I've just bought the third of these I've bought THIS year, in 2017. I've been using these keyboards for several years, I've probably bought about 6 in total. Why am I such a sucker? Well, right out of the box, they are great wireless keyboards that are pleasant and efficient to type on, nice action with enough response to feel like you're typing but also quiet, full size keys, light up automatically when your hands approach the board, the little USB dongle (the "unifying receiver" -- not all Logitech devices have one, sadly) that simultaneously works with Logitech mice is a big plus for working wirelessly, or hooking up to a laptop.
In fact, obviously I love this keyboard, I even wrote them a fan letter about it once.
So why two stars? Because they are incredibly fragile.
God forbid you ever laugh at a video while drinking your coffee. God forbid you ever have an ice cold drink that for a moment, allows a drop of condensation to drip over the keyboard. Greasy hands. An ill-directed sneeze.
If you get sticky keys at all -- and you will -- do NOT for the love of all that is decent EVER attempt to lift a key to clean it. This thing is worse than the keyboards on most laptops. I guarantee you will break the key. It will come up oh-so-easily, just snap right out with almost no pressure at all -- and though it will seem that nothing is broken, you will never ever get that key back in. They are attached with a kind of plastic so flimsy and fragile it seems like they must be constructed from cobwebs -- and an engineering design that will force you to wonder, every time, what sophisticated system of robotics could have possibly put together this delicate jigsaw puzzle. Then the moment will pass, and you will realize that you are screwed again.
They really should have a subscription service for these. And I would pay for it. If I could get an all-you-can-eat supply of these for a flat fee, it would be worth it, because currently, I haven't had one that has lasted longer than six months.
I'm looking for alternatives, but meanwhile I just ordered another. I hope my last. At $60+ a pop, this is an addiction I can't afford.
Logitech, if you are listening, this is a lousy business model. Please either make this sturdier, more resistant to everyday life, OR offer us discounted replacements. I've been a loyal user, but there's a time when you realize that it's time to take your broken heart and move on.
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From the manufacturer
Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
Brilliant typing anytime
With the K800, low lighting conditions won’t keep you from catching up on emails or Facebook feeds. Work or play anytime thanks to laser-etched, backlit keys bright enough to let you type in the dark without missing a beat.
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Advanced illumination
Hand Proximity Detection automatically illuminates the keys when your hands approach the keyboard. Adjust lighting to your liking with the press of a button.
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Sleek, streamlined design
With sleek lines, a clear edge, and low-profile keys, the keyboard adds style to your workspace—whether you’ve got a laptop or desktop.
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Logitech PerfectStroke Key System
It distributes typing force evenly across key surfaces, so every keystroke is comfortable, fluid and quiet. Rounded Incurve keys are easy on your fingertips and a palm rest gives your wrists a rest.
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Logitech Unifying Receiver
The tiny receiver stays in your laptop. Plus, you can easily add a compatible wireless mouse or keyboard—without the hassle of multiple USB receivers.
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Fast, easy recharging
Simply plug in the universal micro-USB cable for three to six hours for up to 10 days of battery life. You can even type while it’s recharging.*
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Full-size layout
All the keys are right where you’re used to so you can type quickly and comfortably.
System Requirements
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or later
- USB port
- Internet connection (for software download)
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Advanced Wireless
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✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Unifying Receiver
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✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Enhanced Comfort
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PerfectStroke Keys | ✘ | Comfort Wave Design | PerfectStroke Keys |
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Palm Rest
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✔ | ✘ | Cushioned | ✘ |
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Illuminated Keys
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✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Max Battery Life
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36 mo. (Rechargeable) | 24 months (2 AA) | 36 months (2 AAA) | Infinite/powered by light |
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Profile
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Ultra thin | Thin | Full size curved | Ultra thin |
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Programmable F-Keys
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✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Customer Rating | (8896) | (2492) | (6304) | (4722) | (11353) | (13023) |
| Price | $59.99 | $31.35 | $99.99 | $59.99 | $36.99 | $27.99 |
| Shipping | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details |
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Arteck |
| Are batteries included? | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Are batteries required? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color | Black | Black | — | Black | Black | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wired | Wireless | wireless |
| Hardware Interface | USB | — | — | USB | USB | Radio Frequency |
| Item Dimensions | 8.19 x 2.31 x 18.44 inches | 21.4 x 5.6 x 1.3 inches | — | 3 x 18 x 8 inches | 18.9 x 2.9 x 9.9 inches | 16.85 x 4.92 x 0.55 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.20 ounces | 1.17 lbs | 1.90 lbs | 2.31 lbs | 3.05 lbs | 0.93 lbs |
| Model Year | 2010 | — | — | 2008 | 2004 | — |
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
When I received it, it was awesome, the light sensor and the soft feeling...great. BUT within a couple of months a started feeling that the light started failing and little by little one key poped out, then another one. How is this possible for a keyboard of this price range?!
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It's not durable
By Alejandra on April 21, 2017
When I received it was perfect, the light sensor was awesome and everything but within 4 months 2 keys have poped out and now is useless.By Alejandra on April 21, 2017
When I received it, it was awesome, the light sensor and the soft feeling...great. BUT within a couple of months a started feeling that the light started failing and little by little one key poped out, then another one. How is this possible for a keyboard of this price range?!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018
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Temo Canada
The old K800 was better; this model has some poor design choices and some illumination problems.
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2019Verified Purchase
The old K800 was better; this model has some poor design choices and some illumination problems.
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2019
[Update Feb 2021] Revising my rating to two stars. The keyboard still works but the illumination feature is now unusable due to the illumination cycling on off every few seconds, no matter the setting. It appears to be a faulty light sensor with no way to fix. I am now back to using my older (nearly a decade old) original K800. This is now a backup only. A truly disappointing purchase and unless Logitech have fixed the problems this is a hard KB to recommend.Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2019
[Update 2020] I am revising my review rating to 3 stars instead of 4. The new K800 hardly ever keeps the settings I set in Logitech options. It now just just goes into an illumination on off cycle about every second. I am constantly restarting Options or cycling the power on & off to reset .... many times a day. It's gotten so bad I'm now junking this (past the warranty already) & reviving my old K800. Logitech Options is absolute junk software, including the 'cloud' backups that you can't control. I was also having to recharge every 2nd or 3rd day, making it appear the batteries are already reaching the end of their recharge cycle. Very disappointing.
Pros
* Four illumination levels, or illumination off.
* Auto sensor that turns illumination off to save battery life, with multiple ways to set this via included software
* Keystroke depression \ resistance is very nice (not soft or mushy)
* RF Wireless (not bluetooth) with good range. Comes with small, unobtrusive wireless dongle
* Does have configurable 'Logitech Options' software
* Overall good build quality. Best of the wireless keyboards I've tried
* Full size keyboard with right hand numpad
Cons
* New K800's have batteries that are sealed in, unlike the old K800 where you could swap out batteries if wanted.
* No ability to remap function keys onboard or with software.
* I preferred the old Set Point software to the new 'Logitech Options' software
* My keyboard doesn't always hold the settings I input into the Logitech Options software, requiring hard off \ on or reset.
* I'd like a longer auto - on setting like 30 minutes.
I have two Logitech K800 keyboards. I bought the first one in October of 2014, and the second one in December of 2018, both here on Amazon.ca. The first K800 I bought in 2014 is superior in every way.
The biggest disappointment comparing the old and new K800:
Opening the old K800’s battery cover revealed two regular AA batteries (Eneloop’s) that you could swap out if you wanted, instead of plugging the keyboard in to charge it. In that way it was 100% full-time wireless. Removing the battery cover on the new K8800 reveals that the battery is sealed inside and unremoveable.
First problem with this is that any keyboard requiring you to plug it in, even if only for charging, ceases to be a 100% full time wireless device. There is no substitute for the convenience of being able to just swap in fresh batteries if you want and you’re good to go, always wireless. The new one must be plugged in to be charged – no battery swapping available.
Second problem regarding the sealed battery compartment is that it reduces the lifespan of the keyboard. Even the best rechargeable’s have a lifetime recharge cycle. So now when the K800 reaches the end of the sealed batteries recharge life cycle the keyboard is a brick. My four year old K800 is 100% perfect, even though I’ve had to completely replace the AA Eneloops. There’s no way I’ll get 8 years out of the new K800 with no ability to replace the battery. This reminds me of the old ipod battery-gate. Is this planned obsolescence by Logitech?
The old K800 had a smooth luxurious membrane type finish that felt very premium to the touch. The new K800 is kind of a hard plastic and doesn't feel as luxurious. This is relative …. I’m not saying it feels ‘cheap’, but definitely ‘cheaper than’ it’s more luxurious predecessor. It's still overall a very solid feeling premium keyboard.
Another disappointment with the new K800 is the new Logitech Options software. I really liked the old Set Point software. It was effective. It worked, stayed out of the way in sys tray, but was also easily accessible there. The new Logitech Options software follows the trend of creating nicer looking, metro-ey type software the does look OK, but takes an extra step to get to, opens slower, and most frustrating … it doesn’t always hold the settings. Many times it doesn’t hold the illumination settings I input (setting: start illumination with typing & leave on for 10 minutes) and the illumination goes off when I remove my hands. Sometimes re-opening the software resets it, and sometimes it requires that I power off and back on the keyboard then reset the settings. It seems more temperamental and finicky.
The keystroke depression hasn’t changed at all on the new K800. It's still great. These are not mechanical switches and I actually like that. To me this feels like just the perfect amount of key resistance and it’s quiet to type on. I’ve typed for hours on this and it doesn’t feel fatiguing.
The keyboard has four illumination levels. I find either of the first two illumination levels are excellent, even for typing in a dark room. I also have poor eyesight and I find the illumination makes the keys easily visible. Level one or two illumination will also provide the greatest battery life.
You set illumination to come on in one of two ways: either when you touch the keyboard (hand detection), or when you start typing. There is no setting for always on. After activating through hand detection or typing, you have choices to turn illumination off after 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds, or 1, 5 or 10 minutes. I set mine to come on when typing and stay on for the full 10 minutes.
The battery life will of course depend on how much you use it and what illumination settings and level you choose, but expect anywhere from a week under very heavy use (a week of 14 - 16 hour days), to several weeks of battery life per charge.
My perspective and criticisms come from comparisons of the old and new K800, and what I feel was a vastly superior previous product. These criticisms aside I still think this is a great keyboard. I’ve searched high and low and tried several inferior wireless products. You’d be hard pressed to find a much better wireless illuminated keyboard.
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Wula
Best logitech product I have ever used. And I buy a lot of things from them.
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2016Verified Purchase
Paul
Another nice product from Logitech with a couple of very minor opportunities to make it perfect
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2016Verified Purchase
Bobby
Avoid this like the plague.
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2019Verified Purchase
Paul Evans
Disappointed
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2016Verified Purchase
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