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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

Touch ID on an external keyboard. Great if you use a Mac with Apple silicon and want Touch ID at your desk for logins and Apple Pay.

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Where it ranks in our shortlists

Buy it if
You use a Mac with Apple silicon and want Touch ID at your desk for logins and Apple Pay.
Skip it if
You use Windows or care about value; Touch ID doesn't work on PCs and the price is steep.
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Best for
Desktop Mac owners
Stand-out feature
Touch ID on an external keyboard
Typical US price
$179–$199

Is the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad worth buying?

Only if it matches what you need. It is the right buy if you use a Mac with Apple silicon and want Touch ID at your desk for logins and Apple Pay. We score it 7.3 out of 10.

A fair price to pay

$179–$199

Usual price range in the US. At or below $179 is a good deal. Paying more than the top of the range? Check another store, or wait for a sale.

Want to spend less?

Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard

Usually $99–$119. Pick it if you type all day on Mac or Windows and want a quiet, comfortable keyboard that switches between computers.

Our higher-rated pick

Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard

Usually $99–$119. Pick it if you type all day on Mac or Windows and want a quiet, comfortable keyboard that switches between computers.

Before you check out

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  • Match the exact model name. Older or regional versions are often listed under a similar name.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Touch ID for Macs with Apple silicon
  • Slim and quiet
  • USB-C charging, long battery life

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Very flat typing angle
  • No backlight

Key specifications

ConnectionBluetooth
ChargingUSB-C
CompatibilityTouch ID needs a Mac with Apple silicon

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