Just as Apple announced the launch of its M1-powered update to the iPad Pro yesterday, Logitech followed suit with a new keyboard and trackpad accessory for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models.

Combo Touch 'Cheaper Sub' to iPad Pro's 'Magic Touch' Keyboard

The newly-launched Combo Touch has a case with a Microsoft Surface-style kickstand and a detachable backlit keyboard, which also comes with a trackpad. The device connects to the iPad Pro's Smart Connector.

This marks Logitech's first-time offer of a keyboard and trackpad option for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, to which you can use to type, view, sketch, and read--all the while ensuring the safety of your gadget from all kinds of knocks and drops.

It's noteworthy that it's a lot cheaper than Apple's own Magic Keyboard.

The 11-inch model is worth $199.99 and the 12.9-inch model is $229.99, smaller in stark comparison to the $299 and $349 that Apple charges. This means you can save about $100 or more to buy other accessories for your gadget.

Users might actually prefer Logitech's design.

Although it's not as sleek as the Magic Keyboard, the case will offer better protection for the iPad. The detachability and kickstand offers an extra degree of versatility, as the keyboard has a useful function row. The 11-inch model is available to pre-order now, while the listed 12.9-inch version is said to be "coming soon."

Similar Existing Logitech Keyboards

The accessory manufacturer already released a similar Combo Touch keyboard for 10.2-inch and 10.5-inch iPads before.

It also has a related Folio Touch for the 11-inch iPad Pro and 10.9-inch iPad Air. However, the Folio Touch's keyboard is not detachable. Its trackpad is a little on the smaller side than the new Combo Touch, yet it is still a similar and notable product.

Reviews of the Released Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard

The Logitech Combo Touch are well-received by the general public, as per LatestInTech.

It said that the accessory is "an impressive iPad case and keyboard that makes using the iPad more convenient and enjoyable." It also noted how, unlike its competitors in the market, the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard has multiple-finger navigation gestures introduced in iPadOS 13.4.

Most of the reviews said that the keys on the keyboard are back-lit and are evenly distributed for proper spacing as it reportedly "feels like Apple's Magic Keyboard," which is something most users are said to greatly appreciate.

It comes with an entire row of functional keys, making tasks like home screen access and adjusting brightness much easier.The trackpad is also said to have an ample size.

Logitech keyboards in general, are said to be "come with more than 20 years of typing innovation to make your keystrokes accurate, fluid, and natural."

Multiple accounts also attest to the quality of the keyboard, as some users took to social media to ask the accessory manufacturer to consider making a new version of their product, to better suit Apple's slew of new iPad products.

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Written by Gabrielle N.