It's been 12 years since apple iPad tablets were released, and multiple generations of product changes and the constant updates of iPadOS have made it more and more useful. iPad Pro is called a productivity tool by many users, replacing conventional laptops to a certain extent, and also bringing users a lighter and more easy-to-use mobile office experience. In order to better improve the use experience, many users will also match it with an external Bluetooth keyboard, with the touch function of the mouse and screen, making the operation experience easier and faster. Rapoo also recently launched the XK300 Bluetooth keyboard (Pad version), providing two sizes of products corresponding to the different sizes of the iPad, and then follow the author to see how it performs.
The outer packaging of the product continues the iconic blue packaging box of the Leibai office series, and the overall design of the packaging is also very concise, providing product display drawings, feature introductions and other content to facilitate users to understand the product characteristics. The XK300 version that the author got can be compatible with 10.2/10.5-inch Pad products, such as iPad7, iPad air, iPad Pro and other products.
The accessories are very simple, only the product manual and USB Type-C charging cable are provided.
Rapoo XK300 Bluetooth keyboard (Pad version) adopts a double-sided folding design, through the magnetic structure adsorption fixed, adsorption tightness is moderate, open, closed feel is still very good, the overall size is about 258mm×193mm×25mm, the size is similar to the common paper notebook, the space occupation is not large, the daily storage and placement is still very convenient. Its outer layer is made of TPU leather fabric, and the dark gray color scheme looks calm and understated, but also more resistant to dirt. The scratch-resistant and anti-slip characteristics of TPU material also bring better grip, which is gentle and delicate in the hand, and the high friction coefficient can also avoid the problem of slippage. The upper and lower sides of the keyboard are the iPad protective cover and the keyboard body, and the magnetic fixing buckle behind the protective cover can also realize the horizontal bracket structure, which is more convenient to use.
The keyboard adopts a small size key layout, which is very close to the common 64% keyboard, and the key part is also adapted for iPadOS, which is convenient for users to use seamlessly, eliminating the time of re-familiarization and adaptation. The keyboard keys adopt the common chocolate button scheme, with the scissor foot structure derived from the Rapper Blade series keyboard, which feels comfortable and balanced, rebounds quickly, and the frosted keycap also brings a delicate and gentle tactile performance. The bottom of the keyboard provides a high-precision multi-touch panel, supporting 4-finger operation and a variety of shortcut gestures, sliding smoothly and flexibly, accurate positioning, and the overall performance is still very good.
The common F-zone key provides 16 multi-function buttons, which can achieve brightness adjustment, multimedia control, lock screen screenshots, switching APP and other functions, practicality and convenience have a good performance. The lower right corner provides the keyboard's power switch, pairing indicator, case status and low battery indicator, and the use of the indicator is still good, which can remind the user to replenish the power in time. A reset button is also provided on the left side of the power switch for quick troubleshooting. The keyboard adopts a built-in lithium battery solution, and the outside of the power switch is a USB Type-C charging port, which can be convenient for users to recharge the keyboard at any time.
The upper part of the Rapoo XK300 Bluetooth keyboard (Pad version) is an integrated silicone protective sleeve, which can play a role in fixing and protecting. The protective cover is made of soft silicone material, the feel performance is still good, and the inside of the shell also provides a rich hexagonal anti-slip pattern, which can avoid the iPad from slipping off and coming out of the situation, with the TPU surface layer, there is also a certain improvement in heat dissipation performance. The top and sides of the case are also designed with lock screen and volume adjustment buttons, which are convenient for users to quickly operate directly through physical buttons. A hidden pen slot scheme is also provided on the outside of the case, making it easy for users to carry the stylus and avoid loss, damage, etc.
Through the folding support structure on the back and the double-sided folding scheme, users can achieve different placement methods for iPads according to different usage scenarios. In the office scene, it is easy to change the iPad into a laptop style to achieve fast input and quick operation, and in the entertainment state of daily watching dramas, it can be folded upside down, and the support is stable at the same time, but also to avoid the keyboard occupying too much space. The support structure is also more stable, the angle adjustment is also more convenient, the user can adjust according to different scenes, the use of posture, the use of experience is still very good.
The protective cover part is tightly wrapped and strong, the opening hole is also very precise, the top lock screen, volume adjustment are very easy to use, the feedback feel is also relatively clear, the bottom speaker, Lightning interface is also reserved for the opening, charging, watching video is also very convenient. The hidden pen slot on the back is reserved for a long time, which can easily place the Apple Pencil and other third-party Pencil, which is firmly fixed, easy to access, and avoids damage and loss of the pen improper placement.
After putting the iPad into the protective case, it can be used directly after being paired with the Bluetooth keyboard, the operation is convenient and fast, and the experience is still very good. The keyboard keys are of a good size, the tapping feel is gentle and comfortable, the noise control is also excellent, and the more familiar key layout can also be used quickly, reducing the adaptation time. The multi-function buttons at the top can also provide better convenience and practicality for daily use. Keyboard tapping feels comfortable, rich in functions, to meet the daily input experience and shortcut control is still enough, can bring users a better experience, effectively improve office efficiency. Built-in lithium battery can provide about 25 hours of battery life, with the use of the same function while charging, users can also connect to the PC, charger, charging treasure at any time to charge, the use of experience is still very in place.
Bluetooth 5.0 chip can also bring stable and efficient data transmission, the use of the process without disconnection, delay becomes high and other problems, for text input or can be easily competent. This keyboard also supports automatic sleep, which can be woken up after tapping, and the reconnection speed is also very fast, which further reduces the waiting time and considers the details carefully. Although the key layout is still very easy to adapt to, the key area is still smaller than that of the conventional keyboard, and there will still be some mistact when you first get started. The touchpad is very silky to operate, most of the gestures can be quickly recognized and responded, the control performance can still meet the daily use needs of most users, and the notebook users can be seamlessly switched, and the overall performance is still very good.
As tablets become more and more popular among user groups, Leibai is also further committed to the creation of the smart device ecosystem, and has launched a variety of multi-mode connected peripheral products, as well as exclusive tablet accessories, to better improve their own product categories, bringing users richer product choices and a better experience. Leibai has cooperated with oppo, a mobile phone manufacturer, to create an exclusive XK500 intelligent magnetic keyboard protective sleeve for OPPO Pad, OPPO's first tablet product, which also allows users to obtain higher "productivity" through a simpler operation experience.
Leibai XK300 Bluetooth keyboard (Pad version) has high practicality, and rich shortcut key functions also bring users a more convenient experience. While the form of keyboard + protective case meets the daily use needs of users, it can also make the iPad truly transform into a productivity tool, improve and enhance the text input function experience of the tablet, and make it easier and more convenient to cope with various use scenarios. This Bluetooth keyboard is currently priced at 249 yuan, and users who like it may wish to pay attention to it.