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Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.6
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/10
Total Reviews
185
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Keyboard
82keys, sculpt, microsoft, typing, ergonomic keyboard
+67%
-33%
" ... I love this keyboard! ... "
" ... It is not a keyboard that just works like a regular ol' keyboard on any system. ... It is a very nice keyboard though. ... "
" ... Upgraded from Microsoft 4000 Ergonomic Keyboard. ... I use the 9 key pad and accidently hit the lock key from time to time. ... "
" ... After much deliberation on if I could make this keyboard work, I went for the buy. ... I'm using a Windows 7 Pro OS with Microsoft's predecessor, the Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard, when I found the Surface Ergonomic keyboard. ... Installed the software package, and it found the Microsoft Surface keyboard just fine. ... I absolutely love this keyboard and highly recommend it if you enjoy ergonomic typing like I do! ... Thanks for reading and happy typing to you! ... "
" ... I am pleased with the ergonomic design and the performance of the keyboard. ... "
" ... Not because of the shape, but mainly getting used to chiclet keys. ... After what was likely the 20th attempt, it finally recognized the keyboard. ... Overall, the keyboard is simple, elegant and ergonomic. ... "
" ... Great keyboard for casual use on Windows. ... It is not for Mac use generally but has a great typing experience and love this keyboard for the way the keys feel. ... "
" ... I like the shape and feel of the keyboard. ... I have the MS Sculpt and I like the bracket they have underneath to elevate the front of the keyboard. ... Really nice keyboard. ... "
Comfort
61keys, microsoft, sculpt, ergonomic keyboard, typing
+80%
-20%
" ... Even better than the Ergonomic Sculpt which I used before this. ... "
" ... I absolutely love this keyboard and highly recommend it if you enjoy ergonomic typing like I do! ... Soooo much more friendly on the wrists! ... The wrist pad is soft to the touch and very comfortable when placed on a desk. ... And, I am a little worried about how long the marble grey colored wrist pad will stay looking nice. ... "
" ... The Alcantara on the wrist pad is luxurious. ... "
" ... I am pleased with the ergonomic design and the performance of the keyboard. ... "
" ... If you want an ergonomic keyboard, keep looking. ... "
" ... Not because of the shape, but mainly getting used to chiclet keys. ... Overall, the keyboard is simple, elegant and ergonomic. ... "
" ... It is not for Mac use generally but has a great typing experience and love this keyboard for the way the keys feel. ... "
" ... I like the shape and feel of the keyboard. ... "
Device Compatibility
43keyboard, mac, surface, windows 10, pairing
+44%
-56%
" ... does not play nice with mac book pro ... "
" ... every time i leave with my laptop, when i come back to the keyboard i have to remove the device, restart my computer and repair it, and even then sometimes it ends up not working. ... "
" ... and when it does it disconnects and I have to stop what I am doing and restart my computer to get it to work again. ... "
" ... During this time I've had issues on about a monthly basis where the keyboard loses it's ability to connect to my computer. ... Sometimes a computer restart appears to solve the issue, other times, nothing I do fixes it but then randomly checking it later it's started working again. ... "
" ... This one has Bluetooth but takes forever to connect with my MacBook. ... "
" ... I used this with a Mac and got it set up with only a little difficulty. ... "
" ... When it is connected, does it behave? ... "
" ... I bought this for use on a Windows 10 PC and it was terrible. ... "
Controls
26key, layout, arrow, sculpt, fn key
+38%
-62%
" ... Hard to type and locate the keys. ... "
" ... In other words, if I want F5, I have to hit the Fn key first, then the F5 key. ... "
" ... If the bug with the repeating keys wouldn't be there. ... "
" ... The Sculpt (even with the odd arrow key layout) and the 7000 series were standouts, and you can still find them around. ... "
" ... The few downsides are that you have to use a new "function" key like with a laptop when using the F1-F12 button alternatives and that it doesn't work during BIOS post until the OS takes over (duh, no Bluetooth). ... "
" ... The Fn key pisses me off. ... I really wish they would have just added another row of buttons across the top instead. ... "
" ... no separate keypad ... no backlit keys ... FN key is annoyingly near the bottom ctrl key, ... "
" ... Chiclets keys feel good, but I'm not able to type as fast as I'd like. ... "
Bluetooth
25keyboard, pair, pairing, surface, paired
+40%
-60%
" ... It was a total pain in the @$$ to get it to sync via bluetooth because Apple kept prompting me to enter a 6 digit code to pair devices. ... "
" ... This one has Bluetooth but takes forever to connect with my MacBook. ... "
" ... Unlike a lot of Bluetooth keyboards that lose connection, this one will stop retrying a connection in the middle of the day, forcing you the re-pair the thing. ... No cache of keystrokes until it wakes up, like every other Bluetooth keyboard in the world. ... "
" ... Problem is, after about 5 minutes, it disconnects from Bluetooth, and when I press a button it tries to reconnect and freezes my computer for 10-30 seconds. ... "
" ... When Bluetooth doesn't work, I have to plug in a wired keyboard and mouse, go into Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, turn Bluetooth off, then back on, make sure it's working, and then unplug the wired keyboard and mouse. ... Bluetooth has been around at least 10 years and its connection problems are still unfixed. ... "
" ... I tried connecting it to both a Microsoft Surface Book and my new desktop (with built in Bluetooth). ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the pairing was a problem. ... "
" ... I wasn't about to go through the 20-minute pairing process again, so I am returning it. ... "
Design
20feels, design, solid, gray, visually
+100%
" ... I really like the unique color and wanted to try it. ... And, I am a little worried about how long the marble grey colored wrist pad will stay looking nice. ... "
" ... The fact that it doesn't have a MS logo is awesome too! ... "
" ... Slim and stylish. ... "
" ... It looks pretty and feels good to type on . ... "
" ... All in all, very solid. ... "
" ... In reality, it's the same material as the Sculpt Ergo. ... I think it will work just as well on the gray. ... "
" ... overall really comfy and all good ... "
" ... The keys are back-lit, so you know what’s on, and the matte silver design is nice to look at without being distractedly bright or shiny. ... "
Product Reliability
18weeks, stopped working, restart, microsoft, suspect
+28%
-72%
" ... Stopped working after 6 months. ... "
" ... and when it does it disconnects and I have to stop what I am doing and restart my computer to get it to work again. ... "
" ... I've been using this for just over a month now. ... The much bigger issue is that a few times in the first few weeks, it would suddenly stop responding when I type. ... (3 or 4 times in the last week or so.) ... I've been using the replacement keyboard for a few weeks now, and I'm sorry to say that it too has started being frustrating. ... "
" ... I've only owned this for 9 months and now I'm having to trash it because it stopped working. ... Sometimes it takes a day or two before it starts working again. ... Sometimes a computer restart appears to solve the issue, other times, nothing I do fixes it but then randomly checking it later it's started working again. ... "
" ... And failed at it. ... "
" ... stained after just a couple of months of use. ... "
" ... Stopped working after < 1 week. ... "
" ... It fails, miserably. ... "
Build Quality
15plastic, solid, feels, shape, sculpt
+80%
-20%
" ... All in all, very solid. ... "
" ... In reality, it's the same material as the Sculpt Ergo. ... "
" ... Great product still don't understand how I paid 123 $ and one day later price dropped too 99 $ ... "
" ... The fabric is perfect choice over plastic. ... "
" ... A great material to be touching all day. ... This makes them feel a bit like they're made of glass or metal and gives the typing a premium executive feel. ... I really like how they filled in the odd center notch of the last model, while tightening up the bezel thickness around the edges. ... "
" ... If you like the sculpt, this feels more solid, types more smoothly and is a more solid piece. ... "
" ... It feels solid and seems to respond well. ... "
Lagging
11keystrokes, key, disconnects, typing, type
+9%
-91%
" ... and when it does it disconnects and I have to stop what I am doing and restart my computer to get it to work again. ... "
" ... Fortunately, that is a locking key, so I only have to do it once. ... Really annoying when it happens every few seconds. ... "
" ... Sometimes a computer restart appears to solve the issue, other times, nothing I do fixes it but then randomly checking it later it's started working again. ... "
" ... At random times a keypress is repeated numerous times. ... "
" ... Then, when I press a button again, it freezes for another 10-30 seconds. ... "
" ... Occasional typing lag. ... "
" ... In my case, it was working about 99% of time, but every few minutes it would either freeze for a few seconds, or start repeating keystrokes (like thisssssssssssss). ... "
" ... There was a significant delay between my typing and when the keyboard would recognize I had input anything. ... "
Mouse
10keyboard, microsoft, sculpt ergonomic, surface ergonomic keyboard, surface
+60%
-40%
" ... I’m only going to put the mouse from the Ergo Desktop on that product review page, but just know that you don’t need to have the mouse on and present to use the keyboard. ... Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Wireless Desktop Keyboard and Mouse: 4/5 Stars ... "
" ... The Surface Mouse is super high quality simple mouse. ... "
" ... I fell in love with the Surface style of keyboard when I got my first Surface tablet (Surface 3 - which I still use), and this keyboard brings that same smooth, quiet action with small travel distance to the game. ... "
" ... Although the keyboard is pictured with a mouse on the Amazon ad, it comes with no mouse. ... "
" ... It seems to breath nicely and doesn't get a sweaty feel like the leatherish padding on my last keyboard. ... I always erase brand names on my mouse, keyboard, monitors and speakers. ... "
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