We’ve told you time and again that the iPad mini 4 is set to tackle the best multi-tasking features from iOS 9. One of the best tools to take your productivity with the new tablet to the next level is a keyboard, let’s keep it simple, here is our list of the best iPad mini 4 keyboards.
We’d like to break our coverage into two categories today, first up will be pure keyboards, while they may offer some mobile friendly features, they are still designed to work on any Bluetooth equipped computer, phone, tablet or other. We’ll then look at keyboards that are built specifically for the iPad mini 4.
(Update June, 2016:) We are still happy with our selection of iPad Mini 4 keyboards, but we managed to find some less expensive options for you. Happy typing.
Straight Keyboards
Anker Slim Bluetooth keyboard
Starting off somewhat where we left off of our iPad mini 4 accessories list, the Anker Ultra Compact Slim Profile Bluetooth Keyboard is a quality device with pretty decent battery life. While it will connect nicely to your iPad mini 4, you can use it for nearly any Bluetooth device you’ve got. it will remember the last device you connected to and keep you nice and productive.
You already know this, but grab the Anker Slim Bluetooth Keyboard from Amazon for $19.99.
Logitech Bluetooth multi-device keyboard K480
If a single purpose Bluetooth keyboard is a good start, but not entirely suiting to your inventory of tablets, phones and computers, this Logitech keyboard may be the answer. It keeps the typing experience nice and simple as well, but will connect to three devices simultaneously, just rotate the dial to specify which device you are typing on and off you go.
The Logitech Bluetooth keyboard K480 even acts as a dock for your iPad mini 4, snap one up for $29.99 on Amazon right now, but please keep an eye on it before you purchase, it regularly goes on sale for under $30.
AmazonBasics Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad
I won’t spend much time on this one, most of us are familiar with the AmazonBasics line of low cost, decent quality devices. Despite the generic nature of most AmazonBasics hardware, this Bluetooth keyboard for iPad comes with iOS specific shortcut keys. Otherwise, just a simple keyboard to get you going.
MoKo Aluminum folding Bluetooth keyboard
With a folded size of just 5.8-inches by 3.5-inches at 0.7-inches thick, there are few keyboards more portable than the MoKo Aluminum folding Bluetooth Keyboard. Promising a smooth and pleasing typing experience, this internal-battery powered keyboard offers up to 80 hours of usage time with magnetic smart switch to enable sleep mode. Truth is, this keyboard looks like it will handle most any device you throw at it, not just your iPad mini 4, but if you need a compact keyboard to go with your compact tablet, you could do worse than this aluminum cased offering.
Bonus: Apple promoted keyboards
Simply put, Apple has a great relationship with a number of manufacturers, as such, you can find a good selection of great keyboards right on their site. Not included are any actual Apple keyboards or any iPad mini 4 specific devices. While we are confident that most rough fitting iPad Mini, Mini 2 or Mini 3 keyboards will work on the iPad mini 4, please proceed with caution.
Keyboards with cases or clips
Logitech Magnetic clip-on Keyboard
One of the best benefits of the iPad mini 4 being made of a metal shell is the fact that it is therefore magnetic. Apple utilizes this themselves to attach their smart cover and Logitech takes it to a new level. The Logitech Magnetic clip-on Keyboard admittedly was designed for earlier mini iPads, but does so with its own metal construction, looking to mirror your iPad in size and looks.
Equipped with two magnetic connectors, this Logitech keyboard acts as an adjustable stand with one layout and as a cover when connected to the other foldaway strip.
Check out the Logitech Magnetic clip-on Keyboard at Amazon for $32.90.
Fintie iPad mini 4 Keyboard case
A familiar name with our other iPad cases coverage, the Fintie iPad mini 4 Keyboard case is a PU-leather case for your tablet. Equipped with all of the securities of a full case, including a loop to hold a stylus, this case rocks a super basic Bluetooth keyboard and acts as a stand.
With little more to say, check out the Fintie iPad mini 4 Keyboard case for $29.99 on Amazon.
JETech rotating Bluetooth keyboard case and stand
In one of the more practical designs for a productive iPad case, the JETech rotating Bluetooth keyboard case and stand offers everything in the name. A protective case acts as a multi-angle stand, including the ability to rotate your iPad Mini 4 into portrait mode, and a decent Bluetooth keyboard will help you get the most out of your work day. We would have liked to see a smart switch on this battery powered keyboard, but the manual power button is easily accessed, as are the handful of iOS shortcut keys.
What do you say, is there a particularly great iPad mini 4 keyboard out there that we should know about?
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