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Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) — Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID
Apple

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID

86
/ 100
From $129
VS
HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S wins by 8
HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S — 60% · $385
HHKB

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S

60% · $385

94
/ 100
From $385
Specdex verdict

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) lands at 86 and HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S at 94. That puts HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) if…

  • ✓Touch ID on Apple Silicon Macs
  • ✓USB-C charging finally
  • ✓Best scissor switches in laptop class

Pick HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S if…

  • ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • ✓RGB + software tuning
  • ✓Premium feel
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S

Compared on the build sub-score

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S leads on build (93 vs 90).

Typing

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S

Compared on the typing sub-score

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S leads on typing (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) more score per dollar ($129 vs $385).

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) 86
vs
94 HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S

Score breakdown

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
86
typing 88
gaming 60
build 90
software 96
value 88
features 0
HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S
94
typing 94
gaming 0
build 93
software 0
value 86
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) versus HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S
Switches
Apple scissor
—
Layout
Compact (no numpad) / Full-size
60%
Polling
1000 Hz
—
Keycaps
Backlit ABS
—
Connectivity
BT 5.3 + USB-C cable
—
Backlight
No
—

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Pros
  • +Touch ID on Apple Silicon Macs
  • +USB-C charging finally
  • +Best scissor switches in laptop class
Cons
  • −Mac-only Touch ID
  • −No backlight
  • −No mechanical option

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S

Pros
  • +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • +RGB + software tuning
  • +Premium feel
Cons
  • −Wired/wireless varies
  • −Learning curve on layout
  • −Stabilizer quality varies

FAQ: Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) vs HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S

Which is better, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S? +

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) worth the price? +

At $129, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in software.

Is HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S worth the price? +

At $385, HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in typing.

Does Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S? +

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S — leads on build (93 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for typing, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S? +

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S — leads on typing (94 vs 88). Compared on the typing sub-score.