AppleMagic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad: Wireless, Bluetooth, Rechargeable. Works with Mac, iPad, or iPhone; US English - White

This 2017 keyboard [Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad] is a very good keyboard from Apple. I like the older 2007 keyboard [Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad], discontinued in 2017 by this keyboard, better because the 2007 keyboard has a more substantial weight and is sloped a few degrees more, which makes the 2007 keyboard more comfortable for me. The only problem with the 2007 model is that you need a USB-A port for power. The newer 2017 and later keyboards are rechargeable battery.So, Apple did decrease costs somewhat by reducing mass since 2017. They have made even newer keyboards with Touch ID since 2021 that work with Intel Macs, but only Apple M-Series silicon will support Touch ID. The Latest Apple Keyboards are from 2024 with USB-C charging.Probably, if you need a new Apple Keyboard, any of the new ones since 2017 will do. I'm still using the 2007 model because I love the ergonomic feel of the slope. However, when it dies, any of the Magic Keyboards since 2017, appropriate for my 2017 iMac, will do.

OK. My original Apple keyboard died about 8 months ago. Feeling cheap, I bought another brand - and that keyboard was a nightmare! Wouldn't hold the charge, didn't wake up easily, and hard button push. I went back to the Apple keyboard, and am 100% satisfied. Oh - I purchased the one with the lightning connector. While the "C" connector may be the latest and greatest, it isn't worth an extra $30 - especially when I have lots of lightning cables!

It's the full sized Apple wireless keyboard, so you know its fit and finish is top quality. It's also a bit pricey, but then again, it's aluminum and not plastic. The key action is short throw but crisp like most laptops these days. If you like the older longer throw feel of mechanical keyboards, this isn't for you. The only reason I had to replace my original keyboard that came with my 2017 iMac was because it had an unexpected meeting with a glass of peach tea, and I didn't feel like disassembling it to clean the key actuators. Other than that, it was still fully functional, and the battery was still holding a charge for a considerable length of time, so I expect this will perform similarly (without the tea, of course).

Amazing

I’ve been using the Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad for a few weeks now, and I’m honestly blown away by how much it has improved my typing experience. As someone who works on both my Mac and iPad regularly, the wireless Bluetooth connection makes it super easy to switch between devices. No more fumbling with wires or constantly having to reconnect—it just works.The keys are smooth, quiet, and responsive, which has made typing a breeze, even during long sessions. The additional numeric keypad is a huge bonus for anyone who does a lot of data entry or works with numbers—it really speeds things up.The rechargeable battery is fantastic, and I love not having to worry about swapping out batteries all the time. The build quality is solid, and as with most Apple products, it just feels premium and sleek. It also pairs effortlessly with my iPhone when I need to use it on the go.Overall, this keyboard has been an amazing addition to my setup. If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality wireless keyboard for your Apple devices, I highly recommend this one!

Okay, I should qualify that headline as "The Best Keyboard ever Made for the Mac!"But I have never used a better keyboard for *any* computer, and I've used a LOT of keyboards over the years.As a bluetooth connected device, you might fear that you can out-pace the connection and experience dropped keystrokes. But no, it doesn't ever seem to do that. I am a very fast typist and have never had that problem.Knowing Apple, this is not just a simple tap-transmit-wait-for-next-tap type of device. It probably buffers your keystrokes and transmits them, verifying each one with an acknowledgement from the host computer. That's the way I would design it, and it seems to do that.Just talking as a user, I find it very nice and easy to type on. The numeric keypad is also nice-to-have especially if you tend to enter lots of numerical data, for example in a spreadsheet.The keyboard usually lasts me about two weeks between charges, sometimes as long as a month, depending on usage. Over time, the battery gets weaker, as with all such rechargeable devices.I will mention that this keyboard is a replacement for one I got four years ago, which had an arrow key die. I need the keyboard badly so I just went ahead and ordered one without trying to repair the key. I did pry the key cap off and apply some alcohol, hoping it would fix an oxidized connection, but no luck. These keyboards are not really reparable beyond an occasional air blowout or suction (use your handheld vacuum to pull out the dust, hairs etc. from time to time).The one thing I'm doing differently with this keyboard is that I put on a thin keyboard cover, also purchased here on Amazon for a few dollars, to try to minimize dust and other particles accumulating. It protects against coffee spills etc. as well. It somewhat reduces the accuracy of typing, but the payoff is that the keyboard will likely last longer and require less cleaning. A tradeoff.I can recommend this keyboard to anyone working with a Mac, either desktop or laptop; it will increase your productivity and is a joy to use.

The item itself is in fine working condition, just beware that if you order the USB-C version you will likely be sent the lightening cable version like I was

Love how comfortable it is to type on. Wish it wasn’t quite so expensive.