Designer Compact Keyboard - Matte Black. Standalone Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard. Compatible with Bluetooth Enabled PCs/Mac

I have a thinkpad Lenovo and I was trying to look for a keyboard that is the same size and has similar keys (I do a lot of copy and pasting with the keyboard). And this keyboard is AMAZING! it has a great weight to it, the keys are like soft buttons that you click, it's like a matte material so it doesn't get all greasy (like my Lenovo keyboard) and it's just the perfect size. The only thing I wasn't crazy about (which really isn't anything at all. I would still buy 10 of these) is that when it was shipped the batteries were already in it, but the instructions told me I had to flip them over. But really I didn't... So i thought it was a dud keyboard and not working. And one of the batteries had like a hairline of carozion on it. It easily wiped of. Like I said. I would still buy 100 of these keyboards. Never buying a different kind! GET IT! You will be happy you did...

This keyboard is incredibly compact but does not sacrifice a quality typing experience in exchange for the smaller form factor. The soft touch keys provide a wonderful texture and the key size and spacing make for a fluid, error-free workflow. There is no wasted space in terms of the design. The keys push out to near the edge of the board, and the rounded corners and slight lift at the back with the non-slip rubber feet are perfect. I have an M2 MacBook Air open during my workday to complete personal tasks, and I have a Windows laptop connected to two monitors for work. The keyboard on my M2 and this Microsoft keyboard are very similar in terms of key size, so switching between the two is seamless. The setup process could not have been easier. As soon as you pull the battery tag, Windows acknowledges the keyboard. And after one click, you’re connected! The bonus here is that this keyboard is perfect for travel as well, but I also have no hesitation in recommending this as a daily driver. This is a WONDERFUL keyboard!

LOVE IT! I'm writing this review with this keyboard right now. This is a great cheaper alternative to the keyboard/case that goes with the surface pro 11. Only differences between the keyboard is that the AI button is a emoji selection menu and there is no brightness control. Both are small differences. This gives the illusion of the IPad with the small keyboard BUT at a cheaper price.

Honestly, I wanted to love this thing. I'm even writing my review with it right now. But it's going back, and for reasons that may not bother you. I'll start with things that I really like. It's fairly quiet, the keystrokes travel isn't too bad and it's pretty easy to get used to, and the fact this will connect to three Bluetooth devices is great. It's also very responsive. I wanted to give this one a try because I was deciding between it or the newer Surface Keyboard (2nd Edition) -- I absolutely LOVE my original Surface Keyboard, and I also use the Apple Magic Keyboard with my MacMini. So having one that could work with both was nice. Unfortunately, I am a numeric keypad junkie. I make due on laptops without them, but on my home computers I really maximize their use, both on Mac and PC. So not having one here really started to get on my nerves. I also noticed that the pitch of the keyboard is much lower (closer to the Apple one), which is not bad, but it's not to my liking as it's almost flat. I find the Surface Keyboard to be more comfortable. Some people have talked about the batteries, and I agree that coin-type CR batteries seem strange, but that does make this a lower profile and lighter keyboard. Assuming it has a decent battery life, I guess it's okay. I would have just made it rechargeable if you were going to flatten it out though. The Apple one is, and the Surface one that I use is a AAA battery (no power switch). Both of those seemingly last forever, I don't know how long you can go if you forget to flick the switch off/on here. Perhaps my biggest gripe is the ability to customize keys -- more specifically, the ability to customize exactly SIX keys. Even that isn't entirely true. You can tweak settings for the FN key (does it default ON or OFF), and there's an "Expressive Key" that only offers three things: Expressive (same as the WINKEY + PERIOD shortcut for emojis etc), an Office Key, and Application Key. By comparison, there are four keys at the top (F5-F8) that you can change so many more thing on, even setting up a macro key combo if you want. I just don't understand why this option isn't give to the Expressive key to let me do what I want with it. Or even let me make it another Windows key or update the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center to allow for it to become a CoPilot shortcut like the new Surface keyboard (and most newer laptops) are doing. Yes, I use the "Expressive" menu/options/emojis regularly, but I don't need a single key for it. I've developed a muscle memory for WIN+PERIOD(.) at this point. I'm good. But that's probably not a reason for most NOT to pick this keyboard up. It's still a great little keyboard. Ultimately, I'm going to spend the extra $80 and pick up the Surface 2nd Edition. Yes, it means I'll still need another keyboard for my Mac, but I'm okay with that.

I have owned the Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard for about 9 months, and it has held up very well. I use it for work and gaming with a Windows PC, so it gets a lot of use. It was easy to set up, and I have it paired to two Windows PCs and an iPad mini. The Bluetooth setup is straightforward, and I did not have any issues with this; device switching only takes a short press of the Bluetooth button. The size is excellent. I have a smaller height-adjustable desk, and this is a great space-saver that lets me keep a notepad, phone, etc., on my desk while still leaving enough space. Battery life has been great. I replaced the original battery a month or two ago. The function keys on the keyboard include everything I need; I've not had an issue with any key options being missing. The noise level is about what you get on a standard laptop keyboard, for an excellent price. Highly recommend this if the size fits your needs.

Seemed like a perfectly constructed keyboard when I first purchased it. However... Materials: After a short time, within a month or two the finish began to rub off of the keys most used. Check the photo included. Pairing: Once paired it seemed to work fine for a while but then now and then it would need to be repaired. Now for some reason, it refuses to pair on channel 1, channel one appears locked. I unlocked the Fn key to ensure that was not the issue. It was time to get a new PC so, I built a new PC to rule out the PC of course. Same issue, not pairing. I had this paired to my Main PC, a Macbook Pro, and a Samsung S7+ tablet. Battery Life: I purchased the unit in late October and the low battery warning at 25% came on within 2 months and hit 0% at 8 months. I realize that math does not make sense. To note that brand new the battery showed 50% as did the replacement batteries that were put in about a month ago as I type, on my new Logitech K380. There does not seem to be a way to reset or clear the pairing channels. I took the batteries out and turned it off and on, it still would not pair. Microsoft support is not helpful. I would NOT recommend purchasing this keyboard since the box of 2032 3V lithium batteries I bought specifically for this keyboard outlasted the keyboard.

I purchased this keyboard for use with my Surface Studio laptop in the tablet mode, as the corresponding Surface wireless keyboard has a shipping date more than a month away. Initially, I was taken aback upon discovering the keyboard operates on button-type batteries as I hadn't read the specifications carefully and had assumed it was rechargeable via USB cable. However, the manual estimates a battery life of about 3 years, which significantly eases my concerns about battery longevity. Compared to the large surface wireless keyboard, this keyboard is smaller and flat, which makes it easier to carry, the Bluetooth connection is pretty stable, and the keys are comfortable to press. I'd highly recommend it.

I really like the compact design and shallow keys. I was looking for a keyboard that felt as close to my laptop keyboard as possible. It worked great for 10 months. Then after a pc update, the Home and End keys stopped working. After searching online and trying several fixes that did not work, I un-paired the keyboard from my pc. It would not pair again. Tried everything, even tried to then pair it with my iPhone and MacBook just to see if this was truly an issue with my pc. Nope, neither were able to "see" the keyboard in the Bluetooth settings. I guess I'm shopping for a new keyboard. Very disappointing.