

This year, the material of the keys has been slightly modified, but the silicon membrane is preserved. However, the problems have not disappeared as a result. This allows a quieter typing noise but is especially intended to prevent the penetration of dirt.

For each new generation, Apple has slightly modified the keys, with the biggest change definitely being the use of a silicon membrane.

More problematic, however, were the reliability problems, which we're not able to adequately test in the context of a review report. Although the keystroke is very precise, not every user likes the typing feel due to the short travel. Through the special construction, the height was significantly reduced, but at the same time the key travel was massively reduced. Apple presented the so-called Butterfly keys with the 2016 models f or the first time. The keyboard remains a controversial topic among users.
