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Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) — Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID
Apple

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Scissor · USB-C · Touch ID

86
/ 100
From $129
VS
HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear wins by 8
HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear — 60% · $385 · Red linear
HHKB

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear

60% · $385 · Red linear

94
/ 100
From $385
Specdex verdict

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) lands at 86 and HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear at 94. That puts HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) if…

  • ✓Touch ID on Apple Silicon Macs
  • ✓USB-C charging finally
  • ✓Best scissor switches in laptop class

Pick HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear if…

  • ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • ✓RGB + software tuning
  • ✓Premium feel
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear

Compared on the build sub-score

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear leads on build (93 vs 90).

Typing

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear

Compared on the typing sub-score

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear leads on typing (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) more score per dollar ($129 vs $385).

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) 86
vs
94 HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear

Score breakdown

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)
86
typing 88
gaming 60
build 90
software 96
value 88
features 0
HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear
94
typing 94
gaming 0
build 93
software 0
value 86
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) versus HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear
Switches
Apple scissor
—
Layout
Compact (no numpad) / Full-size
60%
Polling
1000 Hz
—
Keycaps
Backlit ABS
—
Connectivity
BT 5.3 + USB-C cable
—
Backlight
No
—
Switch
—
Red linear

Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID)

Pros
  • +Touch ID on Apple Silicon Macs
  • +USB-C charging finally
  • +Best scissor switches in laptop class
Cons
  • −Mac-only Touch ID
  • −No backlight
  • −No mechanical option

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear

Pros
  • +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • +RGB + software tuning
  • +Premium feel
Cons
  • −Wired/wireless varies
  • −Learning curve on layout
  • −Stabilizer quality varies

FAQ: Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) vs HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear

Which is better, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear? +

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) worth the price? +

At $129, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in software.

Is HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear worth the price? +

At $385, HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in typing.

Does Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear? +

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear — leads on build (93 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for typing, Apple Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) or HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear? +

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S · Red linear — leads on typing (94 vs 88). Compared on the typing sub-score.