Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard for Windows, Apple iOS Android Or Chrome, Wireless Bluetooth, Compact Space-Saving Design,…

I was really surprised at the HUGE size of this device. I was hoping for a small and light weight keyboard that could go along with my Kindle 11 MAX. There are no great cost effective options at this moment, but I gave this a whirl. It was so dang big and heavier than the tablet, so I just sent it right back to Amazon. I cannot give a review on functionality, just size and weight.

Updated 5/16/2016

I said I be back. I’ve had time to experiment with this keyboard and have become more impressed. It still keeps its 4 stars though. The lack of instructions really bothers me. There are so many features on the keyboard but no way to know them because they don’t include a manual or they forgot mine. Luckiest I found a Logitech manual at Logitech.com. Believe me that helped a great deal. YouTube also offers a few demos. Secondly: do not turn off the keyboard. You’ll be forced to reconnect to the Bluetooth each time. The batteries are said to last up to 2 years or 1 million keystrokes. I believe it as my wireless Logitech keyboard has been going now for more than 3 years on the same 2 AA batteries. Thirdly: is there such a word ? You only have to depress the connection button until the blue light stops blinking. So the only things I don’t like is it’s not backlight capability and it lays too flat making it pretty rough on the wrists. Other than that I’m in love with the keyboard and have no trouble giving it a great recommendation.

This is a very preliminary FIRST IMPRESSION review of the Bluetooth K480 by Logitech. I’ll be back with a revised review after I get to know the keyboard and it’s features.

It works!. I purchased the Logitech keyboard for one reason. I due to some medical problems find myself in rehab hospital quite often. I like to stay in contact with friends, write in my diaries, check and write E-mail and correspond by using a word program loaded on my iPad. I find the iPad much easier to use while in hospital as it’s much more portable than my notebook due to size and weight not to mention the accessories. Using the built in iPad keyboard is fine for brief notes and E-mail but not for writing a long email or even an Amazon review. . I decided to break down and purchase the Apple keyboard for the new iPad Pro 9.7. The day I was going to the Apple site I thought I would check out pricing here at Amazon. I alway check the specials and on this day they were offering Logitech products in the Warehouse. Being a long time fan of Logitech I decided to look what was on sale. At the end of the list popped up the Bluetooth keyboard which caught my immediate attention. Bringing the description up and reading through the reviews and of course the pricing, under $25.00, Check the price. I found three different prices here at Amazon. From the $24.95 I paid to two different prices. One of the descriptions is for a refurbished keyboard so be careful. I decided to go ahead and order this to see if I could save about $125.00. I figured Apple wouldn’t starve if I went a different route. Now I have seen other companies offer keyboards for the iPad but nothing was being offered for the new iPad Pro that I could find and as a long time satisfied user of Logitech keyboards, mice and other products I felt relatively safe with the purchase. With Amazons return policy it even makes it a safer buy. The keyboard arrived actually a day early using Prime Shipping, there were other items ordered, which has only happened once before which was a surprise. The package is the standard Logitech white and ocean green retail box well sealed without all the plastic and was easy to open. I know that’s not too important to most of the shoppers here but those with certain handicaps will be appeciative. It’s simply protected by a plastic bag and cardboard raised platforms. There is the guarantee sheets and surprisingly no instructions. Looking closely the instructions are posted on the keyboard in very small print. ‘
Logitech includes 2 AAA Duracell batteries installed which is a nice jester as who really uses AAA batteries. Enough about packaging.

The keyboard is heavy. Actually heavier than my wireless Logitech keyboard K350 which was a little disappointing. I’m sure to the iPad users this could be somewhat annoying. The great thing about iPads is they are so light. The keyboard is not a standard layout either. This should not be a problem as anyone using a notebook or ultra notebook knows it’s almost impossible to put the full keyboard features found on regular desktop keyboards in a smaller configuration. It will take a little practice but indeed is very usable. My keyboard has all the functionality but just an a different layout. The letter keys and function keys are pretty standard. There are extra keys for different features. Some I’m still trying to understand and am sure I’ll get to know them when I start using on a regular basis. As mentioned, Logitech included the batteries which like all Logitech products are placed in the bottom. I found the battery door easy to remove but had a horrible time replacing the door into its tracks and cutouts. Doesn’t seem to align properly and took way too long to replace. Perhaps it is my unit and hopefully you’ll have an easier time. The keyboard sits flat with no way to raise for easier viewing. Sitting straight up in a chair and the keyboard flat make you lean over and after awhile my neck and back started acting up. I think if the keyboard had a couple of adjustment legs it would have been a better design. There is a slot to place the iPad either vertically or horizontally. Once again there could have been a better design. The iPad can’t be tilted back and sits straight. Wit the keyboard flat and the iPad straight it’s for me impossible to use as is. There is definitely no way the iPad if in a case will fit the slot. This is another design flaw. I use a UAG case which has a built in tilting feature so it will not cause any problems. To solve the above mentioned problems I have propped the keyboard temporarily with a few posted notes pads and I’m using the built in tilt feature of my case to make it work a bit more comfortable. I found that the weight of the keyboard is actually benificial. It stays in place while typing. I have one wireless keyboard that I use that I have to chase all over the desk because of it being light weight and have to use a rubber backed place mat to keep it steady. You’ll have no trouble with this keyboard shifting. The setup was simple. I went to the settings, clicked Bluetooth and while pressing the IOS key on the keyboard my iPad found and connected. No codes or anything. You do have to push the IOS key continually to connect I found. There is an on off switch on the bottom of the keyboard which if turned off after using requires Bluetooth connection again. A real nice feature is the multi connection knob. You can connect to 3 units at the same time. I had the old iPad the new iPad Pro and the iPhone all connected. By turning the control knob you connect to whatever unit you choose and it worked flawlessly. The keyboard is not back lit which I’m sure is because of the price point. Should cause no problems in a well lit room under normal use. I have a rechargeable and portable lamp by Boyon and purchased at Amazon which I’m sure will come in handy. The keys have a great feeling and react very well with light pressure. Even with my fat fingers I found the keys easygoing due to the good spacing. I’ve only tried the keyboard with messages and a brief test letter using Microsoft Word on the iPad and iPhone and both programs worked flawlessly. As stated I’ve just started exploring the keyboard but I’m quite excited. I’m sure the Apple keypad and the other more expensive boards when available will most likely be lighter and yes have better features but for the price of this keyboard I feel you can’t go wrong. I’ll be back after some further use with additional information.

The keyboard like all my purchases are at full Amazon retail. No free product or discount was offered for this review. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I reply to all reasonable and pertinent questions.

The keyboard is easy to use and we can connect easily to multiple devices using the radio button. However the typing experience is not that great. Not as smooth as the one I have while using laptop keyboard to type.

I got rid of my Macbook and now use my iPad as my main computer. I ordered this keyboard to do more long-form writing and love it! I was worried that I wouldn’t like the size but the small size actually doesn’t bother me. Plenty of room for my iPad to sit upright or vertically. The keystrokes are satisfying but not noisy. So far the battery life has been great. Very happy!

Update I paired my iPhone 8Plus the day I received this but haven’t ‘dialed back’ to it since then, using my iPad Air instead. Just now I ‘dialed’ to my iPhone and it paired right up. I didn’t have to do a thing but pair it that one time. I’m so happy with this keyboard! and it still types like a dream! YAAAY!
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I didn’t want this keyboard at first because it runs off regular batteries—I’m used to keyboards that are rechargeable. So I looked at this keyboard for quite a while before ordering it—So glad I took the chance to order it!

1. Logitech makes quality keyboards in comparison to many keyboards I’ve owned. And believe me, I have had quite a few of them, most of them clunkers. I had a superb Logitech that I unfortunately and regretfully gave to a friend when I received a more expensive, but not better I later found, keyboard from another company. I miss that Logitech so much!

2. This keyboard types like my laptop keyboard, and that’s a good thing as my old workhorse laptop types well. It’s a good sized keyboard; keys well-spaced. There is an actual delete key! Yay! The keys themselves are large enough so that if you have big hands/fingers you will be happy about that; I have small hands and does well, too. Easy to see what’s what with the keys, function-wise.

3. Pairing was SUPER easy. I paired my iPad Air 2 first. Bluetooth connectivity was fast and simple. I then turned the dial and paired my iPhone 8Plus next—same thing, super easy and connected fast. I then dialed back and forth between the two without any problems at all. Awesome!

4. Even when you turn off the keyboard, it automatically pairs when you turn it back on and I’ve tested this over and over and zero problems.

5. NO KEY LAGGING OR SNAGGING OR STICKY KEYS OR DELAY! This is one of the more important concerns for me. The last keyboard I had lagged, had sticky keys, and dropped letters letters right out of the box. This one types like a dream and I am a super fast typer—really fast. I have had no missing letters, lagging behind, delays, sticky keys —nothing, just perfect typing.

6. I like the slot where you can put your tablet/smartphone and have easy access to them. Though if you put your older iPad vertically, the home button can be a little low.

7. This keyboard feels substantial. It doesn’t feel cheap.

8. Comes with the keyboard, 2 batteries included. There is not an instruction pamphlet but you won’t need it. If you look at two of my photos, there is a strip across at the top that shows you how to work/pair it—you can remove this strip once you do this.

9. If I had any ‘negatives,’ it would be: The on/off button is on the bottom of the keyboard. Not a huge deal and not a deal-breaker, but if it were on the side, it would be more easily accessed without having to remove your device first, turn it over, and turn it on/off. As I stated above, I wish it were rechargeable, but I will use rechargeable batteries. However, it not being rechargeable perhaps is why it was more affordable.

10. This does not come with a cumbersome case. I’m all so OVER cases with attached keyboards or keyboards that fall out when you pick up the case. I can pick up my iPad or phone out of the slot and use it that way, or use it with the keyboard. Though this keyboard is a bit bigger than some, I don’t mind it—really, if you add a case and keyboard to your tablet, it’s going to be about the same size.

I LOVE MINE! If this keyboard keeps on working as it is now, my quest for a good keyboard is over, and all for less than $30 (at time of this review). HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Thank you for reading my reviews. Hope it helps with your shopping decision today!

Its been close to two weeks since I started using this keyboard. Some of the pros & cons are below:
Positives:
– Connects to multiple devices at ease
– There is no lag from tying and reflection on the screen
– Reasonable price
Negatives:
– Keys are not smooth. Conscious effort is required to key in the letters, especially if you are used to smooth keys on laptop keyboards. Hence this brings down the speed of typing
– If you are looking for a smooth experience with the keyboard then this is not the one for you.
Can be used for short-term use with iPads , mobiles but not for long hours of usage or WFH set-up. You will feel the pain in the hands and will get frustrated as your thought process will slow down as you need to focus on putting effort in typing the right keys.

Typing in the new keyboard after few minutes of usage, the first thing you notice is that the package is heavy and then that the keyboard itself weighs a lot, keys are not smooth, makes noise.
Easy to setup
Has a place to hold tablet/phone, converts it to a mini laptop. But this keyboard is less portable because its heavy. The tablet holder has soft rubber to hold tablet without letting it fall
Its more stable because of its weight
Keys are small too. I just dont know why its so heavy when the batteries are aaa replacable