Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C)

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Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C) mechanical keyboard
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The Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C) is a 78-key compact scissor-switch keyboard, not a mechanical keyboard, with low-travel chiclet keys, an aluminum body, Bluetooth and wired USB-C connectivity, and a rechargeable battery lasting about a month per charge.

Best for: mac users, office, travel.

Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C) specs

Layout numpadless-other
Height Low profile
Connectivity Wired, Bluetooth
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Scissor switch
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount n/a
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $99
Sound (stock) Quiet, low-travel scissor-switch action with no audible click or tactile bump.
Released 2024

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