I'm going to show you why I think this wireless keyboard from Logitech could be the ideal
way to multi task, especially if you frequently make use of multiple devices like a computer
and a tablet.
Hey, it’s André and today I’ll be looking at this Logitech K780 Multi device wireless
keyboard.
The first thing you notice about this keyboard is that unorthodox, hard to describe what
you would call it, but I’m going with the shelf, hanging out the back and adding more
of a thickness to this keyboard, if we look at it from side on, it sort of reminds me
of a white chocolate Toblerone bar.
If you like a thin streamlined keyboard, then this isn’t probably for you, just think
of this as more of a keyboard of convenience.
I have to admit, when I first saw this keyboard on the shelf of my local electrical store,
I didn’t like the look of the keyboard, but when you think about it practically, it
becomes a-lot nicer looking.
The keyboard itself is made out of that normal premium plastic that Logitech use on their
keyboards, while the shelf, with it’s speckled design in this version, is made out of a hardened
rubber, which will protect anything resting against from being scratched.
This shelf acts as an integrated phone and tablet stand that allows you to have your
phone and or tablet right in front of you at a comfortable viewing angle, useful if
you haven’t got a-lot of desk space, or even use you tablet as a second screen like
I do, positioned underneath my main monitor, it allows me to connect my iPad to my Mac
Mini and use it as a second extended monitor or separately if I want the iPad to remain
on it’s own OS.
The position that the device sits on the shelf is fixed so if you don’t find the viewing
angle comfortable the only way to correct it would be to change your sitting position.
It will support most smartphones and tablets with a thickness of up to 11.3mm, in either
portrait or landscape mode.
If you have got a 12.9” iPad Pro then you will only be able to use it in the stand on
landscape mode only.
The iPad, I’m using here is the 10.5” 2017 iPad Pro, and you can that it sits in
nicely in both portrait and landscape orientation with more than enough room for me to also
put in my iPhone 13 Pro next to it.
I like the shelf on this keyboard because the lip that your tablet tucks underneath,
gives me the confidence that my tablet isn’t simply going to fall out.
Looking at other similar keyboards with grooves for other devices, they don’t give me the
same confidence that I get looking at this keyboard, but that’s not me saying they
wouldn’t do the job perfectly.
The addition of the shelf makes this keyboard deceptively quite weighty in hand and gives
it that premium feeling, just like you get with other logitech accessories.
Taking advantage of the keyboard being so weighty, I can and I do regularly use keyboard
and iPad on my lap and because the keyboard is more bottom heavy than the iPad is top
heavy, I can stay in this position for ages.
Compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, chrome and android operating systems via a bluetooth
connection, you’ll be able to connect the K780 to most PC’s, Mac’s, laptop’s,
smartphone’s, tablet’s or any device that supports external keyboards, all with one
versatile keyboard in the K780 and if that wasn’t enough you can also connect to a
device that may be having problems with bluetooth connections via wifi, with the supplied wireless
dongle that you can access in the battery compartment and plug into your device as long
as you’re within a 10m range for both bluetooth and wifi connections.
So for anyone suffering with connectivity problems like those on the M1 Mac Mini, using
this keyboard via the wifi connection is ideal.
Interchangeable connection between your devices is easy and happens within a few seconds,
once you have mapped your desired device to the relevant numbered connection button, labelled
1 to 3 for simplicity.
So with the simple press of a button, you can quickly go from writing an essay on your
computer, to responding to an email on your tablet to replying to your friends text message
on your phone.
If you’re wondering, to connect a device via bluetooth, for example, if I want to add
my iPad to the keyboard in position three, hold the 3 button and have your iPad in the
bluetooth setting screen and select the keyboard when it is displayed, simple as that, in some
cases you may have to enter a code on the keyboard but that’s generally the only other
thing you will have to do.
So, what’s it like to actually use, having previously used a smaller keyboard in the
Logitech K380, which I found very comfortable to type with, the round alphanumeric concave
keys on this keyboard which are designed to match the shape of your fingertips are slightly
bigger and that extra space, with it being a semi full sized keyboard, means that the
keys are generously spaced out, resulting in fewer incorrectly pressed keys.
That sloping angle, 8mm at the front and 22mm at the back, further exaggerated by the shelf,
doesn’t affect my typing experience.
It’s not silent to type but it’s certainly quieter than your average keyboard, the keys
feel responsive and the key travel distance is just right and at the end of the press,
there is no abrupt clunky feeling, so if you want to type and someone in the next room
doesn’t want to be disturbed then you should be fine typing on this keyboard long into
the night.
The estimated battery life of the keyboard is up to 24 months, it has an auto-sleep function,
useful, if you’re like me and forget to turn the keyboard off once the computer has
been turned off, but if you do remember, there is an on/off button on the side of the keyboard.
There’s no USB charging just the 2 AAA batteries that come in the box.
If you want further limited customisation of the keyboard, you can install Logitech
Options on your computer and change the four keyboard hotkeys to enable a setting or control
of your choice from their list of options, you can also see which devices the keyboard’s
three bluetooth channels are currently programmed to and you can keep the keyboard up to date,
all through the app.
So no matter what system or device you use, as long as it’s compatible with an external
keyboard, then it’ll most likely work with the K780.
I’ve found it a really nice upgrade from the K380, mainly due to it being a semi full
sized keyboard.
I didn’t realise how much I used the number pad on the side until I didn’t have one
available to hand.
I think, if you don’t like the folio cases that are compatible with tablets that also
come with keyboards attached and want a semi full sized keyboard with an integrated stand
then this may be a decent choice.
I prefer, when I’m using my iPad, if I’m writing something at length, to use an external
keyboard because I’m not a fan of the on screen keyboard because it can be too small
and fiddly at times.
This keyboard, definitely lives up to its multi device name, three devices all connected,
and can be switched between easily with just the press of a button.
This keyboard has certainly been designed with future thoughts in mind and the integration
of every device many people have at their disposal.
If you enjoy a less cluttered, wire free desk setup and are currently looking for a wireless
keyboard built for practicality, that’s easy to setup, easy to type on, has a long
lasting battery and stable connection to your devices via both wifi and bluetooth then the
Logitech K780 is a really good option.
Let me know in the comments below, what your thoughts are on this keyboard and what you
actually think of the shelf.
I’ll leave the link to this keyboard in the description below.
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