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ESR Shift Keyboard Case Review for iPad Pro M4/M5: A Superior Alternative to Apple's Magic Keyboard
This video presents a review of the ESR Shift keyboard case for iPad Pro, highlighting its design, build quality, and functionality. The reviewer prefers it over other options, including Apple's Magic Keyboard, for its versatility and clean desktop setup. The case offers comprehensive protection, storage for the Apple Pencil, and a comfortable typing experience. While it is prone to usage marks, the reviewer considers its advantages to outweigh this drawback.
1. ESR Shift Keyboard Case: Introduction and Main Advantages
- ✅ The reviewer introduces the ESR Shift keyboard case for iPad Pro, a product provided by ESR Tech.
- ✅ He mentions that out of the three ESR keyboard cases he has reviewed, this is his favorite.
- ✅ The keyboard case is priced at $89 USD and is available for the 13-inch iPad Pro from 2024 and 2025.
- ✅ He highlights that the keyboard case is of good quality and hopes it will be available for other iPad models in the future.
- ✅ He mentions a 15% discount currently available.
- ✅ The reviewer offers the main conclusion upfront: the keyboard case is beautiful, well-made, and provides comprehensive protection for the iPad.
- ✅ It allows for charging the Apple Pencil and storing it securely.
00:02 - 01:25
1. ESR Shift Keyboard Case: Introduction and Main Advantages
- ✅ The reviewer introduces the ESR Shift keyboard case for iPad Pro, a product provided by ESR Tech.
- ✅ He mentions that out of the three ESR keyboard cases he has reviewed, this is his favorite.
- ✅ The keyboard case is priced at $89 USD and is available for the 13-inch iPad Pro from 2024 and 2025.
- ✅ He highlights that the keyboard case is of good quality and hopes it will be available for other iPad models in the future.
- ✅ He mentions a 15% discount currently available.
- ✅ The reviewer offers the main conclusion upfront: the keyboard case is beautiful, well-made, and provides comprehensive protection for the iPad.
- ✅ It allows for charging the Apple Pencil and storing it securely.
01:26 - 03:39
2. Design, Build Quality, and Preferences Over Other ESR Keyboard Cases
- ✅ The build quality appears good, with a textured matte surface on the front and back.
- ⚠️ The textured matte surface is prone to showing usage marks, especially on the tapered edges.
- ✅ The keyboard is large and comfortable to type on, with backlighting.
- ✅ The trackpad is large, comfortable to use, and can be pressed anywhere, providing good feedback.
- ✅ The reviewer prefers this design to the ESR Ascend keyboard case because the stand is integrated into the case, allowing the keyboard to be separated and the tablet to be used with a separate stand.
- ✅ This feature allows for a cleaner desktop setup.
- ❌ The reviewer prefers this design to the ESR Rebound 360 because the latter does not allow the keyboard to be separated.
03:40 - 04:11
3. Pros, Cons, and Weight Considerations
- ⚖️ The reviewer mentions that the keyboard case is heavy and makes the tablet thicker.
- ⚠️ The main disadvantage is that the cover is prone to showing usage marks over time.
04:12 - 05:35
4. Unboxing and Analysis of Included Items
- ✅ The reviewer shows the packaging and items included with the purchase.
- ✅ The keyboard case belongs to the Shift series.
- ✅ The box includes the keyboard case, the protective case, the user guide, warranty information, the quick start guide, and a USB-C to USB-C charging cable.
- ✅ A 24-month warranty is included with the keyboard case.
- ✅ The protective case is made of sturdy plastic and features cutouts for heat dissipation and weight reduction.
- ✅ The case includes a stand that can be deployed vertically.
- ✅ It features an elastic pouch for the Apple Pencil with good stitching.
- ✅ He shows a close-up of the textured matte surface with a diagonal pattern design.
05:36 - 07:46
5. Design and Features of the Protective Case
- ✅ The reviewer demonstrates how to insert the tablet into the protective case.
- ✅ There are four protrusions to hold the metal frame of the tablet.
- ✅ There is room for screen protectors.
- ✅ The cutouts for the speakers, port, and microphones are precise.
- ✅ The power and volume buttons are covered.
- ✅ There is a cutout for the camera.
- ✅ The reviewer shows the Bluetooth keyboard case and points out the green light indicating it is on.
- ✅ A red light indicates that the battery is low.
- ✅ The battery life is about 130 days without backlighting or 11 hours with maximum backlighting.
- ✅ It takes about 2 and a half hours to fully charge the keyboard case.
- ✅ The on/off switch is on the right side, along with the USB-C charging port.
- ✅ The keyboard case is made of plastic and has some flex, but the build quality is good.
- ✅ The corners are rounded, and the finish is good.
- ✅ The exterior is also made of plastic.
- ✅ The reviewer is not too picky about usage marks or wear and tear.
- ✅ The most important thing is that it looks durable enough and should last its entire lifespan.
07:47 - 09:58
6. Additional Keyboard Details and Recommendations
- ✅ The reviewer highlights that the keyboard is tapered on the sides, making the keyboard case more pleasant to hold.
- ✅ When the keyboard is on the table, it doesn't move around much due to the textured matte surface.
- ✅ There are two rubber stoppers in the corner to prevent the keyboard from touching the screen glass when closed.
- ✅ There are magnets that keep the keyboard closed.
- ✅ There is a "C" for charging the Apple Pencil.
- ✅ To open the case, the reviewer puts his fingernail between the case and the keyboard.
- ✅ The keyboard for the 13-inch iPad Pro is a full-size keyboard.
- ✅ There is a row of function shortcuts.
- ✅ To activate the backlight, you press the command function, and there are three levels of light.
- ✅ To reset the keyboard, you press the backspace control function.
- ✅ The typing experience is good, with good key travel and feedback.
- ✅ The light shines through the letters.
- ✅ The trackpad works well and supports finger gestures.
- ✅ The reviewer easily recommends this keyboard case.
- ✅ Purchase links are in the video description.
- ✅ ESR cases are available on Shopee SG for viewers in Singapore.