Brydge Pro Review
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Professional reviewers praised the Brydge Pro, endorsing it for mobile and office use. They praised the excellent build-quality, white backlight, and Bluetooth technology. Testers also loved the typing experience. However, they were disappointed with the high Bluetooth latency and lack of multi-device pairing tech.
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The Brydge Pro pleased product testers, and they endorsed it for mobile and office use. Reviewers at The Verge were impressed with its excellent aluminum frame, 65% compact construction, and ABS keycaps. Testers were pleased with the adjustable white backlight, which made it easy to type at night.
Reviewers at ZDNet lauded its Bluetooth technology, although it doesn’t support multi-device pairing. Check out the ZAGG Pro Keys review if you require dual pairing. This device is rechargeable, and the manufacturer advertises a battery life of up to 12 months.
However, if you prefer a model that draws power from the iPad and doesn’t require charging, see Logitech Combo Touch review. The device boasts rubber dome switches and chicklet-style keys that provided a good typing experience during testing. It proved to be remarkably quiet, earning an endorsement for office use.
Experiments revealed an unusually high 72 gf needed operating force and a short 1.0mm pre-travel distance. However, this model doesn’t support adjusting the incline and has a high 32.1 ms Bluetooth latency.
Reasons to Buy
- Outstanding build quality
- Good typing experience
- Dimmable white backlight
- Quiet rubber dome switches are suitable for the office
Reasons to Avoid
- Doesn’t support multi device pairing
- Lacks incline adjustment settings
- High Bluetooth latency
- Heavy operating force
- Keys are not macro programmable
Specifications
- Battery Life12 months
- FoldableNo
- Form FactorCompact (65%)
- Keyboard Technologyna
- Numeric Keypadna
- Palm Restna
- Plug & PlayYes
- Spill Resistantna
- Touchpadna
- WirelessYes
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- Wireless Range10 meters
Overview
The Brydge Pro is a 2019-model compact 65% mobile keyboard that promises excellent battery life to 3rd and 4th Gen 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro users. In addition to full iPadOS compatibility, this Bluetooth device offers partial compatibility with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, comparing well with the top keyboards today.
It has 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro and boasts large keys that provide a comfortable typing experience. With white backlit keys, this keyboard is suitable for use in the dark. Continue reading our Brydge Pro review and see how it compares with the top wireless keyboards on the market today.
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Product Comparison
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| True Score | 66 | 69 | 69 | 71 |
| Market Context | – | Featuring larger keys, the Brydge Pro provides a more comfortable typing experience than the Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad. Also, while the Pro is designed for 3rd and 4th Gen iPad Pro, the 10.2 is meant for use on 7th Gen iPad. Our Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad review offers more details about the Brydge 10.2. | The Brydge Pro boasts a much sturdier aluminum design that is radically different from the fabric and plastic Logitech Folio Touch. Also, unlike the Logitech device, the Brydge Pro uses Bluetooth tech, connecting to a wider range of devices than the iPad-limited Folio Touch. The Logitech Folio Touch draws power from the connected device and doesn’t require recharging like the Brydge Pro. | Unlike the Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 which offers full compatibility with iPad, Mac, and iPhone, some of the buttons on the Brydge Pro don’t work with iPhones and Macs. However, the Brydge device features dimmable white backlighting, unlike the Apple Magic keyboard. |
| Form Factor | Compact (65%) | Compact (65%) | Small | Compact (75%) |
| Keyboard Technology | N/A | Membrane | n/a | Scissor |
| Battery Life | 12-month | 12-month battery life | – | – |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Numeric Keypad | No | No | No | No |
| Dig Deeper | – | Read Review → | Read Review → | Read Review → |
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Expert Score Breakdown
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ATrust Score
68The Brydge Pro is very good for mobile use. It connects to any device via… read more- F
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90All in all, we’re really impressed with the Brydge Keyboard Pro. Build quality is superb,… read more - F
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NRI’m a huge fan of the design of the Brydge Pro, and though it’s still… read more - F
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80If you want your iPad Pro to act like a Mac, it’s gotta act like… read more
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