Looking for a good keyboard for quickly typing texts on your tablet or smartphone? We recommend the Logitech K480 . The K480 is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard designed by the Swiss company Logitech. It's compatible with Windows , Apple iOS, Chrome, and Android. It's available online, notably on the manufacturer's website, for €54.99. Amazon also offers similar products at more affordable prices.
Introducing the Logitech K480 keyboard
Let's start with the usual unboxing. Inside the box, we find the K480 keyboard with two batteries and the user manual. The K480 is a wireless keyboard compatible with computers, tablets, and mobile phones. It boasts a sleek design. The assembly is well done and shows no design flaws. It's quite compact with its rounded edges. Although the materials used are fairly standard, this keyboard ages well. It also comes with a 2-year warranty, which is reassuring regarding its long-term use. The touch of lightness provided by the green keycaps is a nice touch. It's worth noting that the keycaps are green or yellow-green for the black version and gray for the white version.
The Logitech K480 keyboard is multi-device and multi-platform thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity. It features an easy-switch dial that allows you to seamlessly switch between devices. This K480 keyboard can be paired with up to three devices, allowing you to configure a connection to your computer, tablet, and smartphone. You no longer need to re-pair each device. The K480 measures 195 mm x 299 mm x 20 mm (W x L x H) and weighs 820 g . This keyboard is available in two colors: black and white. Some users complain about the keyboard's weight, but we believe this is a positive aspect. It was designed this way to counterbalance some heavier tablets. If the keyboard were lighter, your tablet might tip backward and potentially break if dropped.
The keys have been arranged so you can find your usual settings and shortcuts on your windows, Mac, Chrome, iOS, and Android devices. The keyboard features a slot for your smartphone and tablet. This slot is designed so your mobile devices can be positioned at an ideal angle for comfortable reading and writing. You can also use it as a pen holder, business card holder, etc. In short, a brilliant and practical invention!
Advanced K480 configurations
The K480 keyboard is a wireless keyboard with a communication range of 10 meters (33 feet). This is a commendable distance for this type of device, as the average range of keyboards on the market is around 5 meters. The keyboard features a battery charge indicator, which indicates a 2-year battery life. It is located near the power switch. This keyboard comes with 2 AAA batteries.
The 27 cm slot on the K480 is covered with a rubberized material to ensure a secure grip for your mobile devices. Once the keyboard is configured on your devices, you can use it to type. It's much more convenient to write messages directly on the keyboard than using a virtual one. It's also faster, especially for touch typists who use all ten fingers.
As for the keys, they are quite noisy and not ideal for typing large amounts of text. However, they are quite robust, as each key can withstand 5 million keystrokes. We do appreciate the tactile feedback and the fairly stable connectivity. Indeed, keystrokes are registered by the system without any loss or latency.
Furthermore, the keys are the ideal size. Even people with large fingers will find this keyboard easy to use, as there are still spaces between the keys. Since this keyboard is multi-platform, you'll find different icons on the keys. Some correspond to windowsuse, others to Mac. Common keys like CMD and ALT are available for Mac users. The function keys F1 to F12 can also be used to execute specific commands such as browsing the internet, playing multimedia files, etc.
Pairing the keyboard is a breeze. First, select position 1 through 3 for the device you want to use. Then, press and hold the PC key for 3 seconds if you want to pair a windows, Android, or ChromeOS device, or the i key for a macOS or iOS device. Pair, and you're all set.
The back of the keyboard features rubber feet to ensure its stability on any surface. Whether it's glass, wood, or plastic, the keyboard remains quite stable, as does the tablet or smartphone placed on it, even when typing vigorously.
One drawback we noticed with the K480 is the lack of a Caps Lock indicator light. Another disadvantage is the absence of an integrated touchpad. Therefore, we are forced to connect a wireless mouse to the keyboard.
If you'd like a wireless mouse in addition to the K480, we recommend the G903 LIGHTSPEED. If you're looking for a wired mouse, the G502 HERO Gamer Wired will do the trick. If you're a fan of wireless and want a device that integrates both a keyboard and a mouse, you'll find what you're looking for with the K400 Plus keyboard . It features a convenient touchpad on the right side.
