Logitech Touch Combo and Pro Magic Keyboard - anything unique to one or the other?

[Farrgazer]

Besides the most obvious things, are there other major differences between the Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case w/ Trackpad and Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro?

The reason why I’m seemingly trying to compare apples to oranges is because I have an iPad Air 2019 and my parents will have an iPad Pro 2020 with the Magic Keyboard, and I’m aiming to provide remote tech support and possibly record tutorial videos for their perusal. To that end, the Touch Combo might be the closest thing to the Magic Keyboard.

There are obvious differences like the shapes, how to attach or detach the iPad, or the inclusion of F-keys on the Logitech one, but from a software or usage perspective, are there any exclusive features for one or the other?

For example, should I expect some trackpad gestures to work only on one or the other?

 

[Maxencelee]

I’m new here but I’ve been using the Logitech folio touch for my 11 pro and is quite a good “tablet” turned laptop which i believe would come into good use. Logitech tough have its cons in their accessories but nevertheless its a good brand that provide the standard basic necessary needs a laptop user needs.

 

[slimejester]

Besides the most obvious things, are there other major differences between the Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case w/ Trackpad and Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro?

The reason why I’m seemingly trying to compare apples to oranges is because I have an iPad Air 2019 and my parents will have an iPad Pro 2020 with the Magic Keyboard, and I’m aiming to provide remote tech support and possibly record tutorial videos for their perusal. To that end, the Touch Combo might be the closest thing to the Magic Keyboard.

There are obvious differences like the shapes, how to attach or detach the iPad, or the inclusion of F-keys on the Logitech one, but from a software or usage perspective, are there any exclusive features for one or the other?

For example, should I expect some trackpad gestures to work only on one or the other?

You can use all of the same gestures with both keyboard cases. I’d say the biggest differences other than the things you’ve mentioned would be the form factor and overall build. These are pretty dramatic differences. I’ve owned both MKB and FT, and the magic keyboard feels much more fragile than the FT, which is more like a protective shell. The MKB is heavy, but feels much slimmer than the FT. Lapability with the MKB feels more solid to me because the bottom of the keyboard lays flat without the need of a kickstand. I received a lemon FT when I ordered and was immediately turned off, but others here have had great experiences with it. Combo Touch seems to be nearly identical to the Folio Touch with the exceptions of the detachable keyboard and differences in the Apple Pencil holder. The Combo Touch has a little holster at the “top” of the case in landscape mode, while the FT has a magnetic strap that can secure the 2nd gen Apple Pencil when the case is completely closed. Hope that helps.

 

[Farrgazer]

You can use all of the same gestures with both keyboard cases. I’d say the biggest differences other than the things you’ve mentioned would be the form factor and overall build. These are pretty dramatic differences. I’ve owned both MKB and FT, and the magic keyboard feels much more fragile than the FT, which is more like a protective shell. The MKB is heavy, but feels much slimmer than the FT. Lapability with the MKB feels more solid to me because the bottom of the keyboard lays flat without the need of a kickstand. I received a lemon FT when I ordered and was immediately turned off, but others here have had great experiences with it. Combo Touch seems to be nearly identical to the Folio Touch with the exceptions of the detachable keyboard and differences in the Apple Pencil holder. The Combo Touch has a little holster at the “top” of the case in landscape mode, while the FT has a magnetic strap that can secure the 2nd gen Apple Pencil when the case is completely closed. Hope that helps.

From the sound of things, it seems that there are pretty much no keyboard input differences in terms of input, though there can be differences in the mechanics.

In that case, I should be fine using the Touch Combo for referencing. If I say “press command and then C” for example then my parents should be able to find them.

 

[servenvolley]

There is no function keys on the MKB. The FT has them.

 

[IngerMan]

Does the FT have a 2nd USBC charging port like the MK?

 

[ejin222]

Does the FT have a 2nd USBC charging port like the MK?

No it does not~