Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C) review

The Magic Keyboard is the default choice for Mac owners who want the same key layout and symbols as a MacBook. Apple says the rechargeable battery runs for about a month between charges and that the keyboard pairs automatically with your Mac, and the USB-C version charges from the same cable as current Macs. Apple sells three versions on its US store: the base model at $99.00, a Touch ID model for Macs with Apple silicon at $149.00, and a Touch ID model with a numeric keypad at $199.00. Touch ID is the main reason to pay more, and Apple limits it to Macs with Apple silicon. The limits show when you compare specs: Apple does not list backlighting or multi-device switching, so people who move between a Mac, an iPad and a Windows PC get more from a Logitech MX keyboard. For a Mac-only desk it is the simplest setup.

Who it is for

Mac owners who want Apple's own layout

Price

$99.00; with Touch ID $149.00.

Magic Keyboard (USB–C) - US English $99.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Rechargeable battery that Apple says powers it for about a month between charges
• Pairs automatically with a Mac
• Bluetooth plus a USB-C port for charging
• Touch ID version sold for Macs with Apple silicon at $149.00
• Touch ID and Numeric Keypad version sold at $199.00

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Automatic pairing with a Mac, per Apple
• Strength: Apple sells Touch ID and numeric keypad versions
• Strength: Free shipping from Apple's US store
• Weakness: $99.00 for the base model with no backlight listed
• Weakness: Apple does not list multi-device switching
• Weakness: Touch ID only works with Macs that have Apple silicon

Key facts

• Price: $99.00 (Touch ID $149.00)
• Battery: Rechargeable, about a month per charge
• Connections: Bluetooth, USB-C port
• Pairing: Automatic with a Mac
• Variants: Touch ID, Touch ID with numeric keypad

Where it ranks

Apple Magic Keyboard (USB-C) is No. 6 in our Best Bluetooth Keyboards verdict.