Magic Keyboard (2015)

2015-present

Magic Keyboard (2015)
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Specifications

  • Switch Type: Improved scissor-switch membrane
  • Key Travel: 1.0 mm
  • Actuation Force: 55 g
  • Connection: Bluetooth 4.0 / Lightning (wired version)
  • Layout: Full-size with numeric keypad / Compact (no numeric keypad)

Performance & Latency

The Magic Keyboard features Apple's improved scissor-switch mechanism with optimized latency. Wireless versions have latency around 12-18ms, while the wired version (via Lightning) can achieve 8-12ms. The keyboard uses a 250Hz polling rate when connected via Lightning, providing excellent responsiveness.

Source: Apple technical specifications, independent performance tests

History

The Magic Keyboard was introduced in 2015 as a successor to the Apple Wireless Keyboard. It featured a redesigned, lower-profile key mechanism that Apple called "improved scissor switches." The keyboard came in both wireless (Bluetooth) and wired (Lightning) versions.

Notable features included a built-in rechargeable battery that could last about a month between charges, and a more stable design that prevented wobbling during typing. The Magic Keyboard is still in production today, with minor revisions over the years. It's known for its quiet operation and reliable performance.