It’s no secret that iPad accessories have evolved far beyond simple covers and styluses—keyboards in particular have become essential for many who treat their tablets as productivity machines on the go. Logitech’s latest entry, the Flip Folio, leans into this trend by offering a truly portable, detachable wireless keyboard that you can position exactly where you need it—whether that’s perched on your lap, lying flat on a café table, or even off to the side for thumb-typing while holding the iPad in one hand. While Logitech has experimented with detachable keyboards before (e.g., the Combo Touch), the Flip Folio’s keyboard shrinks the footprint considerably, promising more flexible use scenarios without sacrificing the familiarity of a physical typing surface.

Logitech’s history with iPad keyboard cases stretches back years, with offerings like the Slim Folio, Combo Touch (full-size keyboard plus trackpad), and Rugged Folio targeting different user segments. The Combo Touch, for instance, pairs a backlit keyboard and trackpad via Smart Connector but is relatively bulky and mainly designed to work attached to the iPad. With Flip Folio, Logitech zeroes in on portability: the keyboard is truly an independent Bluetooth accessory, slim enough to sit aside from the tablet when you want pure touchscreen use, yet ready to dock magnetically when you need it back. This reflects a shift toward modular setups—letting users alternate between tablet-only, laptop-like typing, or hybrid multitasking modes more fluidly.

Specs & pricing:

• Compatibility: Models for both 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro.
• Pricing:
  • 13-inch version: $179.99
  • 11-inch version: $159.99
• Colors & availability:
  • Graphite launching globally in June 2025.
  • Black in June 2025, North America only.
  • Pale grey, lilac, and sand arriving September 2025 in select regions (with sand limited to North America).
• Keyboard dimensions & weight:
  • Just over a quarter-inch thick.
  • Under 207 grams.
• Magnetic attachment: Designed to snap onto the back of the Folio case when stowed, without adding appreciable bulk.
• iPadOS integration: Dedicated shortcut row (brightness, media controls, iPadOS-specific keys) to streamline workflows.
• Multi-device pairing: Bluetooth support for pairing with tablet, smartphone, or even a computer—switchable via keyboard shortcuts.
• Battery:
  • Coin cell power, estimated life up to two years (depending on usage habits).
  • No rechargeable battery or USB port: fully wireless. Replacing the coin cell is required when depleted.
• Case features:
  • Front-and-back protection.
  • Magnetic connection to prop the iPad in landscape or portrait (multi-angle support).
  • Extra room in vertical orientation to nestle a smartphone beside the iPad for side-by-side multitasking.

The Flip Folio keyboard’s slimness and light weight make it supremely portable—roughly the size of Logitech’s own Keys-to-Go ultra-portable keyboards—so sliding it into a bag or even a coat pocket is easy.

If you’ve juggled bulky keyboard cases or wrestled with Bluetooth keyboards that don’t integrate neatly with your iPad, the Flip Folio is a refreshing alternative. It strips down to the essentials: a protective case plus a small, magnetically stowable keyboard you can pluck off and plop wherever needed. Sure, there’s no trackpad and no rechargeable battery, but its longevity, lightness, and multi-device pairing make it compelling for on-the-go productivity. Whether you’re drafting emails mid-flight, annotating research papers with one hand and typing with the other, or toggling between phone and tablet, Flip Folio is built for fluidity. For the price point—$159.99 to $179.99 depending on size—it’s competitive with other mid-range keyboard cases, but its detachable nature truly sets it apart. If that aligns with how you work, Flip Folio could be the keyboard case you’ve been waiting for.