iPad Air 11 Inch Case with Keyboard (M3/M2, 2025/2024) & iPad Pro 11/Air 5th/4th Gen Keyboard, Easy-Set Magnetic Stand, Portrait/Raised Modes, with Removable Protective Case, Blue

I got my first ipad recently (an ipad air from Costco), and I also bought the magic keyboard. I'm coming from a place of using a PC laptop, but my laptop is dying. Backlit keys are a must for me. I thought the magic keyboard had them, but alas. No longer. I also didn't like the way my Apple pencil was constantly popping off. I considered other alternatives, but the ESR won because A) I wanted to be able to type on my lap, (which you can do decently with the magic keyboard), and B) I wanted a flap or something for my Apple pencil, and C) I wanted the case to feel a bit more protective because I am not always super careful with my things. After a few weeks of using the ESR, I am not disappointed in my purchase. I was a little nervous about the bluetooth connection. Thought that was going to be a drag, but I haven't had problems with it. It does put itself to sleep, so sometimes it takes a second to wake the keyboard up, but you just hit a key, and a second later it's responding again. You must charge the keyboard separately, but it lasts a long time and also seems to recharge quickly. The backlit keys are great, which was basically my biggest deal-breaker with the magic keyboard. Typing on my lap works. Yes, the ipad is top-heavy in this case. It was also top-heavy with the magic keyboard, but I do think the ESR seems a little worse. Not a deal-breaker for me. The pencil flap: great when not using the ipad, but when you're using it, you have to open the flap, so the pencil is still just only attached by the magnet. This seems ok, though. I'm not really worried about it going flying while I'm using the ipad, it's more like when I'm not using it. I would still prefer a case with a slot for the pencil or something, not sure why that's not possible, but out of the keyboard cases available for ipad air, this one is the best bet for me. Again, my highlights: Backlit keys Apple Pencil Security Ipad protection Bluetooth hasn't been a problem I got the blue. It looks fine. I wish it came in more colors. Ipad went in the case without too much struggle. I do sometimes (rarely) pull the ipad off to use it without the keyboard, and I don't have to have a completely naked ipad like I did with the magic keyboard. And it goes back on easily enough. I really like this feature. I also have turned the ipad to vertical to type with on certain apps. It becomes even more top-heavy, but you can make it work if you are careful. If a problem arises or something stops working, I will update my review. (I did buy the protection plan thing.)

I really like this case. I think the weight is synonymous with my macbook. So, that doesn't bother me at all. My only problem is I can't charger my apple pencil with its own case. For a while I couldn't even get the pencil to charge even without the case and just on this ipad case. I figured out that the ipad case just wasn't sitting right but I really wish I didn't have to take the case off whenever the pencil needs charged.

Just got this is the mail today and I think I like it so far. I will say: it does add a considerable amount of weight to the iPad Pro 11in. I weighed my 13 in Mac book pro and the iPad with this case on, and both were 3lbs exact. So if you are someone wanting to use ur iPad Pro over your laptop because of weight, then this may not be the case for you. It will save you some space though! The main draw for me for this case was that it has a flap to cover the pen, and you can detach it from the keyboard to use it in tablet mode. The keyboard set up was super easy and connected easily. I tested the keys and it seems to type normally without lag. My only caveat is just that it is a little heavy and there is no pass thru charging. So you have to charge the keyboard separately. Since I just got this today, I can’t say how long the battery life is or the quality. I will update this review later on about the quality and long term battery life etc. I also love that it comes in different colors! I have a Logitech and it only comes in 2 boring colors. I like that this has pink, blue and white in addition to black. I also like that there is a backlight to the keyboard as well. I got the blue and it’s really cute. Looks just like the photos. update - July 11, 2025: I know it has only been 2 days but so far i love the keyboard! I have been using this for 2 days now, and it is actually nice that the keyboard charges separately, because it doesn’t affect the battery of the iPad when i use it. I fully charged it 2 days ago, and i just check the battery and it is still full charged. And i have used the keyboard to grade, and write emails a lot since then. I love that the keyboard backlight is customizable as well. Still, the only draw back is how heavy it is, but other reviewers said that it is heavier because of the battery. If that is the trade off with having better battery life and it being heavier, then i guess it isn’t so bad. the magnet that holds the iPad is really good as well. I haven’t had any issues taking it off and putting it back on. I haven;’t have any issues with the trackpad lagging, but when i was using google docs, I noticed that the keyboard was lagging a bit. I think that was just because the Google docs app itself was laggin? Not sure if that has anything to do with the keyboard itself. I’ll update this review again is anything changes in terms of long term usage and quality. But so far so good!

Great keyboard . Heavy ! Works well it does have few glitches in talking to iPad and some apps it doesn’t do well in but overall I would buy it again. Pairs well with most of the apps on my iPad and the material is really easy to clean.

I love this case. I do see what people mean when they said it was heavy but I don’t mind that. The fit is tight so I was worried that it was the wrong one but it was perfect. I love the color and the case feels sturdy. I also love that it holds my Apple Pencil in place so I don’t lose it!