Updated 2 Nov 2026
Is the Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C) worth it?
Yes, for a Mac — if you don't need a backlight or Touch ID.
It's light and very slim, with stable scissor keys that are nice to type on and a low angle that's kind to your wrists. It pairs with a Mac automatically when you plug it in and lasts a month or more per charge over USB-C. It isn't backlit, it pairs with one device at a time, it has no number pad or Touch ID, and testers felt rivals at the same price offer more. The 2024 model changed only the port from Lightning to USB-C.
100%of 23 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Slim, stable scissor keys
- A month or more per charge
- Pairs with a Mac instantly
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What owners say
Owners like its quality and how easily it pairs, and find it comfortable to type on. None of the owners we read rated it below four stars.
Good to know
- No backlight.
- Pairs with one device at a time.
- No number pad and no Touch ID on this model.
- Expensive next to rivals with more features.
From 23 buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Easy to pairMentioned a lot
- Good qualityMentioned a lot
- Comfortable to type onMentioned a lot
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 0 of 23 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You use a Mac and want Apple's layout and feel.
- You want a compact, light keyboard.
Skip it if…
- You want Touch ID and a number pad: the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.
- You switch between devices or want a backlight: the MX Keys Mini.
More on the Apple Magic Keyboard
How we reached this verdict
Macworld found it gorgeous, light and nice to type on with a rechargeable battery, but too expensive for a keyboard without backlit keys. Six Colors liked the more stable scissor keys, the lower, wrist-friendlier angle and battery life of a month or more. Both tested the Lightning model; Apple's USB-C version changes only the port.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Macworld, Six Colors, Apple, RTINGS, RTINGS, Engadget, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 2 Nov 2026How we decide