Logitech - K580 Multi-Device Chrome OS Edition Full-size Wireless Membrane Keyboard - Graphite

This is a great little Chromebook keyboard. It syncs easily and quickly and is surprisingly comfortable for me to use considering it's small size. I needed a 10 key and this gives me that plus Chromebook specific keys. I've been using it via bloothooth and it's surprisingly fast for a bluetooth keyboard. I have noticed that the screen brightness buttons and play/pause button are a bit mixed up but there is likely a way to reprogram them, I just haven't spent the time to figure it out. That's really been my only minor issue up to this point.

This is a really great keyboard. I love how easy it is to connect via Bluetooth. I used it for my Chromebook and my iPhone. It worked perfectly from the get-go. It’s easy to type on & my hands never get fatigued. A word to the wise: the key clicks are not 100% silent, but they’re barely noticeable, and it’s not backlit. Also, if you have a case on your iPad or your phone, they may not fit in the incorporated slot.

I love how easy it is to use rhis keyboard. It's very simple to connect to any type of device. For PC's or devices without Bluetooth, there is a USB reciever in the battery compartment. For Bluetooth devices, you simply have to hold down one of the two device buttons for three seconds, to put the keyboard into pairing mode. Then , go to your device and connect to the keyboard through your Bluetooth settings. When trying to connect, a code will pop up on your screen. All you have to do, is type the code into the keyboard and press enter, you are now connected, and can quickly switch between active devices by selecting the correct device on the keyboard. The keyboard also comes with 15 FN keys for quick shortcuts to your devices functions. ie,.. volume, play,screen brightness, back button, lock, menu,..etc. Although this keyboard was designed for Chrome, it can be used on anything. The keyboard has virtually every keyboard layout programmed into it, and the layouts can be accessed by holding down two keys for 3 seconds. Windows,.. "fn" + "P" Mac,.... "fn" + "O" (this is not a zero) iPhone,.... "fn" + "i" Chrome,.... "fn" + "8" Android,.... "fn" + "9" The keyboard does have two keys that are assigned to the Google Assistant and Chrome Apps, while the layout is set for Chrome. These keys change functionality based on the layout selected. ( see attached pics ) Aside from all the cool key features this keyboard offers, the next best impressive thing is the battery life. Under typical use, they are projecting 2-years of use with standard alkaline AAA's. (it takes 2 batteries) That is some pretty impressive power usage. Switching between devices is very convenient, no need to open up any settings, or do anything else ( provided your 2 devices have already been paired ) . Just simply hit the device button you want, and start typing. Go back and forth between the two devices as often as needed without skipping a beat. The keyboard is compact, and has a very low profile, but feels very sturdy, the keys feel soft to the touch, and are relatively quiet, with just a light sound, depending on how hard or fast you are typing. Even though it is compact, it doesn't shift around at all when placed on a level surface. There are rubber stoppers on the bottom of the device to keep it from moving, but there is also a nice weight to it, which adds to holding it in place. I have actually typed this whole review with the K580, while it was sitting on a newspaper on my kitchen table, and it hasn't budged an inch. It really holds it's place very well. But does offer an impressive wireless range of slightly over 32 feet, for people that might like to lounge on the couch or anywhere else and still be able to use your devices.

Most of us reading this are likely all too familiar with the act of juggling multiple devices requiring screen input. Most of these devices have different input methods, between phone, tablet, laptop, PC, Smart-TV, media streamers, etc. In fact I’m typing this review on a 10.5” iPad Pro, linked to this keyboard. I wasn’t expecting it to work considering the Chrome OS identification in the product title, but to the contrary, it works great. The paring process is simple too - just press-hold one of the 2 grey quick connect buttons [1] or [2] for 3 seconds, (It will blink white to indicate it’s in pairing mode) -Next enter your Bluetooth settings on the device, click connect / pair, -then type a 6-digit numerical code on the Logitech, followed by Enter. That’s it! For giggles I wanted to test on other devices, and repeated this process with a half dozen different devices including * iPad Pro * Alienware gaming PC desktop, * MacBook Pro laptop, [one extra step, MBP had me tap a button next to the shift key, to identify it’s mapping) * Android Galaxy S8 phone * IPhone X phone * Sony XBR smart TV (complex WiFi password and searching YouTube, anyone? ) In fact, I could not find a device it would NOT work with, and did not even need to use the included under the hood mini USB stick. The feel and “click-iness” of the keys is near-perfect. Responsiveness is extremely fast, just like I’m using a wired desktop or built-in laptop keyboard. The Chrome OS shortcut buttons also worked on unexpected devices, screen brightness, play music, mute etc. PROS + scissor mechanism, trumps butterfly design used by others + dual-device support, w/ quick access [1] [2] grey keys (see photo) + seems to support ANY device accepting Bluetooth input (incl iPad) + good weighted feel to keys, with comfortable travel + super easy pairing, Press-hold 2 seconds to pair with new device + claimed 24 months on single pair of AAA batteries + phone cradle works great (my tablet too heavy) + ultra-slim form factor for ease of portability + standardized typing agnostic of device CONS -weighted tablet will topple keyboard (mine is 2017 with sloped edges, new design may be seated keeping iPad erect. -would love future version with touchpad -backlit keys, using in dark requires tactile familiarity CONCLUSION I’m truly very impressed by this keyboard, albeit my expectations where that this is for Chrome OS, but was pleasantly surprised. I can’t find anything it doesn’t work with. Well worth the price, I just wish it had backlit keys, but that would eat batteries and cut into the 2-year duration on a pair of AAA batteries.

Logi K580 keyboard is made for chrome but works just a well with android smartphones and tablets or windows PCs. The fact that the keyboard has a dedicated numeric cluster is always a plus in my book. This alone would have added an exra point if it were possible!. The top row has dedicated keys; previous page, refresh tab, dim-brighten display, play/pause, mute, lower-raise volume, menu setting drop down, The tactile feel of the full size buttons is perfect. all in the right place. Like other Logitech keyboards, there is a handy slot for your cell phone or tablet, but because the keyboard is so light, a heavy tablet caused it to fall backward.. Just so you know. Very quiet, perfect for use in public. Also as the ability to switch between one device and another, just by pressing one of two grey keys on the top row. Makes texting a message easy when your phone is nestled in the keyboards upper slot. Comes with a typical LOGI USB receiver for PC connection. Works and pairs easily with Bluetooth devices. Worked with my Motorola android phone and lenovo chromebook. Battery is replaceable and claims to last a year or two. I can believe that I put it through the paces over the last week to see how I liked it. And yes it worked very well.

The Logitech - K580 Multi-Device Chrome OS Edition Wireless Membrane Keyboard in graphite is a pretty cool. The outside of the box states that there is a keyboard, 2 AAA batteries, a USB receiver, and user documentation. At first, I wondered where the batteries and the receiver were, that they had been left out of the box, but then I realized that there was a compartment, the light gray area at the top. That I figured out that I needed to slide that light gray lid back and ultimately off, pressing upward. So, when you look at the light gray oval recessed area at the top that you slide off, that recessed oval area can be used to stand your cell phone up in as you use the easy switch button 2 to type your texts or whatever else you might type on your cell phone. You can find the top row has 2 light gray buttons labeled 1 and 2, just to the right of the up volume key. The only problem that I found is that that tray for the phone is not wide enough if you use an otter box to protect your phone-it is not wide enough and you would have to take the outer part of that box off. This keyboard is not costly, but it does have quit a few really good features. As their brochure says, it is "crafted for Chrome OS" with fn buttons that bring up Chrome shortcuts. However, the thing that I liked the most is the multi-device connectivity. Through a USB receiver I have button 1 connecting the keyboard to my desktop computer and through button 2 I used Bluetooth to connect to my android Samsung S7 cell phone. I love using this to type my texts. It is a sleek and compact and very easily transportable in a backpack or brief case to literally be on the go. It is quiet to use and the brochure also states that the battery should last up to 24 months of use because there is an auto-sleep feature built in to preserve the battery life. Clearly, I have used this keyboard for less than 1 week so I cannot vouch for that. The keyboard is flat and does not have any risers so I purchased a non-skid keyboard riser and have put it on to give it a little more comfort.

The Logitech K580 Chrome OS Edition wireless keyboard is the perfect keyboard for your Chromebook and or phone. You have two options to connect this keyboard to your Chrome device, phone, or PC, either Bluetooth or the small unifying receiver that you need to plug into a USB type A slot. All my computers and chrome books recognized both devices right after I plugged in the receiver and the BT pairing was a breeze as well. You can BT pair up to two devices and switch between them with the two gray buttons on the keyboard. Typing on the keyboard takes a little getting used to when you are coming from a windows-based keyboard, but if you are used to the Chromebook keyboards then you will be right at home here. For example, where the windows key is usually located you have the google assistant key now and the Caps Lock button is the search button (which acts like the windows key on the PC). On the Chromebook device this works perfectly though. The travel on the keys is very minimal and is very quiet to type on as well and it is a pleasure to use. Battery power is provided in the form of two AAA batteries and they should last a long time. There is an auto sleep feature of this keyboard that will allow that to be the case and, in my opinion, and experience with Logitech products, they do last a long time and you never have to worry about replacing batteries that often. I do enjoy the 10-key addition on the keyboard and still keep the design small for the limited amount of space that I have on my desk. I love using this keyboard and it does make typing out emails from my phone so much easier while I am at my desk. I do have a Galaxy Note 10+ with a slim case on it and it does fit. In the picture I have my Note8 with a slim case for reference. Pros: Long battery life Compact design Quiet keystrokes Well-built and sleek design Phone cradle in the design FN + F keys work well BT or Unifying receiver options Price Easily switch between 2 BT devices Cons: None!

Okay so I was looking forward to this coming out for so long, because this is EXACTLY what I need. I type a lot on my personal and work phones, but it gets old trying to type a lot of information and quickly, on the phone keyboards. It just isn’t something I enjoy doing. But it is necessary, at least for me. So, my quandary. Do I get out the laptop to do a logical reply to an important email, or can I type it out on a keyboard while looking at my phone’s screen? Well, this solves that problem! I am typing this on the Logitech K580 keyboard, which is the Chrome and Android version, despite the fact I’m using an iPhone XS Max and an iPhone 7. So I’m using this for both of my phones and it works like a charm! I’m so elated, this is exactly what I’ve needed for years. Been on travel or at a meeting and didn’t want to bring the laptop? Have to return messages or emails? Like to type out notes on your phone but hate trying to do on the phone keyboard? This does all of that. Frankly I know it can work with your computer too, it includes the dongle to do so. But honestly, this is all I need to complete my technology life at work and at home. My iPhone XS Max doesn’t fit in the cool slot because of my huge Otterbox Defender case, but guess what? I put it just in front of the keyboard using my Otterbox’s holster kickstand! And it is works so well. Screen can be pinched to zoom in if text is too small. Can change between work and personal phones with the touch of a key on the keyboard. The keyboard is similar to another Logitech slim model that came out and it is so nice. Thin profile. Looks great with the dark gray (mostly) with lighter silver trim. The battery is rated for 24 months, which for me would be impossible, but I’ll let you know if it works out given how much I type in a day. If I get a year, I’ll be thrilled. This keyboard has a full sized layout WITH a numeric keyboard on the right. Absolutely I’m in heaven with this! Take it for what it is worth, I’ve been living the nightmare of trying to type messages quickly and fully, with the phone’s built in keyboard, only to regret sending it because it was too truncated. This keyboard solves that. A must have for anyone going into meetings, returning a lot of messages, or someone who doesn’t want to always have to lug their laptops around, if they even have connectivity wherever they are going with it. 100% satisfied, this is such a great tool for helping make your life more efficient. I’ll be using this so much I won’t know how to live if it ever breaks!