With its many advanced features, this wireless keyboard is sure to make just about anyone happy with their latest purchase. The only caveat is that to really like this keyboard, you need to get used to its unique key layout. Not everyone wants an old-school wired keyboard, and not everyone wants a gaming keyboard. For this growing group of consumers who want something different, but not too different, Logitech created their illuminated keyboard, which offers a host of features in an ultra-thin style that is neither too conservative nor too radical. Now, the company has followed up with a wireless version. Does the Logitech K800 live up to the hype? Read on for my full review.
Keyboard Layout and DesignThe K800 is undoubtedly a sexy-looking keyboard with its combination of white, black, and transparent color scheme. This is quite unexpected, as I’m not usually a fan of multi-colored keyboards, preferring a monochromatic look. The reason I do this is that most manufacturers don’t know how to properly implant a multi-colored design; the end result looks like a cross between a clown keyboard and a Jackson Pollock painting.
Fortunately, this keyboard manages to do just that, and in fact, if it weren’t for the Logitech logo near the super-small wrist rest on the front, I would have sworn it was designed by Apple. It really has that look. The K800 is essentially the same size as the illuminated keyboard it’s based on, but it feels larger and smaller than its size suggests. On the positive side, Logitech has managed to cram a ton of features into this keyboard without overdoing it like other keyboards I’ve reviewed.
The feel of the keys is even better, second to none, to put it mildly. The simplest way I can describe it is that it’s as if each key is “pre-worn” in that there are no sharp edges. They feel a lot like a used bar of soap, with rounded corners and a small indentation in the center of each key to gently guide your finger into place. Sadly, while the keys themselves are great, the mechanism for actually pressing them is also unique. Pressing the keys on the K800 does have a unique feel that some might describe as “soft,” and even if you’re more skilled than that, it takes a while to get used to the unique feel. I prefer to think of them as soft rather than soft, but I can see the other side of the coin.
Interestingly, for many keyboards, the great feel is the highlight; however, Logitech didn’t stop there and threw in three very nifty features. The least impressive of these is the adjustable backlighting. Backlighting, even adjustable backlighting, is certainly not new and has appeared on numerous keyboards over the years, but as far as I know, this is the first wireless keyboard to have this feature. I’m sure what makes the K800 keyboard special is that it’s one of the few keyboards smart enough to know when you’re using the keyboard and when you’re not…it turns the backlight off. This wouldn’t be so important if it weren’t for the fact that this keyboard is wireless (it was accurate to just over 28 feet in testing) and therefore uses K800 keyboard batteries.
During testing, I found that on the medium intensity setting at 25%, the Logitech K800 Keyboard battery still showed as full even after a week of heavy use, although this is on the low end for an illuminated keyboard. Being able to accurately predict when you need to plug the K800 in is another little design tweak I like. This keyboard has an integrated 3-barKeyboard Batterymeter so you know when you need to charge it so you don’t run out of juice. It’s also worth noting that Logitech opted for a standard 2000mAh AALogitech K800 Keyboard battery. I hate integrated batteries because even the best ones will die before other Logitech Keyboard batteries; so being able to swap in a new battery (by removing a screw and plastic cover) is really impressive. It’s a shame that Logitech has once again opted for a mediocre 2000mAh Logitech Keyboard battery. I really hope they stop doing this and switch to a 3000mAh or betterLogitech K800 Keyboard battery because the Higher density means longer battery life.on a single charge.
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