comes in graphite, while previous versions of that model are Oxford Gray or Sand. The color and material of the new iPad Air option are also different for 2024.
New vs. old: The older design (right) has a more textured case and a smaller touchpad.
The trackpad on these new keyboards is also larger than before, making it easier to use multi-finger gestures for tasks like zooming in on photos or swiping between photos. The keyboard feels firm and responsive, and there have been some changes to the function keys for this generation. The keys that previously activated the on-screen keyboard and Search have been replaced by keys for taking screenshots and using Siri or dictation, and the key that used to lock the iPad screen now switches to Do Not Disturb mode.
So while it may not have the luxurious materials and build quality of the new Apple Magic Keyboard, the Combo Touch for 2024 offers a lightweight and versatile keyboard and case combination at a considerably lower price than its Apple rival.
Prices start at $159.99/£159.99 for the Combo Touch model for iPad. The 2024 M4 iPad Pro and 2024 M2 iPad Air models cost more. Here are the prices of each model.
iPad Touch Combo:
- iPad (10th generation): $159.99/£159.99
iPad Air Touch Combo:
- iPad Air M2, 11-inch: $199.99/£199.99
- iPad Air M2, 13-inch: $229.99/£229.99
iPad Pro Touch Combo:
- iPad Pro M4, 11-inch: $229.99/£229.99
- iPad Pro M4, 13-inch: $259.99/£259.99
Combo Touch cases for older iPad models can still be purchased. For more iPad keyboards, check out our roundup of the best iPad keyboards or buy a Bluetooth keyboard from our roundup of the best keyboards.
Buying Tips
The 2024 versions of the Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro and iPad Air improve on previous generations with a larger trackpad and lighter build. It still seems like a lot of money to spend on a keyboard to turn an iPad into a laptop when a 13-inch MacBook Air M2 starts at $999/$999 and a 13-inch iPad Air M2 plus Logitech keyboard starts at $1,028.99/£1,028.99. . , but of course Apple’s iPad keyboard solution would cost you even more.
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