Touch ID is also used for password prompts outside of the Lock Screen. The convenience is so unreal that I’m surprised Apple isn’t charging $100 a pop for single button Touch ID boards.
I’ve used the Apple Magic Keyboard, Logitech MX Keys, and Logitech MX Mechanical. Out of the 3, the Apple one has ended up in the closet. The MX Keys is my go to at the office, a pleasure to use but quiet. And the MX Mechanical is amazing for my home office. It just makes me happy to use while being familiar and compatible with both my MBP and my work PC.
I do love my Magic Keyboard, my only gripe with it is the lack of a backlight. I don’t really care about the battery life as I have it wired 95% of the time anyway, so a backlight would be nice. Even adding the backlight as an option you could pay to get would be better than not offering it at all.
@@g.o.9513i own jlab portable keyboard with backlight bought it on amazon. im not disappoijted it is fraction of cost of buying apple keyboard. however it is missing globr key. i generally dont use the backlight because the battery life is extneded by like 10000 percent without the backlight on.but its there if i were to need it briefly toggle it on then back off.
Oh jeez. I owned this keyboard when it was first released. I loved it at first, but the sharp edges really hurt my wrists and I hated that there was no backlight. Also, I just wasn't a fan of the key travel. The lack of backlighting forced me to sell it. I got $99 for it and ended up getting the Logo MX Keys and it's awesome! The key travel is sooooo nice and the keys feel like butter. The backlighting takes some adjusting because it's not always on and only lights when your fingers are over the keyboard. In addition the software is amazing and I can easily switch the MX keys between three devices (computer, mobile and/or tablet with the press of a button). You will definitely love the MX keys.
I've been thinking of moving to a Keychron, but the TouchID is the feature that keeps me sticking with the magic keyboard. I had forgotten about the Apple Watch capability, and when I checked, I was connected to my old watch. I changed the setting and am now looking at which Keychron to get. Thank you!
I've been a Logitech MX Keys user since it debuted many years ago. It is a fantastic productivity tool that I have been 95% satisfied with. The only downsides to me are needing to charge it every week, and no TouchID. If Apple does, as many hope/suspect, upgrade the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (& num pad) to USB-C and adds backlighting, I'll switch. Oh, and MAGIC!
I totally agree with the end of this comment. If they add all those features they can have my money. It is a shame that my magic keyboard does not get as much use as it would. But if it had these features it would be my daily driver for sure.
As someone who types 12 hours a day it doesn’t get uncomfortable during long sessions. Paired up with the Magic Trackpad it’s perfect and flush up against. Once you use the Magic Trackpad to its fullest you can never go back to mouse
The MX Series by Logitech in general is really good. Whether you're talking about the MX Key line or the MX Master Series. I've had the MX Keys, MX Keys Mini, MX Master 2S, MX Master 3, and MX Master 3S. All really solid choices.
I was looking on Amazon for the Magic Keyboard. The Touch ID and easy pairing compatibility tech are very tempting but the price tag is insane for a keyboard that you can’t even adjust to an incline. Plus it’s still USB lighting when they have nearly phased out lighting across all their new Apple products.
I'm on my third Magic Keyboard (1st w/ touch ID) and the longevity is always something I've had an issue with. At some point within the first year I end up having problems with one of the switches on it. Currently it's my enter key. I don't know why, but it really only works well on the right side. I've taken it off, made sure it's clean and back together properly, but still can't get it to work properly. While yes, I love the feel of typing on it, I'm tired of buying them.
I have the latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and number pad, etc. I bought it along with my first Mac. Whilst I like the look and feel, and love the touch pad, I find it very difficult to type accurately with it. It seems to have a mind of its own, adding or missing letters at random! I spend twice as much time correcting my typing with it. Also, the T and H keys' lettering has worn off in less than six months, marring the look and obscuring the labels. The O key is starting to go next. I guess I can get the keys changed at the Apple Store, but I'm not nearly as impressed with this purchase as I am with most Apple products.
Thank you for this amazing review! I'm curious... is the Touch ID version any different than the non-Touch ID (aside from that feature)? Like, are the keys or the typing experience any different?
Great review dude. I agree with you on the backlighting. I’d sacrifice an extra 15 days of the battery just to get the keys to light up. That being said. I don’t know the inside of the keyboard and that in doing that would ruin the amazing feel of the keyboard? Is there a reason they are not adding that feature? I’m not sure but as always it’s a quality product.
At my home office, I use both a MacBook Pro and an HP laptop. I switch between the two often. I find that the MX Keys is a better choice for switching between technologies since the Magic Keyboard is specifically for the Mac.
Well, I've just bought it. I've been meaning to since I bought the M1 Mac Mini in December 2020, but never really got the chance to. Now, I made the time. And--really, the only redeeming feature it has over the previous version is that Touch ID that makes life just a tiny bit simpler. So typical of Apple products. I used a Keychron K3 prior to this, so the typing experience is obviously way less desirable in comparison.
If the Logitech MX Keys had a Touch ID button that would work with Macs, that would be a no-brainer. I wish that either Apple would make a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID AND backlit keys, or a Magic Trackpad that has a Touch ID button.
in the past 10 years or so i haven't used a low profile keyboard that types quite as nicely as the apple magic keyboard. my old 2007 Mac keyboard gave out just 2 days ago after an unfortunate spill. I just got the new magic keyboard, it's a tiny adjustment, as the keytravel is slightly shorter but my first impressions are pretty good.
0:45 tried a keyboard like the keycon and it’s not really comparable. I got used to MacBook Pros keyboard to such a degree that anything that has more keytravel or elevation is tyring me out too much. Also quiet operation is better for remote work set ups with many video calls, imho
I'm planning on getting the magic keyboard for my desk setup so when I write papers for school the experience is the same at my desk to my macbook. My current keyboard was not meant for typing large papers so Having something that makes me want to do work at my desk is useful. Yet, I am not willing to pay full price for a full size magic keyboard so off to ebay to find a discounted one.
I have both the Magic Keyboard and mx keys and would prefer Magic Keyboard if not for the lack of backlight. Also when too many Bluetooth devices are connected to my MacBook i get spotty connection so the usb dongle for mx keys helps with that. Typing wise it’s though
I wish they'd make a black keyboard WITHOUT the number pad. It's too long once you add a mouse or trackpad, my wrists are spread further than my shoulders.
My Magic Keyboard is 14 months old and has been great - I do agree that it would better if Apple added the features you identified - except for the "A" key wearing ridiculously poorly. Like the letter almost totally rubbed off, showing a big white blob instead of the "A". None of the other keys show any wear at all. Not even the "E" key which is used 40%-50% more in English. I felt silly for taking it in to the Apple Store, but they replaced the key at no charge. Aesthetics restored!
I have the Magic Keyboard, the mx keys mechanical, and the mx keys s, I think there are plues and minuses to all three keyboards, overall I think I like the MX mechanical the best due to the sound it makes when you type on it. I will say though, that I am the most effecient typing on the mx keys or the Magic Keyboard.
I'm a medical scribe and I have to type fast and accurately. I hated the Apple Magic Keyboard. Tough ID was its only redeeming feature for me. Now I have a low profile mechanical keyborard (lofree flow) and I just use my M3 MacBook as a second monitor, which has tough ID on it. Best of both worlds.
just bought it and hoping for the price tag its worth it, definitely agree with you with the mouse though right off your introduction to this video lol
I have the Logitech MX keys, but after few weeks of use the Space bar makes a weird sound, that is a deal breaker. I think I am going to get the apple keyboard.
I still have mine on my Mac Studio simply because of touch ID. As I primarily use it for Audio recording so I don't do a lot of typing on it but do enjoy typing on it when I do. However on the system I do most of my typing on I've been using an Asus Azoth which l love and it will work on Mac or PC. It's truly the best typing experience outside of a custom keyboard IMHO.
touchid isn't really an option in the new mac os in terms of how many pop ups it gives you. It's kind of like airpods and the removed headphone jack.. theoritically you could use the dongle but their solution is airpods.
What do you mean with “no programmable buttons”? Also, no one ever mentions the extra function buttons (fn 13 to 19), which in my opinion is a great added value with macOS. I use it a lot to map scripts in Adobe apps as well as Applescripts for Finder and other Mac apps.
I had a Mx keys s and returned it when it lagged yesterday. It also had a firmware update that never worked due to logi options + not working properly.
MAGIC review! Good to know about the typing experience, I'm using a MacBook Pro with Intel chip and it's really uncomfortable so I'm looking into alternatives. Thanks
I recently updated my Mac mini and I was furious when I had to buy this expensive keyboard to use Apple Pay and wallet on my Mac. Annoying. Plus this is a downgrade to me coming from a mechanical keyboard that just feels better. I actually enjoy the Touch ID for sign in and other features, but you are right. No backlight is crazy for the price point. Mechanical keyboards will always be supreme, but this will do for now.
Great review, thank you. Mine - the smaller one - of course came with my iMac 27inch. It’s beautiful to use, but I soon plugged my old wired Apple keyboard (and mouse) in as I avoid all Bluetooth peripherals. The jury is still out on the safety of Bluetooth re health, and it’s nice to not have to charge.
Im honestly considering this due to it being really slim as im having the first early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome after close to over 5 years of programming after using a pretty high mechanical keyboard
I've bought the Magic Keyboard specifically for this reason. You should and are forced to use a palmrest for a normal sized mechanical keyboard because they are so high. With the Apple keyboard you don't need any palmrest because it's so flat.
@@therealmarv been using it for little over a month now, it’s amazing, even got it to work for me for couple of games I play if I don’t wanna strain my wrists, battery life also is much better than what people say online
Why is Apple making keyboards so flat and thin that they almost are in line with the table? When I type with my older Apple Keyboard with USB-ports my hands are touching more keys than needed and I type wrong. And you can’t adjust it what so ever, not make it higher because Apple seem to think that everyone has the same size of fingers and hands. Why have I used this for 26 years? I really don’t know. And the Magic keyboard; no USB-ports, no backlighting, MORE flat and expensive like hell.
@@patthemaniacful I think it looks better, has the same functions like Touch ID etc., and is less prone to shiny-greasy black keys issue. Plus it's a tiny bit cheaper on top of that.
backlighting on my portable jlab keyboard lowers batterylife from like 70 plus hours to like 2 hours. so im fine with portable keyboard no backlighting. to me its irrelevant ur not suppost to look at keyboard anyways when typing. if decent typer can find any key still with feel. or could be in a more lit environment. what i dont like is keyboards merge keys or move locarions or ratios of keys or globe key is missign etc. all these things reduce my productuvty and primary thing i look for in keyboard. the extra small keyboards that remove the row of f keys i will never use again etx.
Touch ID is also used for password prompts outside of the Lock Screen. The convenience is so unreal that I’m surprised Apple isn’t charging $100 a pop for single button Touch ID boards.
The same keyboard is a lot cheaper without the TouchID. So yeah, they actually are, it's like $70 more for this one key.
I’ve used the Apple Magic Keyboard, Logitech MX Keys, and Logitech MX Mechanical. Out of the 3, the Apple one has ended up in the closet. The MX Keys is my go to at the office, a pleasure to use but quiet. And the MX Mechanical is amazing for my home office. It just makes me happy to use while being familiar and compatible with both my MBP and my work PC.
Same. Key feel on the Magic Keyboard doesn't come close to those. Looks pretty though.....
I do love my Magic Keyboard, my only gripe with it is the lack of a backlight.
I don’t really care about the battery life as I have it wired 95% of the time anyway, so a backlight would be nice.
Even adding the backlight as an option you could pay to get would be better than not offering it at all.
Are you serious? Still no backlit wireless keyboard in 2024?
@@g.o.9513i own jlab portable keyboard with backlight bought it on amazon. im not disappoijted it is fraction of cost of buying apple keyboard. however it is missing globr key. i generally dont use the backlight because the battery life is extneded by like 10000 percent without the backlight on.but its there if i were to need it briefly toggle it on then back off.
Oh jeez. I owned this keyboard when it was first released. I loved it at first, but the sharp edges really hurt my wrists and I hated that there was no backlight. Also, I just wasn't a fan of the key travel. The lack of backlighting forced me to sell it. I got $99 for it and ended up getting the Logo MX Keys and it's awesome!
The key travel is sooooo nice and the keys feel like butter. The backlighting takes some adjusting because it's not always on and only lights when your fingers are over the keyboard. In addition the software is amazing and I can easily switch the MX keys between three devices (computer, mobile and/or tablet with the press of a button). You will definitely love the MX keys.
I've been thinking of moving to a Keychron, but the TouchID is the feature that keeps me sticking with the magic keyboard. I had forgotten about the Apple Watch capability, and when I checked, I was connected to my old watch. I changed the setting and am now looking at which Keychron to get. Thank you!
I've been a Logitech MX Keys user since it debuted many years ago. It is a fantastic productivity tool that I have been 95% satisfied with. The only downsides to me are needing to charge it every week, and no TouchID. If Apple does, as many hope/suspect, upgrade the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (& num pad) to USB-C and adds backlighting, I'll switch. Oh, and MAGIC!
I totally agree with the end of this comment. If they add all those features they can have my money. It is a shame that my magic keyboard does not get as much use as it would. But if it had these features it would be my daily driver for sure.
As someone who types 12 hours a day it doesn’t get uncomfortable during long sessions. Paired up with the Magic Trackpad it’s perfect and flush up against. Once you use the Magic Trackpad to its fullest you can never go back to mouse
The MX Series by Logitech in general is really good. Whether you're talking about the MX Key line or the MX Master Series. I've had the MX Keys, MX Keys Mini, MX Master 2S, MX Master 3, and MX Master 3S. All really solid choices.
I was looking on Amazon for the Magic Keyboard. The Touch ID and easy pairing compatibility tech are very tempting but the price tag is insane for a keyboard that you can’t even adjust to an incline. Plus it’s still USB lighting when they have nearly phased out lighting across all their new Apple products.
I love the way you use this music to set the tone and creat an atmosphere in your video. It really enhances the overall experience!
I'm on my third Magic Keyboard (1st w/ touch ID) and the longevity is always something I've had an issue with. At some point within the first year I end up having problems with one of the switches on it. Currently it's my enter key. I don't know why, but it really only works well on the right side. I've taken it off, made sure it's clean and back together properly, but still can't get it to work properly. While yes, I love the feel of typing on it, I'm tired of buying them.
I have the latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and number pad, etc. I bought it along with my first Mac. Whilst I like the look and feel, and love the touch pad, I find it very difficult to type accurately with it. It seems to have a mind of its own, adding or missing letters at random! I spend twice as much time correcting my typing with it. Also, the T and H keys' lettering has worn off in less than six months, marring the look and obscuring the labels. The O key is starting to go next. I guess I can get the keys changed at the Apple Store, but I'm not nearly as impressed with this purchase as I am with most Apple products.
Thank you for this amazing review! I'm curious... is the Touch ID version any different than the non-Touch ID (aside from that feature)? Like, are the keys or the typing experience any different?
Great review dude. I agree with you on the backlighting. I’d sacrifice an extra 15 days of the battery just to get the keys to light up. That being said. I don’t know the inside of the keyboard and that in doing that would ruin the amazing feel of the keyboard? Is there a reason they are not adding that feature? I’m not sure but as always it’s a quality product.
There has to be a reason why they haven’t added it.
But it would be nice if there was a model that included it.
At my home office, I use both a MacBook Pro and an HP laptop. I switch between the two often. I find that the MX Keys is a better choice for switching between technologies since the Magic Keyboard is specifically for the Mac.
Well, I've just bought it. I've been meaning to since I bought the M1 Mac Mini in December 2020, but never really got the chance to. Now, I made the time. And--really, the only redeeming feature it has over the previous version is that Touch ID that makes life just a tiny bit simpler. So typical of Apple products. I used a Keychron K3 prior to this, so the typing experience is obviously way less desirable in comparison.
If the Logitech MX Keys had a Touch ID button that would work with Macs, that would be a no-brainer. I wish that either Apple would make a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID AND backlit keys, or a Magic Trackpad that has a Touch ID button.
I have the Apple keyboard without the numbers and hated typing on it. I ended up getting a Logitech K780 and have been pretty happy with it.
in the past 10 years or so i haven't used a low profile keyboard that types quite as nicely as the apple magic keyboard. my old 2007 Mac keyboard gave out just 2 days ago after an unfortunate spill. I just got the new magic keyboard, it's a tiny adjustment, as the keytravel is slightly shorter but my first impressions are pretty good.
0:45 tried a keyboard like the keycon and it’s not really comparable. I got used to MacBook Pros keyboard to such a degree that anything that has more keytravel or elevation is tyring me out too much. Also quiet operation is better for remote work set ups with many video calls, imho
I'm still currently using mine every day. Hopefully, Apple will update it with USB-C and Backlit lighting.
I'm planning on getting the magic keyboard for my desk setup so when I write papers for school the experience is the same at my desk to my macbook. My current keyboard was not meant for typing large papers so Having something that makes me want to do work at my desk is useful. Yet, I am not willing to pay full price for a full size magic keyboard so off to ebay to find a discounted one.
Such an honest review for Apple 'Magic' Keyboard. No backlight is such a deal breaker for me. Love my Logitech's tho! It's awesome!
I have both the Magic Keyboard and mx keys and would prefer Magic Keyboard if not for the lack of backlight. Also when too many Bluetooth devices are connected to my MacBook i get spotty connection so the usb dongle for mx keys helps with that. Typing wise it’s though
I wish they'd make a black keyboard WITHOUT the number pad. It's too long once you add a mouse or trackpad, my wrists are spread further than my shoulders.
My Magic Keyboard is 14 months old and has been great - I do agree that it would better if Apple added the features you identified - except for the "A" key wearing ridiculously poorly. Like the letter almost totally rubbed off, showing a big white blob instead of the "A". None of the other keys show any wear at all. Not even the "E" key which is used 40%-50% more in English. I felt silly for taking it in to the Apple Store, but they replaced the key at no charge. Aesthetics restored!
I have two keys that has happened to: T and H.
I have the Magic Keyboard, the mx keys mechanical, and the mx keys s, I think there are plues and minuses to all three keyboards, overall I think I like the MX mechanical the best due to the sound it makes when you type on it. I will say though, that I am the most effecient typing on the mx keys or the Magic Keyboard.
Andrew Ethan Zeng, Yay! I liked this video so much, it made me smile!
I'm a medical scribe and I have to type fast and accurately. I hated the Apple Magic Keyboard. Tough ID was its only redeeming feature for me. Now I have a low profile mechanical keyborard (lofree flow) and I just use my M3 MacBook as a second monitor, which has tough ID on it. Best of both worlds.
Add rubber sticky rubber feet to the keyboard, thats how I handle adjustments.. I prefer mine kinda flat so I add 4 to the back of it... less then $2
just bought it and hoping for the price tag its worth it, definitely agree with you with the mouse though right off your introduction to this video lol
I have the Logitech MX keys, but after few weeks of use the Space bar makes a weird sound, that is a deal breaker. I think I am going to get the apple keyboard.
still cant believe that Apple didn't give the back light on a premium keyboard
I still have mine on my Mac Studio simply because of touch ID. As I primarily use it for Audio recording so I don't do a lot of typing on it but do enjoy typing on it when I do. However on the system I do most of my typing on I've been using an Asus Azoth which l love and it will work on Mac or PC. It's truly the best typing experience outside of a custom keyboard IMHO.
touchid isn't really an option in the new mac os in terms of how many pop ups it gives you. It's kind of like airpods and the removed headphone jack.. theoritically you could use the dongle but their solution is airpods.
holy crap, they are making a killing on these.
As much as I hate to say, there’s something about using the magic keyboard that makes me feel uber productive
I'am missing backlight
What do you mean with “no programmable buttons”? Also, no one ever mentions the extra function buttons (fn 13 to 19), which in my opinion is a great added value with macOS. I use it a lot to map scripts in Adobe apps as well as Applescripts for Finder and other Mac apps.
Anyone know when apple plans to put out a new keyboard?
No backlight is good, less battery drain.
I had a Mx keys s and returned it when it lagged yesterday. It also had a firmware update that never worked due to logi options + not working properly.
Thanks for this.
lacked the visual of what keys are used for touch id when his hand covered the keyboard
MAGIC review! Good to know about the typing experience, I'm using a MacBook Pro with Intel chip and it's really uncomfortable so I'm looking into alternatives. Thanks
I recently updated my Mac mini and I was furious when I had to buy this expensive keyboard to use Apple Pay and wallet on my Mac. Annoying. Plus this is a downgrade to me coming from a mechanical keyboard that just feels better. I actually enjoy the Touch ID for sign in and other features, but you are right. No backlight is crazy for the price point. Mechanical keyboards will always be supreme, but this will do for now.
weird why it wont work with earlier non apple silicon macs
Great review, thank you. Mine - the smaller one - of course came with my iMac 27inch. It’s beautiful to use, but I soon plugged my old wired Apple keyboard (and mouse) in as I avoid all Bluetooth peripherals. The jury is still out on the safety of Bluetooth re health, and it’s nice to not have to charge.
Magic.
magic.
great video!
What typing site are you using there?
yo what monitor are you using with the mac in this video
magic!
Why there's no black version in short version.
magic
Magic
Which Mouse is that?
Im honestly considering this due to it being really slim as im having the first early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome after close to over 5 years of programming after using a pretty high mechanical keyboard
I've bought the Magic Keyboard specifically for this reason. You should and are forced to use a palmrest for a normal sized mechanical keyboard because they are so high. With the Apple keyboard you don't need any palmrest because it's so flat.
@@therealmarv been using it for little over a month now, it’s amazing, even got it to work for me for couple of games I play if I don’t wanna strain my wrists, battery life also is much better than what people say online
Magic!
Why is Apple making keyboards so flat and thin that they almost are in line with the table? When I type with my older Apple Keyboard with USB-ports my hands are touching more keys than needed and I type wrong. And you can’t adjust it what so ever, not make it higher because Apple seem to think that everyone has the same size of fingers and hands. Why have I used this for 26 years? I really don’t know. And the Magic keyboard; no USB-ports, no backlighting, MORE flat and expensive like hell.
give me a Model M keyboard any time.
ISn't the white version better than this black?
Nope
@@patthemaniacful why not?
@@patthemaniacful I think it looks better, has the same functions like Touch ID etc., and is less prone to shiny-greasy black keys issue. Plus it's a tiny bit cheaper on top of that.
backlighting on my portable jlab keyboard lowers batterylife from like 70 plus hours to like 2 hours. so im fine with portable keyboard no backlighting. to me its irrelevant ur not suppost to look at keyboard anyways when typing. if decent typer can find any key still with feel. or could be in a more lit environment.
what i dont like is keyboards merge keys or move locarions or ratios of keys or globe key is missign etc. all these things reduce my productuvty and primary thing i look for in keyboard. the extra small keyboards that remove the row of f keys i will never use again etx.
I think it's worthwhile considering this is the only keyboard out there with a Touch ID. The so called walled garden effect 🤷♂
Why don’t people just put rubber feet to lift up the Magic Keyboard?? They aren’t expensive……..:
2023 and no backlit keyboard...silly! Give me the keyboard with backlit keys and ill jump on it
Lofree is much better
💛💙💛💙Good video
they're too slippery for me
NO BACK LIGHT...NO SALE FOR ME!!!
Gamers and PC users complaining about backlight SMH 😒
3 ! new ones this year ALL garbage ALL make stupid mistakes - Apple is Crapple
Apple brand keyboards suck. They only care about the look, not the function
Magic 🪄
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