Logitech Slim Folio Keyboard Case for iPad (10th gen & A16) with Integrated Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard

It is very hard to find a decent, inexpensive, keyboard case these days. In the past my go to brand was INCASE but over the years they ceased making iPhone and iPad cases. ZAGG was my next go-to maker of keyboard cases but from reading reviews it seems their quality has slipped over the years. I recently tried an Otterbox for my new A16 iPad but while it did offer great coverage it was just too bulky for my needs and it had no keyboard case option. Then I found Logitech! I looked through their many different offering of keyboard cases and found one that suited my needs perfectly: Logitech Slim Folio Case. I didn't need a keyboard case with a build in trackpad as I have a Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s which pairs well with this keyboard case. The keyboard case offer full protection on all edges while still offering access to the USB-C port as well as volume and Touch ID button. The iPad connects to the keyboard via the magnetic contacts and holds good. It is a little floppy but not so bad you notice. The case runs off of two CR2032 batteries; so it requires no separate charging. While that might seem like an inconvenience for some I think it's a better option than worrying about charging both my iPad and keyboard case. The keys feel great when typing and the build quality is what you would come to expect from Logitech. Simple and direct and reliable. I love the design and feel it will hold up for the life of my iPad as long as I take good care of it. Nothing is obscured or blocked and the sound quality while is not compromised. The keys are not backlit unfortunately but I do not see that as a problem except if I'm writing in the dark and need to find a function key. However, my last iPad keyboard case wasn't backlit and it managed me fine for over five years. I do recommend this case if you are looking for a quality build keyboard case that costs much less than an Apple brand. I feel this is going keep me happy for a long time and serve me well when I travel.

I bought my new iPad (10th gen) at a Best Buy and had a chance to try the Apple keypad for it. I liked it but didn't care for the $250 price tag. Did some research and found this one. I have other Logitech electronics in my home and have been pleased with their quality and ease of use so I took a flier and bought this without trying it out. I'm very pleased. It has the same functionality and feel and seems to be of equal quality to the Apple version. Though you have to tug a bit, the keyboard is easily removed from the iPad when you don't need or want to use it. When mounted, the keyboard is held in place by a very strong magnet that self-aligns during the "mating" process. Both the keyboard and trackpad function nicely and it looks to provide better protection around the edges in the event of a fall. One word of caution: If you use a screen protector on your iPad, make sure it's precisely mounted (i.e., centered) on your unit. The frame that holds the iPad in place on this is a very precise and snug fit. If the protector encroaches the slightest bit into the frame's territory you're going to have to work a bit to get the protector to fit under it and not lift the protector off. I had to and did it by using the edge of a credit card to pry up the frame slightly.

I am not one to normally write reviews on anything simply because I couldn’t be bothered to do so. But this combo touch drastically changed the way I do work. As a college student I take a MacBook with me to school everyday but the fear of dropping it or getting it stolen has always left me a bit paranoid about taking it around everywhere. It’s also relatively bulky and takes up a majority of desk space. As a previous power user I never considered using an iPad for anything other than movies and light browsing, but at this point 90% of what I do is done easier and faster on iPad than the Mac equivalents. Listening to music, writing essays, doing research on the web is all done better for me since I got the combo touch. And as mentioned previously about the MacBook size, this thing sits nicely on my desks with enough room to write or do any full page assignments without feeling cluttered. I originally ordered a Magic Keyboard folio refurbished but had them cancel on me, out of spite I ordered this one because of next day delivery—I’m normally not a man who goes outside of the apple ecosystem often, but the build quality on this thing is exceptional, it has a premium fabric feel all around and feels nice and sturdy when carrying around, doesn’t feel like I’m going to cause any damage to the iPad if I drop it or hit it against anything. At half the price of the Magic Keyboard folio, why would you get anything over this? The backlit keyboard is a nice touch that the folio also doesn’t come with. If anything, I was wanting the folio for its simple magnetic 2-piece minimalist design, and while the combo touch does feel bulky at times, it doesn’t bother me as much as I’d thought. TLDR Great for university students; faster than MacBook for 90% of things I do; premium design for the money

I have previous experience most of Logitech’s “Touch”-series cases, as well as other-brand cases. 2 features make give particular case the “lite” feel: (1) the trackpad isn’t “touch anywhere”and you cannot tap with the top-left or top-right of the trackpad (whereas the combo touch cases for iPad “Pro” and “Air” models are touch-anywhere); and (2) the keyboard, although detachable, cannot be turned around backwards to fold around the back of the iPad. With this being said, here are some pros and cons: Pros: - Build quality: the woven cloth material as well as the rubber feels WAY more durable and rugged than the typical vinyl or faux leather materials found on many cases, including the Apple and ESR cases. Those materials fray and are extremely prone to scratches, while Logitech’s material holds up its quality for years. - Detachable keyboard: this is what you pay extra money for vs. the Folio touch, and in my opinion, it’s a worthy upgrade. On the Folio Touch, you have to fold the keyboard behind the case to use the iPad as a plain tablet, and this gives it a bulky, heavy feel that tablet users tend to dislike. Detaching the keyboard allows you to use it much easier as a handheld device. - Keyboard travel: Logitech prioritized space for the letter and number keys on the keyboard, making typing on the keyboard extremely easy to get used to. - Direct connection to iPad: the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard connects directly to the keyboard using the three contact points on the side of the tablet. This means the keyboard uses the iPad’s battery to operate, but i haven’t noticed any reduction of battery life due to it (i don’t really use the backlighting feature though). In my opinion, the direct connection to the iPad is what sets this case apart from the ESR version, which uses Bluetooth (prone to connection issues) and requires the keyboard to be charged separately. - Touchpad: you’ll see the touchpad in the cons too, but the sheer existence of a touchpad is something you’ll find very convenient. It adds a whole extra layer of functionality to the iPad, and allows you to use a cursor and multi-finger gestures. Cons: - Apple Pencil Loop- whereas many cases have an open space where you can magnetize the Apple Pencil to the side of the tablet, this case has a loop. That isn’t as big of a deal since the iPad A16 cannot charge the pencil wirelessly, but it’s still a little big of a downgrade from having it attached right to the iPad. - Touchpad: as a user of a previous Logitech Combo Touch case on an iPad Pro, I was expecting this one to come with a touch-anywhere touchpad. I was really disappointed to figure out it didn’t have one. - Touchpad lacks no-press tapping: in order to “click” on something, you have to physically press down on the touchpad, and cannot simply “tap” anywhere (unless there’s a hidden setting somewhere that would allow that). - No fold-over latch securing the case closed: The ONLY advantage the Folio Touch has over the Combo Touch is a a magnetic latch that secures the case shut. The Combo Touch case is much easier to inadvertently open. Final remarks: the rugged build quality and the direct-connect keyboard are the two factors that I believe are worth paying $60+ over the ESR alternative (and an advantage over the apple Magic Keyboard case, which is more expensive than the Combo Touch). The Combo Touch gets the edge over the Folio Touch for having a detachable keyboard, which shows over time to be a major advantage. I’d recommend the Combo Touch as the #1 case for anyone who transports their iPad to more than one setting- work, school, home, etc. The durability ensures protection while it’s being transported, while the detachable keyboard allows you to use it as a laptop in some settings, and a tablet in other settings.

This is my 2nd Logitech Slim Folio: I first purchased one for my 6th Gen iPad several years ago and it’s still working flawlessly. Just upgraded to a 10th Gen A16 iPad and immediately searched for the matching Slim Folio. I prefer the larger keyboard instead of having a dedicated trackball area (if you want, you can connect a mouse via Bluetooth to enablr this function). Keyboard is instantly responsive and I like that it has the top row of various Apple function keys. Only negative is that the keyboard isn’t backlit, but this isn’t a dealbreaker for me. The case provides excellent protection for the iPad without being overly heavy to carry. I use the Apple Pencil holder for a stylus, which is something my previous Slim Folio didn’t have. I prefer that the case doesn’t require daily charging, and it uses 2 CR2032 coin batteries, which are easily replaced. Logitech makes a quality case at a much more reasonable price! Highly recommended.

Love this great quality, easy application and works great. Love the style and comfort of using it !

With this keyboard the ipad feels like a mini laptop. The keyboard is easy to remove and releases right away from the cover that holds the ipad by bending the keyboard backwards. .When attached, the magnet that holds the keyboard to the screen seems very sturdy and effectively holds the screen to keyboard. The shortcuts for the trackpad on the keyboard are searchable online and slight different from the shortcuts for the ipad without the keyboard.

There are many good features about this Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard. I purchased it for my new iPad, (10th generation) tablet. It's nice looking and compact. It looks like it would do a good job protecting my iPad. I purchased this keyboard because of all the features, design and reviews. I wanted a backlit keyboard also, so I thought this would be an excellent choice, however, I was wrong. The backlight is pretty useless. It's not very bright and stays on for a very short time. I was constantly manually turning it on every few minutes, which is difficult in a dim lit room at night. The keys are the flat chicklet style keys. It would have been nice if they were a little more curved for typing, plus the keys aren't silent as advertised. There was only one piece of information or documentation in the box. It shows how to install the tablet to this keyboard case. There was a little information how to remove the Rugged Style keyboard, but not the Combo Touch keyboard. The Information seems to switch to the Rugged Folio instead of the Combo Touch, for some reason. There wasn't any information about the various function keys and how they work. This would be needed for someone new to Apple iPads. The documentation gave a website, however, again, it was for the Rugged Style keyboard. I also found the keyboard slippery on my desk. I decided to return the keyboard because there were too many things I didn't like about it. The good was cancelled out by the bad. It was a struggle to attach the iPad. It was even more difficult removing my iPad from the keyboard. This was absolutely the worst. I had to stop after a while because my hands were started to hurt. Also, I was fearful I'd break my tablet. I'm happy I bought the warranty for accidental breakage. I've purchased many keyboard cases over the years. This one was the ultimate WORSE. The price for this keyboard should include decent instructions for attaching and safely removing the tablet. Also better documentation for the function keys. Logitech ended up sending me a link to their support page. It showed only a section of questions and answers on their website, which was of little help. I'm extremely disappointed with this keyboard case. Since others had similar problems, I don't recommend.