KUXIU X33 Pro MAX (2025) [+]
Jan 05 2026
The X33 Pro Max ($120 regular price) is a solid metal and magnetic iPad stand. When you order it you specify which model iPad it's for since exactly fits that iPad.
The iPad snaps on magnetically and there is a cut square in the back for the camera. The stand can pivot up and down for height. The iPad attachment can be rotated for horizontal or vertical viewing. The attachment is fairly strong and you can't shake the iPad loose and detaching requires a bit of prying.
I can set it up in the bathroom or kitchen to watch a video while I'm doing stuff. Once you set the angle it's set enough that you can't accidentally move the hinge or iPad by tapping and swiping.
On my desk I can lower the stand and have my iPad in horizontal mode with the bottom touching the table. That's a nice viewing angle that complements my monitors and is easy to tap/swipe.
The stand is solid and heavier than my iPad. It does feel like it'll last years. Magnets don't wear out. I guess maybe the hinge parts might wear out such that it doesn't stay put or maybe becomes stuck.
Even though it's kind of pricey keep in mind my alternative was the closest Apple equivalent, the Magic Keyboard for $270. And I got my X33 Pro Max on sale for $73 (free shipping) and right now for New Years Sale it's $86.
Addendum: I just figured out an issue. The X33 attaches like it's a keyboard so the iPad sometimes thinks there's a keyboard connected. I've only noticed it when I backup to my Mac and the "Trust this computer" dialog wants you to enter your passcode but there is no keyboard shown. Once you disconnect the X33 the virtual keyboard shows up.
In other apps, such as Notes, the virtual keyboard is also not automatically shown but there is a menu at the bottom and you can select "Show Keyboard".
The iPad snaps on magnetically and there is a cut square in the back for the camera. The stand can pivot up and down for height. The iPad attachment can be rotated for horizontal or vertical viewing. The attachment is fairly strong and you can't shake the iPad loose and detaching requires a bit of prying.
I can set it up in the bathroom or kitchen to watch a video while I'm doing stuff. Once you set the angle it's set enough that you can't accidentally move the hinge or iPad by tapping and swiping.
On my desk I can lower the stand and have my iPad in horizontal mode with the bottom touching the table. That's a nice viewing angle that complements my monitors and is easy to tap/swipe.
The stand is solid and heavier than my iPad. It does feel like it'll last years. Magnets don't wear out. I guess maybe the hinge parts might wear out such that it doesn't stay put or maybe becomes stuck.
Even though it's kind of pricey keep in mind my alternative was the closest Apple equivalent, the Magic Keyboard for $270. And I got my X33 Pro Max on sale for $73 (free shipping) and right now for New Years Sale it's $86.
Addendum: I just figured out an issue. The X33 attaches like it's a keyboard so the iPad sometimes thinks there's a keyboard connected. I've only noticed it when I backup to my Mac and the "Trust this computer" dialog wants you to enter your passcode but there is no keyboard shown. Once you disconnect the X33 the virtual keyboard shows up.
In other apps, such as Notes, the virtual keyboard is also not automatically shown but there is a menu at the bottom and you can select "Show Keyboard".