ESR Ascend iPad Pro 11 Inch Case with Keyboard (M4, 2024), Magnetic Detachable Keyboard with Multi-Touch Trackpad, Fully Landscape Stand, Color Backlit Keys, Pencil Clasp, Black

The Hidden Gem iPad Keyboard Case
If you are reading this review, you have found the hidden gem keyboard case! I have used this keyboard case for about 1 month now, and it has been an excellent experience. This case almost turns your iPad into a Chromebook with iPadOS while keeping the ability to be an iPad.Pros:The stand is very sturdy and provides viewing angles from 0-80 degrees with flat being 0.The keyboard doesn’t feel too cramped and can fold back 180 degrees under the stand to enable a “viewing” mode with the keyboard not in front of the screen.Detachable, sturdy case.Portrait mode stand!I own an apple pencil with my iPad and love the clasp, as it gives me the peace of mind that I won’t lose my pencil.Don’t like the clasp? Folding the clasp back onto the stand causes it to attach magnetically, keeping it out of the way!The magnets that connect the iPad case to the keyboard and stand are quite strong yet not too strong to prevent easy removal of the iPad case.A full row of top function keys.If the iPad isn’t charging, the cable that comes with the iPad can be connected to the iPad and keyboard to charge the keyboard.I only have 3 minor complaints:The fabric is black and a little hard to keep clean.The trackpad doesn’t work after connecting 50% of the time. (Can be fixed by turning Bluetooth off and on, then pressing the power key again. I was able to create a shortcut to turn off and on Bluetooth from my home screen or with a Siri command)When in “viewing mode” on a rough surface, like a lap, the power key and other keys are likely to be pressed accidentally by the weight of the iPad pushing down on the surface.I did a lot of research on which iPad keyboard to get, and I am very happy with my choice. This keyboard case is very similar to the Logitech combo touch case, but I ended up going with this one because of the price (1/2 as much) and the magnetic clasp. Keep in mind that the Logitech one does have the smart connector and this one doesn’t, but it only saves about 3 seconds of pairing time and minor inconveniences. When compared to ESR’s other magnetic keyboard, the Rebound, this keyboard comes with a magnetic case to provide protection and enable portrait mode. The trackpad is bigger, there is a row of function keys, a wider selection of viewing angles, and it’s about $35 cheaper! Granted, the floating does look quite cool, but you do have to sacrifice a lot. (Note: I have not tried either of these keyboard cases. These comparisons are just going off of the information provided by the manufacturers and reviewers)Either one of these cases is a great choice, but I am incredibly happy with the Ascend. Well done ESR!UPDATE: After further use, I have discovered 2 new ways to view the iPad using this case/keyboard. The first is a great option for quickly getting the iPad ready to do drawing on a flat surface. To do this, you remove the iPad from the stand, flip it around (so the pencil magnets are facing towards you), flipping the screen rotation with it, and connecting the bottom magnets to the magnetic line above the keyboards. This method works great for securing the iPad to the case for drawing. It also allows you to use the magnets in the stand as an Apple Pencil holder. The 2nd option is a second, less stable viewing option. To do this, remove the iPad and case from the stand, flip the keyboard up onto the stand, and try to connect the case to the weak magnets on the back of the keyboard. This option is very unstable, but as long as you are just watching something (and don’t experience an earthquake), the iPad should stay up and the keyboard will stay out of the way.

Item as advertised

Everything about the case and keyboard is perfect except the incorrect camera cut that covers the camera flasher..If this is fixed. This would be the perfect alternative for a folio keyboard..

Overall, Amazing. Just too good.