Logitech K800 Keyboard Review

Typing With the K800

The typing performance of the K800 is impressive. Soft and precise keystrokes, equal pressure distributed across the board. This text came out faster than usual (the typing part, that is) thanks to the keyboard. The rounded corners of each key make the finger slide to the next in swift gestures, enhancing typing speed. Those who read our tests know that we always complain when a keyboard doesn’t feature illumination – but this is the main strength of the K800 alongside the wireless feature. The light doesn’t only shine from behind the letters/numbers/symbols, but from behind the entire bed of keys. The result is much like in the vein of the new Tron – Legacy.

It’s important to point out that the keyboard is delicate. We know that gaming isn’t what it is made for, so we really shouldn’t play with the K800. That would require sturdier keys that would resist the furious keystrokes, sudden movements and the occasional frustrated punch. The W key coil, for instance, wouldn’t handle being pressed for hours (it’s usually used for “walking forward” in action games and RPGs).

Although the motion sensor is a good ideia, when the user moves one hand towards the mouse the brightness dims a little. Both hands have to be on typing position for the K800 to be fully lit. The range of the motion sensor is not that big and sometimes we faced a darkened keyboard because one hand was resting on the mouse and the other was hovering a little over the keys.

The K800 became our official keyboard for work. When it’s on the table, we know the fun is over but at least the typing will be fluid and pleasant.