Apple Wireless Magic Keyboard 2, Silver (MLA22LL/A) - (Renewed)

I ordered this keyboard for my office - I also own Apples last wireless keyboard (Third Generation (Model No. A1314), 2009, 2 AA batteries). I am a long time Apple user so I knew what I was expecting out of this product, but I took a chance ordered the Refurbished keyboard. I did this primarily because I like to buy recycled goods whenever possible, and also to save me a little money ($79.99 vs. $99.99 new). I read several reviews and the general consensus on the Refurbished product was about 75% good / 25% not so good. My product arrived in pristine condition with a 65% charge. There were no protective decals on the surface but it did come in a sealed, fitted plastic bag with an "Amazon Refurbished Product" card inside. Have been using it for about a week now and it looks and functions like brand new and shows zero signs of wear. Be aware that this product does not include all the extra stuff Apple provides with new products, like a Lightning cable, stickers, etc. In case anyones curious, I have included photos to show you the visual differences between the old wireless model and this new Magic Keyboard. The big difference between the two is obviously that this one has a Lithium-Ion battery thats rechargeable via Lightning cable.

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Be aware! This requires a lightening cable. Those of us without iPhones might not have one, and the one that Amazon throws in with the refurbished keyboards is 4" long. I hated charging this keyboard until I bought a micro USB to lightening adapter (and a bit of rubber called LightningCozy to keep from losing it). Fortunately the keyboard runs forever! I never turn it off and its never gone dead in weeks and weeks. Ive charged it twice, mostly out of anxiety. And if you have a Mac, you can see the battery level in the Bluetooth preferences. Typing is pretty easy, not as nice as some others but I bought this for the design factor! Its gorgeous, if a little sharp on the edges. Perfect pair for using my Macbook Pro via HDMI to my 4k TV. Sit back and type away!

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I recently upgraded my laptop to the newest MacBook Pro. And instead of selling my older MacBook Pro, from around 2015, I decided to turn it into a replacement desktop computer. I wanted the Apple Magic Keyboard 2 but didn’t want to spend $99.00 for a new one. I was initially hesitant to buy a “refurbished” keyboard because, at least to me, it meant “used.” But I decided to go ahead with the purchase because I could always return the item, whether through help from the retailer or Amazon. The item arrived as promised and packaged well. It came with a seemingly new lightening cable for charging; yes, this keyboard has rechargeable batteries, and looked barely used (see pictures below). There were light scratches on the bottom, but I didn’t mind because it was a reflective plastic surface that would’ve gotten scuffed eventually. I haven’t turned it off for about four or five days and the battery level is still at 98%. I’m glad that I purchased a “refurbished” keyboard because it saved me a lot of money and allowed me to buy a “refurbished” Magic Mouse 2. I would therefore highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for an affordable alternative to the in-store price.

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This review is about the Magic keyboard by Apple. The keyboard is an elegant, stylish, lightweight, and long-lasting battery, which makes it the perfect keyboard for those traveling. I primarily use this keyboard when I have my setup overseas. This keyboard is not my daily use. I have others I prefer using at my home setup location. That being said, blogging requires typing, lots of typing, and the basic built-in keyboard on my MacBook Pro won’t work. One of the reasons that the MacBook Pro keyboard won’t work is because I have a stand for my laptop, which requires an external keyboard to best use it. I strongly recommend this keyboard for those who enjoy typing for long periods of time or simply have a laptop stand that requires you to plug in the external keyboard. The keyboard comes with a Bluetooth capability which syncs to your Apple Bluetooth smoothly without any issues at all. Even though the keyboard is a Bluetooth, it can still be hardwired using the lightning cable that is included inside the box. The battery is truly everlasting that gives you the freedom to go without re-charging it for months! I had to force myself to re-charge because I started to panic as if this thing doesnt run out of batter ever! Lets cover a few of the things that made me think twice before purchasing this keyboard, and that is the price unit. The Apple website has the Magic Keyboard listed for $99 which for many that are really a little-overpriced keyboard but if you view the overall enhancement and its capability, it can be argued that its worth the price time. I personally paid $47 from amazon.com, it was refurbished and it came inside a box that looked 99% new. I recommend buying the refurbished keyboard if you are trying to save $50 plus dollars. In conclusion, I have used the keyboard for over six months and you still find it in my backpack when traveling or away from the office or home.

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I will say it is overall fine. I have the older version and a bunch of other keyboards as well. This magic keyboard has much shorter travel, I think about half of the old apple wireless keyboard. But the typing experience is not so bad. My reason of upgrading is that I have to use the keyboard in a library, and this new generation is much quieter because the keyboard is no longer hollow underneath, and also the shorter key travel I guess. I dont agree with a lot of people saying this new magic keyboard typing feels pretty much the same as the older version. Call me sensitive, but I do advise you that this new keyboard will take some getting used to if you are moving on from the older version to this one. On a broader scale, the typing experience is like a 7/10 to me. I dont understand why so many review guys call it the perfect keyboard for mac. But it does the job.

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I want to begin by noting that my keyboard came with an Amazon Basics lightning cable. While there seem to have been quite a few people post reviews lamenting the fact that theirs did not, I chose to purchase this keyboard because I found that trend had been decreasing. As far as the keyboard is concerned, I love it. My typing speed has increased to about 115WPM from around 85WPM on my other external keyboard. The response of the keys is phenomenal. It requires very little touch pressure to depress the keys. Furthermore, due to the narrow nature of the keyboard--its dimensions are nearly identical to that of my 2015 15" MBP--overall finger movement is minimal. The keyboard, like all Apple products, looks great, but I am impressed with its ability to remain in a fixed position, even when aggressively typing. The keyboard is very light, and only has four, small rubber feet (although the bottom of the keyboard is also somewhat "sticky"), but it stays in position far better than my previous keyboard. The only con that I have is that it isnt backlit. I am not quite sure why Apple has avoided doing this, but then again, the response of these keys is definitely superior to my MBP, so perhaps a loss of key quality would be a result of having it be backlit. Regardless, I am happy to save a few bucks while buying a quality keyboard. I dont care to have an unboxing experience, I just want it to work, and this keyboard works great and came with the only accessory that I needed in the lightning cable.

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Just got this keyboard as a replacement for the Apple Wireless Keyboard I used for close to 12 years. Was looking to get this Magic Keyboard, but didnt want to spend too much on it, so the refurbished option seemed logic. Just opened it, paired it to my 2015 MBP, and started using it right away. Pairing was a breeze; even though it came with a 46% charge, I am currently charging it with the included lighting cable as I type this review. Did not include the flyers/brochures that usually come with a OEM part, but thats OK; I never have a use for those anyways. All in all, pretty happy with this purchase.

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I have two of these, one is brand new, one refurbished. Mine came with a cable and I can tell no difference in the new one and the refurbished one. I see some bad reviews but I havent had that experience. Same deal with the older Apple BlueTooth Keyboards; the refurbished have been like new. I have had to go through a lot of keyboards, spilling coffee, etc. These new models, you do NOT want to spill anything on. The keys are not as easy to get off and on like the old model. I did test typing on this vs the old model, this one outperformed and I like that its slimmer. There is one in my keyboard tray that has the Magic Trackpad 2 connected to it with a Twelve South MagicBridge. The other one is on top of the desk, that one is for keyboard shortcuts while using my Wacom tablet editing photos. I see no reason to get a new one, Id go for the refurb.

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I love this keyboard! Prior to this keyboard, I used the Mac keyboard that came out right before the Magic keyboard did and I thought that was a great keyboard (which it is) but Im able to type even faster on this with more accuracy and I love the feel of the low profile keys. It takes almost no time to get used to and I dont ever want to think about going back to a different keyboard after using this one. Its incredibly lightweight and Im able to use it with my PC running Windows 10 with no problems by using the cord to plug it into a USB port. Im extremely satisfied and highly recommend!

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This keyboard is almost the same form factor as the new MBP, which is great so that when I work at my standing desk, I dont have to re-program my brain each time I switch between keyboards. I like: 1. The tactile feel more (it presses down more than the MBP) 2. Its at a slight angle, which helps with ergonomics 3. Its extraordinarily compact (and light), so I can bring it on work trips easily 4. Its an Apple product, so you know it looks good and feels solid Side note: mine did come with the charging cord, so it looks like that missing item issue has been fixed as of August, 2017.

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