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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Mac Models with Apple Silicon [Lightning Port] (QWERTY English) Purple (Renewed)
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Amazon Renewed Apple Magic Keyboard

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Apple Magic Keyboard ($87.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07): Touch ID logs you in and approves Apple Pay without typing a password; main trade-off: touch ID needs Apple silicon; won't authenticate on Intel Macs.

$87.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Touch ID logs you in and approves Apple Pay without typing a password
  • ✓ About a month of battery per charge; recharges over Lightning
  • ✓ Auto-pairs with your Apple silicon Mac right out of the box

Cons

  • ✗ Touch ID needs Apple silicon; won't authenticate on Intel Macs
  • ✗ Requires macOS 11.4 or later to work
  • ✗ Charges via Lightning cable, not USB-C
  • ✗ Renewed, not brand-new condition

Manufacturer description

Magic Keyboard is now available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy, and secure authentication for logins and purchases.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Apple Magic Keyboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Amazon Renewed's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • - Magic Keyboard with Touch ID delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience.
  • - It’s also wireless and rechargeable, with an incredibly long-lasting internal battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.
  • - It pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away.
  • - System Requirements: Mac with Apple silicon using macOS 11.4 or later.
  • QWERTY (Standard)

Full Specifications

BrandApple
ColorPurple
StyleUS English
MaterialSilicone
Model NameMagic Keyboard
Style NameUS English
ConnectivityWireless
Model NumberMK293LL/A
CompatibilityMac
Built-In MediaMagic Keyboard
Number of Keys77
Button Quantity77
Connection TypeWireless
Special FeatureRechargeable
Antenna LocationEveryday Use
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Enclosure MaterialSilicone
Additional FeaturesRechargeable
Included ComponentsMagic Keyboard
Full listing titleApple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Mac Models with Apple Silicon [Lightning Port] (QWERTY English) Purple (Renewed)

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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Mac Models with Apple Silicon [Lightning Port] (QWERTY English) Purple (Renewed) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

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