Logitech keyboard & trackpad combo cases for iPad and iPad Air now available

The Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case for iPad and iPad Air is now available to order for just $149.

After Apple announced the new trackpad support in iPadOS, Logitech announced new keyboard cases for iPads sporting the old smart connector design. Those cases are now available for order, and can be purchased for the iPad (7th-generation) and the iPad Air.

The product's availability comes on the heels of Apple making their Magic Keyboard with Trackpad for iPad Pro available for order as well. Shipments for the Logitech keyboards will arrive Friday if ordered now.

Support for a cursor in iPadOS is a huge departure from Apple's touch-first operating system. The new feature still only works with certain trackpads, specifically Apple's second generation Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse. Other devices connected over Bluetooth run into lagging issues and other compatibility problems. Any mouse connected via cable or smart connector works great, however, making the Logitech Combo Touch keyboards good candidates for purchase.

Apple's iPad Pro Magic Keyboard also features a hardware connection, but costs $299 or $350 depending on the model. Logitech has not announced a similar keyboard for the iPad Pro as of yet.

Both the iPad Air keyboard and iPad (7th-generation) keyboard cost $149 and ship in one business day from Apple. Logitech states the new products are coming soon on its own website.

14 Comments

jdmac29 42 comments · 14 Years

About 4 years ago

I ordered for my 10.5 pro. Should arrive on Monday.

sjworld 94 comments · 5 Years

I’ll buy this one rather than get ripped off by Apple again.

ihatescreennames 1971 comments · 19 Years

sjworld said:

I’ll buy this one rather than get ripped off by Apple again.

I’ve been steering clear of Logitech keyboards since the first one I had, for a 9.7 Air, broke at the fastener that holds the iPad in place. Once that happened the iPad wouldn’t stay in place and using the keyboard became a chore and was quickly disconnected. Logitech told me that was a known issue and replaced it free of charge since it was within the warranty period. Then the replacement keyboard broke in exactly the same way. Logitech sent another replacement and that one also broke at the same spot.

When I got an iPad Pro I decided to go with Apple’s keyboard and have never had any issues. To me it’s worth spending more money for something that isn’t constantly breaking and having to wait for a replacement over and over.

I see a quote that is credited to Benjamin Franklin that goes something like this, “The bitterness of low quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” Seems apt here.

dewme 5737 comments · 10 Years

Cool. I’ve been waiting for this specific model for my iPad Pro 10.5” to be available from Logitech, which was estimated to be coming sometime in May 2020. Now I only have to wait until next Monday. I had a Logitech keyboard on my iPad Mini and it worked pretty well even though it was Bluetooth. Glad this new one has a holder for the Apple Pencil.

towanda 3 comments · 6 Years

It’s not available for iPad Pro ....