 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Space Gray with black keys) | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn (contract manufacturer) |
| Type | Bluetooth andUSBkeyboard |
| Released | Original: October 13, 2015; 10 years ago (2015-10-13) With Numeric Keypad: June 5, 2017; 8 years ago (2017-06-05) 2021 revisions: May 21, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-05-21) |
| Input | QWERTY keyboard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 3.0+EDR Lightning port (before October 28, 2024),USB-C port (after October 28, 2024) |
| Power | Recyclable rechargeableLi-Po Battery (2980mAh) |
| Platform | Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer with OS X 10.11 or later and iOS devices with iOS 9.1 or later |
| Dimensions | Magic Keyboard: 0.16–0.43 inch (0.41–1.09 cm) x 10.98 inches (27.9 cm) x 4.52 inches (11.49 cm) Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad: 0.16–0.43 inch (0.41–1.09 cm) x 16.48 inches (41.86 cm) x 4.52 inches (11.49 cm) (H x W x D) |
| Weight | Magic Keyboard: 0.51 pound (0.231 kg) Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad: 0.86 pound (0.39 kg) |
| Predecessor | Apple Wireless Keyboard |
| Related | Magic Mouse 2 Magic Trackpad 2 |
| Website | https://www.apple.com/shop/mac/accessories/mice-keyboards |
TheMagic Keyboard is a family of wirelesscomputer keyboards manufactured byFoxconn under contract forApple Inc. The keyboards are bundled with theiMac andMac Pro, and also sold as standalone accessories. They replaced theApple Wireless Keyboard product line. Each Magic Keyboard model combination has a compact or full-size key layout for a specific region, a function key orTouch ID sensor next to F12, and color scheme variant.
Apple also refers to the internal keyboards inMacBooks released after November 2019 as the Magic Keyboard, which uses an identical scissor-mechanism with slightly shallower keys.[1]
The original Magic Keyboard design was available in two models:
This keyboard's design was similar to its predecessor, but had a lower profile. Apple re-engineered the scissor mechanism to increase key stability by 33 percent and reduce key travel. Typeface on the keys was also changed, fromVAG Rounded toSan Francisco (SF Compact).
It had a sealed non-replaceable rechargeableLithium-ion battery which is charged via aLightning port on the rear of the keyboard. The rechargeable battery can generally last up-to one month between charges. If connected to a computer using a USB to Lightning cable, it functions as a wired keyboard, not needing the Bluetooth connection. It used anST Microelectronics STM32F103VB 72 MHz 32-bitRISCARMCortex-M3 processor and included theBroadcom BCM20733 Enhanced Data RateBluetooth 3.0 Single-Chip Solution.
It was compatible withMacs runningOS X El Capitan and later,iPhones andiPads runningiOS 9 or later, andTVs runningApple TV Software 7.0 ortvOS 10 or later.
The Magic Keyboard (A1644) was released alongside theMagic Mouse 2 and theMagic Trackpad 2 in October 2015.
On June 5, 2017, Apple released the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (A1843) to replace the wired Apple Keyboard which was discontinued that day. It was longer, and had an extended key layout with a numeric keypad and a different arrow key arrangement. At the same time, the Magic Keyboard without the numeric keypad (A1644) received a minor visual update with new Control and Option key symbols.
A space gray Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad with black keys was bundled with theiMac Pro[3] and later made available for standalone purchase.[4]
A version in a silver finish with black keys was bundled with the 2019Mac Pro, though never available as standalone purchase.[5]
An updated Magic Keyboard design introduced in 2021 includes asymmetric corner keys, eject key assigned to Sleep, fn key assigned to Input Source, and F4-F6 function keys reassigned to Spotlight, Dictation/Siri, and Do Not Disturb. Using this new design, two additional model options also includeTouch ID sensors in place of the lock key. This update also discontinued the space gray Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. The updated keyboard models include:
The keyboards that have Touch ID sensors can scan the user's fingerprint to unlock Mac models that useApple M-series chips.[9][10] Keyboards that come bundled with theiMac M1 also have a color-matched aluminum finish.
The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (A2520) was available initially only in silver with white keys. On March 8, 2022, a version with black keys was introduced alongside the launch of theMac Studio.[11]
The charging port was changed toUSB-C in November 2024.[12]
In this new model, a separate globe key has been added in the lower-left corner, resulting in four keys to the left of the space bar (Globe, Control, Option, Command).
In March 2020, Apple announced a Magic Keyboard with integrated trackpad for 2018 and neweriPad Pros with trackpad support which connects through Smart Connector.[16] It also supports theiPad Air released later that year.[17]
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