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product_id: 91181083
title: "Brydge 10.5 Keyboard for iPad Air (2019) | Aluminum Bluetooth 4.2 Keyboard with Backlit Keys (Space Gray)"
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price: "€ 53.52"
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# Backlit keys for low-light productivity Long-lasting battery life Bluetooth 4.2 seamless connectivity Brydge 10.5 Keyboard for iPad Air (2019) | Aluminum Bluetooth 4.2 Keyboard with Backlit Keys (Space Gray)

**Brand:** brydge
**Price:** € 53.52
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️ Transform your iPad Air into a sleek, backlit productivity powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brydge 10.5 Keyboard for iPad Air (2019) | Aluminum Bluetooth 4.2 Keyboard with Backlit Keys (Space Gray) by brydge
- **How much does it cost?** € 53.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- brydge enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted brydge brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Strong, Adjustable Hinges:** Set your perfect viewing angle with rock-solid hinges that keep your iPad steady anywhere.
- • **Laptop-grade Aluminum Build:** Sleek, durable space gray chassis that elevates your iPad’s style and sturdiness.
- • **Backlit Keys for Any Ambiance:** Work or play effortlessly in dim environments with adjustable illuminated keys.
- • **MacBook-like Typing Experience:** Enjoy tactile, responsive keys with satisfying travel that keeps up with your fastest ideas.
- • **Effortless Bluetooth 4.2 Pairing:** Connects in just 3 taps—no more waiting, just instant productivity.

## Overview

The Brydge 10.5 Keyboard for iPad Air (2019) is a premium aluminum Bluetooth 4.2 keyboard featuring backlit keys and strong adjustable hinges. Designed to deliver a laptop-like typing experience, it offers seamless connectivity, durable build quality, and enhanced usability in low-light settings, making your iPad Air feel more like a MacBook without sacrificing portability.

## Description

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Review: Flawless for me - After reading all the negative reviews about this keyboard I feel like I had to write a review. First of all I have the iPad Pro 10.5 . Maybe that makes a difference, I don’t know. People are complaining about missing keystrokes— that was obviously a concern of mine as well, I have used Bluetooth keyboards before where that happened and it made the keyboard worthless. I have not experienced anything like that on my Brydge. I have been typing on this thing for a week and it hasn’t missed a single keystroke. Not one. I type really fast as well. As everyone else has pointed out, the build quality is fantastic. The typing experience is really good. Nice tactile feel. Decent key travel. It is very heavy, and makes the entire ‘unit’ (ipad+keyboard) at least 3x heavier than the iPad alone. It is actually necessary though, if it wasn’t heavy, it would tip over very easily. This thing is very sturdy and the hinges are really strong, they hold the iPad at whatever angle you set it , no problem. But, there is one concern. These things really grip the ipad, they are really damn strong. My concern is that the ipad is not designed for this and closing the ipad down like a laptop lid repeatedly puts strain on the display and might damage it. I have used a screwdriver to loosen them a little bit but that doesn’t really help much — when you push the ipad down to close it, you can see the lcd display “ripple” like you are pressing really hard on it. Which is not good. If they had made the hinges just a little further out toward the edge maybe it wouldve been better , as they are , they end flush with the edge of the display. Another thing, and this isn’t a negative strike for the keyboard, but not having a touchpad is weird. I just want to let people know that, obviously I understood it didn’t have a touchpad, but when you actually are using it, I found myself reaching for a touchpad repeatedly and realizing there isn’t one. Other people complained that the keyboard takes too long to connect ... I don’t have this issue either. It takes 3 key presses and the keyboard is connected and working. That’s really not an issue to me, just tap it three times it wakes up and connects. It’s not as good as instantly connecting but it’s really not a hassle either. The top row of command keys are actually super useful. You can just press play from any app and your iTunes will start playing. People also complained about not being able to access the dock ... i can still access the dock, I guess my fingers aren’t that fat. Also there’s a command key specifically for the dock so you can just press that and it minimizes your app. Press it twice and it shows all the apps you had open just like if you were to press the home key twice. But then you have to use the touch screen to navigate and select stuff. It would be amazing if this thing had a touchpad, you’d essentially have a tiny MacBook , but it’s pretty darn close. The backlit keyboard is nice, it’s a necessity for me. I am not sure if it’s a quality control problem, maybe some people are getting bad units, but mine is flawless. I was ready to ship it back if it had any of the issues people described but I haven’t experienced any of them. Perhaps they have some radio interference messing with their Bluetooth connection. Oh i forgot to add, it makes watching movies and stuff in bed/on the couch wayyyy better because it sits up like a laptop. You also can’t use a standard case on this, and Brydge wants you to buy one from them that’s $40 which is ridiculous to me. I am just going to cut my case so that it fits. All in all I am really happy with it.
Review: Makes my iPad look and work like a Mac - When I purchased my iPad I purchased the apple Smart Keyboard and AppleCare at the same same. I had intermittent problems with keyboard not being recognized by iPad. One day after about a year it quit working all together and when I called Apple they had me take it to an authorized dealer who confirmed it was dead then they sent me to an Apple store who would not fix or replace and tried to sell me another one. I left Apple store feeling a little pissed because before they helped me I witnessed another customer smashing his iPhone on the concrete floor - I thought sure they were going to help me after that but no! Anyway I came home and started looking for an alternative. I found this Bridge keyboard and read the reviews and pulled the trigger. I just love it! Yes it makes the iPad a bit heavier but I don’t care - I almost always use it with a keyboard anyway and it is super easy to take off if you want to read on it etc. And now yes I can actually use this on my lap like a laptop - amazing. I love the the quality and it is an awesome backlit keyboard that feels and looks like like a Mac. Love it - very hi quality real aluminum.Not disappointed at all. Have had it a few months and still have to recharge. Will buy again if I get the bigger iPad since the apple iPad keyboards are crap. This keyboard is way more worth the price than the apple keyboard.

## Features

- The 10.5 Keyboard for iPad Pro 10.5 inch, Aluminium Bluetooth Keyboard
- Comes with Backlit Keys
- Colour - Space Grey

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07HXQY34X |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #161 in Tablet Keyboards #1,196 in Computer Keyboards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (467) |
| Date First Available | October 31, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.59 pounds |
| Item model number | 9eac45c7-a9b8-4a4b-8e98-b935e8e81595 |
| Manufacturer | Brydge |
| Product Dimensions | 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.27 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Brydge
- **Color:** Space Grey
- **Compatible Devices:** Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **Keyboard Description:** Ergonomic
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** Single Color
- **Product Dimensions:** 9.8"L x 6.8"W x 0.27"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Everyday Use
- **Special Feature:** Travel
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![Brydge 10.5 Keyboard for iPad Air (2019) | Aluminum Bluetooth 4.2 Keyboard with Backlit Keys (Space Gray) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PtuaPL5lS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the distance between the "a" and "l" keys? center to center? also what is the exact distance between the pinchers? (inside edges)**
A: 34 mm (5 1/4") and 213 mm (8 7/16") as best I can tell with a tape measure. Did not have a tablet micrometer. :)

**Q: Would this work for the new iPad pros The 11 inch one?**
A: While our current Brydge 10.5 keyboard and its patented hinges will not fit with the new iPad Pro 11", we're working on something very special and can't give too much away at this point. Please make sure you register here: https://www.brydge.com/pages/2018-ipad-pro-keyboard-interest-form and you will be updated as and when we release new information!

**Q: Is this the series 2?**
A: Our Brydge 10.5 keyboards are the new and incredible Series II models.

**Q: I need a keyboard with key “ñ” Is it available?**
A: Use Option n on the keyboard give this ˜then if you immediately follow it with an n it gives ñ this.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flawless for me
*by A***N on September 14, 2019*

After reading all the negative reviews about this keyboard I feel like I had to write a review. First of all I have the iPad Pro 10.5 . Maybe that makes a difference, I don’t know. People are complaining about missing keystrokes— that was obviously a concern of mine as well, I have used Bluetooth keyboards before where that happened and it made the keyboard worthless. I have not experienced anything like that on my Brydge. I have been typing on this thing for a week and it hasn’t missed a single keystroke. Not one. I type really fast as well. As everyone else has pointed out, the build quality is fantastic. The typing experience is really good. Nice tactile feel. Decent key travel. It is very heavy, and makes the entire ‘unit’ (ipad+keyboard) at least 3x heavier than the iPad alone. It is actually necessary though, if it wasn’t heavy, it would tip over very easily. This thing is very sturdy and the hinges are really strong, they hold the iPad at whatever angle you set it , no problem. But, there is one concern. These things really grip the ipad, they are really damn strong. My concern is that the ipad is not designed for this and closing the ipad down like a laptop lid repeatedly puts strain on the display and might damage it. I have used a screwdriver to loosen them a little bit but that doesn’t really help much — when you push the ipad down to close it, you can see the lcd display “ripple” like you are pressing really hard on it. Which is not good. If they had made the hinges just a little further out toward the edge maybe it wouldve been better , as they are , they end flush with the edge of the display. Another thing, and this isn’t a negative strike for the keyboard, but not having a touchpad is weird. I just want to let people know that, obviously I understood it didn’t have a touchpad, but when you actually are using it, I found myself reaching for a touchpad repeatedly and realizing there isn’t one. Other people complained that the keyboard takes too long to connect ... I don’t have this issue either. It takes 3 key presses and the keyboard is connected and working. That’s really not an issue to me, just tap it three times it wakes up and connects. It’s not as good as instantly connecting but it’s really not a hassle either. The top row of command keys are actually super useful. You can just press play from any app and your iTunes will start playing. People also complained about not being able to access the dock ... i can still access the dock, I guess my fingers aren’t that fat. Also there’s a command key specifically for the dock so you can just press that and it minimizes your app. Press it twice and it shows all the apps you had open just like if you were to press the home key twice. But then you have to use the touch screen to navigate and select stuff. It would be amazing if this thing had a touchpad, you’d essentially have a tiny MacBook , but it’s pretty darn close. The backlit keyboard is nice, it’s a necessity for me. I am not sure if it’s a quality control problem, maybe some people are getting bad units, but mine is flawless. I was ready to ship it back if it had any of the issues people described but I haven’t experienced any of them. Perhaps they have some radio interference messing with their Bluetooth connection. Oh i forgot to add, it makes watching movies and stuff in bed/on the couch wayyyy better because it sits up like a laptop. You also can’t use a standard case on this, and Brydge wants you to buy one from them that’s $40 which is ridiculous to me. I am just going to cut my case so that it fits. All in all I am really happy with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes my iPad look and work like a Mac
*by P***B on June 13, 2019*

When I purchased my iPad I purchased the apple Smart Keyboard and AppleCare at the same same. I had intermittent problems with keyboard not being recognized by iPad. One day after about a year it quit working all together and when I called Apple they had me take it to an authorized dealer who confirmed it was dead then they sent me to an Apple store who would not fix or replace and tried to sell me another one. I left Apple store feeling a little pissed because before they helped me I witnessed another customer smashing his iPhone on the concrete floor - I thought sure they were going to help me after that but no! Anyway I came home and started looking for an alternative. I found this Bridge keyboard and read the reviews and pulled the trigger. I just love it! Yes it makes the iPad a bit heavier but I don’t care - I almost always use it with a keyboard anyway and it is super easy to take off if you want to read on it etc. And now yes I can actually use this on my lap like a laptop - amazing. I love the the quality and it is an awesome backlit keyboard that feels and looks like like a Mac. Love it - very hi quality real aluminum.Not disappointed at all. Have had it a few months and still have to recharge. Will buy again if I get the bigger iPad since the apple iPad keyboards are crap. This keyboard is way more worth the price than the apple keyboard.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HEAVY but happy
*by J***S on January 3, 2026*

Nice keyboard and makes my iPad look and feel like an actual laptop. That said, it is HEAVY!! Makes everying actually heavier than my other laptops. But I like it because it keep the iPad upright and doesn’t use any back support (which much the other can flop around).

## Frequently Bought Together

- Brydge 10.5 Keyboard for iPad Air (2019) and iPad Pro 10.5-inch | Aluminum Bluetooth 4.2 Keyboard with Backlit Keys (Space Gray)
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- 2019 Apple iPad Air 3 (10.5-inch, Wi-Fi, 64GB) Gold (Renewed)

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