Logitech MK545 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Hold onto your hats, folks, because I'm about to spill the beans on the Logitech MK545 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Brace yourselves for a wild keyboard ride, with a few bumps along the way! Let's start with the pros, because who doesn't love a good pros-and-cons show? This combo is lighter than a helium-filled marshmallow on a diet. It practically floats on air! Setting it up is as easy as pie, or maybe even easier. I'm talking pie-level simplicity here. And let's not forget those sweet keyboard switches - they're like tiny, magical elves performing a synchronized typing ballet. So satisfying! Now, the ergonomics and size of this thing? Talk about a match made in keyboard heaven! It fits my hands like a tailored glove made by a genius fashion designer who specializes in hand-friendly couture. And did I mention it's wireless? Oh, the freedom! No more wrangling with wires like a clumsy cowboy herding cattle. But now, let's bring on the cons, the minor hiccups in this keyboard extravaganza. First off, I've had to change the batteries once already, and my keyboard seems to have a taste for them. I feel like I'm feeding it more batteries than a hungry toddler devours cookies! And seriously, Logitech, why no USB charging option? It's like the combo missed the memo on 21st-century convenience. We're in the wireless age, people! But wait, there's more! The sleep mode button on this thing is a bit of a diva. It wants to be the center of attention, but really, it should have its own button, like a spoiled celebrity demanding a personal entourage. Come on, Logitech, give the sleep mode button some humble pie! But despite these quirky cons, I can't deny that the Logitech MK545 combo has stolen a piece of my heart. It's brought joy, comfort, and a touch of keyboard magic to my computing adventures. Just make sure to stock up on batteries, invest in a charging dock, and maybe give that sleep mode button a little talking-to. So, my friends, get ready to buckle up and embark on a thrilling ride with the Logitech MK545 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo! It's a roller coaster of lightness, ease, and keyboard dreams, with a few surprises along the way. Enjoy the ride!

Preface: This is a review of the keyboard only. I already own a wireless mouse (MX Master also from Logitech!) and thus set the mouse aside. Prepreface: I've owned the product for ~1 week. Thus no reliability issues so far but then again, it's only been a week. The keyboard works great! I have plenty of Logitech products and the unifying receiver was one of the big reasons why I picked a Logitech keyboard over a different brand. I was able to connect to my pre-existing unifying receiver with 0 issues. No issues at all with connectivity. I wake up in the morning, start typing, and letters show up. It just works! I've also played games on it and there's no noticeable input delay either. Ergonomically, the wrist rest is a wrist saver! However, not everything is perfect. Couple of minor cons to look out for: - The wrist rest material is a rubbery textured material. You know the type. It's going to wear off and gather grim. - There's no right windows key. I didn't know keyboards existed without the right windows key. - The top right shortcut keys. I hate them. I despise them. I can't disable them. One is a battery light indicator. Cute. 1 opens up your calculator app. Why the heck would I need a keyboard shortcut for that? 1 locks your computer. I hate hitting that. And the last one, the very top right key, is a monster. It opens up your web browser home page, using your CURRENT tab. While writing THIS review, I accidentally hit that godforsaken button and it deleted my review. It doesn't ask, there's no confirmation for leaving a form. Homepage. Watching a YouTube video and grab the corner of your keyboard to adjust it and hit the key? Homepage. Inputting numbers through the numpad and accidentally hit the key while trying to type -? Homepage. Drop everything and go directly to homepage. I'm making it a bigger deal than it should be because I'm still rating the keyboard 5 stars!

A few months ago, I bought a new laptop and this keyboard and mouse combo. Strange things happened since then. The keyboard and mouse kept losing connection. I thought it was a problem with my new laptop because I have never heard of similar problems with mice and keyboards. I then tried and moved my laptop to different positions, from the right of my desk to the middle and from the middle to the left. None of those moves worked. I got very frustrated and I just wanted to break the keyboard and mouse every time the connection was lost. I had to unplug the receiver and put it back in for it to work. I also almost wanted to return my laptop, keyboard, and mouse. But I was like, no that doesn't make any sense and I really like the keyboard, so I went ahead and did some research about the compatibility of these new devices. I found out that there is a known problem of interference between USB 3.0 which my laptop has and 2.4GHz signal which most keyboard and mouse use, including this combo. The keyboard and mouse with 2.4GHz work better with USB 2.0. So I further looked to see if there are adapters that can fix this known problem. Thank god! Yes, with a little adaptor, my keyboard and mouse work just perfectly fine! Again, I love this keyboard and of course, my new laptop and so didn't want to just return them. Phew!! Problem solved! I'm so so happy! For those of you who experience a similar issue, try my solution. Here is the link to the adapter that I bought. https://www.amazon.com/Syntech-Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-ChromeBook/dp/B082V3C83D/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_img_13?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6S9V0XRNKRGRNBP0WRWB

Connects nicely to the computer but unfortunately mine didn’t come with a Bluetooth receiver and I had to use an old one to get it to work. Other than that, the actual quality is top notch and the actual keyboard feel when typing is really good.

Quality items at outstanding price with delivery in just 5 days from Germany via DHL which is much quicker than estimated. Excellent service.

This is pretty much as good as it gets for membrane keyboards. As always, Logitech has delivered a quality product. The keys have a nice amount of travel and a good amount of tactile feedback. For its features it has dedicated media buttons, customisable keys, and a nice palm rest. The deck is large, with a comfortably large layout of keys, and the plastic construction has almost no perceptible deck flex. The mouse, while secondary to the keyboard, cannot be ignored either. It has a comfortable size to it with accurate tracking, customisable forward and back keys, as well as left-to-right scrolling. This isn't the best mouse in the world by any means but it's definitely a decent one. It must be noted that this keyboard will not provide a great gaming performance, but bear in mind that the intended market for this keyboard is the business/productivity side of computer accessories.

I type a lot for my work, so it was a surprise that my Microsoft Sculpt keyboard and mouse started wearing-off sooner than I expected. The Logitech MK545 combo felt like a good simple replacement. Its keyboard has a good layout, with just the right keys and not crowded than what's necessary. It has standard function keys, a calculator key, Windows lock key (handy), media buttons, and volume keys (takes a few presses to work at times). Typing is soft and comfortable. Keyboard build quality is decent, but it can be better at this price point. Hand-rest should've been a little longer for full placement. The mouse is just the right size for my hand, not too small and not too big. But Logitech should make the mouse clicks a bit softer. Overall a good combo for everyday use in home or office.

Good quality, simple keyboard, smooth keys.

Having had to work from home for 6 weeks and developed back pain from hunching over my laptop, I was relieved when this product was delivered. It was expensive, but I thought it would be worth it. Unfortunately, the box was open and a key component missing on arrival. So now I have to go through all the inconvenience of returning it and still do not have a solution!