Hi Everyone, Do you like my unboxing at 1:14 ?? 😁 I plan to make another video after I compare this Microsoft Keyboard and Number Pad software with Logitech Logi Software, and even Logitech Flow. Like this comment so I know you want to see more of this Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard.
It may not matter to some but I like that the K380 has 3 media buttons - previous >. Because I use it all the time while I listen to music on spotify. I actually end up reassigning different keys to that function if there are not dedicated buttons because they're essential to me.
I like these media buttons too. Is it possible to reassign them in the Microsoft designer keyboard too? It have a similar app like Logitech Options for that?
The longpress function of the BT Device slector is probably to just have a operating F1 key. And Thank you for the detailed walktrough of this product. i'm actually getting one. GJ.
4:58. You've nailed it. This is what sold me. I'm surprised how many keyboard makers screw up the much needed direct access to home and end without use of holding fn
I'm so glad to find this video haha I love my K380 and have been looking to upgrade it. All these low profile keyboards can't beat the height of the K380, but now this MS Designer compact is talking to me😂 Not really bothered by the round keys on the K380 but the squares are definitely gonna be preferable to me. Now I just gotta see how it feels to type on the MS keyboard. Hopefully someday someone figures out how to make a mechanical kb with this low of a height. That would be my ideal kb.
0:05 Indeed. Or even have the numberpad on the left. Which is great for entering numbers while using mouse-heavy programs like CAD-software. (I can basicly do almost everything using only the number keys and my mouse in ABAQUS, and looking over to the number row on my TKL keyboard takes a large amount of time when adding it all up, while having a full-size is not an option because it messes up the ergonomics when using a mouse a lot.) I think I'm getting this combo for less then the price of the MX Mini 👍 Not fancy or premium, but simple and just works. Probably just as fast if not faster to type on as well, as I never really liked the MX Keys very much for the typing experience itself.
Microsoft Designer compact is such a nice one! If it was designed in a Surface way it would have been so much better! Most impressive is the default home, end and pg up & down keys location. Wish it kept the replacable batteries feature and was maybe more durable
Great review. I was thinking of buying a Logitech, but wasn't sure about it. Now I know why. I will buy that Microsoft keyboard, I also look for things that works, not just the new model.
Hi Lucas, yap, the latest and greatest model may not always fit our needs. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Which Logitech model were your initially thinking of?
One of the things that put me off the Microsoft keyboard is its insistence on going into sleep mode and taking quite a bit of time, relatively speaking, to come out of sleep mode. Also, the need for a pin to get into the battery compartment and the need for changing batteries is a mild minus for me personally. But the waking from sleep problem is a much bigger annoyance, of course, because it affects me all day long, every day. The batteries and the pin once a year I could most likely live with. Does anyone know whether there is a solution for the sleep issue yet?
Oh wow @Superando! So nice to hear another one of such encouraging feedback. I keep wondering whats good about my video? Anyway, I'm very glad I can serve so many people with my videos. 😄
Hi Viktor, I kind of agree. After a few weeks of using, I have switched back to my Logitech K780 because I miss Logitech Flow. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks Dastan for correcting me. If not, I will forever be saying it wrong. A lot of my friends and colleagues also correct my English quite often and I appreciate them. Glad you find the video useful.
This keyboard might, just might, make me switch to a non-Logitech keyboard for the first time since... I think 1990. And for I think 15 years or so I use the K360, my BY FAR favourite keyboard ever. But..... I just might switch to the MS Designer
Yes Kees, I know what you mean. I am a loyal fan of logitech keyboards for more than 2 decades and I am still using my Logitech K780 in my study room PC. This Microsoft designer keyboard is better than my Logitech K380, but I still like my K780 more than this Microsoft keyboard. Maybe my muscle memory has not got used to it yet. Didn't know the existence of K360, and now I know. K360 key travel seems to be a lot higher, and I can imagine it should be pretty nice to type on.
Limited as a multimedia keyboard - no media-prev or media-next... and it would be better, instead of a LOCK key (Ctrl-Alt-L locks the desktop) to have a 'FN SWAP' key, to allow function keys to do EITHER F1-F12 or the function by just pressing the key. The layout of the mk270r is good - it could use additional media-next and media-prev keys instead of home/email launcher keys (easily remapped) separated from the F keys. A similar layout, with the insert->PgDn keys in a vertical line, full size arrows would be perfect, with a numpad and a compact version without numpad. So really, all keyboards still suck - but a couple suck less. The best I found so far is Royal Kludge RK84 - but that would be a bit noisier.
Hi, Do you know does this keyboard have ability to turn off multimedia keys and have f1-f12 working without pressing them with Fn key? I've got old microsoft wedge keyboard and I cannot do it. Thanks
😆Ya I can imagine. They had to remove all these to keep it slim and using button cell batteries. I have been using it for more than two weeks now, and starting to get used to it.
I don't the layeout of the "f" keys, are misaligned, the keycaps are flat, use weird batteries and doesn't have backlight. I like the "maximize" approach of the keycaps and the size of the keyboard. But i think the Mx Keys Mini is better, not perfect.
Hey I bought this keyboard but it doesn’t seem to connect with any of my devices, what is the solution for this ? Is there any way to reset this keyboard
Thank you for the very throughout and pleasant review. You actually compared all of the keyboards I'm interested in so this video is a perfect fit for me. I really like the Microsoft compact keyboard, but I have still have one concern. Because it uses bluetooth connection, would you be able to access and configure the BIOS?
Yes I suspect there will be many who wants to compare these three keyboards. Thanks for confirming this is the case, very happy to know. To answer your question, no, it uses bluetooth, so the keyboard does not work when we are in the BIOS interface. I just tested it for you, the bluetooth lights on the keyboard shows its attempting to connect when my computer is in the BIOS screen. Hope this helps.
I’m thinking of getting this instead of a $350 Apple Magic Keyboard for my iPad Air M2 so I can also use it with my Apple TV. Which is the best and lightest to carry around and use every day? I don’t need a numbers pad.
I find that worth the money is all depending on how much you use the features that comes with the keyboard. MX Keys is worth it if you need to backlit keys and use software like Logitech flow. Down side is the battery on MX battery life is short and needs charging frequently if you use with backlit keys.
@Sky Perspective Thank you so much for finding the time to answer me. I prefer mechanical keyboards, but I need a night keyboard that won't wake up the house 😅. I ended up buying the designer compact, but I was wondering how much I'm missing and if I should return it and buy the mx mini. I don't need the flow software or the backlit keys, I am interested only in the typing experience.
It's too bad no company is capable of making an Apple Magic Keyboard style (size, weight) keyboard with full size up & down arrows. The Logitech (& Thinkpads) style of using all four arrows as half-size is the next option but even that is a lot less usable than all for being full-size.
No, because this is a all Bluetooth keyboard, i.e. all device 1,2 and 3 are all connected via Bluetooth, it cannot enter Bios until the operating system loads up the Bluetooth connection on the computer. This is why some keyboards like Logitech Keyboard K780 comes with a usb dongle that helps provide basic keyboard function when you plug in the USB dongle and select device 1 to enter bios. Having said that, not all Logitech keyboards that comes with a USB dongle can enter bios. This is why I always keep a wired keyboard in my cupboard, just in case all wireless option fails.
I don't have Mac to test this, but I would say yes most Bluetooth keyboard can connect to both Mac and Windows, it's just that you may not get the Mac specific keys like the Cmd key and Option key.
Hi. What's best for coding? Logi k380 or Microsoft designer? I was thinking to get k380 but I heard that when you type fast some buttons can remain like 'inside'. TY
I would suggest go for Microsoft designer for coding. The keys are bigger and easier to type on compared to K380. There are also HOME END PG UP PG DOWN dedicated keys. However, if you don't mind a bigger size keyboard, I highly recommend Logitech K780 for coding.
Well done Anthony, if you follow my affiliate link in the description to Amazon Australia, this keyboard is also on sale at the moment. Yes matching it with the black number pad is really nice.
Unfortunately, I don't have that keyboard, and all the tech gear I showcase on my channel are tech gear that I buy for my own use. I wish Microsoft would sponsor me and send me the Microsoft Bluetooth Desktop Keyboard. 😁
It will work with mac. I have tested it for another viewer asking the same question and it works with my Macbook Pro 2013. Note at initial connection, my Macbook could not identify the keyboard type and I had to press some keys to confirm the type of keyboard. After that it works well. Not sure if this is because my Macbook is running old software. Sorry I don't have a MX Keys keyboard to compare to K380. All my videos are my personal tech gear, and my channel is too small for Logitech to notice or sponsor me 🙂 I don't think I am going to get a MX Key mini anytime soon because I can't justify it's price.
That looks like a great keyboard. In your next video, could you compare it to the Nulaxy keyboard? My thinking is to use a Logitech K780 as a home keyboard, and this Microsoft as travel keyboard (small, light and with device switching) replacing the Nulaxy.
Hi woofinu, what a great suggestion. I have added your suggestion into my list of video to make. Yes its a good idea to use this Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard as a portable keyboard. It's thin enough to slip into any laptop sleeve, but it's not as small as the Nulaxy keyboard. I will try it out and let everyone know if this keyboard is suitable to be used as a portable keyboard.
@@SkyPerspective I have a keyboard similar to the Nulaxy (in the US it's made by Arteck). but I prefer the device switching keys of the Microsoft keyboard. When I travel, I bring several devices (phones and tablet) and it would be nice if I can switch between them fast and easily.
Yes, if you download the microsoft mouse and keyboard center app that is designed to configure this keyboard, there is a FN Lock setting where you can turn on and off. If FN Lock setting is on means the row of F1-F12 will be function keys without the need to press the "Fn" key every time. Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you still have more questions.
@@SkyPerspective Thanks for fast reply! Yes I would like to ask one more thing. So I can also change emoji key/button to have CTRL key? Mouse and keyboard center app allow me to do it? :)
@@koniunet I just checked for you. In the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard center app, it allows us to change and configure the emoji key, but unfortunately, the options are limited. The only options are 1) Emoji Key; (2) Start MS Office; (3) Application settings. We cannot change it to become CTRL key.
Wow Tommy, where did you get such great price? No of course I didn't buy it at full price AU$119. I never buy any of my tech gear at full price. I bought this keyboard at around AU$70. Still not as cheap as yours though. Are you referring to $31 US dollars for the black one?
Yes, I have never seen Logitech making a number pad device. I am using this number pad: czcams.com/video/kSnHoXa8LkA/video.html And I recently discovered something great about this Microsoft Number Pad. I am working on a video about it.
@@GrimGearheart Oh I get what you mean now. I just re-watched this video of mine, and at the end I did mentioned I will make a video after I use it, didn't I? Sorry I moved on and made other videos on other gears. Thanks for reminding me. Ok, I will make this video specifically for you. Is there anything you would like me to compare between this Microsoft Keyboard and Logitech K780? From my notes, I recalled one of the topic to discuss is the difference between the Microsoft keyboard app and logitech Option App. That's one of the main big difference I observed between the two.
@Grim Gearheart Here you go, I made this final verdict video for you. Thanks for nudging me and reminding me to make this video. czcams.com/video/5NbWTZmpVK4/video.html
Hi renee, I just tested it for you. Yes it can connect to macbook, but the set up process is not smooth and not straightforward. Took a long time to detect the keybaord, and after it's connected, Mac says it cannot identify the keyboard type. I had to press a few more keys before it is identified. After that it works well. Hope this helps.
I don't have the keyboard to test this out for you now, but I remember I have done a video about the configurable keys. The list of things we can configure is in the description of this video czcams.com/video/5NbWTZmpVK4/video.html
I was sold on buying this keyboard... until the end when I realized it runs on those flat batteries. I wish it was USB-rechargeable. Edit: But maybe i will still get it. Thanks for the thorough review!
You're welcome. 36 months battery life, so hopefully we don't need to replace the batteries at all in the lifetime we use this keyboard. Not sure about you, but I change my keyboard within a couple of years, maybe a bit too often. 😄
Maybe it has really come to its end of life which is very unusual. Given its less than a year, maybe bring it back for e warranty exchange? I wonder if there are any others experiencing the same issue. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Yes, it doesn't have backlit keys. I guess their design principle behind it is to keep it thin and compact, so they need to use button cells batteries, and so they need to keep battery consumptions low. Hopefully their next generation will have backlit keys. I actually don't mind replacing the batteries every half a year and having backlit keys, rather than having the battery last for 36 months without backlit keys. Thoughts?
Hey I bought this keyboard but it doesn’t seem to connect with any of my devices, what is the solution for this ? Is there any way to reset this keyboard
Hey I bought this keyboard but it doesn’t seem to connect with any of my devices, what is the solution for this ? Is there any way to reset this keyboard
Try these: 1) Get the device you are connecting into Bluetooth pairing mode searching for keyboard to connect 2) Press and hold on to the device switch button until the device light starts fast blinking. Doesn't matter if it's 1, 2 or 3 3) Check the device Bluetooth pairing search to see if the keyboard has been found. Select it after it pops up. 4) Follow the steps connect the device. Which steps above are you not able to connect?
Hi Everyone, Do you like my unboxing at 1:14 ?? 😁
I plan to make another video after I compare this Microsoft Keyboard and Number Pad software with Logitech Logi Software, and even Logitech Flow. Like this comment so I know you want to see more of this Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard.
Extremely detailed coverage of so many minute points. Very well structured. Thanks.
Thank you so so much.
It may not matter to some but I like that the K380 has 3 media buttons - previous >. Because I use it all the time while I listen to music on spotify. I actually end up reassigning different keys to that function if there are not dedicated buttons because they're essential to me.
I like these media buttons too. Is it possible to reassign them in the Microsoft designer keyboard too? It have a similar app like Logitech Options for that?
Brilliant review my friend and perfect timing for what I needed to know.
That's great! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Appreciate it.
The longpress function of the BT Device slector is probably to just have a operating F1 key. And Thank you for the detailed walktrough of this product. i'm actually getting one. GJ.
Wonderful. I'm glad my video is useful.
4:58. You've nailed it. This is what sold me. I'm surprised how many keyboard makers screw up the much needed direct access to home and end without use of holding fn
Yes most keyboards manufacturers forgot how useful Home and End keys are.
I'm so glad to find this video haha I love my K380 and have been looking to upgrade it. All these low profile keyboards can't beat the height of the K380, but now this MS Designer compact is talking to me😂 Not really bothered by the round keys on the K380 but the squares are definitely gonna be preferable to me. Now I just gotta see how it feels to type on the MS keyboard. Hopefully someday someone figures out how to make a mechanical kb with this low of a height. That would be my ideal kb.
0:05 Indeed. Or even have the numberpad on the left. Which is great for entering numbers while using mouse-heavy programs like CAD-software. (I can basicly do almost everything using only the number keys and my mouse in ABAQUS, and looking over to the number row on my TKL keyboard takes a large amount of time when adding it all up, while having a full-size is not an option because it messes up the ergonomics when using a mouse a lot.) I think I'm getting this combo for less then the price of the MX Mini 👍 Not fancy or premium, but simple and just works. Probably just as fast if not faster to type on as well, as I never really liked the MX Keys very much for the typing experience itself.
Microsoft Designer compact is such a nice one! If it was designed in a Surface way it would have been so much better! Most impressive is the default home, end and pg up & down keys location. Wish it kept the replacable batteries feature and was maybe more durable
what is fantastic about this keyboard is that the alt key is almost under the c key which is great for the thumbs
Yes you are right! Thanks for pointing that out
I noticed the music in the background, it’s what I listen all the time when working from home lol 😂
Oh really? It's nice, isn't it? Did you listen from a specific channel on CZcams?
That toggle button time is a deal breaker for me bruh.
Great review. I was thinking of buying a Logitech, but wasn't sure about it. Now I know why.
I will buy that Microsoft keyboard, I also look for things that works, not just the new model.
Hi Lucas, yap, the latest and greatest model may not always fit our needs. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Which Logitech model were your initially thinking of?
Tahnks for sharing, nice review!
Beautiful keyboard, detailed review, thanks
Thanks for your feedback.
The cut @01:18 - Not 'needed', but appreciated! :)
I was just trying out something fun. Thanks for the feedback.
Exactly want I needed. Wow, thank you
You are very welcome. Thanks for letting me know
Dude.....this one look beautiful.... I'm actually using a K380 right now and was looking for another option 🤔
One of the things that put me off the Microsoft keyboard is its insistence on going into sleep mode and taking quite a bit of time, relatively speaking, to come out of sleep mode. Also, the need for a pin to get into the battery compartment and the need for changing batteries is a mild minus for me personally. But the waking from sleep problem is a much bigger annoyance, of course, because it affects me all day long, every day. The batteries and the pin once a year I could most likely live with. Does anyone know whether there is a solution for the sleep issue yet?
Thanks for video!
You are welcome
What a great video, you´re awesome at what you do 👌👌
Oh wow @Superando! So nice to hear another one of such encouraging feedback. I keep wondering whats good about my video? Anyway, I'm very glad I can serve so many people with my videos. 😄
Unfortunately, the sluggish Bluetooth switch is a dealbreaker for me. Thanks for showing
Hi Viktor, I kind of agree. After a few weeks of using, I have switched back to my Logitech K780 because I miss Logitech Flow. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Bro, it's capS lock, and not cap lockS Nice review. Buying one right now!
Thanks Dastan for correcting me. If not, I will forever be saying it wrong. A lot of my friends and colleagues also correct my English quite often and I appreciate them. Glad you find the video useful.
Maybe someone can figure out the dimension of the individual letter keys?
Ctrl+L is sufficient for locking your PC. I dont know why they had to dedicate an entire key for it. Could have used Print Screen instead
This keyboard might, just might, make me switch to a non-Logitech keyboard for the first time since... I think 1990. And for I think 15 years or so I use the K360, my BY FAR favourite keyboard ever. But..... I just might switch to the MS Designer
Yes Kees, I know what you mean. I am a loyal fan of logitech keyboards for more than 2 decades and I am still using my Logitech K780 in my study room PC. This Microsoft designer keyboard is better than my Logitech K380, but I still like my K780 more than this Microsoft keyboard. Maybe my muscle memory has not got used to it yet.
Didn't know the existence of K360, and now I know. K360 key travel seems to be a lot higher, and I can imagine it should be pretty nice to type on.
Limited as a multimedia keyboard - no media-prev or media-next... and it would be better, instead of a LOCK key (Ctrl-Alt-L locks the desktop) to have a 'FN SWAP' key, to allow function keys to do EITHER F1-F12 or the function by just pressing the key.
The layout of the mk270r is good - it could use additional media-next and media-prev keys instead of home/email launcher keys (easily remapped) separated from the F keys.
A similar layout, with the insert->PgDn keys in a vertical line, full size arrows would be perfect, with a numpad and a compact version without numpad.
So really, all keyboards still suck - but a couple suck less. The best I found so far is Royal Kludge RK84 - but that would be a bit noisier.
Hi, Do you know does this keyboard have ability to turn off multimedia keys and have f1-f12 working without pressing them with Fn key? I've got old microsoft wedge keyboard and I cannot do it. Thanks
it's so unfortunate that it doesn't have the backlit :(
a night owl needs that
😆Ya I can imagine. They had to remove all these to keep it slim and using button cell batteries. I have been using it for more than two weeks now, and starting to get used to it.
I don't the layeout of the "f" keys, are misaligned, the keycaps are flat, use weird batteries and doesn't have backlight. I like the "maximize" approach of the keycaps and the size of the keyboard. But i think the Mx Keys Mini is better, not perfect.
Hey I bought this keyboard but it doesn’t seem to connect with any of my devices, what is the solution for this ? Is there any way to reset this keyboard
Thank you for the very throughout and pleasant review. You actually compared all of the keyboards I'm interested in so this video is a perfect fit for me. I really like the Microsoft compact keyboard, but I have still have one concern. Because it uses bluetooth connection, would you be able to access and configure the BIOS?
Yes I suspect there will be many who wants to compare these three keyboards. Thanks for confirming this is the case, very happy to know.
To answer your question, no, it uses bluetooth, so the keyboard does not work when we are in the BIOS interface. I just tested it for you, the bluetooth lights on the keyboard shows its attempting to connect when my computer is in the BIOS screen. Hope this helps.
@@SkyPerspective That's a bummer. But still, thanks a lot for checking it for me :)
@@duchungluong You are welcome.
MX keys does have the indicator light but it is not really a pack and go Keyboard. What's the weight of this device
I’m thinking of getting this instead of a $350 Apple Magic Keyboard for my iPad Air M2 so I can also use it with my Apple TV. Which is the best and lightest to carry around and use every day? I don’t need a numbers pad.
It's one of the good to type and lightweight keyboards I have ever used. But one of the keys broke, and it could be my fault. See my other video.
Hello
Awesome video.
Is mx keys mini worth the money compared with Microsoft designer compact?
Thank you so much!
I find that worth the money is all depending on how much you use the features that comes with the keyboard. MX Keys is worth it if you need to backlit keys and use software like Logitech flow. Down side is the battery on MX battery life is short and needs charging frequently if you use with backlit keys.
@Sky Perspective Thank you so much for finding the time to answer me.
I prefer mechanical keyboards, but I need a night keyboard that won't wake up the house 😅. I ended up buying the designer compact, but I was wondering how much I'm missing and if I should return it and buy the mx mini.
I don't need the flow software or the backlit keys, I am interested only in the typing experience.
can i only connect via Bluetooth? no dongles??
It's too bad no company is capable of making an Apple Magic Keyboard style (size, weight) keyboard with full size up & down arrows. The Logitech (& Thinkpads) style of using all four arrows as half-size is the next option but even that is a lot less usable than all for being full-size.
É fácil trocar as baterias do teclado ?
Sim, dê uma olhada nesta parte do vídeo 11:07. Yes have a look at this part of the video 11:07
I honestly cannot type fast in the k thingie logitech
I read that the Microsoft Designer Keyboard cant enter Bios, so can the Compact enter Bios?
No, because this is a all Bluetooth keyboard, i.e. all device 1,2 and 3 are all connected via Bluetooth, it cannot enter Bios until the operating system loads up the Bluetooth connection on the computer. This is why some keyboards like Logitech Keyboard K780 comes with a usb dongle that helps provide basic keyboard function when you plug in the USB dongle and select device 1 to enter bios. Having said that, not all Logitech keyboards that comes with a USB dongle can enter bios. This is why I always keep a wired keyboard in my cupboard, just in case all wireless option fails.
Can you connect Microsoft Bluetooth Compact Keyboard to Mac M1?
I don't have Mac to test this, but I would say yes most Bluetooth keyboard can connect to both Mac and Windows, it's just that you may not get the Mac specific keys like the Cmd key and Option key.
Hi. What's best for coding? Logi k380 or Microsoft designer? I was thinking to get k380 but I heard that when you type fast some buttons can remain like 'inside'. TY
I would suggest go for Microsoft designer for coding. The keys are bigger and easier to type on compared to K380. There are also HOME END PG UP PG DOWN dedicated keys.
However, if you don't mind a bigger size keyboard, I highly recommend Logitech K780 for coding.
Got the Designer Compact Keyboard in Glacier for $93 at Harvey Norman to go with my Number Pad in black.
Well done Anthony, if you follow my affiliate link in the description to Amazon Australia, this keyboard is also on sale at the moment. Yes matching it with the black number pad is really nice.
I wish you could compare Microsoft Bluetooth Desktop Keyboard and Microsoft Designer Keyboard.
Unfortunately, I don't have that keyboard, and all the tech gear I showcase on my channel are tech gear that I buy for my own use. I wish Microsoft would sponsor me and send me the Microsoft Bluetooth Desktop Keyboard. 😁
is this microsoft one suitable for mac or ipad though? do you have mx keys logitech reviews compared to k830?
It will work with mac. I have tested it for another viewer asking the same question and it works with my Macbook Pro 2013. Note at initial connection, my Macbook could not identify the keyboard type and I had to press some keys to confirm the type of keyboard. After that it works well. Not sure if this is because my Macbook is running old software.
Sorry I don't have a MX Keys keyboard to compare to K380. All my videos are my personal tech gear, and my channel is too small for Logitech to notice or sponsor me 🙂 I don't think I am going to get a MX Key mini anytime soon because I can't justify it's price.
That looks like a great keyboard. In your next video, could you compare it to the Nulaxy keyboard? My thinking is to use a Logitech K780 as a home keyboard, and this Microsoft as travel keyboard (small, light and with device switching) replacing the Nulaxy.
Hi woofinu, what a great suggestion. I have added your suggestion into my list of video to make. Yes its a good idea to use this Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard as a portable keyboard. It's thin enough to slip into any laptop sleeve, but it's not as small as the Nulaxy keyboard. I will try it out and let everyone know if this keyboard is suitable to be used as a portable keyboard.
@@SkyPerspective I have a keyboard similar to the Nulaxy (in the US it's made by Arteck). but I prefer the device switching keys of the Microsoft keyboard. When I travel, I bring several devices (phones and tablet) and it would be nice if I can switch between them fast and easily.
Hello. Does this keyboard have the ability to turn off function keys and use F1-F12 without pressing "Fn" key?
Yes, if you download the microsoft mouse and keyboard center app that is designed to configure this keyboard, there is a FN Lock setting where you can turn on and off. If FN Lock setting is on means the row of F1-F12 will be function keys without the need to press the "Fn" key every time. Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you still have more questions.
@@SkyPerspective Thanks for fast reply! Yes I would like to ask one more thing. So I can also change emoji key/button to have CTRL key? Mouse and keyboard center app allow me to do it? :)
@@koniunet I just checked for you. In the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard center app, it allows us to change and configure the emoji key, but unfortunately, the options are limited. The only options are 1) Emoji Key; (2) Start MS Office; (3) Application settings. We cannot change it to become CTRL key.
Dude I hope you didn't spend $119. I think i got mine in white for $40. And the black was $31
Wow Tommy, where did you get such great price? No of course I didn't buy it at full price AU$119. I never buy any of my tech gear at full price. I bought this keyboard at around AU$70. Still not as cheap as yours though. Are you referring to $31 US dollars for the black one?
It's unfortunate that there is no matching number pad for the k380!
Yes, I have never seen Logitech making a number pad device. I am using this number pad: czcams.com/video/kSnHoXa8LkA/video.html
And I recently discovered something great about this Microsoft Number Pad. I am working on a video about it.
is the logitech compatible with logitech flow?
Yes the Logitech K780 is compatible with Logitech flow.
Battery is included?
Yes comes with batteries
Why didn't you compare it to the Logitech K780? :(
I did. At 10:01. 🙂
@@SkyPerspective you don't. You tease it and say you want to use the Microsoft keyboard for a few weeks before you give your final verdict.
@@GrimGearheart Oh I get what you mean now. I just re-watched this video of mine, and at the end I did mentioned I will make a video after I use it, didn't I? Sorry I moved on and made other videos on other gears. Thanks for reminding me. Ok, I will make this video specifically for you. Is there anything you would like me to compare between this Microsoft Keyboard and Logitech K780? From my notes, I recalled one of the topic to discuss is the difference between the Microsoft keyboard app and logitech Option App. That's one of the main big difference I observed between the two.
@Grim Gearheart Here you go, I made this final verdict video for you. Thanks for nudging me and reminding me to make this video. czcams.com/video/5NbWTZmpVK4/video.html
can it connect with macbook?
Hi renee, I just tested it for you. Yes it can connect to macbook, but the set up process is not smooth and not straightforward. Took a long time to detect the keybaord, and after it's connected, Mac says it cannot identify the keyboard type. I had to press a few more keys before it is identified. After that it works well. Hope this helps.
@@SkyPerspective thanks! it definitely helps knowing this.
@@weesquare You are very welcome.
can you change the media key to spotify using microsoft app?
I don't have the keyboard to test this out for you now, but I remember I have done a video about the configurable keys. The list of things we can configure is in the description of this video czcams.com/video/5NbWTZmpVK4/video.html
I was sold on buying this keyboard... until the end when I realized it runs on those flat batteries. I wish it was USB-rechargeable.
Edit: But maybe i will still get it. Thanks for the thorough review!
You're welcome. 36 months battery life, so hopefully we don't need to replace the batteries at all in the lifetime we use this keyboard. Not sure about you, but I change my keyboard within a couple of years, maybe a bit too often. 😄
My Microsoft keyboard was perfect, until one day it just wouldn't connect and no longer shows any signs of life, after less than a year of use.
Dead batteries?
@@SkyPerspective nope first thing I checked.
Maybe it has really come to its end of life which is very unusual. Given its less than a year, maybe bring it back for e warranty exchange? I wonder if there are any others experiencing the same issue. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Microsoft don't have light
This is very disappointing
Yes, it doesn't have backlit keys. I guess their design principle behind it is to keep it thin and compact, so they need to use button cells batteries, and so they need to keep battery consumptions low. Hopefully their next generation will have backlit keys. I actually don't mind replacing the batteries every half a year and having backlit keys, rather than having the battery last for 36 months without backlit keys. Thoughts?
6:13 actually useless. Try win+shift+s
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Hey I bought this keyboard but it doesn’t seem to connect with any of my devices, what is the solution for this ? Is there any way to reset this keyboard
Hey I bought this keyboard but it doesn’t seem to connect with any of my devices, what is the solution for this ? Is there any way to reset this keyboard
Try these:
1) Get the device you are connecting into Bluetooth pairing mode searching for keyboard to connect
2) Press and hold on to the device switch button until the device light starts fast blinking. Doesn't matter if it's 1, 2 or 3
3) Check the device Bluetooth pairing search to see if the keyboard has been found. Select it after it pops up.
4) Follow the steps connect the device.
Which steps above are you not able to connect?