ESR iPad Pro 13 Inch Case with Keyboard (M5/M4, 2025/2024), iPad Pro 13 Keyboard Case with Easy-Set Magnetic Stand, Portrait/Raised Modes for iPad Pro 13, Removable, Rebound 360 Series, Blue

I love this hefty case. It really is amazing and worth the money. My only issue with mine is the ‘click’ when you try to press something on the mouse pad. You need to put an unusual amount of force in order to actually ‘click’ something on the screen while using the mouse pad. I am not sure if this is an issue with my particular case or if this is an issue overall but it does trouble me that I need to constantly individually ‘click’ or I have to just press on my iPad screen. I got the large case for the newest M5 iPad 13”. I also think it is a bit heavy which defeats the purpose of the iPad, BUT this is something I’m willing to live with since this is an awesome case and keyboard. If it wasn’t for these two points, then definitely a 5 star product. **UPDATE: Customer service reached out to me and let me know that there was a way to activate the tap to click and it turns out that there IS a way to get rid of that annoying click. They did end up switching me to another model since it would be better for what I am looking for and mine did need to be replaced. I LOVE their customer service and because of their insightfulness and ability to communicate I am raising my rating to a 5 star. I will say that overall even though I wont be using my original case (this item), I will reiterate that it is such an amazing functional case and it is very sturdy! Definitely for the people that want to use their ipad as a mac and are ok with a slight change in weight. Thank you so much ESR!!

EDIT: I bought the Magic Keyboard. The ESR Rebound that I liked so much is now sitting in it’s box for back up and I just bought the Magic Keyboard. I regret nothing. TL:DR Basically I really like the ESR Rebound Keyboard case but I still opted to purchase the Magic Keyboard as my daily driver for my IPad Pro 13 M4. There was a lacking in the ESR Rebound in that I missed the Magic Keyboard. I kept finding myself researching the Magic Keyboard and looking at comparison videos even though I claimed to be happy with the ESR Rebound. I couldn’t get it out of my mind! So there you are, I gave in to the $299 on amazon and now I am typing on a keyboard that checks all my boxes, it’s asethetically and functionally JUST RIGHT. I bought this for my IPad Pro 13 M4, which is ginormous and quite thin. This is awesome but it causes my anxiety over the safety of the iPad to rise to a new level. I upgraded from my iPad Air 4th generation (~11”) with the white Magic Keyboard. I had my iPad Air for about 5 years and I was so used to it I would treat it very casually and throw it around, it was my go to so this big thin iPad is something to get used to. I loved the Magic Keyboard I had. I couldn’t justify spending the extra money on the Magic Keyboard even at $299 on Amazon this time around. My second go to would have been the Logitech keyboard however even on Amazon at $259 I might as well have shelled out the money for the Apple Magic Keyboard. After doing some research on compatible keyboards I found ESR made this Rebound Keyboard Case. I already am a big fan of this brand so it made it even easier to choose with the price tag on it being about $100 which is much more affordable than the previously mentioned keyboards that obviously have their quality behind them and their brands as well. It had all the things I could have asked for in the specs. A case for the random time I take my iPad off the keyboard and backlit keys. Not much to ask for however when I received the keyboard it had so much more! The function keys on the top row, the different colors for backlit keys, it’s sturdy and I feel my IPad is protected. The feeling of typing is unlike the magic keyboard in that it is clicky, somewhat like a mechanical keyboard but it is obviously not to that quality. I like how it sounds and feels while typing. I appreciate the different colors for the backlit keys however I would have been fine with just a white backlight because of what I’m used to. The trackpad to me feels like a good size, I am used to the 11” Magic Keyboard and it is about the same size, I have to get used to how loud the clicks are on the trackpad, quite different from a Magic Keyboard especially the new one with the haptic feedback. It doesn’t bother me so much as I just tap on the screen if I need to move or click on anything for the most part. The quality of the material this is made out of is easy smeared onto. If I have lotion or even semi oily hands from cuticle oil, something of that sort it definitely shows on the keys and arm rests. It’s not hard to clean but it’s just a little unsightly and I’m being overly careful with my new big toy so I am constantly cleaning. It might not be a big deal to many but I am a little neat freak. Many have commented or complained about the weight of the case and keyboard. I actually like it. My iPad has not tipped over as my old iPad Air 4th gen with the Magic Keyboard would constantly which I appreciate because it’s a big iPad and I want to keep it safe instead of having it fall off my lap or fall back on the bed because it’s top heavy. I am not one to travel around with my iPad, being a stay at home mom it does not go very far from my home unless we go on vacation and even then it depends on where we’re going. So I cannot account for traveling weight. I still feel IMO it’s not that heavy and if I were a student or if I used it to bring to work it would not be inconvenient to me. Of course in comparison to the Magic Keyboard and the Logitech keyboard they are much thinner and would be more travel friendly. The keyboard has its own battery which holds very well. I’ll be using the set up all day starting at 100% and it’ll go down to 90% by the end of the day. It does have a standby mode that it goes to automatically after a certain amount of time. You can charge the keyboard by charging the iPad but it does not work the other way around. It’s very easy to connect to the Bluetooth and I haven’t had any problems with connectivity. There is a slight lag to get it out of standby mode but it’s 2 seconds to wake the keyboard and it’s back and running, not something you’d see in the Magic Keyboard or Logitech but I can live with the 2 seconds to wake up the keyboard to keep $150-200 or more dollars. For the price this keyboard is with about the same features as the other keyboards and good quality I’m happy with it. I use my iPad everyday for productivity, organization, videos, research, recipes, messaging and browsing. I’m on here more than I am on my phone. This keyboard has been a great affordable addition to my new IPad Pro

Had this device since October 2025 and absolutely love it! It is just like Apple’s. It works great and love the keyboard and the magnetic portion that strongly secures the actual Apple iPad. The weight of the device is somewhat heavy however very substantial. I would highly recommend this Keyboard and carrier for your new Apple iPad. It is well worth the investment and is still working well and the functionality is truly top notch! Highly Recommend!

Build quality and key click are both excellent. The Bluetooth connection and related “delay to wake” are mildly annoying but not a deal breaker. Flexibility for screen positioning is great, and I appreciate the protection for when I am using the tablet without the keyboard. I also like having the “wraparound” for the pencil in transport.

I LOVE MY NEW KEYBOARD! Cons (or possible cons): 1. It’s heavy. I am someone who likes a sturdy case on my iPad. I can’t just use a bare iPad and I’ve had somewhat heavy cases in the past as I would rather be fully safe. Having said that, this is heavier than even I’m used to. But I still love it. (Update: 3months later. I don’t really notice the weight any more) It isn’t going to be an issue for me but I can see why others might think it would be. Even the detachable case is heavy because there are magnets in it but that is also a Pro.(see below) Just letting you know, be aware before you buy. 2. No delete key? Some have said that is a con. I don’t know, There is a backspace key so that’s all I need. I mean do you really need both? Maybe a con for some but not for me. 3. You have to charge it. Don’t love having another thing to charge but this might not even be an issue. I read it only needs charging every week or so. If that’s the case, not a con for me though it may be for others. I just got mine so I’ll have to see how it does. UPDATE: looks like about 8 days holding a charge with fairly heavy use which is acceptable to me. (Update 3months later: The charging is fine. I only had it die once. Now i randomly plug it in at night just when i think about it. It isn’t a problem at all) 4. When you detach it, there isn’t a stand to prop it up with. I had the Logitech Combo Touch and if you detached the keyboard, you still had a stand. Not a huge issue but I liked that it did that. I guess I could make some kind of stand to place my iPad into if I don’t want to use the keyboard. I could even make a metal stand and just stick it to it. Hmmm. (Update 3 months later: i use the back of the case as a stand. It works fine when it’s in my lap. If it’s on a table I just put it on the keyboard the way it usually goes but you could also invert it like a teepee and place it on the back that way. Either way, it isn’t an issue) Pros: 1. It’s heavy enough to keep it from tipping over. I tried the Magic Keyboard and it was very top heavy. I returned it. Also, it didn’t have any protection for iPad when detached from keyboard. Even if you place the iPad higher up on this one it still doesn’t tip. (you can adjust the position of the iPad, Portrait, lower, higher) 2. There is a separate cover so if I detach it, it is still protected (unlike Magic Keyboard) 3. The keys feel nice to me. Plenty of room to type on. I guess if you have giant fingers maybe not but I think mine are average sized. Nice tactile feel. Some have said the keys and trackpad are too noisy. I’m slightly deaf so not a problem for me. Unless you are in a super quiet environment, I don’t think it’s that loud. (Update 3 months later: I find I can’t see the keys that well even with the lights. I just bought some stickers to place on the keys that may help assuming they stick properly. i found purple ones to match my keyboard. My eyes aren’t great and the light up keyboard doesn’t really help me see the letters so hopefully the stickers help.) 4. You can actually attach your iPad to your fridge (any metal surface) with just the case since it has magnets. If I’m cooking and need to read a recipe or something, it’s great to attach it to the fridge. So the heavy Con turns into a Pro here. (Update 3months later: I never do this lol, but you can) 5. There is more than just one color. I got Lilac. Thank you for other colors besides just black. (Update 3 months later: It stays clean looking, I’m sure I’ve had sticky fingers at one point or another but the case still looks good) 6. Portrait mode. I can use my iPad in portrait mode. Nice. 7. The price is good. 8. Because it’s Bluetooth, I suppose I could use the keyboard with my phone or other tablet or even my PC? I don’t plan to, but I guess you could. (Update 3 months later: You do have to wait for the keyboard to wake up before you use it so if you are impatient like me that’s annoying. You can’t open and instantly type it takes a few seconds. Maybe about 5 seconds. Not a lot but I find it slightly annoying) 9. There is a cover to protect your Apple Pencil. I like that. 10. I can just put the keyboard in my lap and type. I couldn’t do that with the Magic Keyboard - it was too tippy. Even the Combo touch wasn’t great for that but I could do it. This works great in my lap. 11. Different colors to light up keyboard. (Update 3 months later. I’m not that excited about this but it’s ok still) 12. Function Keys at the top. I never use them really so not a pro for me but maybe for someone. (Still barely use them 3 months later) I previously had the Logitech Combo Touch. I liked it ok. Better than Apple’s Magic Keyboard, but I like this one better than the Combo Touch. However, my Logitech Combo Touch just stopped working after only one year. I didn’t drop it or abuse it. I think maybe an update to my iPad may have made it stop working though I have no proof of that. I’ll check after the next update. Hopefully this one doesn’t die on me after a year. (Update 3 months later: still fine, I still LOVE it, I would buy it again.)

To summarize - the product is fairly good, but directions could be better. Even though the magnets are strong, it is hard to tell if the iPad is placed correctly.and if the screen has more room to tilt back or not. Also, the area around the ports openings are flimsy. But- it is still getter protection than what the iPad keyboard provides. And, I like that there is protection from loosing the pencil. I’m not sure if there the keyboard is backlit, but it should be. Also, instructions and the setup were easy, but had to watch the video several times.

This review is for the ESR keyboard case for the 2024 M4 iPad Pro 13. So, let’s start by saying this case is Exactly what I wanted for my new iPad Pro. The M4 iPad is so new, its really hard to find a good aftermarket case, but ESR seems to have read my mind and made one… a really good one albeit. There are a few nitpicks from me, but overall, this is a 5 star case. Why do want this particular case? Because I want the iPad to have a case on at all times. When it is in the keyboard case and when it’s out. ESR has made a keyboard case just for that. The iPad is essentially in a slim black case at all times, so when I remove it from the keyboard case to game or use as an iPad again, I don’t need to worry about it or have another case on standby. ESR accomplished this by making the slim case with a metal backing, so the magnets from the hinged side lock onto the slim case, not the iPad, which makes the magnetic power extremely strong. Once you snap the iPad on, it doesn’t move nor slide around. You can open, close, adjust the hinge angle without fearing your iPad will move around. Oh the slim case will also accommodate the pencil and it even has a strap that will protect the pencil when the case is closed. Overall, the case is very sturdy, well designed and built. The touchpad is excellent and the keyboard has a firm feedback which I like. Oh, the keyboard battery, yes, it has its own battery, so you don’t have to drain your iPad to use it. Yes it needs to charged, but it is also an USB-C and the battery last a long time, for weeks of use. And No it does not have a battery gauge, which at first I thought it might be worrisome, but guess what, the native battery widget on the iPad shows the keyboard battery percentage!!! This is AWESOME, see attached screen shot! Now, let me nitpick a bit… wow is it heavy. I understand with all the metal, magnets and battery, it will be heavy. I think it’s heavier than my old clunker IBM Thinkpad! But it’s something I am ok with and can live with, for all of its features. Oh, due to the weight, the keyboard does not tip over when you are using it on your lap on the couch or in bed. The weight of the battery anchors down so the iPad is not heavier than the keyboard, which is an Issue with the Apple MK, its so light that it tips over easily. The keyboard, BTW I am writing this review with it as we speak. Why does this keyboard DOES NOT HAVE A DELETE KEY??? Instead there is a screen lock key! why? It’s very frustrating that I am so used to using the delete key and every time I hit it, the screen goes blank! I will have to bring up the onscreen keyboard to use the delete key! Ugh!!! This is probably my biggest gripe with this keyboard! My recommendation to ESR would be to put the delete key back and give us one more color on the keyboard lighting, white. It has every color but white. The closest to white is cyan, which is just a lighter shade of blue! Give us pure white please! Other than that, this is an awesome keyboard case at less than 1/3 of Apple MK price! Plus its 360 protection of the iPad and onboard battery feature, it is definitely a 5 star product!

I just got this case so keep in mind I haven’t had more than a day with it. This is the Magic Keyboard that Apple should have made. 1/3 the cost AND it includes a case for the iPad so when you don’t want to use the keyboard, your iPad isn’t naked! The keyboard is nice and clicky, easy to type on, and I like the backlight and the ability to change the color/brightness. The touchpad is small but responsive and easy to use, I love having a mouse cursor on my iPad! (I wish it was closer to a MacBook touchpad because it pushes down a bit further than I am used to but that is really nit-picky.) It remains to be seen how long this will last but the quality is nice. The manufacturer included a 24-month warranty so as long as they honor that, I can’t see any reason not to buy this case! PROS: - price is unbeatable at 1/3 the cost of Apple’s keyboard case with very similar features - keyboard is clicky and nice to type on, backlight is great and it changes colors and brightness levels - USB-C charging means I only need to carry one cable to charge either the case or iPad - feels like a good design, the hinge is sturdy and feels solid nice and the case material is slightly grippy, feels great in my hands with a soft touch - 24-month warranty seems really stellar (hopefully it lasts so I never have to use it!) - supports multiple positions you can use it in, landscape or portrait mode (and there are enough magnets to move the iPad further up on the case if you need a slightly different angle or more space to type) CONS: - since it’s a Bluetooth keyboard, it needs to be charged separately from the iPad, no pass-through charging like Apple’s Keyboard - the viewing angle doesn’t go back as far as I’d like and there is only really one angle you can use this case in, but it’s good for typing on a desk or coffee table from the couch - the whole case+keyboard adds quite a bit of weight to the iPad, this is expected so it’s not really a negative for me - (ADDED) the case makes the whole combination very top-heavy so it’s quite difficult to type while it’s sitting on your lap; it’s fine on a table or flat surface but any angle and it’s a bit unstable More pros than cons and for the price, a lot of the negatives are easy to overcome. If you want a keyboard case for your iPad Pro, you’re looking for something similar to the Magic Keyboard BUT you want to avoid the “Apple tax” — this is a great option on the market. A missing feature compared to Apple’s MK is the pass-through charging. But the trade off is having a solid case around the iPad so you can use it without the keyboard and not feel concerned about dropping and damaging the iPad. UPDATE: After using the keyboard case on my iPad Pro 13” for several days now, the viewing angle is actually bothering me more than I assumed it would. There is no flexibility and it doesn’t have any other angles you can use this in. When you remove it from the keyboard, the protective case around the iPad can only sit flat on a table or be held in your hands, making it impossible to use at any normal angle for drawing or casual reading. Unfortunately, this may become a dealbreaker for me as I like to use my iPad in multiple different positions, both on a desk and in my lap. Which this does not support. (Will update this review if anything changes. Updated once on 11/13/2025 after several days of use.)