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Satechi Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard – Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 & Multi-Device Sync – for M2/ M1 MacBook Pro/Air, M2/ M1 iPad Pro/Air, M2 Mac Mini, iMac M1
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Brand | Satechi |
Compatible Devices | 2021 iPad Pro M1, 2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Air, Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Google PixelBook Go, Microsoft Surface Go and more, 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M2 Pro & Max), 2022 MacBook Pro/ Air M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M1 Pro & Max), 2020 MacBook Pro/ Air M1, 2016-2019 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 2023 Mac Mini M2/ M2 Pro, 2020/2018 Mac Mini, 2021/2020/2019/2017 iMac, iMac Pro, M2/ M1 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Air, 2022 10th-Gen iPad, 2021 iPad Pro, 2021 iPad Mini, Phone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11, 2015-2017 MacBook, Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Google PixelBook Go, Microsoft Surface Go, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11 See more |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Keyboard Description | Multi Functional |
Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Use |
Special Feature | Wireless, Bluetooth, Lighting |
Color | Space Gray |
Number of Keys | 99 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | Single Color |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- WIRELESS BLUETOOTH 5.0 – features a full QWERTY layout, MacOS function keys and an upgraded Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities with a simple setup for a seamless connection process.
- USB-C RECHARGEABLE - equipped with a convenient, rechargeable USB-C port to keep your keyboard powered for minimal downtime. Includes USB-C charging cable
- BACKLIT ILLUMINATION - includes backlit keys with ten levels of brightness, so you can continue to work with ease in a variety of low-light environments
- MULTI-DEVICE PAIRING - connect up to three Bluetooth devices to effortlessly switch and type across multiple screens with a press of a button
- COMPATIBLE WITH – M2/ M1 MacBook Pro (Pro & Max) 14-inch, 16-inch, M2/ M1 MacBook Air, 2016-2019 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, M2/ M1 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Air, 2022 10th-Gen iPad, 2021 iPad Pro, 2021 iPad Mini, M2/ M2 Pro Mac Mini, 2022 Mac Studio, M1 iMac, 2019/2017 iMac, iMac Pro, 2015-2017 MacBook, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, 2012 & newer Mac devices.
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Ergonomic | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Brightness | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 |
Sleep mode | — | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | — |
Value for money | 3.7 | — | 4.1 | — | — | 4.5 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | Satechi | Satechi | Satechi | Satechi | Satechi | Jukegear |
connectivity tech | USB-C, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth | USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth | USB-A |
number of keys | 99 | 100 | 104 | 78 | 111 | 78 |
hardware interface | bluetooth | bluetooth | usb, usb c | bluetooth | bluetooth | usb |
compatible devices | 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M2 Pro & Max), 2022 MacBook Pro/ Air M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M1 Pro & Max), 2020 MacBook Pro/ Air M1, 2016-2019 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 2023 Mac Mini M2/ M2 Pro, 2020/2018 Mac Mini, 2021/2020/2019/2017 iMac, iMac Pro, M2/ M1 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Air, 2022 10th-Gen iPad, 2021 iPad Pro, 2021 iPad Mini, Phone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11, 2015-2017 MacBook, Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Google PixelBook Go, Microsoft Surface Go, 2021 iPad Pro M1, 2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Air, Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Google PixelBook Go, Microsoft Surface Go and more, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11 | 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M2 Pro & Max), 2022 MacBook Pro/ Air M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M1 Pro & Max), 2020 MacBook Pro/ Air M1, 2016-2019 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 2023 Mac Mini M2/ M2 Pro, 2020/2018 Mac Mini, 2021/2020/2019/2017 iMac, iMac Pro, M2/ M1 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Air, 2022 10th-Gen iPad, 2021 iPad Pro, 2021 iPad Mini, 2015-2017 MacBook, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, 2022 iPad Pro M2, 2022 iPad Air M1, 2021 iPad Pro M1, 2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Air, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11 | 2022 MacBook Pro/Air M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M1 Pro & Max), 2020 MacBook Pro/Air M1, 2018 MacBook Air, 2018/2017 MacBook Pro, 2021/2020/2019/2017 iMac, iMac Pro, 2022 Mac Studio, 2020/2018 Mac Mini, 2022 iPad Pro M2, 2022 iPad Air M1, 2022 10th-Gen iPad, 2021 iPad Pro, 2021 iPad Mini, 2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Air, Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Google PixelBook Go, Microsoft Surface Go | 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M2 Pro & Max), 2022 MacBook Pro/ Air M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M1 Pro & Max), 2020 MacBook Pro/ Air M1, 2016-2019 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 2023 Mac Mini M2/ M2 Pro, 2020/2018 Mac Mini, 2021/2020/2019/2017 iMac, iMac Pro, M2/ M1 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Air, 2022 10th-Gen iPad, 2021 iPad Pro, 2021 iPad Mini, 2015-2017 MacBook, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, 2022 iPad Pro M2, 2022 iPad Air M1, 2021 iPad Pro M1, 2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Air, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11 | 2023 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M2 Pro & Max), 2022 MacBook Pro/ Air M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M1 Pro & Max), 2020 MacBook Pro/ Air M1, 2016-2019 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 2023 Mac Mini M2/ M2 Pro, 2020/2018 Mac Mini, 2021/2020/2019/2017 iMac, iMac Pro, M2/ M1 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Air, 2022 10th-Gen iPad, 2021 iPad Pro, 2021 iPad Mini, 2015-2017 MacBook, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, 2022 iPad Pro M2, 2022 iPad Air M1, 2021 iPad Pro M1, 2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Air, iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15/15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro Max/14 Pro/14/14 Plus, iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 /13 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12 /12 Mini, iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11 | PC, Laptop |
keyboard description | Multi Functional | Wireless | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wired Keyboard for Mac |
operating system | macOS, Windows, iPadOS, iOS | macOS, iPadOS, iOS | macOS, iPadOS, iOS | macOS, iPadOS, iOS | macOS, iPadOS, iOS | macOS |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 14.53 x 4.69 x 0.51 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.1 ounces |
Manufacturer | Satechi |
ASIN | B081P1SRXM |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | ST-ACBKM |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,616 in Computer Keyboards |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 18, 2019 |
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Product Description
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Satechi has taken a combined passion for technology + design and created a leading consumer electronics brand, specializing in modern USB Type-C accessories.
Satechi Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard
Work with ease using our Satechi Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard, featuring a full keyboard layout, convenient backlit design, and a rechargeable USB-C port.
Equipped with MacOS shortcuts and multi-device Bluetooth capabilities, the Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard quickly becomes a natural extension of your desktop.
Finally, a keyboard that works with you.
- Wireless Bluetooth connection
- Easy to read backlit illuminated keys
- Multi-device Bluetooth capabilities
- Modern aluminum design
- Compatible with MacOS & iOS devices
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Upgraded Bluetooth 5.0Features upgraded Bluetooth capabilities with a simple setup for a seamless connection process. |
Backlit Illuminated KeysIncludes backlit keys with ten levels of brightness, so you can continue to type with ease in a variety of low-light environments. |
Multi-Device Made EasyConnect up to three Bluetooth devices to type with ease across multiple screens – simply switch devices with a press of a button. |
Slim Aluminum Keypad | Bluetooth Extended Keypad | Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard | |
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Connection Type | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
Rechargeable Port | Micro USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Numeric Keys | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Navigational Arrows | - | ✓ | ✓ |
Backlit Keys | - | - | ✓ |
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At Satechi, we’re committed to creating products that not only offer top notch functionality, but also a sleek & modern feel.
We believe that design does not need to be sacrificed in favor of performance and work to bring you products featuring the best of both. We specialize in modern USB Type-C hubs, adapters, and accessories.
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Customers like the appearance, feel and performance of the keyboard. For example, they mention that it's sleek, works exceedingly well and that the keys feel good. Some are happy with ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, connectivity, and brightness.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the keyboard. For example, they mention that the design is very sleek, it's one of the most beautiful pieces of keyboards out there, and it'll match any laptop. The attention to detail and finishing is exceptional, and the keyboard has a good slab of aluminum with nice chamfered edges. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...as wide as the keyboard apple offers, and in my opinion, looks sleeker / shinier. Build quality is nice and heavy. Feels premium...." Read more
"...loleven, solidly put keys, well made. sturdy quality. i never miss a keystroke, and has a satisfying just loud enough clickity clack...." Read more
"...This fit, finish, and build quality are all excellent and it seems more solid and refined than theLogitech K810...." Read more
"...quality is stunning at first, a good slab of aluminum with nice chamfered edges reminiscent of the first iPad Air...." Read more
Customers like the feel of the keyboard. They say the keys feel good, the travel is greater than the v1 Apple Magic, and the touch and feel is pleasant. Some mention that the buttons are easy to feel and have comfortable spacing for their fingers.
"...made of a kind of rubbery plastic that is smooth to the touch, very comfortable and helps prevent slips while typing...." Read more
"...perfect, comfy spacing for my fingers that are used to a macbook air as the norm. plug and play for my mac mini 2014...." Read more
"...The keys of this Satechi keyboard are pleasure to touch and have a very silky smooth texture...." Read more
"...The quality of this one is just as nice as Apple - the feel of the keys, quality and finish of the aluminum enclosure, all top notch...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the keyboard. For example, some say it works exceedingly well with their Mac Mini M1, and has a great functionality if they need to connect to two or three computers. That said, some mention it works perfectly both in wired mode and Bluetooth, and has no major issues.
"...This keyboard feels very very comfortable and works perfectly both in wired mode as well as bluetooth...." Read more
"...awesome for my required wired work needs of 9 hour a day use. perfect, comfy spacing for my fingers that are used to a macbook air as the norm...." Read more
"...Loving this new keyboard that works exceedingly well with my new Mac Mini M1. Perfect match!..." Read more
"...They replied swiftly and shipped me a new keyboard. So far it is working perfectly as I switch between my Mac and my PC...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the keyboard. For example, they say it's easy to set up and use, with clear instructions. Some mention that it pairs easily with their Mac and that there's no configuration required in the settings.
"...This shortcut comes standard in macOS, no configuration in the settings required. Just connect the keyboard, hit ctrl + d and it works...." Read more
"...plug and play for my mac mini 2014. i can't find any faults with it at all...." Read more
"...not really aligned to the holes in the aluminum (see the photo) and they wobble. The general keyboard quality is meh...." Read more
"...Setup and pairing was extremely easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the keyboard. Some mention that the build quality is excellent, and the overall product is a solid metal keyboard. However, others say that some keys stopped working after a while, and some keys did not transmit the key press to the computer.
"...The keys are made of a kind of rubbery plastic that is smooth to the touch, very comfortable and helps prevent slips while typing...." Read more
"...loleven, solidly put keys, well made. sturdy quality. i never miss a keystroke, and has a satisfying just loud enough clickity clack...." Read more
"...you look at it carefully from the top you realize that the keys are not really aligned to the holes in the aluminum (see the photo) and they wobble...." Read more
"...This fit, finish, and build quality are all excellent and it seems more solid and refined than theLogitech K810...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the keyboard. Some mention that it connects flawlessly with multiple devices, while others say that it doesn't last long because the connection drops. The keyboard is pretty solid and syncs with 3 devices. However, some customers say that the connection doesn' t last very long and takes a couple of seconds to reconnect.
"...consider unacceptable: After some time of inactivity i lost all connection with the keyboard and was not able to pair it back...." Read more
"...The Bluetooth connection on iOS devices is stable when on, but like the other reviewer reported, this does not re-connect automatically at the first..." Read more
"...The wired connection is somehow not fast enough/recognized to use during the boot sequence—luckily this is less of an issue with Apple Silicon Macs...." Read more
"...It also disconnects from my laptop multiple times, whereas my other devices remain connected until I either turn off my laptop or turn off the device..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the keyboard. Some mention that the back lighting is great, has a good range of brightness, and provides plenty of brightness options for different ambient light. However, others say that it's not very bright, has no illumination, and the backlight quality is so and so.
"...The 10-stage backlighting gives plenty of brightness options for different ambient light settings...." Read more
"...Backlit when dark and aesthetically doneBluetooth pairing almost instantly and without any issues..." Read more
"...The backlight quality is so and so, with at least as much light escaping through the sides..." Read more
"...Build is wonderful, love that the dark version comes with backlit keys, and that you can connect up to three devices at once and easily switch..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the keyboard. They mention that the battery dies after six months, the rechargeable battery is no longer holding a charge, and it drains very fast. The quality of the battery is poor and seems to get worse with every charge.
"...However, I had to figure out that the battery had drained and i had to plug it in because it suddenly stopped working and there was no apparent..." Read more
"...and (if you actual use the excellent backlight) the battery life is measurable in minutes so the keyboard ends up plugged in most of the time...." Read more
"...that I experienced issues since the beginning as this keyboard hardly holds a charge. I've had to keep it plugged in to use it...." Read more
"...to the surface pro would go away overnight, and the battery life is pretty weak. I mean it lasts me like 2 weeks at a time, maybe...." Read more
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I work as a software engineer and designer for 8 hours a day and use the keyboard very heavily. In addition I'm fond of keyboard shortcuts wherever possible. This keyboard feels very very comfortable and works perfectly both in wired mode as well as bluetooth. I love the built-in battery that charges via USB-C. It looks great on my desk alongside my grey trackpad. I love how it's not nearly as wide as the keyboard apple offers, and in my opinion, looks sleeker / shinier. Build quality is nice and heavy. Feels premium.
Some people complain that you can't use forward backspace on this keyboard using fn + delete (which is true) however, most are probably not aware that you can also use ctrl + d to forward backspace. It works the same exact way and is actually easier because it only requires one hand whereas the other method requires both. This shortcut comes standard in macOS, no configuration in the settings required. Just connect the keyboard, hit ctrl + d and it works.
The keys are made of a kind of rubbery plastic that is smooth to the touch, very comfortable and helps prevent slips while typing. Some people prefer further key-travel but I like short key-travel for faster typing and this keyboard fits the bill. I do wish there was more consistent lighting around the keys though... Other than that, this keyboard is perfect, and I will be keeping.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
I work as a software engineer and designer for 8 hours a day and use the keyboard very heavily. In addition I'm fond of keyboard shortcuts wherever possible. This keyboard feels very very comfortable and works perfectly both in wired mode as well as bluetooth. I love the built-in battery that charges via USB-C. It looks great on my desk alongside my grey trackpad. I love how it's not nearly as wide as the keyboard apple offers, and in my opinion, looks sleeker / shinier. Build quality is nice and heavy. Feels premium.
Some people complain that you can't use forward backspace on this keyboard using fn + delete (which is true) however, most are probably not aware that you can also use ctrl + d to forward backspace. It works the same exact way and is actually easier because it only requires one hand whereas the other method requires both. This shortcut comes standard in macOS, no configuration in the settings required. Just connect the keyboard, hit ctrl + d and it works.
The keys are made of a kind of rubbery plastic that is smooth to the touch, very comfortable and helps prevent slips while typing. Some people prefer further key-travel but I like short key-travel for faster typing and this keyboard fits the bill. I do wish there was more consistent lighting around the keys though... Other than that, this keyboard is perfect, and I will be keeping.
even, solidly put keys, well made. sturdy quality. i never miss a keystroke, and has a satisfying just loud enough clickity clack. awesome for my required wired work needs of 9 hour a day use. perfect, comfy spacing for my fingers that are used to a macbook air as the norm. plug and play for my mac mini 2014. i can't find any faults with it at all. has the numeric bit i need for CC numbers for work...yet compact without the middle bit i never use, but still has the arrow....perfect answer to all my wants and needs. i do need to find a key cover for it...i spill stuff. i haven't looked, but i doubt there is a silicone cover that is built for it....that's ok...scissor up a similar one! tees! i HIGHLY recommend.
The keys of this Satechi keyboard are pleasure to touch and have a very silky smooth texture. This fit, finish, and build quality are all excellent and it seems more solid and refined than theLogitech K810. The 10-stage backlighting gives plenty of brightness options for different ambient light settings. One thing I did notice is that the brightness keys cycle in a loop so that if you are on brightest setting and hit the key to go brighter still, it cycles to the lowest (off) setting and increments it's way to the max setting... Likewise the dimming key will jump from off to the brightest setting. With 10 stages of brightness, I find it is a nice shortcut option to jump between extremes without the need to increment through all ten stages so I view it as a more of a feature than a bug.
Setup and pairing was extremely easy. In setting it up, I plugged it in via the provided USB cable, and noticed that when I first connected via the USB cable prior to pairing, it worked immediately, so in that manner can be used as a USB keyboard to connect to computers that might not have bluetooth.
The keyboard is pretty quiet, but perhaps ever so slightly louder than the K810. Key travel could also be slightly less, but it doesn't bother me – it's about the same as the K810.
Some of my initial grumblings were with the lack of Fn + keys that I had enjoyed on the logitech keyboard. For example, on the logitech, these mappings were built in:
Fn + Left Arrow = Home
Fn + Right Arrow = End
Fn + Up Arrow = Page Up
Fn + Down Arrow = Page Down
Additionally, there is not forward delete functionality. Macbooks come with a "delete" button and typically a [Fn + Delete] key combination will perform the forward delete. On a regular (non-mac) keyboard you often have two keys for these functions, backspace and delete.
I do think these extra Fn+key pairings should be implemented into any compact keyboard as it stretches the immediate usefulness of the compactness without any additional hassle for the end user.
One other small short-coming is that the caps lock key doesn't have an indicator to show you when it is enabled. I don't use caps lock often, so not a big deal to me, but I've like the indicator on other keyboards and noticed the absence on this one.
I've only been using it for a few days now, and am using it to type this review, so I can't speak to it's longevity, but it feels solid. All-in-all it's a real contender to the logitech K810/K811 if you don't mind the extra length with the number pad. It exceeds the Logitech K810 in fit and finish, but misses on a few minor notes. It's real close to 5 stars, but I'm reserving one star because of my few small grumblings mentioned above — the missing Fn+Key combinations and lack of caps lock indicator light.
Update:
I was able to gain the desired functionality by using an app called karabiner-elements on my mac to make the custom key pairings I had desired ( [option + {direction arrow}] and [shift + delete]). It doesn't appear that the Fn key can be detected alone or with anything but the designated F1-F12 keys as custom mapping using the Fn key wouldn't work. It would be preferred if the keyboard would just come with the Fn key mappings described out of the box, though. (along with any other ones I may have missed), but at least I can get the desired functionality using third-party software. If it had these Fn+key combinations built-in, I'd give it 5 stars. That is the primary issue I have with it.
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Reviewed in Mexico on February 26, 2024
Mas o principal: as teclas do canto inferior esquerdo tem a mesma sequência que os teclados da Apple (Magic Keyboard, MacBooks, etc.). Eu troquei um Logitech MX Keys por causa disso e só foi benefício, principalmente quanto ao conforto por várias horas de uso. Não tem nem o que comparar. Vale demais a compra!