现代 iPad(Modern iPads)，即使是入门级机型，也有足够的动力来跟上大多数主流笔记本电脑的步伐。iPadOS及其支持的应用程序在与桌面同类产品相匹配方面取得了长足的进步。
您会在 iPad 上找到相当强大的应用程序版本，例如Microsoft Word和Adobe Photoshop。真正的问题是平板电脑仅限于触摸屏。通过添加键盘，iPad 成为生产力野兽。
然而，并非每个 iPad 键盘都是平等的，因此我们将重点介绍市场上一些最好的 iPad 键盘，为您指明正确的方向。
(Mouse)iPadOS 中的鼠标和键盘支持(Keyboard Support)
首先，我们需要提到 iOS 中对鼠标和键盘的支持发生了怎样的变化。
iPad 系列现在拥有自己的 iOS 版本，称为 iPadOS。Apple现在已将完整的鼠标和键盘支持(mouse and keyboard support)集成到操作系统中。这意味着您可以在平板电脑上获得适当的鼠标和键盘体验。
在寻找 iPad 键盘时，这会改变等式，因为您可能想要结合键盘和鼠标的东西。
在 iPad键盘(Keyboard)中寻找什么
是什么让键盘成为 iPad 的理想选择？这在某种程度上取决于您需要使用它来做什么。
如果您需要类似于笔记本电脑体验的东西，那么您将需要某种集成键盘盒。然而，在舒适度和打字体验方面，这些键盘盒确实代表了某种程度的妥协。
您还可以选择在 iPad 上使用桌面键盘，以获得更好的舒适度。如果您只打算在办公桌前写作， 这是完美的选择。(Which)
有了前面提到的鼠标支持，市场上还有一些很棒的键盘和触控板组合。可以证明这样的组合是目前世界上最好的组合。
Apple带有键盘和触控板的官方 iPad Pro保护套是一个强大的配件。(Pro)苹果(Apple)已经设法创造了一个相对薄的键盘盒，但打字体验却可以与MacBook相媲美。同样，Apple 的触控板技术也适用于该产品。
这个盖子最好的部分是磁性连接的可调节铰链。这是大多数键盘文件夹的主要优势，大多数键盘文件夹通常只提供一个或两个屏幕角度。还有一个USB-C电源直通，让您可以轻松地将 iPad 连接到主电源。
总的来说，这是将 iPad Pro转换为外形尺寸非常接近MacBook的最佳方式。(MacBook)然而，最大的症结在于价格。该键盘组的两个版本都相当昂贵，但这取决于您如何看待它。它仍然比购买整个额外的MacBook便宜得多！从这个角度来看，如果您已经拥有 iPad Pro(Pro)，这实际上是一笔非常划算的交易。
如果您不需要完全便携的键盘体验，而只想在靠近桌子时选择在 iPad 上使用键盘，那么没有比这更好的选择了。
适用于Mac的Apple 妙控键盘(Apple Magic Keyboard)是桌面 Mac 的标准键盘(Mac)。这是一款设计精良的设备，可提供我们曾经感受过的最佳打字体验之一。
键程可能很低，但非机械键盘的手感非常好。如果您确实需要随身携带键盘，妙控键盘(Magic Keyboard)足够小，可以轻松放入 iPad 包中。
Apple为 11 英寸和 12.9 英寸 iPad Pro平板电脑配备了妙控键盘保护套。(Magic Keyboard)但是，如果您没有那些昂贵的高端 iPad 之一，Apple就没有适合您的同类产品。
幸运的是，罗技(Logitech)已经挺身而出，为主流的第三代 iPad Air和上一代 iPad Pro 10.5的用户推出了一款非常相似的产品。
罗技(Logitech)当然是世界上最好的键盘制造商之一，这就是为什么他们在Combo Touch上取消了背光和类似笔记本电脑的键间距。
该外壳为屏幕提供多个倾斜角度。但是，它依靠支架为您提供这些角度。这意味着您不能在膝盖上使用它。这是Apple(Apple)产品提供的一大优势。如果您正在寻找可在办公桌或咖啡店餐桌上使用的键盘和触控板组合，罗技 Combo Touch(Logitech Combo Touch)似乎非常适合这项工作。
4.罗技 K380 多设备 Mac 键盘(Logitech K380 Multi-device Mac Keyboard)
K380与Mac版(Mac)Apple(Apple Magic Keyboard)妙控(K380)键盘一样，并非专为与 iPad 配合使用而设计。相反，它被设计为尽可能多才多艺。您会在按键上找到Windows和Mac按键标签。它还具有记忆功能，您可以将其与三个不同的设备配对，然后在它们之间即时切换。
这可以包括您的 iPad、Mac、Apple TV以及任何其他可以与蓝牙(Bluetooth)键盘配合使用的设备。它也足够小巧紧凑，可以放在袋子里或放在家里。
我们也喜欢圆形键，它不仅看起来与更常见的样式不同，而且可能具有更自然的感觉。一旦你习惯了它们，就是这样。这款键盘没有内置可充电电池，但罗技(Logitech)声称电池寿命为 2 年。
这个崇高的主张是基于 200 万次击键的假设。如果您正在寻找需要覆盖更多设备的键盘，而不仅仅是 iPad，我们认为这是最佳选择。
如果您对最新最好的Apple 妙控键盘(Apple Magic Keyboard)保护壳中的集成触摸板不太在意，并且正在使用 iPad（第 7 代或第 8 代）或第 3 代 iPad Air，那么Smart Folio键盘是一个不错的选择.
由于它还利用了这些 iPad 上的智能连接器，因此无需电池，也无需无线配对过程。
这是一款紧凑、令人难以置信的扁平键盘。然而，据报道打字体验相当不错。因此，这是一种将全键盘功能添加到平板电脑的方法，而不会影响使 iPad 成为如此出色的设备的移动性或薄度。
写入建议
尽管提供了“最佳”设备列表，但键盘是您可能购买的最个人化的计算机产品之一。每个(Every)人的 iPad 键盘都有他们需要的不同东西，事实上，不同的生理学必须与设备融为一体。
如果可能的话，最好先尝试一下给定的 iPad 键盘，然后再投入使用。尤其是当它与高端Apple设备一样昂贵时。如果没有，请确保您可以将它退回给零售商，如果它真的最终导致手腕疼痛。
5 Best iPad Keyboards to Improve Productivity
Modern iPads, even the entry level models, have more than enough power under the hood to keep up with the majority of mainstream laptops. iPadOS and the apps it supports have come a long way to matching their desktop equivalents.
You’ll find fairly robust versions of apps like Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop on your iPad. The real problem is that the tablet is limited to a touch screen. By adding a keyboard to the mix, the iPad becomes a productivity beast.
Not every iPad keyboard is made equal however, so we’re going to highlight some of the best iPad keyboards on the market to point you in the right direction.
Mouse and Keyboard Support in iPadOS
First, we need to mention how mouse and keyboard support has changed in iOS.
The iPad series now has its own version of iOS called iPadOS. Apple has now integrated full mouse and keyboard support into the operating system. Which means you can have a proper mouse and keyboard experience on your tablet.
That changes the equation when looking for an iPad keyboard, because you may want something that combines both a keyboard and a mouse.
What to Look for in an iPad Keyboard
What makes a keyboard a good choice for your iPad? That depends somewhat on what you need to use it for.
If you need something that approximates the laptop experience, then you’ll need some sort of integrated keyboard case. However, these keyboard cases do represent some measure of compromise when it comes to comfort and typing experience.
You also have the option of using a desktop keyboard with your iPad for better comfort. Which is perfect if you’re only going to be doing your writing at a desk.
With the aforementioned mouse support, there are also a few great keyboard and trackpad combos on the market. A strong case can be made that such a combo is the best of all worlds right now.
1. Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9” & 11”
Apple’s official iPad Pro cover with a keyboard and trackpad is a formidable accessory. Apple has managed to create a relatively thin keyboard case, yet the typing experience is comparable to a MacBook. Similarly, Apple’s trackpad technology makes it into this product as well.
The best part of this cover is the magnetically-attached, adjustable hinge. This is a major advantage over most keyboard folders, which usually offers only one or two screen angles. There’s also a USB-C power pass-through, making it easy to connect your iPad to mains power.
Overall, this is the best way to convert an iPad Pro to something that’s very nearly a MacBook in terms of form factor. However, the biggest sticking point has to be the price. Both versions of this keyboard set are rather expensive, but it depends on how you look at it. It’s still far cheaper than buying an entire additional MacBook! From that perspective it’s actually a very good deal if you already have an iPad Pro.
If you don’t have the need for a fully portable keyboard experience and just want the option to use a keyboard with your iPad when near a desk, there are few better options than this.
The Apple Magic Keyboard for Mac is the standard keyboard you get with a desktop Mac. It’s a well-designed device that offers one of the best typing experiences we’ve ever felt.
The key travel may be low, but the feel is excellent for a non-mechanical keyboard. If you really do need to take a keyboard with you, the Magic Keyboard is small enough to slip into a bag with your iPad with ease.
Apple has a good thing going with their Magic Keyboard cases for the 11” and 12.9” iPad Pro tablets. If you don’t have one of those expensive top-end iPads however, Apple doesn’t have an equivalent for you.
Luckily, Logitech has stepped up and brought out a very similar product for owners of the mainstream third-generation iPad Air and the previous-generation iPad Pro 10.5”.
Logitech is of course one of the best keyboard makers in the world, which is why they have pulled off both backlighting and laptop-like key spacing on the Combo Touch.
The case offers multiple angles of tilt for the screen. However, it relies on a kickstand to offer you those angles. Which means you can’t use it on your lap. That’s a big advantage the Apple product offers over this. If you’re looking for a keyboard and trackpad combo to use on a desk or coffee shop table, the Logitech Combo Touch seems perfect for the job.
The K380, like the Apple Magic Keyboard for Mac, isn’t designed for use with the iPad specifically. Instead it’s designed to be as versatile as possible. You’ll find both Windows and Mac key labels on the keys. It also has a memory function where you can pair it with three different devices and then switch between them on the fly.
That can include your iPad, a Mac, an Apple TV and anything else that will work with a Bluetooth keyboard. It’s also small and compact enough to toss in a bag or just have around the house.
We also like the round keys, which not only look different to the more common style, but are likely to have a more natural feel as well. As soon as you get used to them, that is. This keyboard doesn’t have a built-in rechargeable battery, but Logitech claims a 2-year battery life.
This lofty claim is based on a 2-million keystroke assumption. If you’re looking for a keyboard that needs to cover more devices than just your iPad, this is the best choice in our opinion.
If you’re not too fussed about the integrated touchpad in the latest and greatest Apple Magic Keyboard case and are rocking an iPad (7th- or 8th- gen) or a 3rd-generation iPad Air, then the Smart Folio keyboard is a strong choice.
Since it also makes use of the smart connector found on these iPads, there’s no need for a battery and no wireless pairing process.
It’s a compact, incredibly flat keyboard. Yet the typing experience is reportedly rather good. So it’s a way to add full keyboard functionality to your tablet without impacting the mobility or thinness that makes the iPad such a nice device.
Write-in Suggestions
Despite providing a list of devices that are the “best”, a keyboard is one of the most personal computing purchases you’re likely to make. Every person has different things they need from their iPad keyboard and, indeed, a different physiology that has to gel with the device.
If at all possible, it’s a good idea to try a given iPad keyboard out for yourself before committing to it. Especially when it’s something as expensive as the high-end Apple units. If not, make sure you can return it to the retailer if it really ends up being a pain in the wrist.
