The benefits include a nice and cozy keyboard. Even though I can't see the keys and it doesn't matter if I make any mistakes when typing (2022 letters), I do it for the people who do. I use numbers rather frequently in my business, therefore the digital component is indispensable to me. Standard iPhone charging cable included for charging. It seems like a single charge doesn't last very long, and there's no way to tell when the battery is dead (or at least I couldn't locate it). But even if it's fully dead, charging is simple; just plug in the cord and keep working.