iPad Pro White Magic Keyboard vs skinned black Magic Keyboard?

[tanglemac]

I was able to snag a new iPad Pro last Friday with the black Magic Keyboard. Even though I try really hard to keep my hands clean, I’m already seeing finger oil spots and smudges on the outside of the keyboard. I also have to say I don’t really like the feel of the material when picking up and holding the iPad in the keyboard.

I’m considering getting a skin for this keyboard and/or exchanging it for a white model. I think a skin on the black model would mostly solve the issues, but I also like the look of the white keyboard. I don’t think the white model will show finger oils in the same way, but do worry it might eventually get dirty in other ways that are hard to clean. There aren’t as many skin options that would work on the white one, but I do see some that could work. I imagine more options will be available soon.

What do you all think? For anyone that has had both colors of Magic Keyboard, which color do you think will hold up better over time? The white is new, so we’re all still in the honeymoon period, but which do you like better?

 

[iPad Bro]

I’ve had both and I prefer the white Magic Keyboard personally. I can’t see dead skin, dust, smudges, etc. on it whatsoever. It just looks sleek. I think it’ll stay clean better than the black as long as you are not doing insane things with your hands before using it. Who knows if it’ll hold up over the long run, but I like it MUCH better than the black Magic Keyboard. I would highly recommend it.

 

[AutomaticApple]

I’ve had both and I prefer the white Magic Keyboard personally. I can’t see dead skin, dust, smudges, etc. on it whatsoever. It just looks sleek. I think it’ll stay clean better than the black as long as you are not doing insane things with your hands before using it. Who knows if it’ll hold up over the long run, but I like it MUCH better than the black Magic Keyboard. I would highly recommend it.

It also looks better with the silver iPad Pro.

 

[Kyle76]

The white keys will probably stay cleaner looking, but I shied away from white because of the exterior. However, black shows a lot of dust, fingerprints and smudges on the outside cover, so I’d say go with what you like. Both have their positives and negatives.

 

[tanglemac]

I’ve been buying space gray Apple stuff for years. I think my iPad has been space gray since the original Air or Air 2. But I’m strongly leaning towards switching to the silver and a white mkb when I return the 12.9 I bought last Friday and get the 11 instead.

Side note: this was my first 12.9. I was upgrading from a 10.5” Pro, I wanted to see if I liked the big one. After about one week, I’m 95% sure I want to switch to the 11.

 

[jazz1]

I have this one on my 2020 MK using with a 2021 iPP. It doesn't pick up dirt or dust, or fingerprints. Or, maybe it just hides them well The only downside, at least for this skin is it does make the set-up a little slick vs. the non-skinned set-up. Not a problem on a level, hard surface, or lap.

They have all styles and colors.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I don't have any wear problems with the black Magic Keyboard. I am very careful with my tech devices. I can confirm that it does need wiping down a lot, even in a clean environment like mine.

 

[jazz1]

I don't have any wear problems with the black Magic Keyboard. I am very careful with my tech devices. I can confirm that it does need wiping down a lot, even in a clean environment like mine.

I do think Apple has improved the folios over time. I had one for my 3rd generations 12.9" iPP and it actually started showing a weave pattern coming through from where my hands held the folio. I have not seen that on my 2018 iPP Apple folio, though I still think it is hard to keep from getting greased up, and then hard to wipe clean.

I just got a 2021 Apple plain folio for my 2021 iPP 12.9". It seem no easier to keep clean. The rubbery finish seems the same as the 2018 stuff.

I'm not complaining. But I had hoped Apple would have found a better material. Their design, as ever, is very, very, good.

 

[bigdog5142]

Durand skin is going on the back of my iPad and on my magic keyboard. Easier to keep clean and I love the texture of the matrix/swarm skin.

 

[kp98077]

I need to pick up a magic keyboard can’t decide on black or white` lol. I feel white makes it look even larger. By may actually show less. Using this new 12.9 in bright sun in unreal can see everything easily.

 

[johntw]

I need to pick up a magic keyboard can’t decide on black or white` lol. I feel white makes it look even larger. By may actually show less. Using this new 12.9 in bright sun in unreal can see everything easily.

White, especially if you have a Silver iPad Pro.

 

[Oreon]

White most definitely, I have the white since launch on my silver 11, and space grey 12.9 and not a mark on either of them, looks futuristic when the keyboard lights come on, and feels a much better material. I bought the black recently and only had to look at it in a funny way and marks would appear, plus it seems a rougher lesser quality material. Suits space grey really well as well.