ESR for iPad Pro 13 Inch Case with Keyboard M5/M4,Multi-Mode Magnetic Stand

I just got this case so keep in mind I haven’t had more than a day with it. This is the Magic Keyboard that Apple should have made. 1/3 the cost AND it includes a case for the iPad so when you don’t want to use the keyboard, your iPad isn’t naked! The keyboard is nice and clicky, easy to type on, and I like the backlight and the ability to change the color/brightness. The touchpad is small but responsive and easy to use, I love having a mouse cursor on my iPad! (I wish it was closer to a MacBook touchpad because it pushes down a bit further than I am used to but that is really nit-picky.) It remains to be seen how long this will last but the quality is nice. The manufacturer included a 24-month warranty so as long as they honor that, I can’t see any reason not to buy this case! PROS: - price is unbeatable at 1/3 the cost of Apple’s keyboard case with very similar features - keyboard is clicky and nice to type on, backlight is great and it changes colors and brightness levels - USB-C charging means I only need to carry one cable to charge either the case or iPad - feels like a good design, the hinge is sturdy and feels solid nice and the case material is slightly grippy, feels great in my hands with a soft touch - 24-month warranty seems really stellar (hopefully it lasts so I never have to use it!) - supports multiple positions you can use it in, landscape or portrait mode (and there are enough magnets to move the iPad further up on the case if you need a slightly different angle or more space to type) CONS: - since it’s a Bluetooth keyboard, it needs to be charged separately from the iPad, no pass-through charging like Apple’s Keyboard - the viewing angle doesn’t go back as far as I’d like and there is only really one angle you can use this case in, but it’s good for typing on a desk or coffee table from the couch - the whole case+keyboard adds quite a bit of weight to the iPad, this is expected so it’s not really a negative for me - (ADDED) the case makes the whole combination very top-heavy so it’s quite difficult to type while it’s sitting on your lap; it’s fine on a table or flat surface but any angle and it’s a bit unstable More pros than cons and for the price, a lot of the negatives are easy to overcome. If you want a keyboard case for your iPad Pro, you’re looking for something similar to the Magic Keyboard BUT you want to avoid the “Apple tax” — this is a great option on the market. A missing feature compared to Apple’s MK is the pass-through charging. But the trade off is having a solid case around the iPad so you can use it without the keyboard and not feel concerned about dropping and damaging the iPad. UPDATE: After using the keyboard case on my iPad Pro 13” for several days now, the viewing angle is actually bothering me more than I assumed it would. There is no flexibility and it doesn’t have any other angles you can use this in. When you remove it from the keyboard, the protective case around the iPad can only sit flat on a table or be held in your hands, making it impossible to use at any normal angle for drawing or casual reading. Unfortunately, this may become a dealbreaker for me as I like to use my iPad in multiple different positions, both on a desk and in my lap. Which this does not support. (Will update this review if anything changes. Updated once on 11/13/2025 after several days of use.)

Great item. Heavy as heck and curser pad clicks loudly but it’s smooth. Easy hookup. Magnetic could be stronger for my liking. Keys work magically. I just wish the backlit would be way brighter to actually see what the keys are.

This review is for the ESR keyboard case for the 2024 M4 iPad Pro 13. So, let’s start by saying this case is Exactly what I wanted for my new iPad Pro. The M4 iPad is so new, its really hard to find a good aftermarket case, but ESR seems to have read my mind and made one… a really good one albeit. There are a few nitpicks from me, but overall, this is a 5 star case. Why do want this particular case? Because I want the iPad to have a case on at all times. When it is in the keyboard case and when it’s out. ESR has made a keyboard case just for that. The iPad is essentially in a slim black case at all times, so when I remove it from the keyboard case to game or use as an iPad again, I don’t need to worry about it or have another case on standby. ESR accomplished this by making the slim case with a metal backing, so the magnets from the hinged side lock onto the slim case, not the iPad, which makes the magnetic power extremely strong. Once you snap the iPad on, it doesn’t move nor slide around. You can open, close, adjust the hinge angle without fearing your iPad will move around. Oh the slim case will also accommodate the pencil and it even has a strap that will protect the pencil when the case is closed. Overall, the case is very sturdy, well designed and built. The touchpad is excellent and the keyboard has a firm feedback which I like. Oh, the keyboard battery, yes, it has its own battery, so you don’t have to drain your iPad to use it. Yes it needs to charged, but it is also an USB-C and the battery last a long time, for weeks of use. And No it does not have a battery gauge, which at first I thought it might be worrisome, but guess what, the native battery widget on the iPad shows the keyboard battery percentage!!! This is AWESOME, see attached screen shot! Now, let me nitpick a bit… wow is it heavy. I understand with all the metal, magnets and battery, it will be heavy. I think it’s heavier than my old clunker IBM Thinkpad! But it’s something I am ok with and can live with, for all of its features. Oh, due to the weight, the keyboard does not tip over when you are using it on your lap on the couch or in bed. The weight of the battery anchors down so the iPad is not heavier than the keyboard, which is an Issue with the Apple MK, its so light that it tips over easily. The keyboard, BTW I am writing this review with it as we speak. Why does this keyboard DOES NOT HAVE A DELETE KEY??? Instead there is a screen lock key! why? It’s very frustrating that I am so used to using the delete key and every time I hit it, the screen goes blank! I will have to bring up the onscreen keyboard to use the delete key! Ugh!!! This is probably my biggest gripe with this keyboard! My recommendation to ESR would be to put the delete key back and give us one more color on the keyboard lighting, white. It has every color but white. The closest to white is cyan, which is just a lighter shade of blue! Give us pure white please! Other than that, this is an awesome keyboard case at less than 1/3 of Apple MK price! Plus its 360 protection of the iPad and onboard battery feature, it is definitely a 5 star product!

While this is a great alternative for the Apple Magic Keyboard, I have one simple, but deal breaking issue with this product. I am a huge fan of ESR products, and I use their screen protectors and cases for almost all of my tech. Ironically enough, this has led to my disappointment of this product: I have the ESR Shift Magnetic Case for my M4 iPad Pro 13 inch (the one that I bought this keyboard for). Similar to this keyboard case, it comes with a detachable inner case that serves as an extra layer of protection if you choose to remove the iPad from its stand at any time. This was a big selling point for me, and I have read numerous reviews that show it is a huge selling point for most of the product’s buyer-base. When searching for a keyboard case for my iPad, I ultimately chose to stick with the ESR brand and buy this keyboard, with the detachable inner case being one of my biggest “pros” in the decision making process. Upon its arrival, I was met with, however, a HUGE disappointment. You see, the inner sleeve cases for these two products are tight fits. (So tight, in fact, that it takes a bit of strength and manipulation to put on and take off the case. This isn’t an issue, however, since I have no need to remove it from the inner sleeve, as it serves as the main piece of protection for my iPad.) They are simple in their design, and are just a silicone slim-fit case with I assume a relatively strong magnet built into the back. This allows them to attach snugly to their case counter-parts without worrying about them falling out of its magnetic hold. It does this very well, as I am always impressed by the strength of the hold the case has on my iPad. Both of these inner sleeve cases are IDENTICAL. If it weren’t for the color, I wouldn’t be able to differentiate the two… until I try to use them. Because of the simplicity of the design of the inner cases, I had foolishly assumed that I would be able to seamlessly switch between the Magnetic Shift case and this Keyboard Case without ever needing to change out the inner sleeves. I was very, VERY wrong. If at any time I wish to switch from the keyboard case back to the Magnetic Shift case, I need to pry my iPad out of its inner silicone case and struggle to re-insert the iPad into the special silicone case that came with it. This is a huge pain, and I honestly will find myself choosing to not even use this keyboard case due to the sheer annoyance and irritation it brings me. ESR: PLEASE make your products interchangeable. I have never been more disappointed in one of your products. Your direction of product design is catered towards ease, accessibility, and variety of use. This should have been taken into consideration when designing an accessory for a product that was made for infinite possibilities. I should NOT have to go through the trouble of taking my iPad out of its snug case every time I want to switch between drawing on Procreate or writing a school essay. Needless to say, I am disheartened and will hesitate in the future when choosing to buy an ESR-branded product.

Recently got the new Ipad and was looking for a case and found this one. It is a great case! Feels great and keeps the Ipad super secure. I love that you can detach the keyboard from the case so you can use them separately but still keep the Ipad fully protected. I also like that the case rotates on the magnetic base. This is everything I wanted and at a super reasonable price. My ONLY complaint would be the weight of it. It is definitely heavier than carrying my Macbook Air and that took some getting used to. But to get around that I just use the case without the keyboard when I don't need it so the weight isn't an issue. Would definitely recommend this product!!

I love this keyboard. I’ve probably had a dozen various iPad keyboards and this one is a favorite. I love the backlit keys! Other keyboards I’ve had don’t light up enough. The trackpad is better than any I’ve had. Very responsive. In the past, I’ve very rarely needed to use my iPad in portrait mode, but (!) I have been using it because of the portrait/landscape feature on this one. I really love it. Totally unexpected surprise. Every keyboard case I’ve ever had has been slightly heavy and this is no exception. Although I certainly wouldn’t call it HEAVY. Any extra weight is due to the extra case that can be removed. I wasn’t sure if I’d like this or not. But, I dropped my iPad one day and I’m sure it would’ve cracked the screen had it not been for the extra case. It’s not a screen protector, be aware of that, but it helped protect my iPad when it fell on its side. Since I ALWAYS have the backlit keys on, the battery life doesn’t last long for me. I’m used to that, though. I’m sure it’d be much better if the keys weren’t always lit. Finally, and my biggest reason for writing this review, the customer service is beyond amazing. I have added raised keys to my keyboard because I have long nails and the raised keys make it easier to type. One of the raised keys got caught on something in my bag and ripped the whole key off. The keyboard was just out of the return date through Amazon, so I contacted the seller directly to try and get a replacement key. They responded immediately, asked if the key could be put back on with instructions they provided. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the key. They happily replaced the ENTIRE keyboard and it arrived in a day and a half. Incredible! I’ve never had a better experience with a company. I’d give them 10 stars if I could. I would (and have) recommend this keyboard to friends and family. It’s the closest I’ve come to finding the perfect iPad keyboard.

I love this hefty case. It really is amazing and worth the money. My only issue with mine is the ‘click’ when you try to press something on the mouse pad. You need to put an unusual amount of force in order to actually ‘click’ something on the screen while using the mouse pad. I am not sure if this is an issue with my particular case or if this is an issue overall but it does trouble me that I need to constantly individually ‘click’ or I have to just press on my iPad screen. I got the large case for the newest M5 iPad 13”. I also think it is a bit heavy which defeats the purpose of the iPad, BUT this is something I’m willing to live with since this is an awesome case and keyboard. If it wasn’t for these two points, then definitely a 5 star product. **UPDATE: Customer service reached out to me and let me know that there was a way to activate the tap to click and it turns out that there IS a way to get rid of that annoying click. They did end up switching me to another model since it would be better for what I am looking for and mine did need to be replaced. I LOVE their customer service and because of their insightfulness and ability to communicate I am raising my rating to a 5 star. I will say that overall even though I wont be using my original case (this item), I will reiterate that it is such an amazing functional case and it is very sturdy! Definitely for the people that want to use their ipad as a mac and are ok with a slight change in weight. Thank you so much ESR!!

Workes well but the hinge loosened within one month. Still a lot. Heaper than apples keyboard. My other gripe is that it does not tilt back far enough. You get what you pay for. One more thing. The space bar constantly doesn’t work and my words are all way without spaces till I catch it and go back. Ugg

Entièrement satisfaite. Plus lourd que le magic keyboard mais beaucoup plus protecteur. C'est un tank et la qualité est là, rien a redire. Pour avoir déjà eu un smart keyboard apple sur mon ancien ipad je préfère celui ci pour le prix et la versatilité. L'étui protecteur est amovible et donc retournable 360° en plus d'être aimanté, je peux donc le coller sur une surface d'acier dans la cuisine pour les recettes. Le bluetooth est très réactif et le pavé tactile fonctionne très bien. Le magic keyboard d'Apple est sans contre dit un pièce d'art mais il est beaucoup trop cher. Si le poids n'est pas un facteur primordial pour vous, n'hésitez pas un instant pour le ESR.

Muy buena compra, me gustó el diseño, el tamaño, la calidad y el funcionamiento del producto, muchos comentaban que estaba demasiado pesado pero sinceramente no es algo que sea tan molesto como para afectar el uso, al final eso le aporta calidad ya que el teclado no se siente sencillo delgado y todo endeble, al contrario se siente bastante bien y resistente. El track funciona bastante bien y muy similar (no es igual eso si, normal) al de una Mac Y a comparación de otros teclados mucho más sencillos lo más destacable es el click “fuerte” (no solo el click touch) se siente mucho mejor en este teclado ESR. Tiene bastantes colores en la retro iluminación del teclado. Es lo suficientemente silencioso y como para escribir. Bien. Recomendado.

Es un artículo muy estorboso, pesa más que la MacBook Pro de 16 pulgadas para un iPad

Atende totalmente a expectativa

Device stopped working after 10 days. Not charging.