Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C vs Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C ($99) vs Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse ($70) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right keyboard.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C | Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $70 |
| Weight | 231g | 82g |
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.0 + wired USB-C | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Layout | US ANSI (full-size or TKL) | — |
| Charging | USB-C (1 month per charge) | — |
| Touch ID | Optional (separate SKU) | — |
| Top Plate | Anodized aluminum | — |
| Weight | 231g | 82g |
| Battery | — | 2× AAA (3 months) |
| Form | — | Folds flat for storage |
| Grip | — | Ambidextrous |
| Buttons | — | Touch surface (left/right/scroll) |
Pros & Cons
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C
- Scissor switches with virtually zero key wobble
- USB-C finally — charges with any cable
- Touch ID option adds fingerprint authentication
- Anodized aluminum body matches Apple aesthetic
- Pairs instantly across Apple devices via iCloud
- 99$ for a first-party keyboard
- 1mm travel divides typists — love it or hate it
- Mac-specific function keys limit cross-platform use
Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse
- Folds paper-thin for laptop sleeve carry
- AAA batteries replaceable anywhere on earth
- Ambidextrous — works for lefties too
- Snap-to-arc powers on satisfyingly
- 82g featherweight for travel
- Flat arc is fatiguing over long sessions
- Touch surface less precise than a scroll wheel
- 3-month battery assumes light use
Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse is the better value at $70. Both are part of our curated keyboard index — tap through to check current pricing.