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!

Very Nice. As Described. 5 Stars.

I've used Logitech wireless keyboards/mice for several years now. I like them but use them a LOT, so they tend to wear out in some way after about 2-3 years. My last set held up pretty well, but the keyboard letter/number markers were almost all worn off and the mouse was getting skeezy; half the functions wouldn't work. I decided to replace them with this newer model; the keyboard is a bit smaller, but works well in my current setup. The keyboard itself is fairly comfortable to use and I like the touch/feel of the keys for typing. The only issue I've noticed is that when I first start using it after turning the computer on, there is a 'lag' in getting the characters on the screen. I'll be typing a sentence and it finally pops up there, but it takes a while. However, that problem disappears after a couple minutes. As for the mouse, I love the versatility of it with the programmable keys. It's comfortable to use and I have no issues with it at all. I can't really say how the battery life is as I've only had them for a few weeks, but going by past experience with similar models, the batteries last quite awhile -- usually at least 6-8 months, and I use the mouse/keyboard every day for several hours. All in all, for the price, I would recommend this wireless keyboard/mouse combo; I'm just hoping I won't have the same issues with the letters/numbers wearing off the keys and mouse skeeziness that happened with my last Logitech set.

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.

I have been using this mouse and keyboard for almost 2 years, almost every day. The battery seems to last over a year, no complaints there. After about 1.5 years the left mouse button is getting very finnicky (double clicking, not holding a click, not registering a click), to the point where I need to buy a new one, as it is becoming difficult to work with the mouse. Not too bad, but the mouse only really has 90% of the strain on that one button, and I would expect it to be engineered to last at least 3-5 years. I would considering buying the same again, just in case I got one that broke early.

Good quality, simple keyboard, smooth keys.

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.

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