Struggling to type comfortably on your iPad while needing precise cursor control? The Keyboard offers a full-size scissor-switch layout and a large glass trackpad, turning your iPad Air into a true laptop-like workstation. It connects via the Smart Connector and adds a USB-C pass-through charger, so you stay productive without extra cables.
Usages of a USB Type-C charging port Keyboard
You can attach the Keyboard to your iPad Air in the morning, set it at the perfect viewing angle, and start drafting emails, editing documents or sketching ideas with the trackpad. When the battery runs low, simply plug a charger into the built-in USB-C port and keep working uninterrupted.
Benefits of Apple Keyboard
- Seamless typing: Scissor key switches give a quiet, responsive feel for long writing sessions.
- Precise navigation: The glass trackpad lets you scroll, zoom and select with fingertip accuracy.
- Adjustable viewing: Floating cantilever design lets you tilt the iPad to the most comfortable angle.
- Integrated charging: USB-C port supplies power to the iPad while you type, eliminating extra adapters.
- Protective front and back: Built-in guards keep your iPad safe from scratches and drops.
Apple Keyboard for iPad
Choosing this Keyboard means you get a sleek, white accessory that matches the iPad’s design while adding real laptop functionality. The 14-key function row gives quick access to brightness, volume and media controls, so you can stay in the flow without reaching for the screen. Its lightweight construction (just over a kilogram) makes it easy to carry, yet it feels solid on any desk.
The Keyboard works with all recent 11-inch iPad Air models, ensuring full compatibility with iPadOS features. By using the Smart Connector, it draws power directly from the iPad, while the USB-C port offers optional pass-through charging for longer sessions. This combination of typing comfort, trackpad precision and smart power management sets it apart from basic covers.
Key Features of a USB Type-C charging port Keyboard
- Keyboard language: UK English. Provides the familiar QWERTY layout for UK users.
- Multimedia keys: Yes. Gives instant control over volume, playback and screen brightness.
- Pointing device: Trackpad. Offers smooth cursor movement and gesture support.
- Keyboard layout: QWERTY. Standard arrangement for efficient typing.
- Keyboard key switch: Scissor key switch. Delivers a stable, low-profile key feel.
- Product colour: White. Complements the iPad’s minimalist aesthetic.
- Backlight: No. Relies on the iPad’s screen for illumination.
- USB Type-C charging port: Yes. Allows you to charge the iPad while typing.
- Interface: Apple Smart connector. Connects securely without a separate cable.
- Compatibility: iPad Air 11-inch (M3, M2, 5th gen, 4th gen). Ensures full functionality across recent models.
Specifications
| Keyboard |
| Multimedia keys | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Pointing device | Trackpad |
| Keyboard language | UK English |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard key switch | Scissor key switch |
| Design |
| Product colour | White |
| Backlight | No |
| Power |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight | 1.03 kg |
| Package height | 27 mm |
| Package depth | 271 mm |
| Package width | 212 mm |
| Package weight | 1.03 kg |
| Technical details |
| Interface | Apple Smart connector |
| Other features |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Compatibility | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) iPad Air 11-inch (M2) iPad Air (5th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) |
| Brand compatibility | Apple |
