The iPad Air 4, or iPad Air 2020 is a product that 90% of the users who get it will do so focusing its use mainly on work and productivity, surely with the intention of replacing their old laptop, since This iPad has enough power and potential for this, therefore, one of the main accessories to achieve the full potential of this device is a good keyboard, therefore, in this post we want to put the best options on the table so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
One of the great novelties of the iPad Air 2020
When Apple began to list, in its presentation, the novelties that this iPad Air 4 brought, the one that attracted the most attention was the design change, adopting the one that until now was exclusive to the iPad Pro. This design change not only means If not, enjoying an all-screen iPad means that virtually all accessories that are compatible with the 11-inch iPad Pro are also compatible with the iPad Air 4, including keyboards.
Therefore, from now on, all keyboards that were and are compatible with the 11-inch iPad Pro are also compatible with the iPad Air 4, which opens up a huge range of options on the market, options of tremendous quality. and that adapt to the needs of any user.
Is the keyboard necessary?
One of the most recurrent questions that users ask themselves when buying an iPad, and therefore, that most buyers of the iPad Air 4 will also ask is, do I have to buy a keyboard? Is it worth it? And the answer is the same as always, it depends, it depends on the use you are going to make, it depends on the reason why each user has bought the iPad Air 4.
If we study the current iPad market, we can come to the conclusion that, most of the people who opt for the iPad Air will be users who want most of the advantages offered by the iPad Pro, but at a lower price, therefore, the user profile of the iPad Air seems to indicate that the use of this device will be focused on productivity and office automation. If this is your case, I think it is practically essential to buy a keyboard for your iPad, since the user experience will be greatly enhanced, you will be able to get much closer to having that touch laptop that you may have been looking for and that will serve you so much to work and / or study, as well as to enjoy your leisure time watching series or videos on YouTube.
The best covers + keyboard
Magic Keyboard
We started strong, we started with the most premium option, the top one that we can find in the market, obviously also the most expensive option. The experience of combining your iPad Air 4 with the Magic Keyboard is unattainable with another competitive keyboard. In the first place, you will have the feeling that your iPad is floating thanks to its new design, which in addition to providing this attractive visual also provides us with the ability to adapt the angle of inclination of the device according to the needs of each moment.
eye! We are not just talking about a keyboard, since this Apple Magic Keyboard also has a trackpad, that is, with it we can use our iPad as if it were a computer without having to acquire, apart from, a mouse. Another function to keep in mind is that it has backlit keys, ideal for working late at night without the need for lighting. Finally, it also has a USB-C port that will allow us to charge our iPad while we use it, and allocate the iPad’s USB-C port to connect other accessories.
Jelly Comb
We continue to talk about keyboards compatible with the 10.9-inch iPad Air and the 11 Pro and this keyboard from the Jelly brand makes an excellent combination of design and utility in this version of the keyboard with a trackpad. It has a backlit keyboard and high protection for the iPad when it is closed, having different positions that make it more comfortable to use and even with a hole to store the Apple Pencil 2.
Logitech Touch Folio Case
Logitech is, after Apple, the company that takes more care of the iPad with a multitude of accessories compatible with the apple brand tablet. Of course, among these accessories are keyboards, which are always a great option to consider thanks to the benefits they provide in relation to the price to be paid with them, being, usually, somewhat cheaper than the options that we offer. provides Apple.
The Logitech Folio Touch Cover keyboard may not stand out for being aesthetically spectacular, but it will do so for the benefits it gives the user. To some very high quality finishes and materials we add a really differential extra, this keyboard also has a trackpad, as I said, a very, very extra to take into account and that will give you a very satisfactory experience when using your iPad. It also has a backlit keyboard and provides up to four modes of use.
Brydge 11.0
If you want your iPad to be aesthetically a laptop, if literally a laptop, Brydge will give you that taste with its keyboard. Aesthetically there is no keyboard on the market that creates the sensation of transforming your iPad into a Macbook, be careful, only aesthetically. It has a trackpad so that the experience is even more similar to what you had with your laptop, and you can enjoy using your iPad with the cursor that was implemented a few months ago in iPadOS.
However, not all that glitters is gold, if you opt for this keyboard keep in mind that the keyboard that is predefined is the English keyboard, therefore, in order to use the Spanish keyboard you will have to, first, configure this on your iPad It is really simple, and secondly, buy some stickers to put on the keyboard keys and, now, have your Spanish keyboard.
SENGBIRCH Keyboard Case
The most economical option of this compilation of keyboards for the iPad Air 4 comes from Sengbirch, which offers us a compact keyboard cover that will functionally meet most of the needs of any user. It also has a small section to store your Apple Pencil and easily transport it with your iPad. Without a doubt, a much cheaper option than those mentioned so far.
BAIBAO Keyboard + Cover
BAIBAO gives us yet another option to take into account when choosing a keyboard and cover for our iPad Air 4. With a compact design that keeps a small place for our Apple Pencil, this keyboard will give us the necessary functionalities for practically any user , also at a really competitive price.
Compatible Bluetooth keyboards
1 BY ONE
Okay, visually this keyboard does not seem to be the most beautiful in the world, but if you use your iPad on a support for which you need a keyboard different from this, the 1 BY ONE offers interesting possibilities with its integrated trackpad. Its weight is also very light and allows it to be easily transported anywhere.
Tri-Folding Keyboard
Perhaps the Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity of this keyboard is not the most modern, but it is undoubtedly one of the most striking keyboards in this compilation. It offers the interesting possibility of folding the device into three parts for easy transport. The travel of the keys is very pleasant and its autonomy gives plenty to work with for months. As if this were not enough, it has a trackpad on its right side.
OMOTON bluetooth keyboard
With a design that closely resembles the option that Apple gives us, OMOTON offers a keyboard at a very low price. At the autonomy level, it promises us up to 30 days.
HANYEAL bluetooth keyboard
This brand also bets on a design very similar to the official Apple option. With a simple keyboard, very light that covers the most basic needs that users can demand from a keyboard, all at a very low price.