typecase Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad Air 13: features and fit

The typecase KB206129 is a keyboard case that turns a large iPad into something closer to a laptop. It combines a full keyboard, a trackpad, a magnetic stand and front-and-back protection, and it is made for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the 2024 13-inch iPad Air.

Which iPads it fits

Fit is the most important detail with any tablet case. typecase lists these models:

• iPad Air 13-inch (2024): A2898, A2899, A2900.
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 6th generation (2022): A2436, A2437, A2764, A2766.
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 5th generation (2021): A2378, A2379, A2461, A2462.
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 4th generation (2020): A2229, A2069, A2232, A2233.
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd generation (2018): A1876, A2014, A1895, A1983.

The listing states clearly that it does not fit the 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) from 2024. The model number is printed on the back of the iPad, so check it against this list.

Keyboard and backlight

The keys have 11 backlight colours and three brightness levels, according to typecase, so the keyboard stays readable in a dim room or on a flight. The case has instant wake and sleep, and it activates when you open or close it to save the iPad's battery.

Trackpad and gestures

A full-area trackpad supports multi-touch gestures and cursor control. This is what lets an iPad behave more like a laptop for editing documents, switching apps and selecting text, rather than reaching to the screen every time.

Stand and magnetic clasp

typecase calls the stand a floating cantilever design that adjusts to your preferred viewing angle. The iPad attaches magnetically, so you can set it up or take it off in seconds. A magnetic closure holds the case shut and also gives the Apple Pencil a place to stay.

Protection and portability

The case covers the front and back of the iPad, and typecase describes a slim, lightweight profile with a carbon-fibre finish. It measures about 16.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches (about 42 x 14 x 2 cm) and weighs 3.5 lb (about 1.6 kg), which includes the keyboard section. That is noticeably heavier than the iPad alone, so think about it if you carry it all day.

Who it suits

It suits students and workers with a 12.9-inch iPad who write a lot, want the trackpad, and want a case that doubles as protection.

What to check before you buy

• Model number: match your iPad to the compatibility list, and note the M4 exclusion.
• Charging: check the manual for how the keyboard is powered and charged.
• Weight: confirm the weight suits how you carry it.
• Pencil: check how your Apple Pencil generation sits and charges with the magnetic clasp.
• Stand angles: try the cantilever range for the way you type and draw.

The short version

• A keyboard case with trackpad for the iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd-6th gen) and 2024 iPad Air 13.
• Does not fit the 2024 iPad Pro 13 (M4).
• 11 backlight colours with 3 brightness levels.
• Floating cantilever stand, magnetic clasp and Pencil holder.
• Full front and back coverage with instant wake and sleep.

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