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.
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.
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Alternatively
With the Stream 3.0, Cherry persists and signs in the tradition of quality office keyboards. We appreciate its sobriety and obvious robustness. Typing is fast and comfortable thanks to the good feedback of the switches, even after several hours and the keys are easily accessible. Too bad for the absent backlight and the USB cable a little below the general quality, which prevent the Stream 3.0 from winning more stars. However, for a very affordable price, Cherry offers a resolutely solid keyboard that is very pleasant to use.