Apple
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
Best extended keyboard for Mac users needing secure authentication and productivity.
Elevate your workflow with this extended keyboard, featuring a dedicated numeric keypad perfect for spreadsheets and financial tasks. Its low profile and optimized key travel provide a comfortable and precise typing experience. Integrated Touch ID offers fast, secure authentication for unlocking your Mac and signing into apps. Enjoy weeks of use on a single charge thanks to the long-lasting rechargeable battery. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and pairs automatically with compatible Macs.
$199.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1068
/ 3949
#1068 in Keyboards
Price vs Category Average
+44%
Above average
Connectivity
Bluetooth
/ Bluetooth
Who it's for
- Security-conscious users needing fast, seamless authentication
- Data analysts and accountants requiring rapid numeric input
- Minimalists seeking a premium, stable, and ergonomic typing experience
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused shoppers comparing value against third-party alternatives
- Power users who dislike interruptions during charging cycles
- Owners of Intel-based Macs or Windows PC users
Performance breakdown
Authentication Speed
Touch ID integration makes unlocking your Mac and signing in instantaneous.
Typing Precision
Scissor mechanism provides stable, consistent feedback for every keystroke.
Workflow Efficiency
The extended numeric keypad significantly accelerates data entry and spreadsheet navigation.
Battery Longevity
Lasts for weeks on a single charge, minimizing cable clutter.
Build Quality
Premium aluminum construction offers a sleek, rigid, and professional feel.
Connectivity Reliability
Bluetooth pairing is seamless with Apple silicon Macs, though limited elsewhere.
Key Specs
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Compatibility
Mac with Apple silicon, macOS 11.4 or later
Keyboard Layout
Full Size
Switch Type
Scissor
Key Rollover
N-Key Rollover
Numeric Keypad Included
Yes
Media Keys Type
Function Row Media Keys
Know before you buy
No, the Touch ID functionality on this keyboard is exclusively compatible with Mac computers featuring Apple silicon running macOS 11.4 or later.
The built-in rechargeable battery is designed to last for about a month or more between charges, depending on your individual usage patterns.
Yes, you can use the keyboard with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, including iPads. However, please note that the Touch ID feature will not function on devices other than compatible Mac computers.
It is a wireless keyboard that connects via Bluetooth. The included woven USB-C to Lightning cable is primarily used for the initial pairing process and for recharging the battery.
This model uses a scissor mechanism that provides increased key stability and a low-profile design. It offers a more tactile, precise, and comfortable typing experience than older butterfly-style keyboards.
No, this Magic Keyboard model does not feature backlit keys.
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