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Jul 3, 2026 11:10 AM

Apple Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID & Numeric Keypad

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Amazon has Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (MXK73LL/A) on sale for $156 - $12.01 auto-applied at checkout = $143.99. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • Magic Keyboard is available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy and secure authentication for logins and to unlock your Mac.
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience.
  • It features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys, which are great for gaming.
  • The numeric keypad is also ideal for spreadsheets and finance applications.
  • It's wireless and features a rechargeable battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $36 less (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179.99 at the time of this post.
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Amazon has Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (MXK73LL/A) on sale for $156 - $12.01 auto-applied at checkout = $143.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • Magic Keyboard is available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy and secure authentication for logins and to unlock your Mac.
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience.
  • It features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys, which are great for gaming.
  • The numeric keypad is also ideal for spreadsheets and finance applications.
  • It's wireless and features a rechargeable battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $36 less (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179.99 at the time of this post.
  • About this product:
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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mrmochi
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Agreed. The only reason would be for TouchID.

I just don't understand Apple's thinking. They make such great products yet their accessories like Magic Mouse and Apple Keyboard are so glaringly deficient.

I would buy an apple keyboard with TouchID in a HEARTBEAT and would pay $200 for it if it came in a MX-like black color, had illuminated keys, good key press and had TouchID
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Community Reviews

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad is valued most for its Touch ID convenience, especially for waking and unlocking a closed lid Mac setup and for frequent daily sign ins. The extended layout, full size arrow keys, and document navigation controls add practical use, and the keyboard is described as superior to many alternatives for Apple ecosystem workflows. The main drawbacks are the high price, the lack of backlighting, and the absence of mechanical switches. Touch ID reliability has also been reported as broken for long stretches on some setups, making it a premium accessory with a few notable tradeoffs.

Common Questions (6)

  • For frequent Mac login and authentication, Touch ID is treated as the main reason to buy it, with one comment valuing it at about $100 and using it around 10 times per workday. If you do not need biometric unlock, cheaper wireless keyboards are cited as better value.

    cphStraightCashHomiemrmochi

  • Yes. It can wake and unlock a closed-lid laptop setup with Touch ID, making it useful as an external keyboard for clamshell mode. An Apple Watch plus any other wireless keyboard can also unlock a closed-lid Mac, so Touch ID is not the only option.

    MrShrugglesAlexey17

  • No backlighting is mentioned, and that is called out as a drawback at this price. The keyboard also uses standard scissor-style keys rather than mechanical switches.

    Dave_BCrimsonHarrier155

  • Yes. An Apple Watch plus any other wireless keyboard can unlock a closed-lid Mac, and some users prefer an MX-style keyboard with watch-based auth instead. That means this keyboard is mainly for people who specifically want Touch ID built into the keyboard.

    Alexey17Eros

  • Touch ID can stop working and may remain broken for extended periods, with one report of it failing for about a year across macOS releases and betas. That makes the biometric feature valuable when it works, but not something to assume is permanently trouble-free.

    KiN1597

  • Yes. Windows users can use a USB fingerprint reader, a keyboard or mouse with a built-in fingerprint reader, a Windows Hello webcam, a YubiKey, or phone-based unlock. Those options avoid being tied to Apple's keyboard ecosystem.

    Dave_B

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Jul 3, 2026 11:32 AM
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StrongApparel9947Jul 3, 2026 11:32 AM
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Nice deal
Jul 3, 2026 1:50 PM
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ChaChing23Jul 3, 2026 1:50 PM
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Thanks, OP!
Jul 3, 2026 4:29 PM
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Dave_BJul 3, 2026 4:29 PM
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"It features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys, which are great for gaming."
Does anyone use the arrow keys for gaming?

This seems pricey for a keyboard with no backlight or mechanical key switches.
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Jul 3, 2026 4:40 PM
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nidayedeJul 3, 2026 4:40 PM
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looks good
Jul 3, 2026 5:15 PM
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ctzJul 3, 2026 5:15 PM
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It is apple, so got to pay premium...
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Jul 3, 2026 5:32 PM
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MrShrugglesJul 3, 2026 5:32 PM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
"It features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys, which are great for gaming."
Does anyone use the arrow keys for gaming?

This seems pricey for a keyboard with no backlight or mechanical key switches.
It's the only way to have an external keyboard that can wake and unlock(touchid) a closed lid laptop setup.
Jul 3, 2026 5:49 PM
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KiN1597Jul 3, 2026 5:49 PM
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I've been running final releases as well as upcoming betas of Mac OS and sadly the Touch ID on my Magic Keyboard has been broken for the last year with no permanent fix in sight.
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Jul 3, 2026 6:03 PM
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thespacecowboyJul 3, 2026 6:03 PM
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I honestly don't know how people like this keyboard compared to something excellent like Logitech's MX range.
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Jul 3, 2026 6:24 PM
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mrmochiJul 3, 2026 6:24 PM
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Quote from thespacecowboy View quoted comment :
I honestly don't know how people like this keyboard compared to something excellent like Logitech's MX range.
Agreed. The only reason would be for TouchID.

I just don't understand Apple's thinking. They make such great products yet their accessories like Magic Mouse and Apple Keyboard are so glaringly deficient.

I would buy an apple keyboard with TouchID in a HEARTBEAT and would pay $200 for it if it came in a MX-like black color, had illuminated keys, good key press and had TouchID
Jul 3, 2026 6:58 PM
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cphJul 3, 2026 6:58 PM
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The touchID itself is worth $100...I press it maybe 10 times at least during a full workday..,
Jul 3, 2026 7:00 PM
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mydealshomeJul 3, 2026 7:00 PM
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looks good
Jul 3, 2026 7:08 PM
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Genom71Jul 3, 2026 7:08 PM
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Quote from MrShruggles View quoted comment :
It's the only way to have an external keyboard that can wake and unlock(touchid) a closed lid laptop setup.
My Asus wireless keyboard wakes the MacBook with closed lid fine, but I do have to use the password, of course. I saved it as a macro to one of the keys, so it's one key press, but still takes a few moments longer.
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Jul 3, 2026 7:44 PM
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StraightCashHomieJul 3, 2026 7:44 PM
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Quote from mrmochi View quoted comment :
Agreed. The only reason would be for TouchID.

I just don't understand Apple's thinking. They make such great products yet their accessories like Magic Mouse and Apple Keyboard are so glaringly deficient.

I would buy an apple keyboard with TouchID in a HEARTBEAT and would pay $200 for it if it came in a MX-like black color, had illuminated keys, good key press and had TouchID
I agree i have Macbook Pro M5, mac mini M4 , apple watch, iphone 16 pro max so i love apple products one would call me a fanboy but i also have a windows gaming computer too Smilie. Having said that their accessories are so disappointing. I would love to buy magic mouse and this keyboard but i just cant justify the price. I am using this wireless keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TW35...tle_1&th=1 for $40 and $10 wireless mouse from same company it both work great.
Jul 3, 2026 8:24 PM
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MrShrugglesJul 3, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from Genom71 View quoted comment :
My Asus wireless keyboard wakes the MacBook with closed lid fine, but I do have to use the password, of course. I saved it as a macro to one of the keys, so it's one key press, but still takes a few moments longer.
You have your password saved as a macro that you can use before logging into the computer?

Doesn't seem secure.

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Jul 3, 2026 8:44 PM
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CoralStraw143Jul 3, 2026 8:44 PM
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Still Overpriced!!

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