From what I’ve seen, Apple’s own Magic Keyboard has become a sort of de facto keyboard for the iPad, and maybe that’s true. Granted, you’ll have to pay at least £280, but the features are hard to argue with. Your iPad floats effortlessly and elegantly over the keyboard, ready to attach or detach, with comfortable keys and USB-C pass-through charging. It all permeates Apple’s attention to every production detail.
That doesn’t mean Logitech can’t hit back with some great ideas, too, and the Combo Touch is actually a rock-solid option if you use your iPad a lot.
Okay, so first off, the Combo Touch looks a lot like Samsung’s official keyboard for the Galaxy Tabs. That means the device is made up of two separate parts, with the iPad’s cover in a rather nice felt-like material that resists dirt and smudges but feels nice in the hand. On the bottom of the cover are pins that connect directly to the keyboard, which you can attach and remove as needed.
That means the Combo Touch is still a great cover for the iPad when you don’t need the keyboard, and you just snap it on when you need it. Simple. However, there are the same issues as the Galaxy Tab keyboard, such as the fact that you have to tilt the stand from the back of the case in order to use the keyboard. It’s fairly easy, but that means using it in a circle is next to impossible – but, with Apple’s Magic Keyboard, it’s also incredibly difficult.
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The keys are rock solid, as we expected, and there’s backlighting on each key, too. There are the exact same shortcuts as the Magic Keyboard, but with more features, such as lighting in the key down, media keys, and volume. Surprisingly, by opting for Combo Touch, you can get even more functionality directly from the keyboard.
Unfortunately, the Combo Touch seems to have a slightly disappointing trackpad. There’s plenty of room here to make a bigger one, but for some reason they chose not to. Plus, it’s not as responsive as Apple’s own.
But that’s pretty much the only complaint. The latest iPad Pro 12.9″ Combo Touch we received will cost you £180. Compare that to the equivalent Magic Keyboard? Well, you’ll have to shell out £380 for it.
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This price difference speaks for itself.
