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iPad Pro Q&A

Update Published May 17, 2024

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What is the best external keyboard for the iPad Pro? Do all iPad Pro models support an external keyboard? Which Apple keyboards are compatible with which iPad Pro models?

All iPad Pro models have a "Smart Connector" designed for use with an Apple Smart Keyboard, but because different models have different physical dimensions, they use different keyboards.

The iOS has long supported some external input devices as an accessibility feature to help those with disabilities, but the iPad Pro did not originally support a mass market external mouse or trackpad. That all changed with iOS 13.4, when Apple added formal, mainstream trackpad support to the iPadOS for the first time.

Apple iPad Pro 3 12.9 with Apple Smart Keyboard
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen with Apple Smart Keyboard)

iPad Pro Identification (Skip)

If you are not sure which iPad Pro you have, a simple way to identify each is by its Model Number; externally displayed toward the bottom on the back of each device.

iPad Pro

Model No

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only)

A1584

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cellular)

A1652

iPad Pro 9.7" (Wi-Fi Only)

A1673

iPad Pro 9.7" (Wi-Fi/Cellular)

A1674

iPad Pro 10.5" (Wi-Fi Only)

A1701

iPad Pro 10.5" (Wi-Fi/Cellular)

A1709

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only - 2nd Gen)

A1670

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell - 2nd Gen)

A1671

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi Only)

A1980

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cellular - US/CA)

A2013

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cellular - Global)

A1934

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cellular - China)

A1979

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only - 3rd Gen)

A1876

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi+Cell US/CA - 3rd Gen)

A2014

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi+Cell Global - 3rd Gen)

A1895

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi+Cell China - 3rd Gen)

A1983

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi Only - 2nd Gen)

A2228

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell US/CA - 2nd Gen)

A2068

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell Global - 2nd Gen)

A2230

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell China - 2nd Gen)

A2231

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only - 4th Gen)

A2229

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell US/CA - 4th Gen)

A2069

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell Global - 4th Gen)

A2232

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell China - 4th Gen)

A2233

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi Only - 3rd Gen)

A2377

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell US - 3rd Gen)

A2301

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell Global - 3rd Gen)

A2459

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell China - 3rd Gen)

A2460

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only - 5th Gen)

A2378

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell US - 5th Gen)

A2379

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell Global - 5th Gen)

A2461

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell China - 5th Gen)

A2462

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi Only - 4th Gen)

A2759

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell US - 4th Gen)

A2435

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell Global - 4th Gen)

A2761

iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi/Cell China - 4th Gen)

A2762

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only - 6th Gen)

A2436

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell US - 6th Gen)

A2764

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell Global - 6th Gen)

A2437

iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cell China - 6th Gen)

A2766

iPad Pro M4 11" (Wi-Fi Only)

A2836

iPad Pro M4 11" (Wi-Fi+Cell)

A2837

iPad Pro M4 11" (Wi-Fi+Cell China)

A3006

iPad Pro M4 13" (Wi-Fi Only)

A2925

iPad Pro M4 13" (Wi-Fi+Cell)

A2926

iPad Pro M4 13" (Wi-Fi+Cell China)

A3007


Each iPad Pro can be differentiated by other identifiers as well, such as the Order Number, which can be located by selecting the Settings app and pressing General > About and scrolling down to what is specified as "Model" within the iOS. For example, the iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi Only - 3rd Gen) that was sold in the US in Space Gray with 512 GB of storage is MTXT2LL/A.

To track down a particular iPad Pro by a variety of different identifiers, please refer to the Ultimate iLookup feature.

Apple Smart & Magic Keyboard Options for iPad Pro

iPad Pro
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (iPad Pro Models with Apple Smart Keyboards)

Although many look quite similar, there are several different Apple Keyboard options compatible with different iPad Pro models:

iPad Pro

Compatible Apple Keyboard

Order No

iPad Pro 12.9"

Smart Keyboard (12.9")

MJYR2LL/A

iPad Pro 9.7"

Smart Keyboard (9.7")

MM2L2AM/A

iPad Pro 2 10.5"

Smart Keyboard (10.5")

MPTL2LL/A

iPad Pro 2 12.9"

Smart Keyboard (12.9")

MJYR2LL/A

iPad Pro 11"

Smart Keyboard Folio (11")
Magic Keyboard (11")

MU8G2LL/A
MXQT2LL/A

iPad Pro 3 12.9"

Smart Keyboard Folio (12.9")
Magic Keyboard (12.9")

MU8H2LL/A
MXQU2LL/A

iPad Pro 2 11"

Smart Keyboard Folio 2 (11")
Magic Keyboard (11")

MXNK2LL/A
MXQT2LL/A

iPad Pro 4 12.9"

Smart Keyboard Folio 2 (12.9")
Magic Keyboard (12.9")

MXNL2LL/A
MXQU2LL/A

iPad Pro 3 11"

Smart Keyboard Folio 2 (11")
Magic Keyboard (11")

MXNK2LL/A
MXQT2LL/A

iPad Pro 5 12.9"

Smart Keyboard Folio 2 (12.9")
Magic Keyboard - White (12.9")
Magic Keyboard - Black (12.9")

MXNL2LL/A
MJQL3LL/A
MJQK3LL/A

iPad Pro 4 11"

Smart Keyboard Folio 2 (11")
Magic Keyboard (11")

MXNK2LL/A
MXQT2LL/A

iPad Pro 6 12.9"

Smart Keyboard Folio 2 (12.9")
Magic Keyboard - White (12.9")
Magic Keyboard - Black (12.9")

MXNL2LL/A
MJQL3LL/A
MJQK3LL/A

iPad Pro M4 11"

Magic Keyboard 11" (M4) - White
Magic Keyboard 11" (M4) - Black

MWR03LL/A
MWR23LL/A

iPad Pro M4 13"

Magic Keyboard 13" (M4) - White
Magic Keyboard 13" (M4) - Black

MWR43LL/A
MWR53LL/A


The Magic Keyboard options include an integrated trackpad and require the iPad Pro to be running iOS 13.4 or higher.

iPad Pro Magic Keyboard White 11-Inch iPad Pro M4
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro M4 11")

Each Apple Smart Keyboard and Magic Keyboard are available from Apple Authorized site sponsor Adorama with free shipping across the United States.

Best Third-Party Keyboards for iPad Pro

If you don't like the squishy and light texture feel of the Apple Smart Keyboard, especially those released prior to 2020, and the Magic Keyboard is not compatible with your iPad Pro and you would prefer a firmer, more notebook-like keyboard, there also are good third-party options from Logitech to consider.

iPad Pro Slim Folio Pro Keyboard
Photo Credit: Logitech, Inc (Slim Folio PRO Keyboard for iPad Pro 3rd Gen)

Available in slightly different designs and sizes for different models, these Logitech options all provide a firmer keyboard than the Apple Smart Keyboard and double as a soft case to wrap around the iPad Pro, as well:

iPad Pro

Compatible Logitech Keyboard Case

Orig. iPad Pro 12.9"

Logitech Slim Combo (12.9")

Orig. iPad Pro 9.7"

Logitech Create (9.7")

iPad Pro 2 10.5"

Logitech Slim Combo (10.5")

iPad Pro 2 12.9"

Logitech Slim Combo (12.9")

iPad Pro 11"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (11")

iPad Pro 3 12.9"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (12.9")

iPad Pro 2 11"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (11")

iPad Pro 4 12.9"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (12.9")

iPad Pro 3 11"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (11")

iPad Pro 5 12.9"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (12.9")

iPad Pro 4 11"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (11")

iPad Pro 6 12.9"

Logitech Slim Folio PRO (12.9")

iPad Pro M4 11"

Logitech Combo Touch (M4 11")

iPad Pro M4 13"

Logitech Combo Touch (M4 13")

iPad Pro Combo Touch Keyboard
Photo Credit: Logitech, Inc (Combo Touch Keyboard for iPad Pro M4)

Choosing the Best iPad Pro Keyboard for You

Ultimately, an Apple Smart Keyboard or Apple Magic Keyboard is a good choice for the iPad Pro line, just make sure that you purchase one that is compatible with your specific device.

However, if you prefer a less "spongy" keyboard and the Apple Magic Keyboard is incompatible with your iPad Pro, or you would like to save a bit of money, one of the third-party options from Logitech might be even better for your needs.


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