Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple's wireless keyboard with a built-in Touch ID fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication on Mac desktops. Unlock your Mac, authorize Apple Pay purchases, and autofill passwords with a tap of your finger. Low-profile scissor keys with 1mm travel provide a comfortable, quiet typing experience for long sessions. The rechargeable battery lasts about a month on a single Lightning charge, and the keyboard pairs instantly with any Apple Silicon Mac via Bluetooth. The compact, minimalist design matches Apple's desktop aesthetic.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + Touch ID built-in
- + Seamless Mac pairing
- + Rechargeable
- + Low-profile comfortable keys
- + Compact design
Cons
- - Lightning charging (not USB-C)
- - Expensive
- - No backlighting on base model
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 41.9 x 11.5 x 1.1 cm
- Weight
- 390g
- Connection
- Bluetooth + Lightning
- Touch ID
- Yes
- Battery
- 1 month
- Compatible
- Mac with Apple Silicon
Our Verdict
The only keyboard with built-in Touch ID for Mac desktops. If you use a Mac mini, Mac Studio, or Mac Pro, this is the keyboard to get for seamless biometric authentication.
Best For
Mac desktop users who want Touch ID convenience for unlocking, Apple Pay, and password autofill without reaching for their phone.
How It Compares
| Spec | Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID | Logitech MX Keys S | CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | C$270 | C$150 | C$545 |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Lightning | Bluetooth + Logi Bolt | — |
| Touch ID | Yes | — | — |
| Battery | 1 month | 10 days backlit, 5 months off | — |
| Compatible | Mac with Apple Silicon | — | — |
| Devices | — | 3 (Easy-Switch) | — |
| Charging | — | USB-C | 98W USB-C PD |
| Ports | — | — | 18 total |
| Displays | — | — | Up to 3 |
| Ethernet | — | — | 2.5GbE |
| Interface | — | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
