Are you looking for a good keyboard to quickly write texts on your tablet or smartphone? We offer you the Logitech K480 . The K480 is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard designed by the Swiss company Logitech. It is compatible with Windows , Apple iOS, Chrome, Android. It is available on the web and in particular on the manufacturer's website for the price of €54.99. Amazon is not left out, because you will always find products at more accessible prices on the latter.
Logitech K480 Keyboard Overview
Let's start with the usual unboxing. In the box we find the K480 keyboard with the 2 batteries as well as the user manual. K480 is a wireless keyboard that can support computers, tablets and mobile phones. It comes in a neat design. The assembly was well done and has no design flaws. It is quite compact with its well rounded edges. Although the materials used are quite classic, this keyboard ages well. It also has a warranty period of 2 years. Which reassures about its long-term use. The touch of lightness brought by the green color of the slot is appreciated. It should be noted that the slot is green or yellow-green for the black color and gray for the white color.
The Logitech K480 keyboard is multi-device and multi-platform via its Bluetooth connectivity. It has a wheel called easy-switch which allows it to switch from one device to another. This K480 keyboard can be paired with 3 devices. You can configure a connection to your computer, your tablet and your smartphone. You no longer have to pair every time. The K480 measures 195mm x 299mm x 20mm (LxLxH) for 820g . This keyboard is available in 2 colors: black and white. Some users complain about the heaviness of the keyboard, but that's a good point in our opinion. It was designed as such to act as a counterweight on certain tablets which are quite heavy. So, if the keyboard weighs less, your tablet may tip backwards and possibly break if it falls.
The keys have been arranged so that you find your usual configurations and shortcuts on your windows , Mac, Chrome, iOS and Android devices. The keyboard has a slot that allows you to place your smartphone and tablet. This slot was designed so that your mobile devices can sit at an ideal angle so you can read and write at ease. You can also use it as a pen holder, business card holder, etc. if necessary. In short, a great practical invention!
K480 advanced configurations
The K480 keyboard is a wireless keyboard with a communication range of 10 meters (33 feet). This is a commendable distance on this type of device, because the average range of keyboards on the market is around 5 meters. The keyboard has a battery charge indicator which lasts 2 years. It is located near the ON/OFF power switch. This keyboard comes with 2 AAA batteries.
The 27 cm slot on the K480 is covered with a rubber material providing good grip for your mobile devices. Once the keyboard is configured on these, you can use the keyboard to enter texts. It's still more convenient to write messages directly on the keyboard than via a virtual keyboard. It is indeed faster, especially for those who can type blindly, using all ten fingers.
As for the keys, they are quite noisy and are not ideal for entering a large amount of text. They are nevertheless quite robust, because each of the keys can withstand 5 million keystrokes. We nevertheless appreciate the bounce felt and the fairly stable connectivity. In fact, the keys typed are translated by the whole without loss or latency.
Plus, the keys are the perfect size. Even people with big fingers won't have trouble using this keyboard since there are still spaces between the keys. Since this keyboard is multi-platform, you will find different icons on the keys. Some correspond to use on windows , others on Mac. Common keys like CMD or ALT are thus available for Mac users. The F1 to F12 function keys can also be used to perform specific commands such as browsing the Internet, playing multimedia data, etc.
Pairing the keyboard is a breeze. Start by choosing position 1 to 3 for the device to use. Then press the PC key for 3 seconds if you want to pair a device running windows , Android or ChromeOS or the i key for a device with MacOS or iOS. Then pair and you're done.
On the back of the keyboard there are pads to guarantee the stability of the keyboard on any support. Whether glass, wood or plastic, the keyboard is quite stable, as is the tablet or smartphone on it, even if we type quite vigorously.
One negative point we noticed on the K480 is the fact that there is no indicator light for capital letters. Another handicap of the K480 is the lack of a touchpad integrated with the keyboard. So, we are forced to connect a wireless mouse with the keyboard.
If you want a wireless mouse besides K480, we offer the G903 LIGHTSPEED. If you are looking for a wired mouse, the G502 HERO Gamer Wired will do the trick. If you are a fan of wireless and want a device integrating both a keyboard and a mouse, you will find what you are looking for with the K400 Plus keyboard . The latter indeed integrates a practical touchpad on the right side.
