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Brand | Microsoft |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Connectivity Technology | wireless |
Keyboard Description | Standalone |
Recommended Uses For Product | Travel |
Color | Matte Black |
Number of Keys | 78 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | Single Color |
Style | Contemporary |
Product Dimensions | 11.18"L x 4.36"W x 0.38"H |
About this item
- Compact design saves desktop space and allows for close, comfortable mouse position.
- Optimized key spacing and key travel for fast, fluid typing.
- Sleek, low-profile design complements any workspace.
- Expressive input key[2] for quick access to emojis, symbols, and more.
- Connect up to 3 devices and switch seamlessly between them[1].
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Two colors to match your styleAvailable in Matte Black and Glacier. Pair with Microsoft Number Pad and your favorite mouse.* |
Your new go-to wireless keyboardWith its sleek design, premium finish, and low‑profile angle optimized for more productive typing, you’ll immediately feel at home on this space‑saving, modern keyboard. |
Optimized for exceptional comfortMicrosoft Designer Compact Keyboard delivers optimized key travel and a built-in expressive input (emoji) key[2], plus a Screen snipping key to quickly capture, copy, paste, and share. |
Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard | Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard | Microsoft Keyboard 600 | Microsoft Keyboard 850 | Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard | |
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wired USB | Wireless USB | Wired USB |
Battery Life | Up to 36 months | Up to 36 months | NA | Up to 15 months | NA |
Colors | Matte Black, Glacier | Black, Glacier | Black | Black | Black |
Compatibility | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 | Microsoft Windows 10 | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8 / 7, Mac OS X v10.7-10.9, | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8 / 7, Mac OS X v10.4.x – 10.10 | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 |
Wireless range | 33 feet | 33 feet | NA | 15 feet | NA |
Dimensions | 284.07 x 110.77 x 9.05 mm | 17.12 x 4.87 x 0.78 in | 18.60 x 1.50 x 6.90 in | 1.80 x 6.74 x 19.03 in | 10.33 x 2.39 x 19.2 in |
Weight | 287 g (including batteries) | 16.3 ounces | 1.65 pounds | 1.70 pounds | 3.49 pounds |
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Ergonomic | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
Sleep mode | 3.8 | — | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | Abe's Electronics Center | Arteck | Cool Blue Inc | Arteck | JLab Store | A+DEALS |
connectivity tech | wireless | Multi-Bluetooth | Bluetooth | USB Wireless | Bluetooth, USB-A | Bluetooth |
number of keys | 78 | 79 | 104 | 79 | 78 | 105 |
hardware interface | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | usb | bluetooth | — |
compatible devices | PC | Tablet, Laptop, PC, Smartphone, Smart TV | Laptop, PC | Laptop, PC, Smart TV | Laptop, PC, Tablet, Smartphone, Smart TV | Laptop |
keyboard description | Standalone | Wireless | Membrane | Multimedia | Wireless | Standalone |
operating system | Windows 10 | Android,Ios,Mac Os,Windows | Windows, Mac OS | Windows 11 | Windows, iOS/Mac, Android and Chrome OS | — |
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Technical Details
Brand | Microsoft |
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Series | MS21Y00001 |
Item model number | 21Y-00001 |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.36 x 0.36 x 11.18 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.36 x 0.36 x 11.18 inches |
Color | Matte Black |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Batteries | 4 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
Language | English |
ASIN | B08J8BLRZF |
Date First Available | September 9, 2020 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #97 in Computer Keyboards |
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Optimized for exceptional comfort and a compact, space-friendly work area, Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard features a smooth, elegant finish and low profile. It delivers optimized key travel and a built-in expressive input (emoji) key,[4] plus a Screen snipping key to quickly capture, copy, paste, and share.
[*] Sold separately. [1] Smart Switching not available on devices running Windows 10 S. [2] Requires Windows 10 with the latest updates.
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Customers like the comfort and size of the keyboard. They mention that the buttons are comfortable and the feel for typing is excellent. They also appreciate the compact size, which makes it easier to carry. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the keyboard quality, connectivity, appearance, and battery life.
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Customers like the size of the keyboard. They say it's sleek and compact, and it fits under a laptop shelf. It's easy to carry and frees up desk space. The keyboard is good enough and has tilting and large enough not to have cramps. It works great with their Cintiq and fits well under the screen.
"The look and feel are great, it is very compact but comfortable, very stylish and thin. Easy to carry everywhere. And it feels very premium...." Read more
"...keyboard, this keyboard is smaller and flat, which makes it easier to carry, the Bluetooth connection is pretty stable, and the keys are comfortable..." Read more
"...Again a trade off of being thin and light. Another thing I don't like is that the up/down arrows are smaller than the left/right arrows...." Read more
"...Just the right size for me." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the keyboard. For example they mention it feels very high quality, looks good, and is well built. Some complain that the casing is cheap. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Easy to carry everywhere. And it feels very premium. Highly recommended." Read more
"Good quality, well built keyboard. For travel, this is absolutely a 5 star keyboard. However I was looking for a compact keyboard for daily use...." Read more
"Very nice product and just what I needed to pair up with my Tablet. Just the right size for me." Read more
"...than an Apple branded one (duh), but importantly, great and comparable quality, maybe even better...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. For example, they mention that the feel for typing is excellent, it's easy to type on, and the buttons are comfortable. They also appreciate the ergonomic design and the small footprint. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and functionality of the product.
"The look and feel are great, it is very compact but comfortable, very stylish and thin. Easy to carry everywhere. And it feels very premium...." Read more
"...carry, the Bluetooth connection is pretty stable, and the keys are comfortable to press. I'd highly recommend it." Read more
"...Also, while the keyboard feels nice and all, the key travel is short and prolonged typing feels fatiguing fairly quickly...." Read more
"...This keyboard has a slight rubberized feel for the keys and board which I like...." Read more
Customers like the noise of the keyboard. They mention that it's quieter than a Magic Keyboard and a satechi keyboard, and the clicking feels clicky enough to get nice little feedback. The tapping feels more solid than satachi keyboard, but not as solid as a magic keyboard. The grippy rubber coating gives really good tactile feedback. Customers are happy with it.
"...the tapping feels more solid than a satechi keyboard, but not as solid as a magic keyboard-..." Read more
"...The keys are quiet and laid out with spacing just about like a laptop layout - easy to adapt...." Read more
"...The keys are coated in a grippy rubber coating which gives really good tactile feedback. I'm very happy with it." Read more
"...this keyboard will cycle through batteries very quickly, which is annoying, wasteful, and harmful to the environment.2...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the keyboard. Some mention that it worked really well and smoothly, while others say that it would not connect to any device. Some customers also mention that the keyboard refuses to pair on channel 1 and that it disconnects from their PC and does not reconnect. Some say that the product is designed to not function with non-Microsoft products.
"...the perfect little keyboard that doesn’t take up much space and gets the job done! Exactly what I needed while in school...." Read more
"...Now for some reason, it refuses to pair on channel 1, channel one appears locked. I unlocked the Fn key to ensure that was not the issue...." Read more
"...year to be used externally for my work laptop, and this one is working the best. It reminds me of my Apple Mac Keyboard, with the low stroke keys...." Read more
"...then was happily doing screenshots all day not realizing that it WASSNT WORKING! It should remember key assignments...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the keyboard quality of the product. Some mention that it's a good keyboard, works with Android, and provides a little more feedback than the Apple magic keyboard or other thin wireless; while others say that they do mis-hit them sometimes, need two keys remapped, and find it difficult to see the keys on a dark desk.
"This is the perfect little keyboard that doesn’t take up much space and gets the job done! Exactly what I needed while in school...." Read more
"...on the fn keys are a nice touch but at least for me they're too subtle to be very useful...." Read more
"...THis is MUCH less expensive than an Apple branded one (duh), but importantly, great and comparable quality, maybe even better...." Read more
"...So you do mis-hit them sometimes.- needs two keys remapped: the CMD key needs to be swapped with ALT: use settings ->..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the keyboard. Some mention that it looks nice and feels sturdy, while others say that it has a minimalistic design and a sleek matte finish.
"The look and feel are great, it is very compact but comfortable, very stylish and thin. Easy to carry everywhere. And it feels very premium...." Read more
"The Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard looks nice and feels sturdy, but it has a major downside...." Read more
"...Very poor design decision. And they keyboard does not come with a SIM tool. This is a specific use case keyboard. Don't buy this for everyday use." Read more
"...what the product appears in the photos, it is definitely is a sleek matte finish with a slimprofile. Great alternative to the MX keys mini...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the keyboard. Some mention that the battery lasts several months, while others say that it does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. It relies on four CR2032 batteries, which are not rechargeable. Overall, the product is well-built and durable, but the battery is not recharge-able.
"...The upside is that it's very thin and light and the batteries last forever (but aren't rechargeable)...." Read more
"...I would definitely recommend it for office use. The battery lasts several months." Read more
"...1. It does NOT have a built-in rechargeable battery, but rather relies on FOUR (4) CR2032 batteries...." Read more
"...just enough back pressure and key travel, small footprint, and long battery life. Tall mechanical keys would not do...." Read more
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Compared to the large surface wireless keyboard, this keyboard is smaller and flat, which makes it easier to carry, the Bluetooth connection is pretty stable, and the keys are comfortable to press. I'd highly recommend it.
tl;dr- If you're travelling or have a mobile setup like a surface tablet, this is a fantastic keyboard. If you have a stationary setup, you'll be happier upgrading to something with longer key travel and backlighting.
Stationary upgrade options? Either the logitech mx keys mini or compact, low-profile mechanicals. Eg. keychron k3, nuphy air75, or logitech mx mechanical mini.
Materials:
After a short time, within a month or two the finish began to rub off of the keys most used. Check the photo included.
Pairing:
Once paired it seemed to work fine for a while but then now and then it would need to be repaired. Now for some reason, it refuses to pair on channel 1, channel one appears locked. I unlocked the Fn key to ensure that was not the issue. It was time to get a new PC so, I built a new PC to rule out the PC of course. Same issue, not pairing. I had this paired to my Main PC, a Macbook Pro, and a Samsung S7+ tablet.
Battery Life:
I purchased the unit in late October and the low battery warning at 25% came on within 2 months and hit 0% at 8 months. I realize that math does not make sense. To note that brand new the battery showed 50% as did the replacement batteries that were put in about a month ago as I type, on my new Logitech K380.
There does not seem to be a way to reset or clear the pairing channels. I took the batteries out and turned it off and on, it still would not pair. Microsoft support is not helpful.
I would NOT recommend purchasing this keyboard since the box of 2032 3V lithium batteries I bought specifically for this keyboard outlasted the keyboard.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
Materials:
After a short time, within a month or two the finish began to rub off of the keys most used. Check the photo included.
Pairing:
Once paired it seemed to work fine for a while but then now and then it would need to be repaired. Now for some reason, it refuses to pair on channel 1, channel one appears locked. I unlocked the Fn key to ensure that was not the issue. It was time to get a new PC so, I built a new PC to rule out the PC of course. Same issue, not pairing. I had this paired to my Main PC, a Macbook Pro, and a Samsung S7+ tablet.
Battery Life:
I purchased the unit in late October and the low battery warning at 25% came on within 2 months and hit 0% at 8 months. I realize that math does not make sense. To note that brand new the battery showed 50% as did the replacement batteries that were put in about a month ago as I type, on my new Logitech K380.
There does not seem to be a way to reset or clear the pairing channels. I took the batteries out and turned it off and on, it still would not pair. Microsoft support is not helpful.
I would NOT recommend purchasing this keyboard since the box of 2032 3V lithium batteries I bought specifically for this keyboard outlasted the keyboard.
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Prós:
- ruído ao digitar: é mínimo, quase que imperceptível
- conforme na digitação: teclas macias e super confortáveis, as teclas são firmes não tendo "jogo" ao posicionar os dedos. Para quem digita com os 10 dedos é muito agradável em digitar
- conexão bluetooth: a conexão é apenas bluetooth, não sendo necessário o dongle para conexão, isso é muito útil, evita a inutilização por perder essa peça
- conexão com até 3 aparelhos
- configuração de teclas: não são todas, mas é possível configurar algumas teclas para se comportarem de forma diferente conforme o aplicativo utilizado, para isso basta baixar o software
Contras:
- ergonomia: para quem não está acostumado a teclado compacto e digita com os 10 dedos no início a mão direita acaba se posicionando na tecla errada, nada que depois de algum tempo vc não se acostume e os erros de digitação terminem
- desconexão: para economizar bateria o teclado entra em stand by e perde a conexão. contudo ao digitar ele volta, quase que instantaneamente, e tem uma "memorização" das teclas digitas, o que faz essa desconexão não ser um problemão, mas ocorre é bom ficar ciente
- as teclas F1 a F12: elas são invertidas com a função Fn, assim, para quem trabalha com TI e usa muito essas teclas isso pode incomodar. Mas é possível configurar para travar a Função Fn, assim, vc consegue deixar essas teclas a serem usadas sem necessidade da Fn ser apertada em conjunto.
- Contraste das teclas: a impressão das teclas, as letras e número, caracteres especiais são pequenos (teclado compacto) e tem pouco contraste (no teclado preto) isso pode atrapalhar quem necessita olhar para o teclado a fim de digitar
- não é retro iluminado: não que isso seja um grande diferencial, mas para quem não abre mão dessa função saiba que ele não tem. Já tive outros teclados, até mesmo do note, que são e não vejo uma grande diferença.
Conclusão: eu super recomendo, os pontos contras são mais detalhes que não atrapalham em nada o uso e os pontos positivos o fazem ser espetacular.
I have been eyeing this compact designer keyboard for a bit as I've always been a fan of Microsoft keyboards and this one also supports multiple devices. I thought this could be handy if I ever integrate an iPad into my day-to-day workflow at my desk.
Pros:
- Well made!
- Satisfying typing experience for touch typers.
- Compact, would also be good for those of you who are travelling for your work or school. Easy to throw in a bag.
- Function keys are the default press, which is great. You have to hit Function + when you want to use the F-key. Smart.
Cons:
- The color / material definitely picks up the grease from your fingers... it looks greasy on the regular and I need to wipe it down.
- I'll wait and see around the battery life and the availability of batteries. If I forget to keep CR2032s in stock and the battery dies... that could be annoying. I'll try my best to be proactive there.
All-in-all, I really like this keyboard. Feels great. Recommended.
Additionally, I have used this keyboard for casual gaming and it has worked great! It has always responded quickly, and consistently while in use.
To respond to the issue of the keyboard taking a while to wake up - this 5 seconds is longer than any other wireless keyboard I have used in the past, but to be completely honest it doesn't bother me! While at the computer I just press the arrow or space key knowing it takes a second to load up, but once awake this keyboard has no delays what so ever. Overall love the keyboard, and hope to use it for years to come.
in comparison with my Logitech MX mini, everything is less responsive and quality is lower, but you are paying half
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2023
in comparison with my Logitech MX mini, everything is less responsive and quality is lower, but you are paying half