This is so weird. I’m trying to compare keyboard cases for the iPad Pro 11-inch. The Apple site doesn’t say what the size and weight is for their smart keyboard folio cases.
I used the Support app to ask Apple and after they spent a lot of time hunting they couldn’t find it either.
Well, I have one in hand now and see it’s 304 g on my kitchen scale. That’s probably lighter than alternatives, like ones from Logitech. But why doesn’t Apple give the size and weight specs I wonder?
While Apple U.S. support was not able to help me, Apple Japan told me this via their support chat:
11インチiPad Pro（第3世代）・iPad Air（第4世代）用Smart Keyboard Folioの重さでございますが、293gでございます。
閉じている時、ですと、
縦：約24.7cm
横：約18cm
厚さ：約1.5cm
でございました。
Which means it weighs 293 g, and has a length, width, and thickness of about 24.7 cm, 18 cm, and 1.5 cm.
This is what the Amazon listing states though I’ve heard they can be fairly inaccurate.
| Product Dimensions | 10.12 x 7.52 x 0.91 inches; 1.34 Pounds |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.34 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer |
| ASIN | B08635GZ8H |
| Item model number | MXNK2LL/A |
| Date First Available | March 18, 2020 |
That’s definitely not right for the folio keyboard case. Maybe for one of the iPads?
As I said Amazon pages aren’t know for being correct or may include packaging as well in those figurs
I have the Magic Keyboard for the 11" iPad Pro. I weighed it on my kitchen scale. Averaging over several weighings, the weight came to 598 grams, a bit over 1lb, 5 ounces. The reason for most of the weight is that the keyboard section need to serve as a counterweight to the iPad to keep it from tipping over when deployed.
Maybe. Anyway, I weighed it at 304 g on my kitchen scale, while Apple Japan told me it was 293 g. This one also looks interesting, but weighs 574 g. Combo Touch Keyboard Case for iPad | Logitech
In my case, going for the lightest one was best.
I have the Logitech on my iPad. My son has the Apple version on his. His is definitely better engineered, lighter and slimmer with a more reliable trackpad. I have to reconnect mine regularly to have it be recognised.
The Logitech is better on the lap or in bed I think and I do like having a full row of function keys.