The Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard Glacier Gray goes under €60 at Amazon. It is currently one of our best value for money.
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, while a rechargeable battery could have been more durable and could possibly have authorized the provision of backlighting of 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 MX Keys Mini
Apart from its size, the MX Keys Mini is generally very similar to the MX Keys. It just rejuvenates the formula with some nifty shortcuts. This wireless model is therefore still part of the cream of office keyboards and suffers from few shortcomings. If the compact, numberpad-less form factor suits you, go for it, the MX Keys Mini is a great desktop companion.