Which Magic Keyboard fits your iPad? Apple has two Magic Keyboard generations in the lineup — the original Magic Keyboard 2020 (for Pro 11"/12.9" 2018-2022 plus all Air 4-7) and the new Magic Keyboard 2024 with aluminium palm rest and function row (for Pro 11"/13" M4 and the Air-M2/M3 line). Just tell us which iPad you have (Air or Pro, plus year and size) and we will show you the right keyboard — in stock in Basel, same-day dispatch for orders by 4 pm, free above CHF 15, payment on invoice (credit check required by Powerpay), 14-day return policy, 2-year Swiss warranty and "Best Price CH" guarantee. Pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten via click & collect.
Check our table. Rule of thumb: Pro 11/12.9 from 2018-2022 plus Air 4-7 11 inch take the original Magic Keyboard 2020. Pro 11/13 M4/M5 take the new Magic Keyboard 2024 with aluminium palm rest and function row. Pro 9.7, Pro 10.5, iPad Mini and basic iPad have no Magic Keyboard.
NO — the Pro M4 has slightly different outer dimensions, an offset back camera and a new MagSafe magnet. The old Magic Keyboard 2020 is NO longer compatible with Pro M4 11/13 inch. You need the new Magic Keyboard 2024.
The Smart Keyboard Folio has NO trackpad and NO backlit. The Magic Keyboard has both plus a USB-C pass-through charging port. For students the Smart Keyboard Folio is the cheaper choice, for pro workflows the Magic Keyboard is worth it.
No — Apple does not offer a Magic Keyboard for the iPad Mini. Use third-party Bluetooth folio keyboards like those from Logitech.
In our stores in Basel, Aarau and Olten we repair Magic Keyboards — switch mechanism, charging port, trackpad. A keyboard repair typically runs CHF 100–250, 30–50 percent cheaper than a refurbished replacement keyboard. 14-day return policy, 2-year Swiss warranty.
Two Apple-branded Magic Keyboard generations, three sizes, plus a cheaper folio variant. Quick overview:
Apple introduced the new Magic Keyboard in May 2024 alongside the Pro M4. Three main differences:
The 2020 original is still a fully featured keyboard with trackpad and backlit keys — not functionally inferior, just less MacBook-like.
For architects and lawyers on the Pro M4 we recommend the new Magic Keyboard 2024 with aluminium — representative at the client table. Video editors in LumaFusion / DaVinci use the function row for cut, play and marker shortcuts. Students save with the original Magic Keyboard 2020. Casual travellers often get by with the Smart Keyboard Folio (no trackpad, more compact, lighter, cheaper). Sustainable choice: the new Magic Keyboard has a recycled aluminium top and bio-based TPU bottom.
Apple ships Magic Keyboards for the CH market in Swiss multilingual layout (CH/CH-Multilingual). On request we also stock QWERTY US, QWERTZ DE and AZERTY FR. Contact us for a non-CH layout — we order it directly for you.
Check the table above. Rule of thumb: Pro 11"/12.9" 2018-2022 + Air 4-7 (11") = original Magic Keyboard 2020. Pro 11"/13" M4/M5 = new Magic Keyboard 2024 with aluminium palm rest. Pro 9.7", Pro 10.5", iPad Mini and basic iPad have no Magic Keyboard.
NO — the Pro M4 has slightly different outer dimensions, an offset back camera and a new MagSafe magnet. The old Magic Keyboard 2020 is NO longer compatible with Pro M4 11"/13". You need the new Magic Keyboard 2024.
The Smart Keyboard Folio (old generation) has NO trackpad and NO backlit. The Magic Keyboard has both plus a USB-C pass-through charging port. For students the Smart Keyboard Folio is the cheaper choice, for pro workflows the Magic Keyboard is worth it.
No — Apple does not offer a Magic Keyboard for the iPad Mini. Use third-party Bluetooth folio keyboards like those from Logitech.
In our stores in Basel, Aarau and Olten we repair Magic Keyboards — switch mechanism, charging port, trackpad. A full keyboard repair typically runs CHF 100–250, 30–50% cheaper than a refurbished replacement keyboard. 14-day return policy, 2-year Swiss warranty on all parts.
All Magic Keyboard variants in stock in Basel. A-mail in 1–2 working days nationwide or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten via click & collect. We are also happy to advise you in person — we show the direct comparison between original 2020 and new 2024 and check your iPad's compatibility on the spot.
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