Logitech K480 Review

But a simple problem with all those is thatyou need to disconnect the keyboard from one device to use it on another. Of course, it won’t take forever to do,but what if there’s a keyboard that can connect three of your devices and let youswitch between them in a blink of an eye? I am talking about Logitech K480, a multi-deviceBluetooth keyboard that solves this issue. I tested this keyboard in a really rogue wayfor a couple of days, and I was pleased with everything the keyboard has to offer. Keep watching this video, if you are thinkingof getting a new wireless keyboard for your Mac, iPad, or iPhone. First let's talk about the design. Starting with the compactness of the keyboard,it boasts an ideal thickness a keyboard should have. The overall size of the keyboard is neithertoo broad nor too small. Carrying it around in your backpack is easilypossible. Moving ahead, the rubber at the four cornersat the bottom of the keyboard grips firmly on the table. When it comes to usability, there is a cradleon the top of the keyboard, to place your iPhone or iPad while using it. I connected a Mac, an iPad Pro, and an iPhoneX simultaneously. The iPad Pro and the iPhone were placed onthe cradle at the same time; you can imagine the space it has. Also, the depth of the cradle is enough tohold your device firmly without letting it fall. Besides that, it has silicone like soft materialthat doesn’t scratch your iPhone or iPad while you rest it in the cradle. 

Then there is a dial on the left of the keyboard,which lets you quickly toggle between devices. It is as easy as one, two, and three; literally. The first device connected is numbered one,and so on. So just rotate the dial and switch betweendevices. Connecting this keyboard to your device isextremely easy. Just turn on the keyboard using the switchat the back, and then press and hold “PC” key for three seconds, if you are connectingit to a windows desktop/laptop or an Android Device. If you are connecting the keyboard to iOSor Mac, press and hold the “i” key on the keyboard. The number of the device depends on the dialyou have set while connecting it. For instance, if the dial is at number oneand you connect your Mac to the keyboard, your Mac is numbered as one. The process remains the same for the othertwo devices. After you are finished connecting three devices,you need to rotate the dial to the number of the device you wish to connect. Apart from this, the keyboard has a connectivityrange of 10 meters (33ft), which I guess is more than enough, as most of us use a keyboardwhile working on a desk. After using all three devices simultaneously,it was swift and smooth to switch between all three devices. If looks have already impressed you, I amconfident the features will too. First of all, the keyboard supports iOS, macOS,Android, and also Windows. So if you have multiple devices running adifferent OS, it shouldn’t be the problem. The keys have markings for various devices,and they function as and when you switch between devices. Just for instance, you don’t need to touchthe iPad Pro or iPhone to take the screenshot. There is a dedicated key for that on the keyboard;just press it and you get the screenshot. But the same key won’t work on Mac; that’sbecause, on macOS, there are different ways to take a screenshot. Likewise, you can also control volume justlike you do on a regular keyboard. 

One particular thing I liked about the keyboardis the ability to use “delete” function of Windows on MacBook. If you use MacBook, you’ll know that weget a “delete” key with functions of backspace. We need to move cursor forward of the textto delete it.; with this keyboard, we get both, “Delete” as well as “Backspace.” And that works pretty well on iPhone and iPadtoo. The keyboard uses two AAA batteries. The official site says batteries last fortwo years, that’s little hard to discount, but assuming even the 50%, we can considerat least one-year battery life. Unlike most of the battery operated deviceswhere the battery cap needs to be opened with some sharp object, this keyboard has madethat easy as well. It has a push-button like of cap that helpsto change batteries easily. When we find any gadget that has answers toalmost all problems, the first thought that strikes the mind is about the money. The Logitech K480 costs nearly $50. On top of that, a brand like Logitech is definitelyworth giving a shot. Well, It has couple of drawbacks too. It is slightly heavy than most of the keyboardsout there. Also, the keys are spacious, but the “Click”sound is a little loud and can cause annoyance if you share your desk in the office. Last and the most important is that thereis no height adjustment hinges at the back. Apart from these three, I don’t see anyreason to miss this keyboard. Well, that’s pretty much to it! Let me know your thoughts about this keyboardin the comments down below. You can find link of this keyboard in thedescription area, in case you wish to buy it. And If you liked this video, give it thumbsup and subscribe to this channel for such interesting videos. I’m Dhvanesh signing off and will catchyou in the next one.