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Lenovo Thinkpad Trackpoint Keyboard II Review

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Testers praised the Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II for its cross compatibility across multiple devices. They also liked its low typing noise. However, they were dismayed by its lack of backlighting, limited programmability, and high latency.

The Snapshot

our Verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is very similar to the keyboard on a regular Lenovo laptop, but critics were quite impressed with its compatibility with multiple devices. During their tests, reviewers from Tom’s Hardware were able to connect it to a Raspberry Pi, a PC, a TV as well as Android devices. The keyboard also had testers quite impressed with its TrackPoint, as they found that it was convenient to use during navigation. It has Bluetooth connectivity just like the iClever KK08 – which we covered in our iClever Tri Folding Keyboard BK08 review – and, as reviewers from Rtings…

The Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is very similar to the keyboard on a regular Lenovo laptop, but critics were quite impressed with its compatibility with multiple devices. During their tests, reviewers from Tom’s Hardware were able to connect it to a Raspberry Pi, a PC, a TV as well as Android devices.

The keyboard also had testers quite impressed with its TrackPoint, as they found that it was convenient to use during navigation. It has Bluetooth connectivity just like the iClever KK08 – which we covered in our iClever Tri Folding Keyboard BK08 review – and, as reviewers from Rtings found out during their experiments, it is quiet enough not to bother anyone around in a quiet environment.

Critics were not very impressed with its lack of backlighting, as this made the Logitech MX Keys Mini (as you’ll see in our Logitech MX Keys Mini review) seem like a better alternative for use in low lighting conditions. They also didn’t appreciate its limited programmability, as only the F12 key can be programmed.

True Score

83

Reasons to Buy

  • Cross compatibility
  • Low typing noise
  • Good battery life
  • Good typing experience
  • Slim and lightweight

Reasons to Avoid

  • No backlighting
  • Limited programmability
  • High latency

Specifications

  • Battery Life
    2 months
  • Foldable
    No
  • Form Factor
    Compact (75%)
  • Keyboard Technology
    Optical
  • Numeric Keypad
    na
  • Palm Rest
    Yes
  • Plug & Play
    Yes
  • Touchpad
    Yes
  • Wireless
    Yes
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Bluetooth, USB Receiver
  • Wireless Range
    10 meters
  • na
    Yes

What Is Not On the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

Announced in mid-2020, the Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is a premium wireless keyboard with good build quality and one incline setting. Like many highly rated keyboards on the market today, it features Bluetooth connectivity and has a rechargeable battery that can last up to two months with a single charge.

It may not top our list of the best wireless keyboards, but it supports USB connectivity and has pad-printed ABS keycaps that provide a good typing experience. Its latency is about 18.2ms when connected to a device using a USB receiver, but this increases to 37.8ms when connecting through Bluetooth.

Sizewise, it measures 12 inches by 6.5 inches and also has a Caps Lock indicator. Despite being wired, the Keychron K14 offers lower latency, giving it better responsiveness. Find out more about it in our Keychron K14 review.

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Score Card

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Expert Score

81

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Customer Score

84

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True Score

83

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    77
    The Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is good for use with mobile devices and tablets…. read more
  • Tom’s Hardware
    C

    Trust Score

    90
    A great choice for working on Raspberry Pi projects or attaching to the TV, the… read more
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    Lenovo’s pricey-but-comfy ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II offers the excellent ThinkPad typing experience, including the little… read more
  • Laptop Mag
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    Lenovo’s ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II delivers everything we love about its laptop keyboards in a… read more
  • Windows Central
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    The ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is a great (albeit pricey) way to add a comfortable… read more

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