One of the noteworthy features is said to be its format. This is an extra-compact keyboard with a so-called 65 percent layout, which means it’s small in size and lacks some keys. There’s no numeric keypad on the side, nor even a row of function keys above.
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Cramped but well-built
Everything is very well built and the chassis is sturdy, but it’s lighter than many competing keyboards, even compared to similarly small ones. The keys are low-profile, but with full travel and linear switches without a mechanical click. They trigger early when pressed, allowing you to type quickly. There is some clicking sound when pressing and releasing the keys, but it’s not excessively noisy.
The point of the compact design is supposedly to free up more desk space for other things, such as a graphics tablet, mouse, cameras, and a microphone. I’m not sure if it’s worth it — I’ve never felt short of desk space — but that’s up to you. For some reason, this type of more compact keyboard is popular. Personally, I always prefer more keys.
It’s not that the functions are inaccessible. There are F1 to F12 functions, media controls, window management in Windows, screenshot, and brightness and volume controls, but all via Fn combinations. These functions and more are printed on the front edge of the keys. They’re hard to see without good lighting in the room, but they’re there. The backlight doesn’t illuminate them, only the main characters in the center of the top row.
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Lots of features, plenty of flexibility
You can also access other features this way, such as controlling the RGB backlighting with colors and effects, a macro function, and switching between paired devices. You can connect up to five devices, using a combination of Bluetooth, a USB receiver, and USB-C.
In addition to the buttons on the top, there’s also a touch strip along the back edge of the keyboard. This gives you quick control over things like volume, screen brightness, the media player, and customizable swipe and click gestures.