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Microsoft Surface Keyboard WS2 00025 Silver
Last Updated: May 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.2
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/10
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416
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Keyboard
56keys, surface, typing, bc, keyboards
+86%
-14%
" ... It's necessary for a short time to adaptation but is a good keyboard. ... "
" ... works fine, almost as good, as mac keyboard. ... "
" ... I always use mac keyboard and i needed to have same feeling with it. ... "
" ... The Surface keyboard is one of the best on the market, so when we were shopping for wireless options for the office, we were very happy to find this model. ... The NUM key and Caps lock light up, which is huge, and the tactile feel and response is great. ... "
" ... Keyboard works really well with my Surface Book 2. ... I like all of the keys on the keyboard and better than many Bluetooth keyboards I've used in the past. ... "
" ... I love this keyboard. ... For AGES I've been searching for a keyboard like the mac and this is by far the closest. ... Love the little chiclet keys and I definitely type faster. ... "
" ... I like this keyboard overall. ... Is it worth the money, I don't think so bc it's like the Mac keyboard that you can buy with the Mac's except it has the 28 number keys to the right and it's perfect for my needs bc I am a Mortgage Loan Processor and I use the number keys a lot and having that on the keyboard is nice. ... It's easy to type on and easy to get used to but it's not as quite as the Alcantra keyboard which disappoints me a little bc I was expecting it to be like the Mac keyboard. ... I have the MS Dock, Signature Mouse, the Pen and the Alcantra keyboard. ... I was using a wireless Logitech Keyboard but it was really clunky and it had a dongle which I hated but it did the job. ... I can't complain too much about that keyboard. ... With this keyboard, it feels solid and it sets really nice on your table or desktop and it's essential if you're using the keyboard for Professional use, like me. ... I don't know bc some people have said that this keyboard helps them type faster which was something I didn't understand. ... I have the silver pen, silver signature mouse, and now I have this keyboard which I love bc it fits well with the tablet. ... The keyboard and the mouse is a must if you have a MS Dock and two external monitors. ... I know this review is supposed to be for the keyboard but I wanted you to know why I bought the keyboard. ... This keyboard is very much like the Apple keyboard and yes, it is expensive but you're paying for quality. ... Yes, the Logitech keyboard did work well but I wanted something thin and light so it doesn't take up too much room on my desk bc right now I live in the basement of my parents house and the space is limited bc I have a frig and tv and 2 kids so an inch of space could make a difference. ... Plus this keyboard do feel really nice and I wished I bought it sooner bc it does feel good to type on and it matches the rest of my setup. ... I setup the keyboard last night and after I logged off I removed the cable from the dock and then put the Alcantra keyboard on for personal usage. ... The keyboard even works when you have the Alcantra keyboard cover on the tablet. ... I don't know why anyone would want to have two keyboards at once but I guess it's a reason for that. ... I'm using the palm rest right now and I find myself typing down at the keys rather than flush with the keys but I need the palm rest bc I type a lot and it hurts my palms if I don't have the palm rest. ... Majority of my job consists of a lot of typing so I need a keyboard that is comfortable to use and due to my limited amount of space I needed something that was thin and light so it doesn't feel cheap and destroy the whole setup. ... I like the fact it has the 28 number keys on the right and it's a full keyboard and I like the feel of the keys but it is so smooth that it's slippery sometimes. ... You can achieve the same affects with a cheaper keyboard but I decided to get this keyboard bc I need something nice and this fits the bill. ... Anyways, that's all I have to say about the keyboard and more. ... "
" ... After searching for a while for a keyboard decided to purchased this Microsoft keyboard. ... I can spend hours and hours working and I don’t feel tire like I used to with other keyboards. ... "
Comfort
25comfortable, key, typing, feel, keyboard
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy pairing, quick wakeup and super comfortable to type on. ... Definitely appreciate the slight incline as compared to the apple magic keyboard, as this seems to be slightly more comfortable after typing longer. ... "
" ... The ergonomics are top notch, it feels good to type on, its comparable to apple's best, but like all well intentioned Microsoft products they found a way to f^&k it up. ... "
" ... for those looking for better ergonomics the other model. ... "
" ... The feel of the keys is just right, it's quiet, and is just the right size. ... "
" ... Less hand stress ... "
" ... Easier on my arthritic fingers than my old keyboard. ... "
" ... Perfect key height. ... "
" ... I'm using the palm rest right now and I find myself typing down at the keys rather than flush with the keys but I need the palm rest bc I type a lot and it hurts my palms if I don't have the palm rest. ... Majority of my job consists of a lot of typing so I need a keyboard that is comfortable to use and due to my limited amount of space I needed something that was thin and light so it doesn't feel cheap and destroy the whole setup. ... "
Controls
15key, keyboard, buttons, fn, function
+60%
-40%
" ... But I eventually did (obviously) and the buttons are soft to the touch, responsive, have a great hit response depth, they sound so soft when you press them . ... "
" ... The keys are quiet and have a nice feel to them. ... "
" ... The keys have a nice feel and are quiet. ... "
" ... Good quality, keys are made of a kind of soft touch plastic. ... "
" ... Even the integrated windows buttons come in handy now and then. ... "
" ... The buttons are spaced out nicely and everything is where a touch typist would expect. ... The keys all give a satisfying click feel and are at an appropriate volume when typing. ... "
" ... i love the way that the keys feel ... "
" ... Love the shortcut keys. ... "
Device Compatibility
15bluetooth, sp, windows 10, bc, ms
+67%
-33%
" ... Connected instantly, never have a problem. ... "
" ... The fact that this keyboard is a true Bluetooth connected device (you don't have to plug in a USB receiver to use it) is also very nice, because it means that you can use it not only with your laptop, as I am doing, but also with your tablet or phone, and can connect up to two devices at once. ... "
" ... They will work with Windows. ... "
" ... I've had a bunch of bluetooth keyboards in the past. ... "
" ... Well, my pc at home crashed and burned and I was looking at PC's and then remembered I have the Go at home. ... "
" ... Connecting to a windows 10 desktop and laptop took seconds. ... "
" ... Is it worth the money, I don't think so bc it's like the Mac keyboard that you can buy with the Mac's except it has the 28 number keys to the right and it's perfect for my needs bc I am a Mortgage Loan Processor and I use the number keys a lot and having that on the keyboard is nice. ... I use this with my Surface Pro 2017 and it's perfect for my office setup bc I have all the accessories that you can buy for the SP 2017. ... The SP 2017 is so much more than just a tablet and I work from home a lot and that's why I have all these accessories. ... You would need the MS Dock to connect the external monitors and use them as your main screens. ... I was an Apple fanboy, I had multiple iPad's and everyone in my house uses an iPhone so I was a lirey when I first bought my i5/4GB/128GB memory. ... "
" ... I always use mac keyboard and i needed to have same feeling with it. ... "
Bluetooth
14keyboard, connection, bluetooth keyboards, bluetooth adapter, blue tooth
+43%
-57%
" ... The only problem I have is with the blue tooth. ... "
" ... Stuck keys, delayed keystrokes, difficulty keeping a bluetooth connection. ... This is not clear in the seller's specs - this item does not come with a USB cable - you can only connect with bluetooth. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it has a lot of problem with bluetooth connection. ... "
" ... Having spent a non zero amount of time researching keyboard problems, the issue apparently stems for bluetooth LE being the connection type. ... "
" ... A little bit too low,I need to put sth underneath, Bluetooth connection is kinda clunky, once connected its ok but I sometimes it's so hard. ... "
" ... Hoping that would fix the problem, I reconnected the keyboard in lieu of the very cheap Bluetooth keyboard I bought as a replacement. ... "
" ... In order to get the keyboard to connect again I have to go to the control panel, click on bluetooth, and type in the search location. ... "
" ... I had to return this because it kept losing it's blue tooth connection. ... "
Design
13feels, minimalist, feel, apple, slick
+100%
" ... Really nice feel, elegant even more than Apple's although I am a big fan of Apple but this one is better ... "
" ... Not disappointed, its super simple look goes perfect, and i love the extended number pad. ... "
" ... Great look and feel. ... "
" ... Very slick looking and works great. ... "
" ... Looks great on my desks. ... "
" ... It feels amazing, high quality material and it looks great. ... "
" ... Sleek, good looking, comfortable. ... It feels right. ... "
" ... I like the minimalist look and it feels great to type on. ... "
Ease of Use
11setup, type, super, simple, easy to type
+100%
" ... It looks great and it is very easy to type. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Plain and simple. ... "
" ... Easy pairing, quick wakeup and super comfortable to type on. ... "
" ... Super clean look and easy to get set up. ... "
" ... It is solidly built, very simple to set up out of the box, and is incredibly pleasing to type on. ... "
" ... Was extremely easy to connect and have no issues with it after 1 month of using it. ... "
" ... Easy to setup ... "
Battery Life
9battery life, battery, last, keyboard, new batteries
+56%
-44%
" ... Low profile and a charge lasts for months. ... "
" ... I suppose the price would've been higher with a rechargeable battery, but I would've happily payed that cost rather than have to spend money and time buying batteries. ... "
" ... I like the low profile, the build quality, battery life. ... "
" ... The final answer I got was that it can't be turned off but not to worry because the battery life is great. ... "
" ... the batteries last a long time. ... "
Product Reliability
8months ago, ctrl, 3 months, turns, keyboard
+38%
-63%
" ... Stopped working after 2-3 months. ... "
" ... Bought this keyboard less than 3 months ago and it has stopped working. ... "
" ... Now it turns off after about 15 seconds and is extremely unreliable about when it turns back on. ... "
" ... [Update 10/23/18] The left Ctrl is not working. ... This week, it just refuses to work. ... but ctrl+c wasn't working, and that was terribly annoying. ... "
" ... It's now unresponsive and unusable. ... "
Software Platform
6bc, work with windows, version, speed, sp
+50%
-50%
" ... Don't care (i don't know what BIOS/boot select is) 2. ... "
" ... There is a known issue which Microsoft has never public addressed beyond a windows update which actually didn't fix anything because everyone still has this issue. ... "
" ... I'm fairly certain that it is a software issue ... "
Mouse
6mouse, keyboard, bc, ms dock, logitech keyboard
+83%
-17%
" ... I use it in pair with surface Pecision mouse. ... "
" ... I bought this keyboard in February, along with the matching Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse. ... "
" ... Works amazing with my Surface book 2 set up with mouse. ... "
" ... I use the Surface mouse and keyboard when I hook up my SurfaceBook2 to a larger screen. ... "
" ... I have the MS Dock, Signature Mouse, the Pen and the Alcantra keyboard. ... The MS Dock helps me connect my two 23" Acer monitors to the Surface Pro and the mouse is really an essential piece bc without it sucks. ... I was using a wireless Logitech Keyboard but it was really clunky and it had a dongle which I hated but it did the job. ... I have the silver pen, silver signature mouse, and now I have this keyboard which I love bc it fits well with the tablet. ... The keyboard and the mouse is a must if you have a MS Dock and two external monitors. ... Yes, the Logitech keyboard did work well but I wanted something thin and light so it doesn't take up too much room on my desk bc right now I live in the basement of my parents house and the space is limited bc I have a frig and tv and 2 kids so an inch of space could make a difference. ... "
Setup
5easy, type, simple, could
+100%
" ... It is solidly built, very simple to set up out of the box, and is incredibly pleasing to type on. ... "
" ... Setup was as straightforward as could be. ... "
" ... Easy to setup ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Was extremely easy to connect and have no issues with it after 1 month of using it. ... "
Size
5weight, travel, thin, space, since
+100%
" ... It s actually very nice and works well when traveling but since it is the same size as the screen, it is cramped. ... "
" ... This one is more compact but totally fulfills the functions. ... "
" ... Great quality, size and weight ... "
" ... Perfect for travel or office ... "
" ... It takes up extra space on my Dock and I don't like that. ... "
Build Quality
4magnesium, looks, keys, feels, build quality
+100%
" ... It feels right. ... "
" ... It feels amazing, high quality material and it looks great. ... "
" ... It has crisp clicky keys and a solid magnesium chassis. ... Beyond the excellent build quality there are some slight improvements Microsoft could make. ... "
Price
3worth, money
+67%
-33%
" ... At this price range, I expect a backlight. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
Color
3keys, grey, gray, contrast, color
+33%
-67%
" ... Dim white vs bright white is not. ... "
Overall performance
3version, speed, i7, bc, pc
+100%
" ... Well, my pc at home crashed and burned and I was looking at PC's and then remembered I have the Go at home. ... "
" ... Microsoft made a great job. ... "
" ... Then again, I have the i7/8GB/256GB version so it runs smoothly. ... I would most likely get the middle version like I have now bc I need the speed and the capabilities of running multiple windows at the same time without bogging the device down or overheat it. ... "
Lagging
3typing, reconnect, key, every
+33%
-67%
" ... It disconnects after a few minutes of non use and is slow to reconnect. ... "
" ... Sometimes it will freeze my computer for about 15 seconds before it decides to. ... "
Features
3features, special, num, lock, leave
+100%
" ... The NUM key and Caps lock light up, which is huge, and the tactile feel and response is great. ... "
" ... You are welcome" I actually do NOT have that feature. ... As for normal features, it does them very well and I am very happy with it. ... "
" ... If you can afford it then purchase it, if you can't afford it then leave it alone bc there's no special features with the keyboard. ... "
Ports
3connection, keyboard, option, go, adapter
+33%
-67%
" ... Should have had a hardwired usb cable connection as an option at least. ... "
" ... Buy something else and I suggest to buy wired keyboard or then one using USB adapter for wireless connection. ... "
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