Apple Magic Keyboard Review

Priced at $239.99, the Apple Magic Keyboard is Apple's entry in the budget mechanical keyboards category. With 105 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #42 of 54 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.

The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.

One feature owners single out about the Apple Magic Keyboard: "Sleek design".

• Brand: Apple
• Price: $239.99 (well above the $42.23 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
• Reviews: 105
• Category rank: #42 of 54 in budget mechanical keyboards
• Cheaper in category: 53 products
• Higher-rated in category: 27 products
• More-reviewed in category: 39 products

A 4.4-star average from 105 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.

Common positives:

• Sleek design
• Great for iPad

Common complaints:

• High price
• Limited compatibility

At $239.99, the Apple Magic Keyboard sits well above the $42.23 category average. 53 options are cheaper and 0 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard ($62.99, 4.5★, 49,469 reviews). It's $177.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.

Higher-rated options in this category:

• SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard - $66.89, 4.8★ (152 reviews) · Better on both axes
• TECKNET Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - $32.99, 4.8★ (38 reviews) · Better on both axes
• EPOMAKER Ajazz AK820 Pro - $58.64, 4.7★ (4,104 reviews) · Better on both axes

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the MageGee Mini 60% Keyboard at $17.99.

Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (sleek design or great for ipad), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.

Pros:

• Sleek design
• Great for iPad

Cons:

• High price
• Limited compatibility

6.7/10

Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.