Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch With Easy Media Control and Built-in Touchpad, HTPC Keyboard for PC-connected TV, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Laptop, Tablet - Black

Review of Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch With Easy Media Control and Built-in Touchpad, HTPC Keyboard for PC-connected TV, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Laptop, Tablet - BlackSince I trust Logitech keyboards and mice, I opted to order this to be used as an alternative to my Firestick remote when the remote doesn’t cover all the features. This wireless keyboard connected right away to the “almost hidden” dongle provided. It allowed me to type, have a mouse, and do lots of functions that I couldn’t do before and the others much more easily. I like that it takes 2 AA batteries (cheap ones are included). It’s lightweight, but it is slightly larger than anticipated. There is no backlight feature, which would have really added to the value of this. As I stated earlier, the dongle is almost hidden. So don’t quickly unpack this keyboard and toss the box. I included a photo of where the dongle is placed in the box. It says it works up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from the dongle via Bluetooth, but I have not tested how far away it will work. The price was reasonable.

So I’ve had my Xbox Series X since it launched November 2020, and have been considering purchasing a wireless keyboard to solely use with it. Here recently more and more developers are including native keyboard and mouse support in their games, so the benefit of having a keyboard to use is growing. Since I did not plan to actually “play” the games with the keyboard, but instead use it for “QOL” enhancements, I didn’t want to spend a substantial amount of money on a wireless keyboard. After doing some research on gaming forums, and multiple Reddit /Subreddits, I continually kept seeing a specific Brand/Model of keyboard a lot of posters were suggesting. The keyboard being suggested was the “Logitech K400 Plus”, so I decided to pull the trigger and give it a shot…. I’m glad I did.The Keyboard arrived my house and I instantly noticed how insanely light weight it was. It’s weight was what shocked me initially, but the bigger shock was how well built and durable it felt, especially considering it’s budget friendly price point. So I removed the included USB-A dongle, and inserted it into my 4-port USB 3.0 hub plugged into my Xbox Series X. I flipped the keyboard switch to “ON” and it instantly connected to my Series X and was flawlessly responsive, and had no sign of lag whatsoever. What I didn’t pay much attention to when I researched and decided to purchase the “K400 Plus” was the functionality it possesses pertaining to “Multimedia”. Logitech designed this keyboard to be the perfect “couch” companion for use with smart tv’s, especially tv’s with native web browser applications. So this keyboard became that much better of an addition to my Series X. All of the playback multimedia buttons work perfectly with my Series X, and since Microsoft manufactures the Xbox systems and this keyboard is geared towards “Windows” based computing, the two handshake together in perfect harmony.Another neat features of this keyboard is the “Left Click (Mouse)” button that is situated in the very top right corner of the keyboard. When I first looked at the Left Click button location I was somewhat confused as to why it would be beneficial in that location. It didn’t take long for me to realize it’s genius though, and I can confirm that it is brilliantly placed in the perfect location. I launched the “Microsoft Edge” browser on my Series X, and instantly realized how perfect it was while scrolling the webpages with my right hand on the touchpad, and being able to use the button to click everything I needed to seamlessly. All in all I love this wireless keyboard, and IMO it’s the hands down best budget wireless keyboard on the market. I’ve attached some photos (they didn’t turn out that great due to room darkness) that will hopefully give you an idea of its size.- PROS:• It’s size is perfect for sitting in your lap, and honestly it’s so light you will forget it is even there.• Logitech designed this keyboard for media consumption, so it excels in it’s functionality with media.• Even though it’s price is very budget friendly, you will be surprised by just how well built it feels.• Button clicks feel very tactile and solid, and IMO have the perfect “Spacing” for ease of use.• It’s manufactured by Logitech, and Logitech has world class customer service if something doesn’t function correctly after your keyboard purchase.• All in all a rock solid wireless keyboard that is rich in features without breaking the bank.- CONS:• In all reality I honestly can’t list anything that I feel is a con, but I will list some things that potentially could of placed multiple cherries on top.• This keyboard used AA batteries (2) for it power source, and I imagine some people would of preferred a rechargeable Li-Po battery, but quite frankly I could care less. I personally like being able to simply change batteries when it dies and instantly go back to using it, versus being unable to use it while it has to charge, but to each his own.• If this keyboard had backlit keys it would be pretty awesome, but I wouldn’t expect it to considering it’s price point. Nonetheless it would enhance it’s appeal that much more.• It would be nice to have bluetooth functionality but at this price point it would be shocking if Logitech had designed it with bluetooth support. In my individual case, the Xbox Series X can only use keyboards via USB-A connection (Wired or Wireless w/ Dongle), so bluetooth wouldn’t benefit my application at all but having the ability to use it with other devices would never hurt.

This wireless keyboard is a fantastic companion for smart TVs and media consumption. It features an integrated touchpad and a lightweight design, making it perfectly sized for use on your lap. Its budget-friendly price point is a major plus, and it offers impressive longevity since you can pair it with rechargeable AA batteries for extended use.However, there are a few downsides: the material feels somewhat cheap, the buttons lack a tactile feel and seem rather hollow. Additionally, it doesn’t have a backlight or Bluetooth functionality.All in all, it’s a practical and affordable option, especially for casual use with smart TVs or media setups.

I already owned a small bluetooth keyboard I had bought for use with my Kindle tablets. I have a few 10in tablets that I sometimes use to connect remotely to my main desktop PC. The setup works incredibly well when you pair the tablets with a wireless keyboard and mouse.I bought this additional bluetooth keyboard because there are times I'd like a keyboard, but don't want to have to deal with a separate mouse. Plus there are other times where I need to access a headless PC, or my Raspberry PI, or where I'd love a wireless keyboard for playing Steam games, etc. So I was looking at this keyboard as being great for multi-use.The one thing I hadn't realized was that the small USB dongle (which is in the front flap of the box) is REQUIRED. Since the product description said this keyboard worked with Android, I just assumed it was like my other bluetooth keyboard and didn't need anything additional to plug in. As it turns out, yes, you DO need to use the usb dongle with a tablet or your phone -- and that kinda sucks because obviously those devices don't have a USB-A port.Luckily I had a USB-A to USB-C converter from something else I bought and I tried it out in the Kindle Fire HD10. The keyboard and touchpad worked immediately! Yay!I've ordered a right-angle USB-A to USB-C adapter, so that it's less likely to break if I bump it into something versus the straight USB-A to USB-C adapter that I have now. Then I'll be in-business, regardless if I want to use this keyboard with my tablet, a home theater PC, phone or whatever.The quality seems decent. I haven't had a chance to fully test it out just yet, but if I have any issues I'll update the review.The only other slight gripe is that there's a power switch, so it looks like it has to be powered on or off with the switch versus automatically powering off like my other compact bluetooth keyboard. I tend to forget to shut things off that I normally wouldn't have to (like a wireless mouse). I'd hope that the battery wouldn't drain when the keyboard is not in-use, or it would at least be minimal drain -- but time will tell! It's nice that it uses AA batteries so they're easily replaced.All in all, this keyboard looks like it'll work out well for being a multi-purpose keyboard. It lacks the convenience of a dongle-less keyboard, but having the touch pad built into it makes it VERY convenient when you don't want to have to operate a separate mouse. There have been many times I've worked with a headless PC in the last few years and it's annoying to try to navigate with just the keyboard, or have to setup a mouse on the floor. So this keyboard will solve that problem. And, I'm actually looking forward to trying it out with Steam games to see how it holds up with some games being played while on the couch.