21 of the best iPad keyboard cases: get the right keys for your tablet

3 of the best iPad Pro 9.7 keyboard cases

The iPad Pro 9.7 is one of Apple's greatest slates, and you can make it even better with one of these keyboard cases.

1. Griffin Snapbook for iPad Pro 9.7

Built to last

Specifications

Colors: Black

Reasons to buy

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Durable
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Cheaper than some

Reasons to avoid

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Needs charging
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Connects via Bluetooth

This keyboard doesn’t use the Smart Connector, instead pairing via Bluetooth, which means you will occasionally need to charge it.

But the case it’s attached to stands out through enhanced durability, as it can protect your tablet from drops of up to 6 feet on to concrete, while a soft interior keeps your iPad’s screen clean and scratch-free.

2. Logitech Create Backlit Case for iPad Pro 9.7

A premium option

Specifications

Colors: Black, Blue

Reasons to buy

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Doesn’t need charging
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Backlit keys

Reasons to avoid

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Pricey
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Only comes in two colors

The Logitech Create is one of the best – and most expensive – keyboards you can get for the iPad Pro 9.7. It plugs in via the Smart Connector and draws power from the iPad itself, so it never needs charging.

Once placed in typing position it will also automatically connect to your iPad Pro, so there’s no need for Bluetooth, and with full size, backlit keys there’s plenty of space to type comfortably.

The Logitech Create case also has a holder for the Apple Pencil, built-in iOS shortcuts, and a sturdy cover, to keep your iPad safe.

3. Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro 9.7

Officially good

Specifications

Colors: Black

Reasons to buy

+
Slim and light
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Good keys

Reasons to avoid

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Very expensive
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Only comes in black

The official Apple Smart Keyboard also ranks among the very best, as you might expect. 

It’s slim and light, so it doesn’t hamper the portability of your iPad, but it also does the job it’s tasked with, as it’s reasonably spacious and works seamlessly – just connect it to the Smart Connector and get typing.

The Smart Connector also keeps it powered, so you never need to juice it up, and the keys offer a reassuring spring-like tension without the bulk found on a traditional keyboard. The only real downside is the typically Apple pricing.

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