The Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard Black goes under €60 at Amazon, a drop of around 21% on the price usually seen. It is currently one of the best products in our comparison.
A sober, stylish wireless keyboard that takes up very little space on a desk, that’s what Microsoft offers with the Designer Compact Keyboard. Let’s see if it is pleasant to use, accompanied by its optional numeric keypad.
Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard
It’s almost flawless for this Designer Compact Keyboard. It offers good typing quality and exemplary compactness, perfect for saving space on a desk or taking it anywhere. We still regret the operation with 4 button batteries, whereas a rechargeable battery could have been more durable and could possibly have authorized the provision of a backlight for the keys. The optional Number Pad completes the formula well for those who need to handle the numbers regularly, even if it increases the bill significantly.
Strong points
- Neat construction.
- Very compact.
- Pleasant and quiet hit.
- Wireless connection up to 3 devices.
- Enormous autonomy.
Weak points
- Works with 4 flat batteries.
- No backlight.
- Wireless receiver not included.
Alternatively
Logitech MK470 Slim Combo
Introductory price €49.99
While the MX Keys keyboard aimed for excellence in office use, the MK470 model rather intends to offer an effective experience at a modest cost. A goal that we believe has been fully achieved. Admittedly, the MK470 does little, but it does well. We especially note the absence of backlighting on the keys and the mouse, which we find less qualitative. The rest of the sacrifices observed seem to us to be in line with the targeted budget.