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iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple’s Pencils and keyboards only work with particular iPads, and Apple publishes the lists. Third-party keyboard cases are cut for one iPad size. Pick your iPad to see what fits.

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Apple · iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple Pencil Pro

Bluetooth

Features
Squeeze, barrel roll (gyroscope), haptic feedback, hover, double tap, Find My
Charging
Attaches, pairs and charges magnetically on the side of iPad
Size
8.9 mm diameter; 166 mm long
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad11/23: Works, 11 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk for Apple Pencil Pro (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Apple · iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

USB-CBluetooth

Pairing / charging
Via USB-C Charge Cable
Storage
Attaches magnetically to the side of iPad
Features
Pixel-perfect precision, low latency, tilt sensitivity; hover on listed iPad Pro/Air models
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad22/23: Works, 22 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk for Apple Pencil (USB-C) (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Apple · iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) – British English

USB-C

Trackpad
Larger glass trackpad with haptic feedback
Keys
Backlit, scissor mechanism, 1mm travel; 14-key function row
Charging
USB-C connector in the hinge for pass-through charging
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad2/23: Works, 2 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk search results for Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) – British English (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Apple · iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) – British English

USB-C

Trackpad
Larger glass trackpad with haptic feedback
Keys
Backlit, scissor mechanism, 1mm travel; 14-key function row
Charging
USB-C connector in the hinge for pass-through charging
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad2/23: Works, 2 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk search results for Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) – British English (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Apple · iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch (M4) – British English

USB-C

Trackpad
Large glass trackpad
Keys
Scissor mechanism, 1mm travel; 14-key function row
Charging
USB-C connector for pass-through charging
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad5/23: Works, 5 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk search results for Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch (M4) – British English (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Apple · iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch (M4) – British English

USB-C

Trackpad
Large glass trackpad
Keys
Scissor mechanism, 1mm travel; 14-key function row
Charging
USB-C connector for pass-through charging
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad3/23: Works, 3 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk search results for Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch (M4) – British English (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Apple · iPad keyboards & styluses

Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) – British English

Keys
Scissor mechanism, 1mm travel; 14-key function row
Trackpad
Large click-anywhere trackpad
Design
Two-piece: detachable keyboard plus protective back panel with adjustable stand; magnetic attachment
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad2/23: Works, 2 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk search results for Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) – British English (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Logitech · iPad keyboards & styluses

Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3 & M4)

Keyboard
Detachable, backlit (16 levels), full row of iPadOS shortcut keys; 18mm key pitch, 1mm travel
Trackpad
Large multi-touch trackpad
Connection
Smart Connector (powered by iPad)
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad4/23: Works, 4 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk search results for Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3 & M4) (opens Amazon.co.uk)

Logitech · iPad keyboards & styluses

Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil (USB-C)

USB-C

Technology
Apple Pencil technology; no Bluetooth pairing
Battery
Up to 7 hours of active writing; charges via USB-C cable
Tip
Tilt sensitivity; palm rejection
  • iPhone—: Not compatible, 0 of 34 models
  • iPad23/23: Works, 23 of 23 models
  • Mac—: Not compatible, 0 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models
View on Amazon.co.uk search results for Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil (USB-C) (opens Amazon.co.uk)
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