An Apple Pencil holder: All current iPads support the Apple Pencil, so having a way to carry one with you is a small but appreciated feature.Luckily, this is rarely an issue with current iPad keyboards. Long battery life: The less you have to worry about your keyboard’s battery dying, the better.Multiple angle options: Multiple angles for propping up your iPad give you more flexibility in terms of ergonomics, comfort, and avoiding screen glare-but at the very least, a case should offer an angle that lets you comfortably view the screen but isn’t easy to tip over.An easy on-off design: We appreciate keyboard cases that make it simple to leave the keyboard behind when you don’t need it so you aren’t forced to carry extra bulk and weight.It also shouldn’t take up too deep a space on your desk. Reasonable size and weight: A keyboard case makes an iPad bulkier and heavier, but it shouldn’t do so to an unreasonable extent.
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We prefer (but don’t require) dedicated keys, as opposed to overlays that require you to press the Fn key to access these functions.