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Review: Logitech Create iPad Pro Keyboard Case

Last updated: May 19, 2021 9:32 pm UTC
By Phil Dzikiy
Review: Logitech Create iPad Pro Keyboard Case

While Apple’s own Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro has been nearly impossible to find since the device’s launch last week, Logitech has filled in the gap for those who want an iPad Pro Smart Connector keyboard now. Create iPad Pro Keyboard Case ($150) is the first third-party accessory to dock with iPad Pro’s Smart Connector, which allows accessories and the iPad Pro to transfer both data and power to each other — no Bluetooth or wires necessary. Create features a full-sized keyboard, and as a case, it provides sleep/wake and volume button coverage. Unlike Apple’s Smart Keyboard, Create features backlit keys and comes in a variety of colors.

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Review: Logitech Create iPad Pro Keyboard Case

When Create is connected to an iPad Pro, the total weight is 3.17 pounds — more than a current MacBook or MacBook Air, and closer to 13” MacBook Pro weight. That’s heavy, and it might be too heavy for some users to even consider.

Those willing to look past the weight will find a nice, solid feel to the rest of Create. Full-sized keys — including a row of shortcut keys — are contained within a mostly metal keyboard area. The outside of the case is covered in a nice, textured, water-repellent fabric, and there are holes to leave all four speakers unobstructed.

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Review: Logitech Create iPad Pro Keyboard Case

Inserting the iPad Pro in Create seems a bit more frustrating than it needs to be. You have to push the iPad Pro into half of the frame, and while it works fine once installed correctly, there were a few times where we were a bit off in the installation. Once installed, Create can easily dock into typing position, or it can be set into a viewing angle — while we’re glad Logitech gave us a viewing option here, the iPad is nearly flat in this angle, making it almost pointless.

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Review: Logitech Create iPad Pro Keyboard Case

Create can indeed be used in a lap, and that’s where its weight works to its benefit.

The iPad Pro will wobble slightly if you move around enough, but the Smart Connector and typing angle keep everything secure. The keyboard itself is quite good. While we’d put the overall feel as a step below a MacBook, it’s possible to type comfortably and accurately for a long period of time on Create’s adjustable backlit keys. We also appreciate the shortcut bar — both those shortcuts (for brightness, search, volume, playback, and more) and the keyboard shortcuts (bold, italics, etc.) all work as expected. We’re not sure how other iPad Pro keyboards will differ yet, but Create sets a nice bar for a good typing experience.

Review: Logitech Create iPad Pro Keyboard Case

The only strange issue we’ve had with Create during days of use is that on one occasion, the iPad Pro prompted us to say the accessory wasn’t supported.

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