Logitech K380 Keyboard, QWERTY UK Layout - Black

Got this in the recent Black Friday sale as I needed a new keyboard to use my Steamdeck in desktop mode but also wanted something that I could use with Dex on my Samsung phone and tablet, and also as an alternative keyboard for my Surface Go.The main attraction was the three device support (bluetooth) and it works very well for this - super simple to pair and super easy to switch between the three connections which have dedicated buttons at the top left. So straight off the bat, I was happy.Available in five colours - I went for blue as that was the one with the sale price and am happy with that. Nice that you have the potential choice of more adventurous colours if you wish. It is contructed of a decent quality plastic with a slight textured feel, quite premium actually.Size is very good, it's small enough to be portable and easy to throw in a bag or suitcase but large enough not to be too cramped when using it. It also has a nice heft to it and combined with the rubber feet means it is unlikely to skid about on a smooth desk surface.Unfortunately, there is zero adjustment offered for tilt. However, I personally found the innate degree of tilt that it has to be pretty comfortable. Your Mileage May Vary, of course.The keys are smaller than a regular desktop (but not exceptionally so) and unusually, round in shape. I found this to work quite well but again, YMMV. The surface on the main alphanumeric keys is concave which helps your fingers locate them when typing. On the bottom row 'ctrl fn start alt space' the keycaps are convex which helps you figure out where your fingers are when not looking at the keyboard. The 'special' keys along the top of the board are squished oblongs in shape - not a big deal as they aren't used so often except maybe the del key which is on that row, at the top right. The arrow keys are located at the bottom right and are also squished oblongs, arranged like you might see on some compact laptops. This is usable enough but I feel it would have been nicer if they could have fitted them in a more traditional full-sized inverted-T shape.Typing feel is exemplary and really surprised me with how good it was. It's actually not all that different from typing on a premium priced MX Keys keyboard (which is my daily use keyboard). Overall the feel is really pleasant and defies the low price. In my opinion, it means that the board could actually be used as a regular day to day keyboard and not just a portable/occasional use keyboard. Certainly, I much prefer it to an Apple 'Magic' wireless keyboard. The keycaps have dual PC/Apple labelling so you can easily use it on Windows or Mac.The board itself is not backlit but this keeps the price down and more importantly, the battery life up. Claimed battery life is a whopping 24 months. I obviously can't verify this having recently bought it, but many long term reviews have said that the life is very long indeed. It runs off of 2x AAA batteries (supplied). Whilst some might say this is not as good as a built in rechargable battery, I feel that the long life coupled with the extreme ease of finding replacement batteries when the time comes more than makes up for it. And of course, you can get rechargable AAAs for the best of convenience and eco-friendliness.This is bluetooth only - perfectly fine as it's aimed at mobile devices and bluetooth works very well for standard work/desktop use. Maybe not gaming though - and the small size also works against this. As mentioned earlier, you can connect to three devices and switch between them with dedicated buttons. Paring or re-pairing is really quick and easy too so you can swap it between even more devices without too much trouble.I tried it with Steamdeck, Samsung Phone, Samsung Tablet and Surface Go. All fine - paired quickly and fully functional. On PC (and probably Mac, didn't try it) it is supported by Logitech's Options+ software allowing all kinds of remapping and full use of the special desktop and multimedia keys along the top row. This enhances its use even as a full time keyboard, so a nice touch.So, I can heartily recommend this. It's not going to cut it for fast FPS games or whatever, but for regular use it is fantastic. Even verging on competing with premium desktop keyboards if you don't mind the smaller size and lack of numerical keypad. Being designed for easily switching between up to 3 devices means it is also a very solid choice if you want to use it with a tablet or a phone, in addition to a regular computer and its compactness makes it an ideal travel companion.

I've been using this keyboard for a few months now. At first it was my primary desktop keyboard when it first arrived, it worked very well as my main keyboard. I use a mac and so I'm used to their square keys so the transition to the round keys of the K380 took a little getting used to, but wasn't a deal breaker and I found I could happily use it as my daily keyboard. I then had to do some travelling and so was using the keyboard with either my phone or my iPad. It synced and worked great with both devices. One of the best features about the keyboard is the ability to pair it with up to three devices and to be able to switch between them instantly. I also had to use the keyboard often on my lap as I was in a classroom and because of it's size and weight found it very easy to use much like using a laptop on your lap. Battery life is also great in the 7 months I've had it I think I've only changed the batteries once. I would highly recommend the K380, it's affordable, small and light so is easy to carry around but big enough to feel like a desktop keyboard.

Pros:- Small. Very portable and great for smaller desks- Stylish: looks sleek and modern on desk- Easy to set up- Great for use with Apple products and PCCons:- Small. This keyboard is not great for larger hands. I’m a woman with relatively small hands and I find it easy to type on. My partner hates this keyboard as it’s too small for his hands. I guess it depends on how tall/large you are and how big your hands are.- This is being very fussy I know, but the colour annoys me a little. It’s not a true white but more of a cream. If you’re into aesthetics and looking fo a pure white keyboard, you may be disappointed.- Numbers are across the top, laptop style. I know this can irritate some people but it doesn’t really affect me but something to consider.Overall, this is a lovely little keyboard. I like that I can use different products (Apple and PC) and it connects easily. I use this predominantly for work with a PC. However, I do also use it with my iPhone and it’s very easy and handy. It’s a small keyboard which is great for me and makes it very portable. I also bought the pebble mouse and they both work together seamlessly and look nice together on my desk.

First, the good news - this keyboard is solid, doesn't move around your desk when you type, is easy to use and to pair and the feel of the key strokes is just right - responsive, but not TOO responsive. I can pair it with my iPad and with my laptop and work on both during my WFH day. So far, so excellent. I've had it a week now and the (supplied) batteries are still going strong...The caveats:1) the lack of a light to indicate when caps lock is on is a pain, especially when you have fat fingers, like wot I has! EDIT: to say that I have worked with this keyboard for several hours a day over the past few weeks and it is a real pain!2) it very occasionally types the same character twice or three times and / or delays the input of the last character, so you think you haven't typed it correctly and inadvertently type it again, resulting in the same thing. EDIT: to day that it sometimes randomly types 8-9-10 of the same keystroke, which means you need to do a fair amount of edit-as-you-go.The first caveat would lower my star vote to 4.75 / 5. The second caveat is a fact of life with bluetooth devices, I'm afraid. EDIT: sotrry, I've lowered the star rating to ****. It is very good, but the lack of a caps lock light is a real irritant.Overall, a very good and excellent value bit of kit. Recommended.