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
The Soonjet ultra-thin keyboard cover is a good idea if you take your MacBook Pro out a lot and want to keep shine and dust off the keys. Typing feels slightly different, the key labels look a little faded, and it does not seem to stick to the screen when the lid is closed. It is for the US keyboard layout only.
What I tested
- Soonjet ultra-thin keyboard cover for MacBook Pro (US layout), 1,300-something yen on Amazon Japan at the time of recording
- My MacBook Pro, which I had used without a cover until now
- Typing, closing and opening the lid, carrying it around and flipping it over
What I found
- Fit: it lined up with the keys perfectly. No double-sided tape is included, and I did not feel I needed it.
- Typing: keys feel a little harder to press. Unless you type very fast and a lot, it is not a big deal.
- Looks: the cover is a translucent grey, so the key labels look lighter. The Caps Lock light is still visible.
- Lid and screen: after closing and opening it several times, it did not seem to cling to the display, even with static. The Touch ID button has a cut-out.
- Slipping: the edge can lift a little when typing near it. It stays put when you tilt the open laptop, but falls off if you open the laptop upside down.
Who it's for
- People who often work away from their desk and worry about dust getting under the keys
- People whose most-used keys (for me, video-editing shortcuts) are starting to shine
- Not for you if you type very fast all day or care most about how the keyboard looks
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese. Around 01:30 I fit the cover and start typing; around 03:00 I close and reopen the lid.
Limitations
These are first impressions from a short test, not a long-term review. I cannot say how the cover affects the screen after months of carrying the laptop around. It is made for the US layout only, so check your keyboard before buying.
Products
Soonjet ultra-thin keyboard cover for MacBook Pro (US layout): on Amazon Japan
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