Trying to decide between a laptop or iPad? Many prefer the productivity of a laptop, but don't want to sacrifice the versatility of a tablet. Well, we've got good news: with the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ you can have both.
The Brydge 12.9 MAX+ creates the perfect laptop experience for your iPad. An experience that gives you the flexibility of the iPad when you want it and the productivity of a laptop when you need it.
The 12.9 MAX+ features a premium typing and trackpad experience that just works. As MacRumors put it, it's, "The MacBook dream that we always wanted for the iPad".
Well spaced out keys, a massive trackpad that's bigger than anything ever seen on an iPad keyboard before, and our new SnapFit™ case for protection and instant connection are just a few features that make the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ unlike anything else on the market.
Brydge 12.9 MAX+ wireless keyboard with trackpad for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th and 5th generations)
Before delving in deeper, let’s take a look at the specs that make this keyboard what it is.
Brydge 12.9 MAX+ Key Features:
- Native Multi-Touch Trackpad - The largest multi-touch trackpad ever for an iPad keyboard - 2x larger than the Brydge 12.9 Pro+ (5.5 in x 3.3 in / 140 mm x 85 mm).
- Magnetic SnapFit™ Case - Simply snap your iPad into the magnetic back cover and easily remove for a flexible workflow.
- Long Battery Life - Up to 3 months battery life on a single charge, based on 2 hours use per day.
- Brydge Instant-On™ Bluetooth connectivity - Zero lag and instant pairing.
- Backlit Keys – 3 levels of LED backlight that meet visibility demands and provide the ultimate typing experience in low to no light conditions.
- Typing Experience - Real tactile typing with the feel, sound, and response you expect. A full QWERTY keyboard, with a top row of dedicated iOS special function keys.
That’s a mouthful. Let’s get into what these features mean, and more importantly, why they matter.
Trackpad
Brydge 12.9 MAX+ with oversized trackpad
I got a chance to get my hands on a pre-production model, and it feels really nice. In fact, it feels almost exactly like using a MacBook Pro—except running iPadOS."
As mentioned earlier, the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ features the largest ever multi-touch trackpad for an iPad keyboard. It’s size and scale enables the most immersive iPadOS experience available - making navigating your iPad easier than ever, even when it comes to the most complex workflows.
In terms of multi-touch gestures and overall feel of the trackpad, MacRumors explains, "Everything feels and operates just like Apple’s Magic keyboard except on a much larger scale."
With the release of our most recent firmware update, our trackpads now feature all multi-touch gestures, including opening today view, switching between open apps, zooming in and out, opening the app switcher, and more. Fluid gestures make multi-tasking simple; easily work within spreadsheets, switch between apps, open new searches, and more, all from your trackpad.
Brydge 12.9 MAX+ multi-touch trackpad
I appreciate Brydge’s products because they really provide a laptop feel. As I detailed earlier this year, Brydge’s new firmware makes its trackpad the equal of any third-party iPad trackpad around.”
The Brydge 12.9 MAX+ not only makes navigating and using your iPad more productive and efficient, it also makes doing so feel effortless, and quite simply, just feel good. In the words of AppleInsider, "This is literally a MacBook Pro. Look at the size of this trackpad, how can you not be excited?!"
Magnetic SnapFit™ Case
Brydge 12.9 MAX+ with magnetic SnapFit™ Case
The all-in-one SnapFit™ case is not only designed to perfectly match your iPad, but also to protect it. It makes attaching your iPad to the keyboard incredibly easy; and when we say easy, we mean EASY. Simply snap your iPad to the SnapFit™ case to seamlessly transition from a stand-alone tablet to a true laptop experience.
Instant-On™ Connectivity
There may be some hesitation when you hear that the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ connects to your iPad via Bluetooth. In the past, Bluetooth has been unpredictable, finicky, and laggy. However, with our Instant-On™ Connectivity, all of the above is just that, a thing of the past.
With Bluetooth® 5.0 and our latest firmware, we have created an experience just like Smart Connector-based keyboards. This major advancement instantly connects the Brydge to the iPad for up to 4 hours, providing seamless connectivity. Don’t believe us? See it in action:
Made for those in the office, at home, in the classroom, and everything in between, the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ blurs the line between tablet and laptop like never before, making your iPad, as The Verge puts it, "more Macbook-like than ever".
Transitioning from tablet to a full-fledged laptop has never been easier. So again, why choose between a laptop or tablet when you can have both?
Pre-order the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ directly from the Brydge website - shipping in July.
See what else reviewers are saying:
"The Brydge 12.9 MAX+ will let you take your iPad from being a tablet to a laptop, just by connecting it to the accessory." - The Verge
"This thing is fantastic to use. Using a giant trackpad like this on an iPad is sublime. It makes things so much easier." - AppleInsider
"That MacBook Dream that we always wanted for the iPad." - MacRumors
"This is a MacBook Pro sized trackpad, and I love it." - MacRumors
"The new 12.9 MAX+ brings Apple’s tablet and iPadOS even closer to replacing your traditional notebook." - SlashGear
"This thing works buttery smooth. There are no issues. It does everything an Apple keyboard can do, and then some." - Average Tech Guy
"Overall, we think the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ is one of the best keyboard cases we've tested for the iPad Pro." - Tech We Want
Brydge 12.9 MAX+ full-sized keyboard
Frequently Asked Questions:
What colors does the 12.9 MAX+ come in?
- Space Gray, Silver, and White.
Is the keyboard difficult to pair via Bluetooth?
- Nope! With our new Instant-On™ technology, Bluetooth® lag is a thing of the past. Reconnecting no longer takes seconds. With Bluetooth® 5.0 and our latest firmware, we have created an experience just like Smart Connector-based keyboards. This major advancement instantly connects the Brydge to the iPad for up to 4 hours, providing seamless connectivity. Step away from your iPad for lunch? No worries, your iPad will wake with a single key press and be instantly ready to use.
Can you disable the trackpad?
- You cannot disable the trackpad, however, palm rejection is built into iOS. If you don’t use your trackpad for around 20 seconds, the cursor will disappear on your iPad, and will require a deliberate touch to bring it back.
How do you charge the 12.9 MAX+?
- The 12.9 MAX+ is rechargeable via USB-C Cable!
Multi-touch gestures not working?
- For gestures to work properly, AssistiveTouch settings must be turned off. To do this, please go to your iPad’s settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch > OFF
What's the max screen rotation of the iPad when using the keyboard?
- The 12.9 MAX+ allows for 135 degree screen rotation; similar to that of your standard laptop!
I have a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which keyboard is right for me, the 12.9 MAX+ or 12.9 Pro+?
- Both are great options for the everyday user; you can't go wrong! With that being said, the 12.9 MAX+ does feature the largest multi-touch trackpad for an iPad keyboard ever, as well as the all-in-once SnapFit Case design. You can learn more about iPad Pro keyboard options here.
What models of iPad is the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ compatible with?
- The 12.9 MAX+ is compatible with the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th & 5th Gens)!
Why choose the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ over another brand's keyboard?
- While there are several other great options on the market in terms of keyboards for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the 12.9 MAX+ is focused on truly creating that perfect MacBook/laptop experience for your iPad. An experience that gives you the flexibility of the iPad when you want it and the productivity of a MacBook when you need it. Just as important, it makes the transition between the two quick and easy.
