Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Review
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The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard impressed testers with how quiet it was during typing. They also liked its build quality and its low profile. Unfortunately, they did not appreciate its lack of backlighting and its inability to pair with multiple devices.
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Product reviewers were quite impressed with their typing experience using the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard. Experts from Rtings liked that it was very quiet during their typing tests, which they credited to its Rubber Dome tactile switches. They also praised its versatility, noting that it could be used with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and iPad OS devices.
The keyboard’s build quality was also lauded by reviewers from Office Watch, as they liked that it had an Office key and an Emoji key.. Regarding programmability, experts were glad that its F4-F7 keys were programmable, but they would’ve been happier if there were more. They didn’t have much to say about its 18.6ms latency, but they felt its low profile made it ergonomic enough for comfortable use.
However, its lack of backlighting may force avid gamers to switch to the HyperX Alloy core keyboard, as it offers RGB lighting – find out more about it in our HyperX Alloy Core RGB review. The keyboard also disappointed testers with its inability to pair with more than one device.
Reasons to Buy
- Very low typing noise
- Good typing experience
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Good battery life
- Full size
Reasons to Avoid
- Few programmable keys
- No backlighting
- Pairs with one device at a time
Specifications
- Battery LifeDisposable batteries
- FoldableNo
- Form FactorFull size
- Keyboard TechnologyScissor
- Numeric KeypadYes
- Palm Restna
- Plug & PlayYes
- Spill Resistantna
- Touchpadna
- WirelessYes
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- Wireless Range10 meters
Overview
The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard is an entry-level, wireless alternative that was first available in late 2019. It has good build quality, and like most of the most popular keyboards for gaming, some of its keys can be macro programmed. As its title suggests, it uses Bluetooth to pair with other devices.
Even though it doesn’t support multi-device pairing like some of the best wireless keyboards around, it creates a pretty solid and reliable connection. This keyboard is powered by two AAA batteries that keep it going for up to two years, and just like the Logitech K480 (which we’ve covered in our Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multidevice Keyboard review), it ships with rubber dome key switches that have a short travel distance.
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Product Comparison
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| True Score | 80 | 71 | ||
| Market Context | – | The Mircosoft Bluetooth Keyboard does not have a backlight, but the Logitech MX Keys does. The Bluetooth Keyboard also does not have a detachable cable, while the MX Keys does. Lastly, the Logitech MX Keys also has a rechargeable battery, while the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard draws its power from two AAA batteries. | The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard is a full-size variant, while the Apple Magic Keyboard is compact since it doesn’t have a numpad. The Bluetooth Keyboard has dedicated macro programmable keys while the Magic Keyboard does not, while it is powered by two AAA batteries, while the Magic Keyboard has a rechargeable battery. | The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard has dedicated macro programmable keys, while the Microsoft Surface Keyboard has none. However, the Microsoft Surface Keyboard has a lock indicator for its Caps, Scroll and Num lock, while the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard does not. Lastly, the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard also has a lower 18.6ms compared to the 25.9ms of the Microsoft Surface Keyboard. If you’d like to learn more about it, read through our Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard review. |
| Form Factor | Full-size | – | Compact (75%) | |
| Keyboard Technology | Scissor | – | Scissor | |
| Battery Life | Disposable batteries | – | – | |
| Wireless | Yes | – | – | |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | – | No | |
| Dig Deeper | – | Read Review → | Read Review → |
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77The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard is a good office keyboard. Its wireless design clears up a… read more- D
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