HOU Keyboard Case for iPad Mini 7th (A17 Pro, 2024) & 6th (2021) 8.3-inch, Ultra Slim Folio Type of Keyboard, Power Display, Magnetic Protective Cover Support iPad Mini 6/7

I was skeptical about buying this, as I like to buy Apple accessories with Apple products, but the thing is, they did not have a special keyboard for the iPad mini 6. I did purchase other keyboards on here that detached, and they were clunky, and I hated having to carry a wireless keyboard and case separately. So I sought out an intelligent keyboard folio type of keyboard on Amazon and found this since I loved the one I had for my iPad Pro by Apple. So, I purchased this very nervously; the price was excellent, so I rolled the dice and took my chances.Well. I am glad I did. This keyboard is perfect; I like it even better than the Apple Smart Folio Keyboard. It is sturdy, well-made, and lightweight, and the keyboard feels better than any other Bluetooth keyboard I used with the iPad mini 6. It feels fancy and expensive. I am so glad I got it. I rarely write reviews, but I had to for this product because it is so lovely. I wish they had one for my iPad Pro 10.5 in. So if you have any reservations, get it; I promise you will love it!

This keyboard has a great, solid keyboard feel. I have average-sized male hands and while it feels a little tight when typing a long document, it is still comfortable. I love all the keyboard shortcuts included! There are a few keys that must do triple duty (shift, normal or control key combos) but I found a way around many of them: settings>genera>keyboard>text replacement let me eliminate most of the times I need to use apostrophes, for example, and I also came up with a question mark workaround that way. The hyphen and quotation marks still need to use the control key, but didn't take me long to learn to do that more or less automatically. This is literally the only thing I can criticize about the keyboard. I've had a lot of iPad keyboards over the years and this one is the best one I've used (besides the Magic Keyboard on a Pro). I also love the fact that this can be used in either landscape or portrait mode (!) The magnets when using the keyboard are adequately secure, and when in "carry" mode it is very secure, as there is more contact with the back cover. The screen angles one can get are very useful and practical. It doesn't move around on the table. As another reviewer wrote, charge it before setting it up (takes 1-2 hours). The weight is only 5 ounces more than a standard protective cover, and the bulk is the same. The tiny bit of extra weight is worth it IMHO, and is less than nearly all others and much less (and more convenient) than carrying a separate folding keyboard. The weight including the iPad Mini is only 1 pound 3 ounces (the iPad weighs a little over 10 oz by itself). This feels very much like an Apple product, and is definitely worth the $50.

By far the best iPad mini keyboard I have, and I have tried many.... Super thin with very good battery life and pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Because of the small size, have to use the "control" button to access the third character on many of the keys but not that big of a deal once I got used to it.

I’m typing this review using this keyboard.Frustratingly cramped keys. I understand that we don’t have a lot of space to work with but let’s MAXIMIZE what we do have. I’m going to make the broad assumption that anyone who needs a keyboard is more or less on their way to being a touch typist. As someone who types 130+ WPM this keyboard is FRUSTRATING. If I could change one thing about it I would ask for a longer space bar. Get rid of the command key next to it OR give it the same function as space because it’s useless and in the way. Some keys on the bottom line need to be hit extra hard which is annoying.Weird specialized charger. Like at least use micro-usb. I’m going to lose that thing so fast.I do love that it is super light, super compact, and as close as you can get to an Apple Magic Keyboard Folio Deelio. But for the love of god fix the space bar and maybe don’t gang up 3 keys in one key cause I’m going mad trying to type a simple sentence with contractions. PLEASE. We do not need so any Command and Option keys (its not a laptop FFS). Fix it and I will happily buy it again. Otherwise I am VERY much on the fence about keeping it.

Pro:Its the thinnest lightest keyboard available for ipad mini. All the others were bulky and heavy. This has great quality build and keys. You can take it off the case easily. Strong magnets hold ipad in place.Cons: I wish the closing would be better. Often the magnets won’t close the case all the way but its not terrible. I wish there was a version with track pad but there isnt room given the mini size. A track pad would also make the case too heavy. The angle of the kickstand could be better. Magic keyboard has a frontward facing angle but again this is minor.Overall: great price, good quality, and lightest keyboard with sleek look and great keys on the market. This is the best you can make it given ipad mini small size.

It’s nothing special.Pros: it’s thin and the keys are slightly larger due to there being no trackpadCons: I have to hit the space bar harder than any other key in order for it to work. The magnet that holds your iPad on is weak and takes more manipulation to fold it backward. My iPad has fallen forward several times when trying to use it for work.Negatives that you know before purchasing:No backlighting.Different charger.