Keyboards: Reviews

Updated January 2012
Whether you're typing all day or playing computer games, your keyboard can either boost your productivity or slow you down. ConsumerSearch editors conducted in-depth research to determine the best models in several categories. We looked at reviews of ergonomic keyboards, wireless keyboards and gaming and other specialty keyboards written by computing and gaming experts. User reviews from a range of customers -- from the tech-phobic to the tech savvy -- were also considered.
 

Best wireless keyboard

Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard *Est. $60 Compare Prices

CNET: CNET's Justin Yu awards the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard an Editors' Choice and 4 out of 5 stars, praising its effective solar powered design, "eco-conscious features" such as PVC-free construction and recyclable packaging, and other extras.

PCMag.com: Natalie Shoemaker praises the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard's solar- (and office light-) powered design, the slim form factor, easy plug-and-play installation, configuration software and Unifying receiver.

TrustedReviews.com: Gordon Kelly of TrustedReviews.com gives the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard a 10 out of 10 for design and 9 out of 10 overall, awarding it a Trusted Reviews Recommended rating.

About.com: In this undated review, Lisa Johnston of About.com gives the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard 4.5 out of 5 stars, finding it easy to plug in and use, slim but strong, and lightweight thanks to its lack of (added) batteries.

TechRadar.com: Matthew Hanson's review of the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard compliments its slim design, long battery life -- up to three months in darkness on a full charge -- and Unifying USB receiver (which works with other compatible Logitech devices). It's not ergonomic, and its other features are limited, he notes, awarding 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Computer Shopper: ComputerShopper.com awards 3.5 out of 5 stars to the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard, declaring it Business-Ready and A+ for School designations.

Amazon.com: More than 300 users give the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars, with more than 250 awarding a perfect score.

NewEgg.com: More than 90 users at Newegg.com review the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard, with more than 70 percent giving it a perfect 5-egg rating.

Ergonomic keyboard

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 *Est. $35 Compare Prices

EverythingUSB.com: This reviewer's emphasis is on the ergonomic benefits of the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 in this review.

TomsGuide.com: Self-described "hunt-and-peck typist" William Van Winkle tests the split-design Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 and touts its padded wrist rest as a key ergonomic benefit.

MaximumPC.com: The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 gets a short review here, with pros and cons.

PCMag.com: In this guide to assembling your own PC, Joel Durham introduces the Bang for the Buck system, his approach to arming consumers with the best products for the money.

Amazon.com: The Microsoft keyboard receives responses from more than 1,100 owners at Amazon.com.

Wireless keyboard and mouse set

Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 *Est. $70 Compare Prices

PCMag.com: In this brief review, Natalie Shoemaker touts the comfort of the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710, especially focusing on the wrist rest, credited for improving her wrist position and providing a comfortable typing experience during a full day of use.

DigitalVersus.com: Reviewer Vincent Alzieu finds that user comfort propels to the forefront with the MK710.

TestSeek.com: Editor Manuel Gonzalez Fernandez rates the Logitech MK710 on quality, features and comfort, though he seems to favor looks over performance.

PC Advisor (UK): David Price awards the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 4 stars out of 5, calling the mouse and keyboard attractive and high quality, but questioning the keyboard's "muffled" typing action and the peripherals' large size.

Amazon.com: More than 120 users give the Logitech MK710 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Combo an average of 4 out of 5 stars, with more than half awarding a perfect score.

Best gaming keyboard

Logitech G19 *Est. $155 Compare Prices

ExtremeTech.com: Jeremy Atkinson takes readers through the entire Logitech G19 experience, including what's underneath the hood, how the LCD works and what the LCD does during various games.

GamingTech.org: Tech blogger Daniel Lavery proclaims the Logitech G19 "one of the best" gaming keyboards and prefers it to the recently released Logitech G510, which drops a few features, including USB ports.

CNET: CNET reviewer Rich Brown finds the G19's high price a bit too much to recommend it unequivocally.

DigitalTrends.com: DigitalTrends.com reviewer Michael Brown, like just about everyone else, takes issue with the G19's high price.

Gizmodo.com: Matt Buchanan calls the Logitech G19 keyboard "the best one they've made yet," although he hedges by saying that it still doesn't reach its "full mind-blowing potential." The review praises the 320-by-240-pixel LCD for its in-game information, YouTube streaming and CPU load-monitoring abilities.

Amazon.com: More than 110 users give the Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard an overall score of 4 out of 5 stars, praising its key layout compared to earlier Logitech models, the screen, key action, macro recording feature and the fact that you can change the color of the illumination.

Keyboards Runners Up:

Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 *Est. $85

4 picks including: Amazon.com, Computer Shopper…

Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate *Est. $120

3 picks by top review sites.

Logitech Gaming Keyboard G510 *Est. $95

3 picks by top review sites.

Apple Wireless Keyboard *Est. $70

2 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
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DAS Keyboard Model S Ultimate Silent
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Logitech Gaming Keyboard G510
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Apple Wireless Keyboard MC184LL/B [NEWEST VERSION]
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Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000
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Logitech Desktop MK120 Mouse and keyboard Combo (920-002565)
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The Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard
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