Combo Touch for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen)
A great alternative to the Magic Keyboard
£199.99 FROM Logitech, logitech.com FEATURES Backlit, detachable keyboard, click-anywhere trackpad, smart connector charges via iPad; 28.56x22.57x1.74cm; 780g
This Logitech’s Combo Touch is an £80-cheaper alternative to Apple’s Magic Keyboard stand for the iPad Pro 12.9-inch, and it’s superior in almost every way. Firstly, it has an extra row of keys, including media keys, sound and brightness keys and a home key. It has a bigger trackpad, which means your finger can go further without having to readjust. There are more viewing angles and, unlike the Apple Magic Keyboard, you can magnetically detach the keyboard, which is a lot better for keeping your iPad protected in a case when using the Apple Pencil.
In terms of key action it’s hard to pick a favourite between this and Apple’s Magic contender, they’re so similar. The Apple keyboard stand ‘floats’ the iPad, and comes in Apple white (or black), whereas the Logitech comes in grey or sand colours and makes the iPad sit on the table. Essentially this makes your iPad look a bit more like a PC laptop when it’s in the case, whereas the Magic Keyboard keeps it looking like part of the modern Apple family.
If that bothers you immensely then stick with the Apple offering, otherwise we’d recommend you save yourself a wad of cash and enjoy the extra features of the Combo Touch. Graham Barlow