Comparison Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (2021) vs Apple Magic Keyboard (2021)

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	Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (2021)	Apple Magic Keyboard (2021)
	from 6 900 up to 10 577 ₴ Compare prices 9	from 3 695 up to 5 699 ₴ Compare prices 18
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TOP sellers	Applecover.com.ua 6 900 ₴ Buy in shop Grokholsky.com 8 039 ₴ Buy in shop Buy.ua 7 482 ₴ Buy in shop	Applecover.com.ua 4 850 ₴ Buy in shop Grokholsky.com 3 969 ₴ Buy in shop Buy.ua 4 556 ₴ Buy in shop
	Built-in TouchID	Compatibility: Mac with macOS 11.3 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14.5 or later, iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14.5 or later
Connection	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Range	10 m	10 m
Form factor	ultra-compact (ISO), without Numpad	ultra-compact (ISO), without Numpad
Keyboard
Key profile	low	low
Key type	island type	island type
Switch technology	scissor	scissor
Fn key
CMD / OPT keys
Features
Cyrillic colour	grey	grey
Volume control	fn	fn
General
Interface	USB
Power source	battery	battery
Battery time	30 days	30 days
Charging port	USB C	USB C
Size	279x115x11 mm	279x115x11 mm
Weight	243 g	239 g
Color
Added to E-Catalog	january 2022	october 2021

Brief conclusions of the comparison keyboards

Keyboards Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (2021) and Apple Magic Keyboard (2021) have similar features such as Bluetooth connectivity, ultra-compact format, and low profile keys. However, the main difference is the presence of the Touch ID feature in the first model, which allows users to conveniently unlock devices and confirm purchases. Otherwise, both keyboards have the same battery life (30 days), charge via USB-C, and have similar dimensions and weight. The choice between them will depend on the need for the Touch ID feature.

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Interface used in a wired keyboard (see "Connection type").

— USB. A standard universal connector for connecting peripherals, present in almost all modern computers — from desktop PCs to microcomputers. USB keyboards are the most versatile, so this option is the most common today. The main disadvantage of this option is that the USB slot occupied by the keyboard may be needed for another peripheral device; however, this problem is quite easily solved — for example, using a USB hub or purchasing a keyboard with its own hub (see below).

— PS/2. A specialized connector with a characteristic round shape used to connect keyboards and mice; in modern PCs, both two ports can be provided, for both, and one universal. Anyway, this connection method is convenient in that all USB ports remain free; this can be important when using numerous USB peripherals. At the same time, the PS/2 connector itself is rather large and poorly suited for laptops and other compact equipment, and therefore is found only in desktop PCs. And even in the latter case, it's ok to check the availability of PS/2 before buying a keyboard with such a plug.

— USB or PS/2. Usually, in this case, we mean USB keyboards equipped with an adapter for a PS/2 port. Features of both interfaces are described above; here we note that this option is the most versatile, it allows you to choose the connection method depending...on the situation. In addition, it is convenient because there are relatively few PS/2 models, and it can be easier to find a suitable USB keyboard equipped with an adapter. The adapters themselves are inexpensive and do not really affect the price of the device; of course, they are sold separately, but the kit is often the preferred option.

— Corporate. Connection using a specific connector, which does not apply to the standard (described above) interfaces and is mainly used in the technique of a certain brand, at best, in some third-party devices. This option can be very convenient for tablet accessories (see "By Direction").