Input · Retina & Beyond · 2015
Magic Keyboard
Magic Keyboard flattened Apple’s desktop typing experience into a rechargeable aluminum slab that matched modern Macs.
Magic Keyboard: key facts
When was the Magic Keyboard released?
The Magic Keyboard was released in October 2015.
How much did the Magic Keyboard cost?
The Magic Keyboard launched at $99 in 2015 — about $132 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Magic Keyboard’s specs?
The Magic Keyboard used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Magic Keyboard matter?
Rechargeable low-profile Apple desktop keyboard.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Bluetooth, Lightning / USB-C charging |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Low-profile Bluetooth keyboard |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | October 2015 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $99 |
How the Magic Keyboard compares to today
Launched at $99 in 2015 — about $132 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-06-27