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AmazonBasics Wired Keyboard
Last Updated: April 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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/10
Total Reviews
999
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Review Analysis - 951 recent, verified reviews
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Keyboard
480keys, keyboards, typing, key, feel
+81%
-19%
" ... Great cheap keyboard. ... "
" ... This was the cheapist keyboard I ever owned and the best. ... "
" ... I like the semi chiclet keys. ... "
" ... Solid cheap keyboard. ... "
" ... The keyboard of my laptop was damaged due to liquid, but this is a great alternative to my laptop. ... "
" ... I'm typing this review on it and Liking it. ... "
" ... it's a keyboard ... "
" ... I just got this keyboard to replace a keyboard I wore out recently. ... The key layout is really nice. ... "
Controls
130key, press, feel, calculator, keyboard
+58%
-42%
" ... - Satisfying key press making it easy to type quickly and without stray key press errors ... - Good spacing of keys (not too far, not too close) ... - The keys are somewhat raised compared to some more modern laptop/desktop flat keys that require little press. ... "
" ... I think it depends on your preference for style of the keys. ... They keys are a bit on the loud side, but overall this keyboard was very comfortable for me. ... "
" ... I particularly like that it has special keys for speaker volume and calculator. ... "
" ... The keys are separated and that makes it easier for me to type quickly. ... The keys also have a nice feel and click. ... "
" ... The keys are not flat with the board allowing less mistakes than my lap top's keys where my fingers could easily slip. ... "
" ... I like the separation of the keys since I hunt and peck! ... "
" ... The key layout is what I am used to. ... "
" ... All the add-on keys are in good locations . ... Keys are satisfying to the fingers. ... Would like to be able to hit pause and forward with a single key . ... "
Comfort
128keyboard, feel, typing, key, keyboards
+77%
-23%
" ... It is quieter than most keyboards I own. ... "
" ... Super comfortable to type on it and the finishing is impeccable. ... "
" ... Love it, my laptop has flat keys, this keyboard they are slightly raised so you feel them and it is easy to strike the correct key, it also allows me to type faster because the keys pop right back up. ... "
" ... Smaller chicklet style keys with good feel. ... "
" ... Easy to use, and my fingers fly. ... "
" ... Durable not a cheap feeling keyboard. ... "
" ... The keys produce a satisfying click but feel soft as they're pressed, and make the keyboard feel highly responsive. ... "
" ... Very light and keys feel very comfortable. ... "
Price
94money, value, better, beat, low
+96%
-4%
" ... It works well and was reasonably priced. ... "
" ... for the price this has been one of the best devices i have bought. ... highly recommend this especially for the price! ... "
" ... The price is perfect, would not recommend for gamers and so on. ... "
" ... Reasonable price, too. ... "
" ... Especially for the price. ... "
" ... Nothing special but great for the price ... "
" ... Great for the price ,I got 2 ... "
" ... Good quality for the money paid ... "
Product Reliability
59working, stopped working, problems, month, 6 months
+64%
-36%
" ... Quit working completely within a month of plugging it in. ... "
" ... Works fine, no problems at all. ... "
" ... Works great 6 months later. ... "
" ... Had it over 6 months by now and still like brand new with daily heavy use ... "
" ... I got this for a 10 year old Mac and it works fine. ... "
" ... has worked fine, no problems. ... "
" ... I've owned it for several months now, it seems durable. ... "
" ... Worked just fine. ... "
Device Compatibility
47computer, plugged, mac, keys, keyboards
+81%
-19%
" ... plugged it in and it works. ... "
" ... it works fine with my computer ... "
" ... Upon disconnecting and reconnecting, it works instantly. ... "
" ... I also used a programmable to transition from Microsoft Windows to Apple Mac in 2003. ... "
" ... bought this to use with my laptop . ... "
" ... My laptop now functions well with this. ... "
" ... Plugged it in and was ready to go. ... "
" ... I'd say it is perfect for a desktop or laptop you rarely move but it doesn't travel well. ... "
Ease of Use
40simple, keys, easy to use, easy to type, press
+93%
-8%
" ... Very easy to type with this and productivity did not take a hit. ... "
" ... It was easy to get used to! ... "
" ... This full-size keyboard is simple and easy to use. ... This one is simple and inexpensive. ... "
" ... The keys are noisy but it’s easy to type on. ... "
" ... Perfect as a simple to install, plug and play keyboard. ... "
" ... There are no open gaps between the keys which makes it very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to wipe off though. ... "
" ... Plain, simple, works well, looks good and cheap and that's all I needed. ... "
Build Quality
36plastic, feels, durable, flimsy, warped
+58%
-42%
" ... Feels 'just right.' ... "
" ... This one feels like it will be useful for a long time. ... "
" ... I also like that it has a low profile and it has rubber feet on the bottom so it stays in place. ... "
" ... It's all I need, it works, it's cheap and feels like a good quality product. ... "
" ... I'm worried about how well it'll hold up over time. ... "
" ... It feels strong. ... "
" ... Very nice, working fine, but it is very flexible, must adjust to make it even with the desk. ... "
" ... I can't speak to well it will hold up, but it seems like it will be sturdy. ... "
Design
28look, shiny, finish, feels, simple
+86%
-14%
" ... I would still recommend it for the price and design. ... "
" ... Great look and design. ... "
" ... I find its semi-gloss black finish attractive. ... "
" ... Looks are great, very shiny surface. ... "
" ... Nothing flashy about it but that is fine. ... "
" ... First impression after taking it out of the box: "Wow, shiny." ... Note to the AmazonBasics designers: next version of this, for the love of all that's 8-bit, lose the glossy finish! ... "
" ... It’s super simple and very slim. ... "
" ... it has a great feel. ... "
Sound Quality
27noise, noisy, keys, loud, whisper quiet
+56%
-44%
" ... There are keys for sound mute, louder and quieter. ... And one key to bring up one's music player. ... "
" ... Love the shortcuts for music. ... "
" ... Not as quiet as i wanted, but more quiet than average. ... "
" ... The keys, while not ultra quiet or low profile, are average profile and sound level. ... "
" ... This framed and quiet. ... "
" ... I thought this called itself "whisper quiet" somewhere. ... "
" ... I LOVE the old, clicky feel and sound. ... "
" ... I eventually replaced it because of the noise, but it’s a great cheap board aside from that. ... "
Marketplace
25basics, brand, expected, described, shipping
+88%
-12%
" ... Nice job Amazon. ... "
" ... item was as described ... "
" ... Amazon made it so of course it's awesome and works great ... "
" ... I just received it today! ... "
" ... I bought this because it's Amazon (such good return policy and fast shipping) and because of the reviews. ... "
" ... Love amazon basics ... "
" ... I am surprised the Amazon Basics brand is so nice and cheap. ... "
" ... Amazon Basics is the generic brand of the stars. ... "
Size
23desk, travel, small, keys, slim
+74%
-26%
" ... Great price and looks decent on my desk, but it really belongs in a dumpster. ... "
" ... Love it because it's lightweight. ... "
" ... It's big enough to not be cramped, yet takes up little space on the desktop. ... "
" ... Might by a spare to have handy ... "
" ... works great, types great and perfect size ... "
" ... Great size, very responsive and keys feel good. ... "
" ... Works great and very lightweight. ... "
" ... Light weight and small size makes more work space on a small desk ... "
Cleaning
22keys, keyboard, easy to clean, shiny, finish
+91%
-9%
" ... The keyboard works fine and is easy to wipe clean. ... "
" ... The finish is glossy and smooth, with is very easy to keep clean. ... "
" ... I'm better off with this basic keyboard that's easier to clean and buttons have high contrast to see letters. ... "
" ... There are no open gaps between the keys which makes it very easy to clean. ... "
" ... I have a cluttered desk because I am in my seventies and every second count - I still see myself not wanting to waste time cleaning a desk. ... "
" ... Really good at rejecting food particles, seed husks and stuff my bird leaves on it. ... Easy to wipe off though. ... "
" ... Very impressed with this, it is being used in a very dirty not so gentle environment and has never had an issue. ... "
" ... I do spend a lot of time at my computer with food so of course it gets a little dirty but it's easy to clean regardless. ... "
Ports
21keyboard, plug, port, short, plugged
+62%
-38%
" ... Literally plug & go. ... "
" ... plugged it into my laptop and I was back to work in no time! ... "
" ... I like that it has a usb connection and is not wireless that required batteries. ... "
" ... Plug in the USB and you're good to go. ... "
" ... Stays connected in ports where others haven't. ... "
" ... Replaced with 12.00 best buy one that worked perfectly in same USB spot ... "
" ... Simply plug it in and you’re ready to go. ... "
" ... I purchased this keyboard to keep in the office as a spare (since people were losing the wireless USB plugs for other keyboards). ... "
Volume
18keys, bit, volume, space, quiet
+28%
-72%
" ... Only drawback, is if you're heavy handed like me, it is a bit loud. ... "
" ... But its still kind of loud when I type. ... "
" ... It sounds so loud that I decided to use my laptop. ... "
" ... It is also a bit loud and requires a bit heavy touch. ... "
" ... The keys are so loud they can be heard two rooms away! ... "
Overall performance
17done, gets the job, speed, fast, well
+100%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... I am a decent typist, but by no means pro-speed. ... "
" ... Reliable, basic does the job. ... "
" ... ), but it most certainly gets the job done. ... "
" ... its cheap and doing the job . ... "
" ... Does the job, still working fine many months later ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
Fit
16legs, short, rubber, place, lay
+75%
-25%
" ... I used it for a lap top it fit all my needs. ... "
" ... It might not stand up to heavy word processing but it fits my needs perfectly! ... "
" ... I also like that it has a low profile and it has rubber feet on the bottom so it stays in place. ... "
" ... i like that there are no folding legs and it stays in place with rubber traction . ... "
" ... Love the way that it sits, has a built in and permanent bar on the back that holds the proper slant, no more having these cheap pieces of plastic on each end that invariably break or otherwise torments you. ... "
" ... Stays put nicely. ... "
" ... It fits both MAC and PC. ... "
" ... Solved problem with a self adhesive pad to left upper corner of base. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
15keyboard, soft, love, nice, like
+87%
-13%
" ... I lso love tht it is soft touch . ... "
" ... This is a "basic" keyboard but with a nice touch and feel to it. ... "
" ... Not as soft-touch as I would have liked but it works just fine. ... "
" ... Good touch and key resistance. ... "
" ... Soft touch on the keys, and full numeric keypad. ... "
" ... Touch sensitivity is good and more than acceptable. ... "
" ... Keyboard is sensitive to touch. ... "
" ... How is it for actual typing for someone that can touch type at a decent wpm? ... "
Cables
13short, usb, wire, longer, length
+38%
-62%
" ... The only issue I had is that the cord length is short ... "
" ... very short cord ... "
" ... the wire is too short, and the key board goes clacky clack. ... "
" ... The USB wire got warm and from that point forward it failed to work. ... "
" ... My only complaints are the usb cable is shorter than the cable on my old KB. ... "
Delivery
13arrived, delivered, received, quickly, expected
+100%
" ... Quick delivery, just as described! ... "
" ... Item received matched description. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and works great! ... "
" ... Arrived on time and works as expected. ... "
" ... Arrived here 1 day sooner than promised. ... "
" ... Arrived as expected ... "
" ... Arrived quickly, and was up and running in no time. ... "
" ... like someone checked the contents and the rest of my order in seperate box due to be delivered went ... "
Features
11caps, light, num, lights, cap
+45%
-55%
" ... Quality is ok but Caps Lock light stopped working only 5 months after purchase. ... "
" ... The light for the caps lock is on the cap lock key, rather than the usual place, so I have to look at two different places to see which of those are light up, a little bit of a nuisance. ... "
" ... the tab, caps lock and 1 button has to be pressed really hard for it to work. ... "
" ... My only complaint - it needs a light or something to let you know if you have Caps Lock on. ... Maybe on the Caps Lock button? ... "
" ... Only one small drawback the Caps lock and Num lock lights on the keys are very small and hard to see when they are lit. ... "
" ... Tab and Caps Lock. ... "
Returns
10returning, going, stars, returned, replace
+10%
-90%
" ... Not even bothering returning it. ... "
" ... This is going to Goodwill ASAP. ... "
" ... I'll be returning this. ... "
" ... currently in the trash ... "
" ... I'll find out the cost to return it, but it's probably not worth it. ... "
" ... Immediately returned this. ... "
" ... Had it one day, had to replace it. ... "
" ... By the time I plugged this one it the deadline had passed to return. ... "
Storage
10bar, keys, would, work, little
+40%
-60%
" ... My previous dell one had a broken space bar which became annoying. ... "
" ... Space bar is noisy, but it’s because of the way my left thumb bangs the space bar. ... "
" ... The space bar does not work unless I press it in the center. ... "
" ... space key does not work propperly ... "
" ... The sticking is probably due to hard crumbs from cookies that somehow got into the mechanism and stopped the space bar and a few other keys from springing back. ... "
Gaming
9keyboard, keys, games, play, pc
+89%
-11%
" ... I did my usual PC gaming with this keyboard and had no issues. ... "
" ... I bought this for a back-up gaming computer I have. ... "
" ... Wore my last one out gaming. ... "
" ... I use it for gaming and it works just fine for that. ... "
" ... Now I can type or play games without any discomfort at all. ... "
" ... I thought when I bought it that it would be a nice cheap interim keyboard until I could upgrade to one of the fancier gaming keyboards, but I really haven't had any urge to upgrade since I've bought this. ... "
" ... Amazing keyboard for gaming, for the price! ... "
Software Platform
9key, mac, command, microsoft, programmable
+44%
-56%
" ... Well 20$ and it doesn’t even work for my windows 7. ... "
" ... The command key isn’t placed like a Mac! ... "
" ... It hs not passed Microsoft Security hardware test so you will constantly get message when booting up your PC. ... "
" ... Next to it is a single-press media player key, then a key that will pull up your File Explorer (for Windows). ... "
Mouse
9keyboard and mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard, comfortable, combo
+89%
-11%
" ... They have a pretty small footprint to give you more work space and the keys feel very nice and comfortable for all day typing. ... "
" ... Honestly, I bought a computer with a wireless keyboard and mouse. ... Having a usb keyboard and mouse is the way to go. ... "
" ... I would have "loved" it if it were shorter in length without the numeric keypad - like the Logitech compact wireless keyboard. ... "
" ... cheapest keyboard and mouse! ... "
" ... I also got the mouse, and love them both so far. ... "
" ... I bought Logitech Desktop MK120 Durable, Comfortable, USB Mouse and keyboard Combo instead and its use was uneventful. ... "
" ... A better buy is as a combo with their mouse together as a set for only a few dollars more. ... Who doesn't need a spare keyboard and mouse combo? ... "
Setup
6plug and play, works, keyboard, install, easy
+100%
" ... Nice and simple, you don't need to install anything in order to use it. ... "
" ... It's pretty simple stuff to figure out and it works right out of the box- plug and play - no instruction manual needed. ... "
" ... Perfect as a simple to install, plug and play keyboard. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
6keep clean, easy, nice, shiny, plastic
+100%
" ... It is easy to use, install, and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to wipe off though. ... "
" ... The finish is glossy and smooth, with is very easy to keep clean. ... "
" ... Nice, clean design ... "
" ... - Clean, almost unremarkable appearance ... "
For Kids
5children
+100%
" ... Husband loves it. ... "
" ... Needed these for my school. ... "
" ... my son is hard on his equipment. ... "
" ... I recommend this keyboard for a family with children. ... "
" ... Kids use it and it has held up. ... "
Cable Length
5short, length, longer, bit, usb
+40%
-60%
" ... The only issue I had is that the cord length is short ... "
" ... very short cord ... "
Coffee
4spilled, cup, washed, one, entire
+100%
" ... This keyboard is great, It's my third (when will I ever learn to control my coffee cup while I'm on the computer? ... "
" ... I may or may not have spilled an entire cup of cream and sugar filled coffee onto my laptop the other day . ... "
" ... Purchased as a replacement for my mom who seems to enjoy pouring coffee on her keyboards :D. I got this one specifically because of the price and the simple on board volume keys. ... I love it, she loves it, and if she pours coffee on this one I would absolutely reorder this same model. ... "
" ... Literally just washed this in the sink because I poured coffee over it and it's still working perfectly ... "
Apps
4file, windows, player, media, launch
+50%
-50%
" ... Next to it is a single-press media player key, then a key that will pull up your File Explorer (for Windows). ... "
Display Clarity
4letters, keyboard, keys, keyboards, brightness
+75%
-25%
" ... I actually like having my screen further away for reading instead of so close. ... "
" ... This is the one peripheral always used in proximity to the screen. ... "
" ... Bright letters/numbers as well! ... "
Weight
4light, small, size, keyboard, desk
+100%
" ... It’s very light weight as well. ... "
" ... light weight and easy to type with ... "
" ... Light weight and small size makes more work space on a small desk ... "
Product As Described
3works
+100%
" ... Great product as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... item was as described ... "
USB
3ports
+33%
-67%
" ... So I put up with these annoyances, thinking that this was the drawback to using an external USB device. ... "
Call quality
3conference, bought, keys, keyboard, clicky
+33%
-67%
" ... I bought this keyboard to replace an older ketboard I had that was very clicky (loud) with the keys which interfered during conference calls, this one said it was quiet. ... "
" ... People can still hear me typing over conference calls. ... "
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