Could this be one of the best keyboards under £100? I was struck by the Logitech Signature Slim K950 keyboard right away thanks to the heft of the metal chassis with its large, well-spaced keys and premium finish. I like the large low-profile keys with their gentle concave contour to subtly help your fingers find their place. The travel on the chiclet keys is expectedly short, but long enough, and with just enough sound to know you’ve pressed them. I was eager to get writing on it, especially as I could make use of the row of extra function keys and program a few of my own.
The K950's Bluetooth was instantly detected by my laptop and iPhone. I also used the Logi Bolt USB dongle with my desktop PC, using the keyboard's Easy-Switch keys to toggle between devices. Customising with the Logi Options+ software was intuitive as well. However, I did find the transition to this from my regular (Logitech Wave Keys) keyboard took a little bit longer than expected, probably due to the non-ergonomic layout and shallow key travel. That said, after a few days of using this wireless keyboard for my day job (and writing this review) I’ve now adjusted to the chiclet keys and it’s actually a faster typing experience for me. To find out more, read my full review below.
Pros
- Connect to and switch between three devices at the touch of a button
- Programmable keys and good Logi Options+ software for more customisations
- A premium build throughout, with a heavy chassis and quality finish
Cons
- Large, low-profile keys and tight spacing can lead to more typos while you adjust to using it, especially if you're used to a keyboard with taller keys
| Size | 43.4 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Logi Bolt USB Receiver - up to three devices |
| Backlighting | No |
| Switches | Chiclet, membrane (Signature K950 quiet keys) |
| Battery | 2 AAA batteries (can last up to 36 months) |
- Customer review: "I have noticed a great improvement in my typing since using this ergonomic keyboard as it is very comfortable on my wrists. The wavy design perfectly supports my hands, wrists, and forearms which minimises the strain during long typing sessions. For anyone who sits at a desk for long hours, I would highly recommend this keyboard as it takes all the strain off your wrists and arms."
Logitech Signature Slim K950 keyboard review
Build wise, the K950 really impressed me. Its weight is down to the aluminium chassis, and the overall finish is a pleasingly-textured mid-grey. As a slim keyboard, I’m particularly thankful for the substantial fold out tilt legs at the back which makes it a lot more comfortable for me to use – especially coming from a chunkier keyboard with a wrist rest.
It's quiet, but not silent. It’s certainly got more of a clicky sound over non-chiclet rubber membrane keyboards. I like a keyboard with a numpad too, as it gives me the flexibility I need for entering measurements and so on when writing technical specs.
I often find dedicated function keys more of a fad than anything, but here they're fully customisable and really do come in handy. One of them even reintroduced me to a long-forgotten but useful Windows function: The Dictation key. Although, the irony of the K950 having a key dedicated to leaving typing behind isn’t lost on me. I loved being able to customise the function keys (and other keys) to suit my needs and save various profiles to assist with my favourite applications.
Verdict: A slim and responsive keyboard that twins a lightweight look with a heavyweight build. The classy finish, great connectivity and advanced functionality make this keyboard a pleasure to use.
What’s good?
For me, the mark of a really practical keyboard is its ability to connect to more than one device. Logitech call this the Easy-Switch feature. Each of the Easy-Switch keys have white LEDs that are solid when a profile has been selected, or flashing when held for Bluetooth pairing. Having paired it with a Windows PC, iPad, and an Android phone, I can vouch for its comprehensive and reliable connectivity.
Although this keyboard doesn't have a rechargeable battery, it only takes two AAA batteries which Logitech claim should last up to 36 months. Either way, that's long enough for me to not have to worry about replacing them anytime soon.
Programmable keys
Connectivity aside, my other favourite feature is the dedicated programmable keys for functions like the popup emoji keyboard, voice dictation, and the snipping tool. Almost the entire top row of F-keys and more are pre-configured to match the keycap symbol. But, I really wanted to customise some of the functions.
Logi Options+ software
This is the same application that I installed for the Logitech Wave Keys ergonomic keyboard that I reviewed, so it was all set up and recognised the K950 immediately. Profiles can be saved per-application, so if you’re a heavy user of Photoshop, you could program all of the F-keys (and nine more) to do various shortcut key combinations to help your workflow.
I was able to disable the numlock key and the Lock Key, redefining the latter to a bespoke writing shortcut – in my case, the cumbersome code for the ‘en dash’ I just typed. All in all, it's one of the best Logitech keyboards in the range with a lot of the quality and features you'd normally see in the Logitech Master Series.
What’s okay?
The included Logi Bolt USB adapter is the only way to use this keyboard with a PC or laptop without Bluetooth. If you’re already a user of a Logitech product that uses a Unifying USB receiver (which can be used to connect up to six compatible devices, including a mouse) this keyboard won’t connect to it, so you’ll have to use the Bolt receiver in a spare port.
That said, as most computers and tablets do have Bluetooth these days, the USB receiver is a welcome backup. I ended up opting for the ease of Bluetooth and stowed the dongle in the battery compartment.
Lastly, I find the addition of a key dedicated to switching between keyboard languages a little redundant. I think there could be better uses for such a prominently placed keycap, as it replaces the traditional Insert key next to the Backspace key. Although this is one of the keys that can be reprogrammed, for me the default could have been something more frequently used by the majority of users, such as the emoji key. I re-assigned mine to launch my browser instead.
Any negatives?
I do find the lack of a backlight a bit of an oversight as the rest of the keyboard is so well engineered and designed. It's another feature that exists on the similar, but more workflow-oriented, Master Series model that we reviewed - the Logitech MX Keys.
Perhaps my biggest gripe is something I share the blame for. For some reason, coming from the Logitech Wave Keys, I initially found myself making more typos on the K950 than I would do normally. This is partly because the Wave Keys has an ergonomic layout and doesn't have low-profile keys. By contrast, the K950 has larger and flatter keys that, to the touch, can blend one into the other.
While I understand that key benefits of low-profile short-travel keys can be a faster typing experience, in practice I found myself making typos for several days until I adjusted to it. Making the keys larger while maintaining a tight layout is something I've seen from this brand before – such as the Logitech Pebble 2 keyboard we reviewed. Every user has different needs and keyboard preferences though, so this is more of a personal note in the margin than a flaw in the K950's design.
More items to consider
The Logitech Signature Slim K950 keyboard is quite hard to beat in terms of connectivity, build quality and, of course, that legendary Logitech reliability. But, there are some close alternatives to be found.
If you like the slim profile and weight of the K950 but wish you had just a few more features like backlit 'spherically dished' keys and a rechargeable battery, the Logitech MX Keys that we reviewed will tick all of the 'premium keyboard' boxes.
Here, legendary keyboard switch brand CHERRY offers a Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz wireless keyboard with the same basic layout. Although you can switch between both connection types, you don't get the ease of switching between three devices, or programmable keys you have with the K950. But you do get a great budget-friendly alternative with great CHERRY build quality.
This is one of the best low-budget alternatives to the K950. You won't find programmable keys or switchable multipoint connections, but you will get a stainless steel low profile slim keyboard that's rechargeable. A great value and well-regarded keyboard.
Who tested it?
Chris Duffill is one of our senior tech writers here at What’s The Best. Over the years he’s owned more keyboards than he really should have, opting to replace the ones bundled with PC systems from day one. He’s also used ergonomic, mechanical, low profile and foldable keyboards for mobile devices. He prefers a mechanical keyboard – like the 8BitDo Retro C64 mechanical keyboard he reviewed. He also likes a numpad and low-noise clicky switches, but is often pleasantly surprised by the quality of some budget keyboards with a standard membrane inside.
How the product was tested
I used the Logitech Signature Slim K950 for a week. It was connected via Bluetooth to my laptop, iPhone and iPad, as well at so my PC via the Logi Bolt USB adapter. I used it to write this article and also several others as part of my day job. In the evenings it was used to write emails, instant messages and as my main keyboard while working with creative graphics applications. I also used the Logi Options+ software to customise the keys and made use of the extra functions, like media controls and volume control, throughout the week.
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