Features:

  • Type & Protect: Enjoy more comfortable, efficient typing on your iPad and keep it protected too with this smart folio keyboard case. Note: Only compatible with iPad Air 2.
  • Handheld & Handsfree Modes: iPad snaps to magnetic upright angle for typing and media viewing or lies flat over the keys for handheld use.
  • Auto Sleep / Wake: Opening or closing cover triggers iPad's sleep or wake modes. Keyboard connects automatically (once paired via Bluetooth).
  • One of the longest Battery Life: Lasts 6 months between charges (based on 2 hours use a day). Power-saving triggered after 10 minutes idle.
  • What You Get: Anker Bluetooth Folio Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2, USB charging cable, welcome guide, our fan-favorite 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.
It was worth the wait - outstanding keyboard case!

Anker is becoming well known on Amazon for selling top quality products at fair prices with lengthy warranties, and backing their merchandise with excellent customer service. This keyboard case continues that trend (and no, I didn't receive a free case for an unbiased review). Perhaps the most striking feature of the Air 2 is how light and thin it is. A well designed keyboard case should, to the extent possible, allow the Air to maintain at least a modicum of what makes it so striking. This case manages to provide full keyboard functionality with easy bluetooth pairing in an attractive, light and thin package. Design is key here, and it's clear that Anker took their time and thought it through. The front and back of the case are an attractive black faux leather that seems like it should prove durable, while the inside is a grey felt material designed to keep the iPad scratch free. The keys are slightly recessed into the felt, meaning they do not come in contact with the tablet screen. The tablet slides into three black plastic holders (one on the left side and one each at the top corners of the horizontal edges) that hold it firmly in place. This provides a minimal but secure hold, and shows the iPad, unlike cases that slide the iPad into a sleeve and cover a good portion of the front bezel. There is a thin protective material on the inside of the plastic holders to help protect the iPad, and numerous removals from the case have shown no damage to the parts of the tablet that are held by the case. The top tabs hold the tablet roughly half an inch from the edge of the case, helping provide a modicum of protection. Note that when in place, more than half of the sides, all of the bottom, and the entire back of the tablet are not covered when open for typing. For me, this helps the iPad keep its thin, airy feel, unlike more complete (and sometimes more expensive) clamshell cases. Case (no pun :) in point: the Kensington KeyFolio Thin X2 Plus is a fine case with excellent build quality. However, when the iPad is in place, the sense of additional weight and thickness is palpable. A similar comparison can be made with the popular New Trent Airbender. While clearly a product of careful thought, it suffers from the same full-enclosure weight and thickness issues as the KeyFolio (as well as the fact that it feels like it was designed by an origami master :). In the New Trent case, this is further exacerbated by the metal hinge. The iPad Air was so-named for a reason, and, to the extent possible, the Anker case best helps allow that reason to come through. Perceptions and visuals aside, of the three cases discussed here, the Anker is the lightest. The Anker keyboard is wonderful. All of the keyboard cases leave the typist with a slightly cramped feel (it's only as big as the tablet), but this is a minor adjustment, and once made, typing becomes quick, responsive, and effortless. Both the KeyFolio and Airbender have the advantage of a separate row of dedicated hotkeys for volume etc., while the Anker incorporates these with the number keys and requires holding the function key to get the hotkey feature. Yes, the other two cases are easier, but after a small adjustment period, holding the function key became second nature. Like the Airbender, the Anker includes full iPad brightness controls among the hotkey functions, something the KeyFolio lacks as it uses brightness to control the backlit keyboard (a feature I thought would be indispensable, but which in actuality proved more of an attractive but unnecessary addition and a battery drain). The Anker keyboard is not backlit and I don't notice. Yes, if I was flying and if the cabin was dark and the person next to me was sleeping, a backlit keyboard would be wonderful, but so far, that situation hasn't arisen :). Allowing the iPad to easily remove from the case is also important to me. Granted, I don't want the tablet falling out of the case, and none of the keyboard cases I've tried or seen others use have that problem. However, I do have a second, very thin non-keyboard case (the Moko Ultra Thin Smart-shell purchased from Amazon) that sometimes makes more sense to use. Removing the iPad from the two competitors mentioned above was a bit of of a pain and required proceeding slowly to unsnap the tablet without damaging the case or the iPad. Not so with the Anker. You simply lay the case flat and slowly slide the iPad out of the holders. This allows me to easily move the iPad between cases with no hassle. Finally worth mentioning are typing angle and positioning for typing. When typing on a flat surface, the snapped-on the magnet angle of the Anker is fine for viewing while typing. Is it ideal in every situation? No. Is this a laptop with a hinged top? No. However, even when it's not "perfect", the angle of the iPad for typing is fine. The KeyFolio is essentially identical to the Anker in this regard, and while the Airbender provides additional viewing angles, they come at the expense of a design (the adjustable hinge that pulls out and no magnetic hold for the keyboard) that is (for me) unacceptable. Because of the iPad's weight, keyboard cases are going to be top-heavy; a good case should anticipate that and allow for typing in various scenarios. If you type with the iPad on your lap, or in some other position while lying down, this is where the Anker shines through in spades, easily shows the best design, and trumps the competition. When snapped in place on the magnet, the combination of the magnet strength and the strength of the case along the hinge line (at the base of the triangle) provides a wedge that's going to stay a wedge in that position. I can't overemphasize the importance of this. I'm typing this now with the iPad in the Anker case on my lap at an angle to my body. The tablet is firmly locked in position and shows no tendency to tilt back or forward while I type. If I pick it up from my lap, the keyboard magnet/case hinge combination is strong enough to keep everything in place. If typing while lying down with the iPad at a more severe angle, I have the same experience -- the Anker case holds the iPad firmly and it doesn't move. The Kensington KeyFolio becomes almost unusable if not on a flat surface, with the tablet falling backwards because of the lack of strength in the hinged portion of the case. The New Trent Airbender relies on its adjustable hinge -- cumbersome when on your lap or when prone. Anker's solution is the most elegant and clearly reflects time spent testing the case before going to market. More than any other feature (and there's a LOT to like about this case), simple overall usability because of this makes the Anker case the clear winner. If magnetic enclosure is important to you, it's worth noting that the Anker case has magnets that keep the cover securely closed when not in use. Even if holding just the bottom keyboard portion of the case horizontal to the floor, the magnets hold the iPad in the top of the case securely to the bottom and it stays closed. Anker worked on getting this right and they did. Other cases either use a snap to keep the case closed (Airbender), or the magnet simply isn't strong enough to keep the case together (KeyFolio). Anker not only easily keeps the case closed with magnets (like a smart cover), in so doing, it also helps add a degree of protection for the iPad screen. Overall, Anker has taken the time to design a superior case that is functional, attractive, provides a good degree of protection, and is usable in virtually any situation (unless you happen to be on that night flight :). Add in the six month battery life (time will tell on that one), eighteen month warranty, and the reasonable price point, and this case is a clear winner for iPad Air 2 users seeking to add bluetooth keyboard functionality. While my comparisons above are limited to two best-selling competitors because I had the most experience with them, I have no doubt that, when factoring in all elements, the Anker Bluetooth Folio Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 is the best keyboard case option for the iPad Air 2. Update - 4 years and 3 months later, and this keyboard and the Air 2 keep on keeping on.... (of course, now that I've added that...... :)

AFTER COMPARISON TO OTHER KEYBOARDS THIS DEFINITELY IS EASIER TO USE. CUSTOMER SERVICE GREAT!

I originally gave this Keyboard a three star review, and returned it, because one of the keys came off. It was also not easy to pair the device. After I sent it back for a refund I was immediately contacted by Anker Customer Service. They offered to replace it even though I had already received my refund. I told them I was not interested paying for another one because I had bought a replacement of another brand. This is where it gets great! They offered to send me a replacement free of charge just in order for me to give it another try. The customer service was amazing. They reached out and contacted me. Every reply I sent to their email was immediately answered. It was a matter of days in which I received a replacement keyboard at no cost to me. The only concern of this customer service temam was to make sure I was satisfied and that my needs were being me. I always liked the keyboard as far as the responsive of the keys and ease of use. When I went to pair this new case it paired immediately without any hesitation. The keys are firmly attached with no play in the strokes at all. I was always happy with the way this case was designed to just slip the keyboard up into the slots to secure it. The keyboard I bought to replace it has a set up that requires you to place the keyboard within a frame and it is extremely difficult to remove. With this case I can easily slice out my device if I want to use it as a stand alone. I also like the softness of the material it is made of but is also very sturdy. I can say that between this keyboard and the other the angle I have to tilt my head to type on it is so much more comfortable. The keyboard is also larger and does not cause me to hit corresponding keys by accident. I believe that the first keyboard I received was just a lemon and often times this can happen in production. What truly amazes me is the length of time the customer service team took to make sure that they made things exactly right. Their communication was quick, responsive, and very professional. In fact, I don't believe I have ever had customer service so great. This keyboard has an 18 month warranty and there is no question that this company goes to every extreme to make sure they stand behind their product.

Good keyboard, AMAZING customer service

I purchased this product more than a year ago, but am moved to write a review now because of the phenomenal customer service I received from this company. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely do love this keyboard. I like that it is not a soft key type keyboard (I just prefer the hard keys). The battery life is also amazing...I think I charged it twice in the past year. As a case, it has protected my ipad from the perils of being dropped by my grandchildren multiple times. However, that is not why I am writing this review. A couple of months ago, one of the keys on this keyboard started to stick. It was annoying, but, I figured, oh well, there’s nothing I can do about it and Im not about to spend the money on a new one for one key sticking. Then, last week, the keyboard stopped connecting with my ipad and did not seem to be holding a charge. I looked up online to see if there were any tricks to get it working again and saw that this company has great customer service, so I thought, what the heck, Ill contact them. I emailed the company to see if they had any advice on getting the keyboard to connect with my ipad (thinking that was my only hope since the keyboard was over a year old). Within 24 hours, I had an email giving me instructions of what information they would need to replace the keyboard since it was defective and still with in the 18 MONTH WARRANTY (!!!!!). No problem, no more questions asked...product replaced. Rare in todays world. I highly recommend this product, not only because it is a great keyboard, but also because this company stands behind their product.

Great Product and Customer Service!!

I've used this case for over 6 months now, and it gets A LOT of mileage. I am a student who takes this everywhere and uses it everyday for a vast majority of the day. Shockingly, I have only had to charge the case once. I love this product; it is durable, easy to use, professional, and protects my iPad. I have recommended it to a number of students in my class, and they like it as well. An update: The enter key recently fell off when I opened it. I was a little surprised this happened, since the case is so durable and nothing had happened to precipitate this. I was unable to get the key back on due to a piece of the underlying plastic (that latches onto the key) breaking off as well. I contacted Anker through Amazon, inquiring about ra replacement. They responded promptly, were extremely apologetic, and sent me a new case after finding out what happened. I totally understand that sometimes there are faulty items made, though really, up until that point the case had served me extremely well. I just got my new case and it all seems to be looking good. Anker's warranty and customer service was some of the best I've experienced. I can't recommend this case enough. Even before I interacted with Anker's customer service, I was sold on the product. After, Anker's dedication to replacing the broken case has made me a lifelong customer.

Anker comes through in the end!

I purchased the Anker Bluetooth Folio Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 on Feb. 26 and my initial impressions of the product were good. Unfortunately that didn't last. Within a month of purchase the Enter key detached from the keyboard and would not reattach. I tolerated this for a few weeks, but decided to contact the manufacturer on 5/10/16 via the Amazon link. I provided my Amazon order number along with a description of the issue and photographs. I received an automated email the following day promising a response within 48 hours. I contacted the seller again through their website and received the same automated response. The automated email response included a phone number which I did try to call during business hours. I was given the choice to hold or receive a call back. I chose the latter and provided my contact number. I never did receive a call back. I sent another email prior to writing this review. Should I receive a prompt and acceptable response I will consider changing the 1 star review. This isn't my only Anker product. I also own a Anker 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub and have been quite happy with it. Unfortunately it appears that if it develops an issue support will not be forth coming. Update 6/22/16 - I apologize for taking so long to update this review. I've changed the review from 1 to 5 stars. Anker came through with a replacement keyboard and so far it has been working great.

Another Magnificent Anker product even with the glitch.

We'll start with the praise. I have purchased many Anker products from their portable batteries to their desk lamps, selfie sticks, desktop chargers, and now this Keyboard. This keyboard fits onto my Ipad air 2 so well and the keyboard is very easy to use even with my large hands and fat fingers. The magnet that keeps the keyboard in the upright position is strong enough to where it doesn't slip but not too strong to where it makes it difficult to collapse the Ipad into the case. When the Ipad hits the magnet that keeps it upright the keyboard recognizes that and turns itself on. There is a tiny lag between that process but it doesn't bother me. Now for the Glitch: From the get go the S key on the product has not worked right. I really have to press down hard to get it to type. This makes it very difficult to efficiently take notes for work or class since I have to go back and add the S back to already typed words. I am sure this glitch is limited to my product so that is why I haven't given this product 1 star. I am knocking the product down a star for the glitch and one star for the fact that I will have to exchange this product which will leave me without a keyboard for a few days. This is a problem since I take notes at work and after work at school. Overall: Overall this a great product and I am sure Anker will do what they can to make this right. When the do I will change my review based on their customer service and the replacement product they send me. Update 09.29.17 Ankers customer service was outstanding. They sent me a new keyboard without requiring me to send the old one back and the new one works. No sticky or unresponsive keys. The new keyboard came two days after I wrote this review. I am very happy with the result and am updating my review from 3 stars to 5 stars. Thank you Anker!

So far the best ipad case I've ever used.

I've owned at least 5 keyboard cases over the years with various ipads. They usually end up with one or more fatal flaws, the latest one being a Targus that was incredibly versatile (could swing any whichaway) but was not only very heavy, but the hinge wore out in a few months so the lid wouldn't stay up on its own. Bummer. Others have also had hinge problems and were also too heavy. This one, by contrast, is very light and minimalist, while still offering decent protection and a premium keyboard. It, INCLUDING the iPad Air2 weighs only 1.13 pounds, less than the shipping weight of the keyboard itself. The viewing angle is fine- feels like a laptop. It took me a few minutes to pair the first time, but after that, it has worked instantly- you can tell because the oncscreen keyboard disappears when you set the bottom of the ipad into its magnetic slot. There is a green caps-lock key that is handy when the caps-lock is engaged- very handy. There is no backlight, but I'm typing this in the dark and there is enough light on the keys (the labels are white) to see what I'm doing just from the screen light. The keys themselves are slightly concave and the f and j have little raised bumps so you can easily keep yourself centered if you're a touch-typist (which I hope everyone is by now....). The raised felt-like cushion that protects the screen when closed feels luxurious on your hands while typing, and doesn't get in the way at all. The two magnets are very strong, and you can easily pick up the whole thing to move it without it coming apart. It also stays together very well when closed, and the strong magnet puts it to sleep immediately. I like that it can easily fold down to "consumption" mode- many "laptop" keyboard cases do not. It is also very easy to take out of the keyboard case and equally easy to put in. It is remarkably secure while in the case, and well-protected. The keyboard itself has a very standard layout, and the command etc. keys are just like on a Mac and work the same way, keyboard shortcuts, etc. There is a function key that is used to do double duty for the top row of keys, which includes the numbers. Those functions are volume,screen brightness, bluetooth paring (only need it the first time or with a different machine) and a couple of other handy things. The arrow keys on the lower right work fine. Unlke some mini-keyboards, the enter/return keys are plenty big as are the shift keys on both sides. This keyboard costs just a vew bucks more than the other cheap ones, but it is a better deal in the long run. There is no hinge to break or wear out. I unfortunately have learned that sub-$40 keyboards don't hold up very long, and that sometimes holds true for $100 keyboards as well. Is it as good as a Kanex full-size bluetooth keyboard with numeric keypad? Of course not; but I even tried hauling one of those around and using a non-keyboard case for a while, until the unwieldiness of that approach pointed me back to this style. But I own several other Anker products and they, like this, are well-engineered with a premium look and feel- very Apple-like. I am not even used to this keyboard yet, as it just came this afternoon, yet have typed this entire review on it. If there are any problems I will return with an update, but expect that Anker's 18-month warrantee will be respected if needed. It is impressive that the company will stand behind something like this for that long, and speaks of their trust in the integrity of the product. As another reviewer has said, it can be like reading a very long novel to decide on which keyboard case to buy. I agree with him in that it makes sense to just stop looking, read the refiews on this model, and just order it. Came within 12 hours with free shipping anyway (prime.)

Game changer, game ender. This is the keyboard case you want

This case has changed the game for me — I don't have to bring my laptop into the office anymore, this in concert with the iPad has replaced my mobile workstation. I get compliments all the time on the sleek look ("very professional!" "I thought that was a notebook!"), and indeed it matches a black Moleskine notebook perfectly. The magnet catch that holds the bottom of the iPad to the top of the keyboard is brilliant and striking, and is so much more elegant than other cases that employ a groove. Screen/device protection and (microfiber!) padding is tops, I trust it entirely and feel confident "tossing" it in my bag with keys and staples. Keyboard is great. As an academic, I spend half the work week typing. I type for hours at a time without getting tired, and it feels like a real clicky, mechanical keyboard with hard plastic keys; it's not some cheap rubber thing. My one gripe is that Power Saving mode automatically disables the keyboard after 15 minutes of idling — I often turn back to the keyboard and type away, not noticing it has to re-connect. Takes 2 seconds, but still.

UPDATED: Excellent customer service; EXCELLENT product

UPDATE: As expected, Anker's excellent customer service bumped this rating back up to what it should have been. Like I said below, the product is SOLID, and almost immediately after I wrote this review explaining the minor glitch of the caps lock key, a representative contacted me and provided a replacement. The replacement shipped immediately and arrived within 2 days, and works brilliantly. The remaining warranty on the original case transferred over to this new one, so it's not like I lost out on the remainder of the warranty either. Great product, great customer service, this is the product you should go with. ____________________________________________________________ Let me first say that this review SHOULD be a five star review because for the past few months, this case has been an absolute DREAM. The moment the ipad magnetically clicks onto the keyboard, you can already tell the high quality and functionality of this case. The keyboard works great, the automatic bluetooth connection is great, the battery lasts FOREVER, like I dont know how long it lasts because I've been using the keyboard for my classes about 6 hrs/day every day for the past 5 months and I've never had to recharge it since the first charge. The design is sleek, simple and user friendly, the padding on the keyboard is excellent. I've gotten so many compliments and inquisitive looks at my ipad because people don't realize how useful ipads can be on a daily basis when you have the right keyboard case for them! I love not having to lug around my laptop for just note taking and internet surfing on campus. Okay, so why the 3 stars: About 4 months in, the CAPS lock button stopped working. I'm a little disappointed because I expected this to last a little longer than a few months, but given how well this case works and feels otherwise, I can't really give it anything lower than 3 stars. I'd be interested to see if I can somehow get this fixed or replaced with the warranty because I love this case otherwise! Depending on the customer service, I'll be updating the review and the star rating.

Great item, so far.

Anker Bluetooth Folio Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 [ONLY] - Smart Case with Auto Sleep/Wake, Comfortable Keys and 6-Month Battery Life Between Charges (Not compatible with iPad 9.7 inch/iPad Air) I am giving the Anker Bluetooth Folio Keyboard Case five stars FOR NOW! I will reserve my final judgement for later after I've used it for at least six months. Of course there are some things that could be better, such as the angle of iPad screen and keyboard and it could possibly have more edge protection but all in all it's a great case so far. Very easy to insert the iPad into the case and very easy to setup and pair. Opening and closing the case turns the iPad on and off, my favorite feature. I am with holding final judgement because I had been using a Zag folio keyboard case which I thought was perfect even though more difficult to insert iPad etc. The Zag could be set to multiple viewing angles and had full edge protection. I used my first Zag for a while before the case cracked at the hinge and the hinge crack just continued to get worse as time went by. That cracking virtually eliminated the ability to open it to a variety of viewing positions. Zag reluctantly replaced that case with another like it but it wasn't long before that one too cracked in the same place and manner. Obviously the manufacturer knew about this design problem but chose to do nothing to remedy it. I decided to replace with the Anker. Time will tell if it was a good choice but for now.....I love it.

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