Apple Magic Keyboard 2 (Compact)
Apple's compact low-profile scissor-switch wireless keyboard. I've had this one since around 2017 and it used to be my main travel keyboard. Sometimes it still is.
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Model | Magic Keyboard (A1644) |
| Type | Compact low-profile wireless keyboard (scissor mechanism, Bluetooth, Lightning charging) |
Store
| Store | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Apple SE | 1 395 kr | 2026-09-21 |
Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Layout | Compact, no numeric keypad, multimedia function keys |
| Key mechanism | Scissor, low profile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Description
This is my oldest keyboard, I think. I got it somewhere around 2017, when I bought my second MacBook after the first one got stolen, and it has been quite useful because it's very small, the battery lasts quite a long time and it is very comfortable. Right now it's sitting at my parents' house, because I usually use it when I come back to Brazil.
Impressions
The impressions for this Magic Keyboard are the same as for every Magic Keyboard. It looks nice, it is sturdy, it types well, and I don't know how the new ones are, but this one is pretty good. The battery lasts more than a month.
The Lightning port is a big issue because it's Lightning and we don't really use that anymore, so I think the new ones are USB-C. But I stopped using it because I wanted to have a mechanical keyboard. I really think mechanical keyboards are way better to type on than these keyboards, because this one is a low profile keyboard and I really don't like low profile keyboards.