This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.
Quick take
Apple’s Magic Keyboard looks great, but I wanted a bit more angle when typing on it by itself. The ESC Flip is a stick-on stand that adds three height levels. It made typing more comfortable and stays solid, though the plastic looks a little cheap next to Apple’s keyboard.
What I tested
- ESC Flip keyboard stand, about 2,500 yen at the time of recording
- Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Apple Magic Trackpad, placed next to the keyboard
- A 14-inch MacBook Pro in a hard case
What I found
| Level | Added height |
|---|---|
| Low | 16.4 mm |
| Middle | 26.7 mm |
| High | 35.9 mm |
These are my own rough measurements of how much each level lifts the keyboard.
- It sticks to the middle of the keyboard’s underside, and a finger notch lets you peel it off again.
- Even the lowest level adds a clear angle. The highest felt too steep for me, so I prefer the low and middle levels.
- There was no wobble at any level, and the keyboard did not slide.
- The Magic Keyboard is designed to sit level with the Magic Trackpad. With the stand fitted, the two no longer line up. It is not a big problem, but you will notice it.
- It also works on my MacBook Pro, where it gives a nicer typing angle. It covers part of the cooling area on the bottom, which may not be ideal.
- It also adds bulk: my laptop went from about 24 mm in its case to about 35 mm with the stand folded. The rubber feet might also rub off in a bag.
Who it is for
It suits anyone who finds the Magic Keyboard too flat and keeps it in one place on the desk. Skip it if you want your keyboard level with the trackpad, or if materials and looks matter a lot to you.
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese, but the height levels and the MacBook test are easy to follow visually.
Limitations
I used one unit for a short period. The price is an Amazon Japan figure from the time of recording.
Products
ESC Flip keyboard stand: on Amazon Japan
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: on Amazon Japan
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