Comparing this to the Logitech Create backlit keyboard I owned previously:
Pros: 1) Turns the iPad into a laptop feel since the screen can be angled in virtually any direction including backwards. This is probably the best feature of the Snugg case. 2) keys are hard, strong, responsive, and feel good when typing. They do click when typing but softly. 3) Has some weight to it, I'm typing this review on my lap. 4) Nice look, it's sleek and shiny and tasteful. 5) It has an Apple Pencil slot! The tip goes in first and similar to a retractable pen, it clicks inside. Note that you can shake it out but I had to forcibly shake 6-7 times to get it all the way out. This is good because you don't want your $100 pencil stuck inside. Others have given it a negative review because it can shake out but I honestly don't see how they could do it any different.
Cons: 1) unlike the Logitech keyboard where the entire palm rest is magnetic, the Snugg palm rest only has 2 small spots that are magnetic and doesn’t reliably keep the Apple Pencil in place. 2) as others have said, the keyboard must be charged separately of the iPad with micro USB cable. While it appears that the charge lasts several days, it is somewhat annoying to have to charge it. 3) the keys aren't backlit. I bought the blue and white version so that I could see it better in dim lighting. I do OK with the white keyboard. 4) the keyboard/case is kind of heavy. 5) I’ve noticed that when angling the screen at around 160 degrees, the weight of the iPad causes the screen to fall down to 180 degrees over time. I use this angle when standing in the kitchen and looking at a recipe while I cook. Not the end of the world.
Summary: all in all I am pretty satisfied with this case. Yes it has its drawbacks but its pros far outweigh its cons in my opinion.
| Standing screen display size | 12.9 Inches |
|---|---|
| Max Screen Resolution | 12.9 Pixels |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 10 years |
