Belkin Connect Pro Keyboard Case — iPad Air 11 and iPad Pro 11, QWERTZ
Backlit QWERTZTrackpadMagnetic standBluetoothApple Pencil holder
The Belkin Connect Pro BBZ002DE-V1 turns an 11-inch iPad into something you can actually type on all day: a backlit QWERTZ keyboard with a large click-anywhere trackpad, wrapped in a folio case with a magnetic floating stand. This is the -V1 fitment, which covers the iPad Air 4 and 5, the iPad Air 11-inch M2, M3 and M4, and the iPad Pro 11-inch 3rd and 4th generation.
The keyboard is German QWERTZ — that is what the “de” in the part number means. Belkin sells the identical case with US QWERTY (“tt”) and UK QWERTY (“uk”) part numbers, so check the layout code before ordering if your users expect a different keyboard.
Compatibility — check before buying:
-V1 fits: iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 7th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation). It does not fit the iPad Pro 11-inch M4 or M5 — that chassis needs the -V2 version, BBZ002DE-V2. A word of warning: Belkin’s German-language page for this part also lists a 10.5-inch iPad Pro, which is a 2017 model that physically cannot fit an 11-inch case. We have used Belkin’s per-SKU US listing, which does not contain that error.
Best For
✓Turning an iPad into a genuine writing and email machine rather than a tablet with a keyboard bolted on
✓Users who work in low light and want backlit keys
✓Anyone who wants a trackpad, so iPadOS behaves more like a laptop and less like a touchscreen
Key Features
Backlit keys and a click-anywhere trackpad
Full backlighting for low-light work, plus a large trackpad that clicks anywhere on its surface and supports iPadOS multi-touch gestures — three-finger swipes between apps, pinch to zoom, the lot.
Floating cantilever magnetic stand
The iPad floats above the keyboard on a magnetic cantilever rather than sitting in a tray, so you can set the viewing angle and still fold the whole thing flat. Landscape orientation.
Bluetooth, not Smart Connector
It pairs over Bluetooth and carries its own 600 mAh battery, quoted by Belkin at up to 365–540 days of standby. That means it works independently of the iPad’s Smart Connector pins.
Apple Pencil storage built in
A magnetic space holds an Apple Pencil on the case. Note this is storage only — the Pencil is not included and the case does not charge it.
Technical Specifications
| Product |
| Belkin Part Number |
BBZ002DE-V1 |
| Official Name |
Connect Pro Keyboard Case with Magnetic Stand for iPad Air 10.9 / iPad Pro 11 / iPad Air 11 (M3/M4), QWERTZ |
| Type |
Keyboard case with folio cover and magnetic stand |
| Keyboard Layout |
QWERTZ, German |
| Colour |
Black — the only colour Belkin offers |
| Compatible iPad Models |
| iPad Air |
4th generation, 5th generation, 11-inch M2, 11-inch M3 (7th generation), 11-inch M4 |
| iPad Pro |
11-inch 3rd generation, 11-inch 4th generation |
| Not Compatible |
iPad Pro 11-inch M4 and M5 — use BBZ002DE-V2 |
| Source Note |
Belkin’s German page for this SKU also lists a 10.5-inch iPad Pro; that is an error in Belkin’s own data and we have not reproduced it |
| Keyboard & Trackpad |
| Backlight |
Yes — Belkin does not publish the number of levels |
| Trackpad |
Large click-anywhere trackpad with iPadOS multi-touch gesture support |
| Key Travel |
Not published by Belkin |
| Connection |
Bluetooth |
| Power |
| Battery |
600 mAh lithium |
| Standby Life |
Belkin quotes 365 to 540 days |
| Battery Life in Use |
Not published by Belkin |
| Charging Port |
Not published by Belkin |
| Physical & Protection |
| Dimensions |
252.6 x 192.8 x 17.2 mm |
| Weight |
0.66 kg |
| Orientation |
Landscape only — floating cantilever magnetic attachment |
| Apple Pencil |
Magnetic storage space; Pencil not included and not charged by the case |
| Drop Rating |
None published. Belkin claims protection from accidental drops and bumps without citing a standard |
| In the Box |
Case only |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Belkin publishes a 2-year warranty on this range |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between -V1 and -V2?
Fitment, not revision. -V1 covers the iPad Air 4/5, iPad Air 11-inch M2/M3/M4 and iPad Pro 11-inch 3rd and 4th generation. -V2 covers the iPad Pro 11-inch M4 and M5 exclusively. The two lists do not overlap. Belkin publishes no statement explaining the suffix — that reading comes from comparing its own compatibility lists.
Is it Bluetooth or Smart Connector?
Bluetooth. The case has its own 600 mAh battery and pairs wirelessly, so it does not depend on the iPad’s Smart Connector.
Does it hold and charge an Apple Pencil?
It holds one magnetically. It does not charge it, and no Pencil is included.
Is the keyboard German QWERTZ?
Yes. The “de” in the part number is the layout code — QWERTZ German. Belkin sells the same case with US QWERTY as a “tt” part number and UK QWERTY as “uk”.
How many backlight levels does it have, and how long does the battery last in use?
Belkin does not publish either figure, so we are not going to invent one. What Belkin does publish is a 600 mAh battery and standby life quoted at 365 to 540 days.
Is it drop rated?
Belkin says it protects against accidental drops and bumps but publishes no drop-test standard or rating. Treat it as everyday protection, not a rugged case.
Singular Expert Insight
The single thing to get right here is the version suffix, because the two are not interchangeable and the model names are confusingly similar. If your iPad Pro 11-inch is an M4 or M5, you need -V2. If it is a 3rd or 4th generation Pro, or any 11-inch Air, you need this one. Belkin’s own combined FAQ merges the compatibility lists of all three versions, which is how most of the wrong orders happen.
Buyer's Guide
Buy it if
Buy this if you have an 11-inch iPad Air or a 3rd/4th generation iPad Pro 11 and want a backlit German keyboard with a trackpad.
Skip it if
Skip it if your iPad Pro 11 is an M4 or M5 (take BBZ002DE-V2), if you have a 12.9-inch or 13-inch iPad (take BBZ003DE-V1), or if you need a QWERTY layout.
Also consider
Also worth a look: the rest of the Belkin Connect Pro keyboard case range for other iPad sizes, and our wider
accessories lineup.