Honestly, the Logitech folio touch is better for how I use my iPad (laptop mode mostly, tablet in car and bed, and note taking/email at work), but I don’t regret getting the magic keyboard at all. Remember everyone, there will always be something better. Be happy with what you have, its all you need!
@@Signatured haha i would but ive repurposed it for my desk Mac setup. Interested in a slim folio pro by logitech 12.9”. Giving it away for a good price.
I have no idea how they do so well. They collect the bare minimum info about a product... comparing the surface laptop to a macbook they didn't even touch on the fact that the surface was a touchscreen device. I don't get it. Max also complained about the Pocket Cinema Camera not being more vlogger-friendly.
Thanks so much dude I was trying to find a video of how the Logitech folio works with the keyboard and not a single video I could find that showed me how the keyboard actually works So thanks And you gained a new subscriber today(me)
Great video but is so upsetting how no one ever goes over suitability of the case for students/artists. I just wanna know how strong the hinge is, like will it maintain its angle when I'm resting my palm on the screen while writing?
Excellent comparison. I didn’t really start using my Apple keyboard/case until COVID and I was increasingly using it during videos and chats to type and share, I found the Apple keyboard case frustrating to type on, especially in a dimmer area as I work on video so my office is a little bit dark and not having backlit in that environment made me even more frustrated. I wasn’t 100% sold on the magic keyboard because of the price and the lack of function keys and when I saw the logitech had that and it also protected the Apple Pencil, I was sold. I decided not to get the trackpad because I really didn’t use it but I think this is been absolutely great for me.
Great Review, as always... I’m glad I got my Magic Keyboard for my 2020 12.9 and would have made the same decision today (plus they don’t make one for the 12.9).. Thanks, Stay Safe and be well..
Great alternative to the magic keyboard! I’ve been using the MK for a few weeks now and think MK is far superior and worth the price premium for the following reasons: - Non kickstand design means you can use on most surfaces just like a regular laptop - Ipad being held magnetically is just convenient when you want to remove the ipad and hold and use it in all its glory. Plus its super cool, the floating design - Better keyboard typing experience (well most probably since using mac pro keyboard technology) - Pass through charging, now the usbc port can be used for other stuffs like connecting to external display, thumbdrive etc. Also charge cable looks very neat using the pass through port of magic keyboard. - Nice and slim, looks great when folded - Don’t need all the extra edge protection, I’m putting it in my bag anyways - Great hinge tension, feels better having a keyboard that is not so flimsy on uneven surfaces and folds away very nicely - material is underrated. Love it, I don’t think everyone will enjoy the semi denim design on the logitech - Absence of function row is overstated. As a mac user, I’ve not missed it much at all as I can use multitouch as well as control centre (the only buttons I missed are the keyboard backlight up and down, no biggie) One thing I like about the logitech is the pencil loop. For the MK when you put it in a bag sometimes the pencil would drop off somewhere in the bag Overall though its a very decent alternative as it uses the smart connectors instead of bluetooth, and uses power from the iPad to drive it, ao much better than all the other choices. Good luck for those deciding on which to buy!
I like the look of the MK material too, but it gets SOOO dirty over time from the oils in your hands, and there is no way you can clean it either! After awhile it looks absolutely gross.
Thanks for posting the comparison! I have an older Logitech keyboard case for my iPad Pro. It’s mostly great. However, the biggest problem is when the case is closed and you are carrying it on the hinge side (not the pencil side), if you squeeze the area above the function keys, it will press "Play" and start playing music. This even happens in a tightly filled backpack. Would you please test your new Logitech case to see if this happens?
I am having trouble getting my backlight to stay on on the folio. Even with it set to 60 seconds if I stop typing it goes to sleep and hitting any key wont wake it up. I have to hit the backlight key to wake it up. Any ideas???
My biggest hangup with the magic keyboard is the lack of stability of the Apple Pencil. When you grab the whole case, you have to make sure you don’t grab the side with the pencil. It can fall out while carrying it. Laying it on a car seat also dislodges the pencil. I’m a little mad at apple for missing that. They should have added some kind of flap or sleeve to secure the pencil. Especially for $350.
So you were definitely right about the Surface Pro 7, a jack of all trades but a master of none. I had found that my work was more enjoyable completing it on the MBA over completing it on the Surface Pro 7. The other thing too was I had found that when I would plug in my MBA into a external display over connecting the SP7 into a display, the display would automatically pick up my MBA but not always the SP7. The display I am currently using is the USB type c Dell 27 inch. So I ended up taking back the SP7 and exchanged it for the iPad Air 256GB and the Logitech folio keyboard to go with it. My work work will be done using my MBA while my personal work will be done on the iPad Air. The iPad Air is a lot more versatile than my MBA. Great video and thanks for the comments.
Hey buddy, long time viewer here lol :) Man, I can’t believe apple didn’t design the magic keyboard to have a solution for the pencil. I know it has been an issue for you Nando.. Prince.. 93 :) Have you found any 3rd party solutions for stowing the pencil along with the magic keyboard yet? I’m typing this on my Logitech ‘keys to go’ which I tuck into a pocket that is on my 3rd party iPad Pro 12.9 2020 folio case. It works fine to tuck this small keyboard into the pocket and there is an elastic slot for my Apple Pencil, but the typing experience is not the greatest and of course I have to charge the keyboard and all that. I will likely upgrade to the Magic Keyboard, but I guess at this point I’m still waiting to see if perhaps Logitech has something better for the 12.9 in store. Thanks for all your videos Fernando. You are a genuine and real RUclips tech guy and it’s appreciated. Don’t completely sell out to PaperLike etc haha. Peace!
Hi! This will only apply if you have a 2018 iPad Pro...There is a sort of add-on called the iBlaision Halo Case, and though it was made for the Apple Smart Keyboard, a lot of Amazon reviewers say that with a little bit of finessing, they were able to use it with the Magic Keyboard. Hope this helped!
The Jam Space darn! Hopefully they make an updated version soon then! You could also check out the SwitchEasy CoverBuddy. It was made for your proposed combination, but my hesitation is that though it does provide a little nest for your Apple Pencil, the all-around protection of the iPad is abysmal. If you’re not as clumsy as me though, I recommend it, haha!
First off, thanks for this pleasant review. it informed me about aspects i wanted to know more about. How's the weight difference between both? I can imagine the Folio being bulkier and heavier...approaching laptop weight.
4:00 I think it’s actually just haptic feedback whenever we press down. Cuz on my MacBook when I press down on the trackpad when it is powered off, I don’t get any click sensation. It’s super neat
THANK YOU for showing the tap-to-click option on the Folio Touch. That had been making me CRAZY that I couldn't just tap and actually had to click all the time. Now I'm content again. LOL
Fernando, can you let us know how the back lite function works, I just got mine and yesterday and I cant get the keyboard to light up and there are no instructions to reference, thanks for any help you can offer.
Are they releasing 12.9 inch also how loud is the click on the logitech version compared to apple. This is really important ;/ if anyone knows when they will release it PLEAASE lmk
The greatest reason for the magic keyboard is that the screen is much more reachable. One of the most impotent feather of the iPad is that you can interact directly with the screen. For that reason there aren’t functionkeys weren’t and won’t be
Very good comparison review. I have a 2018 12.9 Pro so not in market for either keyboard or case ( now at home using IPad on stand to raise visually, Logitech K811 keyboard and Magic Trackpad-for travel I use Brydge w/o trackpad + MT.). I have the Logitech Slim Keyboard with smart connector for my gen 1 12.9 IPad Pro. The stand didn’t hold up terrifically but still functional. Assume they have improved and like how this one is made much better. When I upgrade my 12.9 Pro in the future I hope I have a similar choice between Apple and Logitech cases.
The size of the Trackpad dose not bother me you get use to using it. When at the desk I tend to use the Magic Trackpad 2 the most when I need to use the trackpad.
Jordan Wood bridge can probably catch up with hardware if they try really hard, but they don’t. Since Apple doesn’t give them the software and the allowance to use the smart connector, they only give it to Logitech.
My Magic Keyboard I don’t regret one bit! It’s more of a dock. I attach the keyboard when needed, but I like that my iPad is an iPad! I hate cases that add bulk. I bought it cause it’s thin and silver. My phone is the same way I hate cases lol
Can someone with the Logitech keyboard answer this: When does the keyboard and trackpad stop working? I have the original Apple Smart Keyboard folio, and it only starts working once the bottom aligns with the keyboard. This prevents continued typing when i have it in “tablet mode,” but i cant seem to figure out how it works with the Logitech one. Thank you!
Good review however one small pickup, you mention the trackpad “drivers” and how Apple have given Logitech access to them and not Brydge, my understanding is that the reason the Brydge keyboards with trackpads have issues with latency and problems with accurate inputs and smooth scrolling is because they’re using Bluetooth to connect the the iPad whereas the Apple magic keyboard and this Logitech folio touch use the smart connector which draws power from the iPad directly and is much faster and more reliable, not a driver issue, different technologies and almost certainly why Apple created the smart connector in the first place.
Nope. It’s way more than just the slight delay using BT. The Brydge ones were made before Apple officially introduced the fully baked cursor support. They are just going off the “universal access” pointer support that Apple added for accessibility last year. Logitech got a head start because Apple let them in on the secret and gave them early access.
Space Cadet I suspect that it also has something to do with the physical connectors for the smart connector, these will have to be official licensed parts which will probably cost a lot if they’re available at all to third party vendors. Apple have probably invited Logitech in early so that there is a “budget” alternative to the magic keyboard. Personally I’m really excited that there’s an alternative to Apple’s ridiculously priced magic keyboard. Which do you think is the best trackpad implementation?
I would love it if they released a 12.9" version. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Maybe Apple is afraid that have a version for both would eat from their sales too much. But hopefully if there's enough demand from comments online, Logitech would release a 12.9 inch one!
@@joseyang5098 because the weight and the bulkiness would just be too much at level where it is almost unusable. It would be like holding a laptop from 2012/13. Those where so heavy and bulky and that's not a good experience
@@adamyounes6244 They already make a 12.9 keyboard case which has kindof the same bulky bumper protection around it, so making this model for it would not be that much of a difference. I've read somewhere they are releasing it next month.
Apple must have a contract with Logitech to add just enough crappy "features" in their folio touch to make people think again about a magic keyboard. 1. Thicker than the mk, but no extra USB-C port 2. surface-like stands design means you can't use it on your lap comfortably 3. the case material will definitely wear worse than the mk and get more scratchy over time 4. removing the iPad is a big hassle essentially trapping it there forever, no reason they couldn't have used magnets and still included a lip for edge protection 5. the fact that the top case doesn't separate from the keyboard like it does for the 10.2" iPad is the biggest head-scratcher. The keyboard is the heavy part, same with the mk, in that case you just remove the iPad completely, even if the mk hinge folded back the whole package would be way too heavy to hold, like a Macbook Pro. In order to play with Apple's drivers and to have them boost you through the Apple Store, I'm convinced that you have to produce a product that's "not quite there" when it's competing with something Apple produces. I'll bet it's why the Brydge isn't supported by Apple, it's actually the kind of full-featured keyboard accessory you'd want for your iPad Pro, if it had Apple's smart connector it would fix all of the issues people have had and would probably outsell the mk.
Nick Siekierski I guess one of the reasons why the keyboard can't be removed is because the smart connector pins are at the back which is different from the normal 10” ipsd?
It’s not a head scratcher, it’s physics, the connector in on the back, so the keyboard needs to be attached. Same if brydge got a licence to use the smart connector, they would need to permanently attach a back cover to the keyboard....
I like how you compare every single detail side by side. I currently have the smart keyboard. Never liked the idea of track pad for $300.00. I was going to buy a mouse but lucky me for this Logitech folio touch, I ordered me one after this review. Thanks!
You must be one of the first on RUclips to compare the 2 keyboards. Does the Logitech keyboard add much weight to the iPad ? Pity you can't get the Logitech keyboard in black.
⚠️ NEVER UPGRADE to the latest version of LogitechControl, the app the Folio Touch uses to work with the iPad. IF like me you do so, a bug will disable the trackpad. No matter how up-to-date your iOS is, how many times your shut/restart your iPad, install/resintall the app, connect/disconnect the Folio Touch. It's just gone and reduces your Folio Touch to nothing more than a Key-To-Go (another Logitech bluetooth keyboard, just $100 cheaper). Don't believe me? check the Apple Store ratings and read the users comments for LogitechControl. The bug was first reported 4 months ago but to this day Logitech still haven't found a fix.
How is the typing and trackpad experience when comparing both cases? Some reviewers are saying that the magic keyboard is still superior and worth the extra cash.
I’m thinking of getting the 12 inch and from what I’ve heard the magic keyboard is great...however it’s too much...no matter what you say...despite that the folio doesn’t do a 12 inch version....even if I hear great things about both...this ‘life decision’ is sooooo hard 💩😅
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Honestly, the Logitech folio touch is better for how I use my iPad (laptop mode mostly, tablet in car and bed, and note taking/email at work), but I don’t regret getting the magic keyboard at all. Remember everyone, there will always be something better. Be happy with what you have, its all you need!
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Yea you’re right bro ! So, I will be happy with my magic keyboard for now ;)
I’ll buy your used magic track pad :)
@@Signatured haha i would but ive repurposed it for my desk Mac setup. Interested in a slim folio pro by logitech 12.9”. Giving it away for a good price.
Hey max tech... this is how you do it.. very good review...
I have no idea how they do so well. They collect the bare minimum info about a product... comparing the surface laptop to a macbook they didn't even touch on the fact that the surface was a touchscreen device. I don't get it.
Max also complained about the Pocket Cinema Camera not being more vlogger-friendly.
Wow this means so much
So much details that I need a break in the middle. Great work👌🏼
haha that was my goal!
Can you share your lock screen wallpaper from the iPad in the Magic Keyboard case? I love that
Mulțumim!
Thanks so much dude I was trying to find a video of how the Logitech folio works with the keyboard and not a single video I could find that showed me how the keyboard actually works
So thanks
And you gained a new subscriber today(me)
The Folio Touch is a much better value than the Magic Keyboard. You get more features & save $140.
Haha, man, you have such a sweet smile)) Thanks for the review. Is it possible to drag elements by 3 fingers like on mac trackpads?
Great video but is so upsetting how no one ever goes over suitability of the case for students/artists. I just wanna know how strong the hinge is, like will it maintain its angle when I'm resting my palm on the screen while writing?
Excellent comparison. I didn’t really start using my Apple keyboard/case until COVID and I was increasingly using it during videos and chats to type and share, I found the Apple keyboard case frustrating to type on, especially in a dimmer area as I work on video so my office is a little bit dark and not having backlit in that environment made me even more frustrated. I wasn’t 100% sold on the magic keyboard because of the price and the lack of function keys and when I saw the logitech had that and it also protected the Apple Pencil, I was sold. I decided not to get the trackpad because I really didn’t use it but I think this is been absolutely great for me.
Great Review, as always... I’m glad I got my Magic Keyboard for my 2020 12.9 and would have made the same decision today (plus they don’t make one for the 12.9).. Thanks, Stay Safe and be well..
YES! Thank you! HUGE HUGE difference to your review to many others. You went over viewing angles.... Well done!!
Great alternative to the magic keyboard! I’ve been using the MK for a few weeks now and think MK is far superior and worth the price premium for the following reasons:
- Non kickstand design means you can use on most surfaces just like a regular laptop
- Ipad being held magnetically is just convenient when you want to remove the ipad and hold and use it in all its glory. Plus its super cool, the floating design
- Better keyboard typing experience (well most probably since using mac pro keyboard technology)
- Pass through charging, now the usbc port can be used for other stuffs like connecting to external display, thumbdrive etc. Also charge cable looks very neat using the pass through port of magic keyboard.
- Nice and slim, looks great when folded
- Don’t need all the extra edge protection, I’m putting it in my bag anyways
- Great hinge tension, feels better having a keyboard that is not so flimsy on uneven surfaces and folds away very nicely
- material is underrated. Love it, I don’t think everyone will enjoy the semi denim design on the logitech
- Absence of function row is overstated. As a mac user, I’ve not missed it much at all as I can use multitouch as well as control centre (the only buttons I missed are the keyboard backlight up and down, no biggie)
One thing I like about the logitech is the pencil loop. For the MK when you put it in a bag sometimes the pencil would drop off somewhere in the bag
Overall though its a very decent alternative as it uses the smart connectors instead of bluetooth, and uses power from the iPad to drive it, ao much better than all the other choices.
Good luck for those deciding on which to buy!
I like the look of the MK material too, but it gets SOOO dirty over time from the oils in your hands, and there is no way you can clean it either! After awhile it looks absolutely gross.
Space Cadet Damn thanks so far so good I’ll take care not to use it with oily hands :)
Danny Welbeck m m.
This was an excellent comparison!! Great job!
Do you know if they’re releasing one for the 12.9?
I believe they said they would be releasing one soon I’m not sure when though, but they did say they were planning on making one.
Elijah Peters They are; they mentioned on the their website FAQ.
I was wondering the same thing. I contacted them but never heard back.
A much better video than last time.
This was super in depth!
Thanks for posting the comparison! I have an older Logitech keyboard case for my iPad Pro. It’s mostly great. However, the biggest problem is when the case is closed and you are carrying it on the hinge side (not the pencil side), if you squeeze the area above the function keys, it will press "Play" and start playing music. This even happens in a tightly filled backpack. Would you please test your new Logitech case to see if this happens?
I am having trouble getting my backlight to stay on on the folio. Even with it set to 60 seconds if I stop typing it goes to sleep and hitting any key wont wake it up. I have to hit the backlight key to wake it up. Any ideas???
Which iPadOS software are you on?
Fernando Silva 14.3 developer
Transplant Helper that’s probably the issue. Any issues i get with my iPad I’m saying it’s because I am on the beta
I’ll take the 12.9 if they make it.
Really enjoyed the video. I think you did well at being fair and balanced. Thanks!
My biggest hangup with the magic keyboard is the lack of stability of the Apple Pencil. When you grab the whole case, you have to make sure you don’t grab the side with the pencil. It can fall out while carrying it. Laying it on a car seat also dislodges the pencil. I’m a little mad at apple for missing that. They should have added some kind of flap or sleeve to secure the pencil. Especially for $350.
I Appreciate it man , Great video ✌✌
I don't see that option anymore? is that gone? is there any other way to change it?
Hi Fernando, thanks for the comparison video. One question, does Baseus Adapter can be fit on the ipad with the logitech keyboard?
Hello. Thanks for the Video. How does it feel like when writing with the Apple Pencil?
So you were definitely right about the Surface Pro 7, a jack of all trades but a master of none. I had found that my work was more enjoyable completing it on the MBA over completing it on the Surface Pro 7. The other thing too was I had found that when I would plug in my MBA into a external display over connecting the SP7 into a display, the display would automatically pick up my MBA but not always the SP7. The display I am currently using is the USB type c Dell 27 inch.
So I ended up taking back the SP7 and exchanged it for the iPad Air 256GB and the Logitech folio keyboard to go with it. My work work will be done using my MBA while my personal work will be done on the iPad Air. The iPad Air is a lot more versatile than my MBA. Great video and thanks for the comments.
Hey buddy, long time viewer here lol :) Man, I can’t believe apple didn’t design the magic keyboard to have a solution for the pencil. I know it has been an issue for you Nando.. Prince.. 93 :) Have you found any 3rd party solutions for stowing the pencil along with the magic keyboard yet? I’m typing this on my Logitech ‘keys to go’ which I tuck into a pocket that is on my 3rd party iPad Pro 12.9 2020 folio case. It works fine to tuck this small keyboard into the pocket and there is an elastic slot for my Apple Pencil, but the typing experience is not the greatest and of course I have to charge the keyboard and all that. I will likely upgrade to the Magic Keyboard, but I guess at this point I’m still waiting to see if perhaps Logitech has something better for the 12.9 in store. Thanks for all your videos Fernando. You are a genuine and real RUclips tech guy and it’s appreciated. Don’t completely sell out to PaperLike etc haha. Peace!
Hi! This will only apply if you have a 2018 iPad Pro...There is a sort of add-on called the iBlaision Halo Case, and though it was made for the Apple Smart Keyboard, a lot of Amazon reviewers say that with a little bit of finessing, they were able to use it with the Magic Keyboard. Hope this helped!
@@jj.flores thank you for your reply Abraham. I do have the 2020 model however.
The Jam Space darn! Hopefully they make an updated version soon then! You could also check out the SwitchEasy CoverBuddy. It was made for your proposed combination, but my hesitation is that though it does provide a little nest for your Apple Pencil, the all-around protection of the iPad is abysmal. If you’re not as clumsy as me though, I recommend it, haha!
Has there been by any chance any firmware updates on the Folio to improve the touchpad?
First off, thanks for this pleasant review. it informed me about aspects i wanted to know more about. How's the weight difference between both? I can imagine the Folio being bulkier and heavier...approaching laptop weight.
the logitech one is heavier than the magic one, but they both actually almost the same weight.
Wow! Great Video! please post more vidoe's like this!.
4:00 I think it’s actually just haptic feedback whenever we press down. Cuz on my MacBook when I press down on the trackpad when it is powered off, I don’t get any click sensation. It’s super neat
Abdussaboor Muhammad It actually clicks; it’s not haptic feedback.
What if i cut that keyboard with scissors does it make anything to keyboard function
You don’t have to open them with one hand. If you pick up the magic keyboard by the base and the combo touch by the stand it works one handed
Is the folio touch easy/comfortable to take notes with it?
Yes! As a user of the Folio Touch, It is so satisfying to type on and feels great on my hands!
THANK YOU for showing the tap-to-click option on the Folio Touch. That had been making me CRAZY that I couldn't just tap and actually had to click all the time. Now I'm content again. LOL
Thanks for the
in depth review. 👍great one👍👍
Why not for Ipad 12.9 and in black color and space for usb hub adapter will be perfect with all mentioned before.
Great video. What made you get a 11 inch iPad Pro in addition to the 12.9?
Adnan Gajraj 11 is the old one and he doesn’t want to get rid of it I believe
5:46 Fernando sounds like craig
What wallpaper is that for the 12.9 inch?
By the way you can prop the kickstand up on the backside of the keyboard. If you look at the pictures on the apple store you will see how that’s done.
Fernando, can you let us know how the back lite function works, I just got mine and yesterday and I cant get the keyboard to light up and there are no instructions to reference, thanks for any help you can offer.
Tony S I believe you just need to update your iPad
Best Review Video Ever !!!
What's the thickness when iPad pro is installed on the combo touch?
14:35 did the Ipad attach to the back of Magic Keyboard??
No
Where can I get the Logitech folio touch case in Canada?
Apple.com
Sliding the pencil into the folio's top flap should also stop the battery drain on the pencil.
Are they releasing 12.9 inch also how loud is the click on the logitech version compared to apple. This is really important ;/ if anyone knows when they will release it PLEAASE lmk
Can you use the Logitech keyboard on your lap? I am very tempted to buy this keyboard case if it can do that . It’s an amazing alternative
No, you can't, sadly.
Yes. See ruclips.net/video/sTtjO6EgjVU/видео.html
Lapability is much better with the magic keyboard
Nitin Ram definitely but it is still possible with the folio touch
Yes you can. Watch Max Techs newest video on the Logitech keyboard
How did you do to get rid of apps from home page in your iPad 12.9’ ?
I really would like to get a Folio Touch but unfortunately my iPad is 12.9’..
you just move them to the second page. This has been possible for many years.
Excelente video, gracias Fernando, me ayudó mucho para tomar la decisión sobre cuál comprar.
Neither have an ipad nor can afford one.. But idk why still ended up watching a case video for ipad..
Thank you for your review
The greatest reason for the magic keyboard is that the screen is much more reachable. One of the most impotent feather of the iPad is that you can interact directly with the screen. For that reason there aren’t functionkeys weren’t and won’t be
yo what's your iPad wallpaper ?
Great video, I still don’t know which one to order, some features I like on both and some I don’t.👨💻❓🧑💻❓🤔
does the usbC hub plugs in fine with logitech folio touch case on ? like this, images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61BAbMxbdNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Where can I get that wallpaper?
Nice video, thanks for sharing
Very good comparison review. I have a 2018 12.9 Pro so not in market for either keyboard or case ( now at home using IPad on stand to raise visually, Logitech K811 keyboard and Magic Trackpad-for travel I use Brydge w/o trackpad + MT.). I have the Logitech Slim Keyboard with smart connector for my gen 1 12.9 IPad Pro. The stand didn’t hold up terrifically but still functional. Assume they have improved and like how this one is made much better. When I upgrade my 12.9 Pro in the future I hope I have a similar choice between Apple and Logitech cases.
The size of the Trackpad dose not bother me you get use to using it. When at the desk I tend to use the Magic Trackpad 2 the most when I need to use the trackpad.
What is your wallpaper!!!?
Thanks for simplifying the decision making proces💥
Does anyone know which keyboard drains more battery?
Logitech is the way to go but I can’t believe they wouldn’t release a 12.9 version.
GabeReal They will; on Logitech’s FAQ page for the Folio Touch, they mention a 12.9 inch model.
Cameron Bosch can you link me?
GabeReal support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051727074-FAQ-Stub-Folio-Touch Click on “What do I need to do on my iPad to make the trackpad work?”
Would love to know if you think companies like bridge will catch up or are these types of accessories limited to Apple and Logitech?
Jordan Wood bridge can probably catch up with hardware if they try really hard, but they don’t. Since Apple doesn’t give them the software and the allowance to use the smart connector, they only give it to Logitech.
Great video.
Thank you for the comparison. I'll choose Logitech keyboard folio. 🥰
My Magic Keyboard I don’t regret one bit! It’s more of a dock. I attach the keyboard when needed, but I like that my iPad is an iPad! I hate cases that add bulk. I bought it cause it’s thin and silver. My phone is the same way I hate cases lol
Can someone with the Logitech keyboard answer this: When does the keyboard and trackpad stop working? I have the original Apple Smart Keyboard folio, and it only starts working once the bottom aligns with the keyboard. This prevents continued typing when i have it in “tablet mode,” but i cant seem to figure out how it works with the Logitech one. Thank you!
Abraham Flores you flip it back!
Wouter L. Thank you! I might be getting it soon, I just never saw any reviewers mention that! :)
viewing angle of closed ipad? bro
When you flip back the keyboard and use the iPad, are the keys disabled?
Yes
@@salehghafri7185 Thanks for letting me know.
Well done bro!
Can you lay it down flat?
Good review however one small pickup, you mention the trackpad “drivers” and how Apple have given Logitech access to them and not Brydge, my understanding is that the reason the Brydge keyboards with trackpads have issues with latency and problems with accurate inputs and smooth scrolling is because they’re using Bluetooth to connect the the iPad whereas the Apple magic keyboard and this Logitech folio touch use the smart connector which draws power from the iPad directly and is much faster and more reliable, not a driver issue, different technologies and almost certainly why Apple created the smart connector in the first place.
Nope. It’s way more than just the slight delay using BT. The Brydge ones were made before Apple officially introduced the fully baked cursor support. They are just going off the “universal access” pointer support that Apple added for accessibility last year. Logitech got a head start because Apple let them in on the secret and gave them early access.
Space Cadet I suspect that it also has something to do with the physical connectors for the smart connector, these will have to be official licensed parts which will probably cost a lot if they’re available at all to third party vendors. Apple have probably invited Logitech in early so that there is a “budget” alternative to the magic keyboard. Personally I’m really excited that there’s an alternative to Apple’s ridiculously priced magic keyboard. Which do you think is the best trackpad implementation?
Anyone know where can I get the Logitech keyboard in Canada?
I don’t know, but they sell it on the website so if you can order it from there. That should work
Does the iPad locks itself automatically, after closing the Logitech Folio Touch Keyboard?
yes it does!
I didn't know you could have an empty home screen like that on the 12.9 inch iPad. Eerily similar to Mac just based on that home screen.
Why don't they give us a 12.9-inch version?
Alex Shaw : because most people use 11 inch version. Mine is also 12.9 inch version.
I would love it if they released a 12.9" version. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Maybe Apple is afraid that have a version for both would eat from their sales too much. But hopefully if there's enough demand from comments online, Logitech would release a 12.9 inch one!
@@joseyang5098 because the weight and the bulkiness would just be too much at level where it is almost unusable. It would be like holding a laptop from 2012/13. Those where so heavy and bulky and that's not a good experience
@@adamyounes6244 They already make a 12.9 keyboard case which has kindof the same bulky bumper protection around it, so making this model for it would not be that much of a difference. I've read somewhere they are releasing it next month.
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very good your videos, I would like to ask a question, what is your nationality? Seeing your name look Brazilian, am I right?
Apple must have a contract with Logitech to add just enough crappy "features" in their folio touch to make people think again about a magic keyboard. 1. Thicker than the mk, but no extra USB-C port 2. surface-like stands design means you can't use it on your lap comfortably 3. the case material will definitely wear worse than the mk and get more scratchy over time 4. removing the iPad is a big hassle essentially trapping it there forever, no reason they couldn't have used magnets and still included a lip for edge protection 5. the fact that the top case doesn't separate from the keyboard like it does for the 10.2" iPad is the biggest head-scratcher. The keyboard is the heavy part, same with the mk, in that case you just remove the iPad completely, even if the mk hinge folded back the whole package would be way too heavy to hold, like a Macbook Pro. In order to play with Apple's drivers and to have them boost you through the Apple Store, I'm convinced that you have to produce a product that's "not quite there" when it's competing with something Apple produces. I'll bet it's why the Brydge isn't supported by Apple, it's actually the kind of full-featured keyboard accessory you'd want for your iPad Pro, if it had Apple's smart connector it would fix all of the issues people have had and would probably outsell the mk.
Nick Siekierski I guess one of the reasons why the keyboard can't be removed is because the smart connector pins are at the back which is different from the normal 10” ipsd?
It’s not a head scratcher, it’s physics, the connector in on the back, so the keyboard needs to be attached. Same if brydge got a licence to use the smart connector, they would need to permanently attach a back cover to the keyboard....
Great! 🔥
iPad Pro wallpaper please ?
How can I get Logitech folio touch in india
Is the foliotouch 'lapable'
Seems like it ruclips.net/video/sTtjO6EgjVU/видео.html
Just had the opportunity to open mine and really like the Folio Touch keyboard. A better experience than the Smart Folio by Apple.
It would have been perfect if the folio has a black color option.
I like how you compare every single detail side by side. I currently have the smart keyboard. Never liked the idea of track pad for $300.00. I was going to buy a mouse but lucky me for this Logitech folio touch, I ordered me one after this review. Thanks!
Who watches movies on the iPad with the case essentially closed? Those are viewing angles. You can’t see anything.
Yes you can - that angle is very useful.
Will definitely wait for the 12.9 version. Logitech surely makes a great keyboard.
Outro bom vídeo, contínuo dividido entre os dois! Keep on
You must be one of the first on RUclips to compare the 2 keyboards.
Does the Logitech keyboard add much weight to the iPad ?
Pity you can't get the Logitech keyboard in black.
Omg I thought he was sitting
I switched to the Logitech folio cause of the function keys …. A good step !!
⚠️ NEVER UPGRADE to the latest version of LogitechControl, the app the Folio Touch uses to work with the iPad. IF like me you do so, a bug will disable the trackpad. No matter how up-to-date your iOS is, how many times your shut/restart your iPad, install/resintall the app, connect/disconnect the Folio Touch. It's just gone and reduces your Folio Touch to nothing more than a Key-To-Go (another Logitech bluetooth keyboard, just $100 cheaper). Don't believe me? check the Apple Store ratings and read the users comments for LogitechControl. The bug was first reported 4 months ago but to this day Logitech still haven't found a fix.
Apple needs to go back to the drawing board and redesign the magic keyboard. Logitech keyboard looks more user friendly
How is the typing and trackpad experience when comparing both cases? Some reviewers are saying that the magic keyboard is still superior and worth the extra cash.
The trackpad works really good. (At least from my experience 🤓)
I’m thinking of getting the 12 inch and from what I’ve heard the magic keyboard is great...however it’s too much...no matter what you say...despite that the folio doesn’t do a 12 inch version....even if I hear great things about both...this ‘life decision’ is sooooo hard 💩😅
haha I know, iPad accessories are getting ridiculously expensive!
maybe at 20k subs ill do a giveaway for it!