Brydge 11.0 Pro Wireless Keyboard | Compatible with iPad Pro 11-inch (2018) | Backlit Keys | Long Battery Life | (Space Gray)

I got my Brydge Keyboard in about a week ago, and have been using it almost daily for school. I'm going to discuss some of the things I had concerns with that were answered when I finally had one in my own hands. Build Quality The build quality of this keyboard is like no other. Made from sturdy aluminum, it adds significant weight to the iPad, but provides a solid surface for typing. When in your lap or on a desk, it truly feels like a keyboard. The keys have a nice click to them, the keyboard doesn't flex (unless you REALLY make it), and the feel is just great. The backlights on the keyboard are also great, as they provide three different brightness settings, and clearly illuminate the keys at night. There is minimal light leakage from around the keys, as they are mainly just lighting up the letters (like they are designed to do). The other noticeable thing with the build quality is the hinges. You use the hinges on this to hold up the iPad, and they sure do work. The rubber grips that you slide the iPad into hold it incredible firmly, and normal movement will not allow the iPad to slide out unless you want it to. The grips don't flex when you slide the iPad in and out, which shows a solid build on them. Additionally, the magnetic leather cover for the iPad is incredible. The side that goes against the iPad is very soft, and won't cause any harm to the device, and the side that goes in your hand is very soft (for leather) and feels high quality. I was surprised by this, as I expected it just to be a cheap cover. Visual Appeal The Brydge Pro 11.0 provides a clean look, and honestly looks like something Apple themselves would have designed. The Space Grey coloring matches so perfectly that you wouldn't know it wasn't from Apple. With the backlights on, the keyboard has a very attractive look. Even when not in use, the keyboard doesn't look out of place with the iPad, but rather as though it is just a part of it. Brydge's team did an excellent job of making this look like the premium accessory it is. Usage As I said earlier, the keyboard is incredible. I have noticed the most minor blips in Bluetooth connectivity, most notably when the iPad has been asleep for a while. When typing, it doesn't flex or move around, which allows for long durations of work with no frustration. The function keys are a great addition that I didn't even know I needed. They allow for locking the iPad, controlling the keyboard backlights, controlling the screen brightness, start and pause audio/media that is playing, as well as skip or rewind. There are also three buttons that allow for Bluetooth pairing, checking the keyboard's battery life, and to power the keyboard on/off. Drawbacks There are minimal drawbacks with the keyboard in my opinion. The first is that the rubber stoppers on the bottom only seem to have a use if the screen is at a perfect 90 degree angle or closed. It's good for if you don't want it to move when closed on a table, but for practical use, they're somewhat useless. The other is that the rubber nubs between the keyboard and iPad leave little fingerprint-like marks on the screen (that's really picky, I'm just looking for annoyances here). Overview Overall, I HAVE to recommend this keyboard. Having used Apple's Smart Keyboard Folio, I am willing to admit that this is insanely higher quality and more satisfying to use. It looks beautiful, works great, and is well worth the price tag. If you plan to move around or travel with your iPad, but know you'll be working on it, this is the keyboard for you. Enjoy!

The Brydge Pro is proving to the a very solid buy for my 11 inch iPad Pro. The case keyboard/bottom is made of aluminum and is directly color matched with my Space Gray. This case feels like a pro level accessory, as it is heavy which keeps it from tipping over with iPad Pro installed, guess it also means it has a big battery. This won’t be a case you’ll just toss around. It feels like a MacBook Pro and sort of resembles one, but more like a thick, older one. The keyboard is just awesome to use. I like the spacing and travel of the keys when typing. Had used the Apple Smart Cover keyboard for my previous iPad Pro, and prefer typing on the Brydge Pro much more. This keyboard also has some very useful shortcut keys for iOS, such as a home button and brightness controls. The keys also have 3 very good backlight settings. The case connects with Bluetooth, not Smart Connector and comes with a USB-C charge cable. I use the same charge cable as my iPad Pro, but always good to have a spare. Syncing was easy and straightforward. Overall, I like the heft, solid Bluetooth connection, looks, and feel of the Brydge Pro. It’s a bit pricey, but you’re getting a quality, well build accessory for the iPad Pro which is a true professional level tool that blends the lines between laptop and tablet.

This is my second Brydge keyboard—I previously used one for my old iPad Pro 10.5, which was an okay product. I was on the fence about purchasing this iteration until recently when the price dropped to sub-$20 new on Amazon. First off, the good: It’s a great typing experience—I feel this generation is greatly improved over the less-responsive previous gen. The keyboard looks great when attached to the iPad. I’m also a fan of the magnetic protective cover for the back of the iPad, which the previous generation did not offer. The available key functions such as volume, brightness level, and play/pause, along with the multitude of viewing angles greatly enhance my iPad user experience as well. Overall, the keyboard is sturdy and has quite the premium feel to it. So my one gripe, and the reason I had to dock a star, is the same gripe many reviewers have about this Brydge keyboard: the weight. I’m not trying to body shame, but man this thing is deceptively chunky. The keyboard more than doubles the weight of the iPad. I purchased this for one purpose only: to allow me to replace my MacBook Air M1 on my one bag travels, so I can lighten my backpacking load even more. The iPad/Brydge combo just barely accomplishes that. As shown in the pics, the iPad/Brydge saves me only about four ounces in weight. The real saving, however, would be in space as obviously the form factor of the iPad has a smaller footprint than the 13” MacBook (although, the iPad/Brydge combo is a couple millimeters thicker than the MacBook Air at their thickest points, oddly enough). I will be keeping this Brydge, as it is a great keyboard other than the weight issue. For the price I paid, it was a steal. However, on my next trip, I will probably leave the keyboard behind in favor of my folio case. I’d much rather just type on the iPad screen than carry the equivalent of a brick in my backpack.

I don’t usually write reviews but seeing how poorly rated this product is, I think I needed to to do it some justice. Great keyboard, I’m using it to type up this review! Always attached to my iPad and gives it a cool MacBook vibe. Key placement is nice and the top row function keys are SO convenient to have (as well as backlighting). IPad fits well in the case, I’ve never worried about it falling out. Pros: Design, battery life, functionality, extra protection, fast connectivity. Cons: Key space is a little tight on the 11”, pretty pricey, weight. I feel all of these cons are things you will be aware of when buying it.

Update, 4 months and 2 weeks later: Two messages to customer service. No replies. Make of that what you will. If you have problems with this keyboard, and are outside of the Amazon return window, then good luck! Update, 4 months later: The backlit keys stopped working and the battery status indicator LED no longer appears when holding the battery status indicator button. Also, while the hinges are very solid, the rubber that protects them from scratching your expensive iPad is not. The rubber on one of my hinges has separated from the hinge after only 4 months of use and having removed the iPad from the case maybe ten times. It’s not the end of the world, because I can hold the rubber in place so that it protects the iPad while I slide it into the hinges, but the broken backlit keys and status indicator feels like a software/firmware problem and is a complete deal-breaker for me. Brydge replied to my original review saying that if I ever needed help with the product to reach out to them on their website. I did this three business days ago and nobody ever replied. At this price point, you expect consistent quality and at the very least a helpful customer service experience, neither of which I’ve experienced. Sorry, but I can’t no longer recommend this keyboard. If you’re like me and are now shopping for a new keyboard, check out the Logitech one for the iPad Pro 11. Tried a few different cases and this is by far my favorite. It's quite heavy. If you want to keep your setup light, then maybe look elsewhere. Otherwise, this case has everything going for it. It's very well-made. The hinge is solid. The keys feel very nice: they aren't clicky, but they aren't very squishy either. The space gray finish matches the space gray iPad finish perfectly. A few times, people have mistaken my iPad for a MacBook Pro, which I think says something about the overall build quality and design. The keyboard has arrow keys, which none of my other cases had. It's a very welcome addition.

It looks great, the keys feel a little small, but the tactile feel and the quietness is great, but it's SO HEAVY! Seriously people, this thing is HEAVY. Way too heavy to flip your screen around hold it like a book. Do not think about buying this if you want a keyboard, but primarily use as a tablet. This is for DEDICATED writers only. It also feels FRAGILE. Like it makes your ipad feel like THAT much more money down the drain if you drop it. And there's no protection offerings, so this is not for anyone who travels much. I would say this keyboard is for people who do NOT have a macbook or other primary computer, and who are trying to use it for the purposes of a computer. Even then, I would say that if you want to use your ipad as an ipad ever, you should buy a different case to put on the ipad when it's not on your desk in the brydge keyboard. And again, I would not travel with this unless you buy a carrying case for it, which is a pain in the ass all in itself. Quality product, but not many applications. My one complaint about the product is that it doesn't actually hold the ipad up that well when tapping the ipad. This keyboard is really meant to have a mouse companion. Which wouldn't be a bad idea if you were going to use this keyboard to make your ipad into a desktop practically. But traveling with the whole setup would be a pain. At home, you would have to set it on a desk and not walk around with it. Again, unless you had a separate case to put it in so you could use it like an ipad instead of a computer. This was all typed on the brydge pro, I would estimate at about 40 wpm which isn't bad as far as an ipad keyboard goes. The keys are definitely a little small in order to provide some key travel. I'm not sure if they should've gone with key travel or key size instead. I guess we all complain no matter what in the end. This review experience again reminding me how useless these "patented brackets" are when you tap the ipad. It just falls back.

Just purchased my iPad Pro 11 on October 1, 2019 and immediately went looking for a keyboard other than one supplied by Apple. Had used ClamCase before with iPad Air 2 and previous models. Did a web search on keyboards for iPad Pro 11 and Brydge Keyboard Pro popped up. After a bit of research I made the best decision ever when I purchased the Brydge Pro Keyboard for iPad Pro 11. IMO it’s fantastic. The aluminum body is very nice and cool to the touch. The docking hinges are very stable and I don’t feel any flex in my iPad Pro 11 body when opening or closing it. I really like the looks and it makes my iPad Pro fit quite well aesthetically with my MBP 13 and 15 inch model. Heck, I still have an old MBP 17 inch. Getting back to the Brydge...I really like the detachable leather-like protector for the back of the iPad Pro. It really presents a quality look when the iPad Pro 11 is closed. I’m not the best typist so the knock about key travel by some users is of no consequence to me. Besides it’s a personal preference. The only critique regarding typing is there’s a registry delay with the first typed letter if the keyboard has been idle for a period of time. Just something you need to be aware of. The only wish would be to have a 360 degree rotation to accommodate movie and drawing mode without removing the iPad Pro 11 from the docking clamps. Not a deal breaker for me. I’m typing this review using the Brydge Pro Keyboard for iPad Pro 11. BTW...The new iPadOS makes using the Brydge even more enjoyable as you can now pair a BT mouse your iPad. Bottomline other than the smaller keyboard footprint compared to my MBP’s using the Brydge with my iPad Po 11 is like using a full pledged MacBook. Oh...I chose the Space Gray model to match my iPad Pro 11. One more point....if you have butter-fingers there are plenty of form fitting padded cases that will provide an added measure of protection for your iPad Pro 11 as well as the Bridge Pro 11 Keyboard. Highly recommend that the Brydge Pro Keyboard for iPad Pro 11 (or 12) be on your short list for consideration.

This is one of the best purchases I have made. This is a perfect addition to my iPad Pro 11" tablet. Couldn't have asked for a better match. Although it adds some 'heft' to the iPad Pro, I find that it is effective to make me grip it more when carrying it around whereas without it, the iPad Pro is so light that I almost dropped for not holding on more firmly. Keys are very touch sensitive and easily usable. The addition of the magnetic top cover is definitely a great product move on the part of Brydge. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a classy looking case that is truly functional and protective.

I bought a few different keyboards for the iPad Pro 11 inches and none of them are close to the quality and usability of the Bridge keyboard. The feeling of the keyboard is very much like the older macbooks. It has a good key travel and, even for the 11 inches iPad, the keyboard doesn't feel cramped at all (my hands are on the smaller side). The backlight does help a lot for productivity when it gets dark. I've been using my iPad Pro with the Brydge keyboard for a while now and I can't believe how well it works when you have little space to work with. I sometimes have to do a few hours of train travel for my job and with the very small and cramped tablet available to put your computer on, this works wonders compared to my 15.6 inches laptop. The only downside to this keyboard is the weight. It does add a lot of weight to the iPad.

There’s two things you immediately notice about this keyboard. The quality and the weight. Firstly the quality is superb, It’s easy to install your iPad Pro, and is quick to sync and the keys are brilliant to use. All in all you can tell this has not been made on the cheap. I actually love using it. It is a bit weighty - however I’ll only be using my iPad Pro with the keyboard around the house so that’s not a big issue. I’ll still keep my normal case when travelling. This does mean for me that the weight is not really an issue. From the different keyboards I have tried (usually owned by friends) this is by far the best one. I can’t really comment on the battery life yet, but it does advertise it lasts upto a year 1 so that’s an encouraging sign. To sum up - give it a go you won’t regret it I got mine on special offer for £99 that’s £50 off the normal price. Well worth it.

Bon produit mais malgré un peu lourd donc c’est super

Impacta desde que llega. Trae una caja muy buena, se carga con tipo C y en general funciona muy bien. El teclado como tal no trae la Ñ, pero si tu iPad tiene configurado teclado en español, el iPad si reconoce la Ñ con la tecla donde debería de ir así que todo bien. Le agrega un peso bastante agradable al iPad, parece que traes una laptop. 10/10 lo recomiendo, no ha presentado ninguna falla; tengo como mes y medio con el producto.

Es una muy buena opción, me encanta, el único “pero” es que es teclado inglés.