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Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard - Glacier. Standalone Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard. Compatible with Bluetooth Enabled PCs/Mac
Brand | Microsoft |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Keyboard Description | Standalone |
Recommended Uses For Product | Travel |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Color | Glacier |
Number of Keys | 3 |
Style | Contemporary |
Product Dimensions | 11.41"L x 4.63"W x 0.85"H |
About this item
- Compact design saves desktop space and allows for close, comfortable mouse position.
- Optimized key spacing and key travel for fast, fluid typing.
- Sleek, low-profile design complements any workspace.
- Expressive input key[2] for quick access to emojis, symbols, and more.
- Connect up to 3 devices and switch seamlessly between them[1].
- Connectivity technology: Bluetooth
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Two colors to match your styleAvailable in Matte Black and Glacier. Pair with Microsoft Number Pad and your favorite mouse.* |
Your new go-to wireless keyboardWith its sleek design, premium finish, and low‑profile angle optimized for more productive typing, you’ll immediately feel at home on this space‑saving, modern keyboard. |
Optimized for exceptional comfortMicrosoft Designer Compact Keyboard delivers optimized key travel and a built-in expressive input (emoji) key[2], plus a Screen snipping key to quickly capture, copy, paste, and share. |
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Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wired USB | Wireless USB | Wired USB |
Battery Life | Up to 36 months | Up to 36 months | NA | Up to 15 months | NA |
Colors | Matte Black, Glacier | Black, Glacier | Black | Black | Black |
Compatibility | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 | Microsoft Windows 10 | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8 / 7, Mac OS X v10.7-10.9, Android 3.2 and 4.2 | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8 / 7, Mac OS X v10.4.x – | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 |
Wireless range | 33 feet | 33 feet | NA | 15 feet | NA |
Dimensions | 284.07 x 110.77 x 9.05 mm | 17.12 x 4.87 x 0.78 in | 18.60 x 1.50 x 6.90 in | 1.80 x 6.74 x 19.03 in | 10.33 x 2.39 x 19.2 in |
Weight | 287 g (including batteries) | 16.3 ounces | 1.65 pounds | 1.70 pounds | 3.49 pounds |
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Ergonomic | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Battery life | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Sleep mode | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 4.1 | — | 4.1 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.2 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | — | Arteck | Amazon.com | JLab Store | Amazon.com | Arteck |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Multi-Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-A | USB | USB Wireless |
number of keys | 3 | 79 | 104 | 78 | 3 | 79 |
hardware interface | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | usb |
compatible devices | PC | Tablet, Laptop, PC, Smartphone, Smart TV | Laptop, PC | Laptop, PC, Tablet, Smartphone, Smart TV | Laptop | Laptop, Smart TV, PC |
keyboard description | Standalone | Wireless | Membrane | Wireless | Membrane | Wireless |
operating system | Windows 10 | Android,Ios,Mac Os,Windows | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, iOS/Mac, Android and Chrome OS | Windows 10, 11 or later, Linux, Chrome OS, macOS, iPadOS, Android | Windows 11 |
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Product Description
Optimized for exceptional comfort and a compact, space-friendly work area, Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard features a smooth, elegant finish and low profile. It delivers optimized key travel and a built-in expressive input (emoji) key,[4] plus a Screen snipping key to quickly capture, copy, paste, and share. [] Sold separately. [1] Smart Switching not available on devices running Windows 10 S. [2] Requires Windows 10 with the latest updates.
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Technical Details
Brand | Microsoft |
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Item model number | 21Y-00031 |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.63 x 11.41 x 0.85 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.63 x 11.41 x 0.85 inches |
Color | Glacier |
Batteries | 4 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
Language | English |
ASIN | B08JM45NSM |
Date First Available | October 1, 2020 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,172 in Computer Keyboards |
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Customers like the quality, compactness, appearance and ease of use of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's a decent to type on, has excellent material and that it doesn't need a dongle to connect to their computer. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They say it's decent to type on, has the look and feel of quality, and is sturdy. Some mention that it'll be a great addition to their productivity and everyday use. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...This little keyboard does everything I wanted and the typing feels even better than in my laptop's...." Read more
"...It's non-mechanical which I prefer, compact and it takes very little space on your workspace. The keys are sparse as you can see from the 2nd photo...." Read more
"...though its made of plastic, it has got some weight and it lies sturdy on even surface.PROS: Overall quality is top notch.CONS: Color...." Read more
"...I can say the build is solid. The typing experience is nice, keys are solid. Compact enough for travel and comfortable for working...." Read more
Customers like the compactness of the keyboard. They mention that it's slim, lightweight, and sturdy. Some appreciate the small form factor and the fact that it doesn't need a dongle to connect to their computer. Overall, most are happy with the portability and the small size of the product.
"...It's non-mechanical which I prefer, compact and it takes very little space on your workspace. The keys are sparse as you can see from the 2nd photo...." Read more
"...It's nice and portable, and I'll admit that the emoji key is sometimes useful...." Read more
"...The typing experience is nice, keys are solid. Compact enough for travel and comfortable for working. The connection is solid...." Read more
"...That's why I was very excited to have found this one! It has a nice weight to it and feels very durable...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the keyboard. They say it's sleek, nice, and goes well with their desk. Some mention that the glacier color looks really nice and pairs perfectly with the Microsoft Modern Mobile. Overall, most are satisfied with the design and quality of the product.
"First of all this one looks really nice than most other keyboards and I prefer not to have hideous looking thing for my workstation...." Read more
"...It's nice and portable, and I'll admit that the emoji key is sometimes useful...." Read more
"...The glacier color looks really nice and pairs perfectly with the Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse in the same color." Read more
"...keyboard, because it is exactly what I wanted, it's compact, good looking and sleek, though behaves not in the favour of its look." Read more
Customers find the keyboard easy to use and intuitive. They say it's simple and has a nice design. They also say the emoji button options make it easier to do and access things. Customers say the keyboard pairs up quick and can be connected to 3 Bluetooth devices. They mention the battery runs a bit fast but it'll charge quickly.
"Easy to pair (for up to 3 devices), reliable connection. Good size for travel and typing...." Read more
"...Very easy and intuitive use with great battery life. I just wish they had a stand on it so it was more ergonomic." Read more
"Paired up quick, you can have this connected to 3 BT devices and switch between. I use this with my Ipad on my desktop...." Read more
"...It was super easy to connect and the typing experience has been nothing but perfection...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise of the keyboard. They mention that it has nice keys that are silent and have a satisfying squish to them. Some say that the sound of it is sweet, soft, and luscious. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I like the chiclet keys, easy to type, and quiet. It does stay flat on the desk, no little legs to prop at an angle...." Read more
"...Finally this one is closest to the crisp, quiet precision of mac keyboards. I highly recommend...." Read more
"It's quiet, very compact. Haven't tested out the battery life but I expect it to last a long time. 4 CR button cell batteries...." Read more
"I have been looking for a good quality, quiet compact keyboard for a while at a good price...." Read more
Customers find the comfort of the keyboard to be good. They mention that it's compact enough for travel, and has good ergonomics. Some say that the connection is solid, and that the keyboard is satisfying to use.
"...I wanted it to be compact and with good ergonomics so I could use it as my everyday keyboard (gaming included)...." Read more
"...Compact enough for travel and comfortable for working. The connection is solid...." Read more
"...Gaming is absolutely fine on this and amazing. Typing is fantastic, i do 120 wpm on this no problem...." Read more
"Very satisfying to use..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the keyboard. Some mention that it has Bluetooth functionality to connect with multiple devices, and pairs with three devices. They also like the compact design and multi connection feature. However, others say that they have regular connection issues and the keyboard loses its connection to the computer. They say the Bluetooth connection is not as stable as wireless connection and the connection timed out too often.
"...It connects via Bluetooth, which means you don't use a usb receiver (more space yay)...." Read more
"...Something about how the devices communicate leave this with regular connection issues in comparison to another Bluetooth keyboard I've been using...." Read more
"...The screen shot quick keys are nice. the ability to connect to multiple bluetooth devices and switching between three of them is very nice...." Read more
"...The connection is solid. Kicks off really quick and stays connected to my surface all the time. I'm happy with it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the keyboard. They mention that it runs a bit fast, falls asleep fast, and the batteries are already at 50% after a week. The sleep function activates fast and the keyboard can't be woken up. Customers also say that the keyboard has lagging issues and uses watch batteries. They also report that there is a delay in typing when the keyboard is charged.
"...My one complaint is that it uses watch-style batteries rather than AAAs or just recharging." Read more
"...Waking up is a bit slow, but nothing too bad. I only notice the wake-up after being away for a meeting or lunch. Take a 3-4 count to wake it." Read more
"...I really like it. The keys are crips. Battery life is good. The screen shot quick keys are nice...." Read more
"...sleep function activates fast, i'm talking like 15 minutes of inactivity. this can get really annoying if you want it to just be on 24/7...." Read more
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Regarding gaming, I've used it for my FFXIV gaming sessions, a little bit of Path of Titans and The Isle, and it has worked wonderfully
If you like and want a laptop-style typing, are looking for a compact keyboard to have more desk space, want a wireless Bluetooth keyboard that can connect to multiple devices at once, then this the keyboard for you. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
Regarding gaming, I've used it for my FFXIV gaming sessions, a little bit of Path of Titans and The Isle, and it has worked wonderfully
If you like and want a laptop-style typing, are looking for a compact keyboard to have more desk space, want a wireless Bluetooth keyboard that can connect to multiple devices at once, then this the keyboard for you. Highly recommend.
You can switch on-off from backside switch(pic 3)and also change the battery by opening the battery slot in the marked direction. For that you need pin similar to sim opener.
It's not ergonomic which might be an important trait for many but not for me. There's no point in this whole world for an ergonomic mouse/keyboard. Stop pushing these things( everything ergonomic) into your life by following silicon valley culture.
Great Product!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
You can switch on-off from backside switch(pic 3)and also change the battery by opening the battery slot in the marked direction. For that you need pin similar to sim opener.
It's not ergonomic which might be an important trait for many but not for me. There's no point in this whole world for an ergonomic mouse/keyboard. Stop pushing these things( everything ergonomic) into your life by following silicon valley culture.
Great Product!
It's nice and portable, and I'll admit that the emoji key is sometimes useful. My one complaint is that it uses watch-style batteries rather than AAAs or just recharging.
PROS: Even though its made of plastic, it has got some weight and it lies sturdy on even surface.
PROS: Overall quality is top notch.
CONS: Color. Well yeah, it's not a Surface branded keyboard, but it would be so nice if MS had matched the colors of their keyboards to their popular computers (Surface lineup). So if this keyboard was greyish, metallic color, it would be perfect for me. If it was actually made from aluminum, that would be "shut up and take my money" case
I can say the build is solid. The typing experience is nice, keys are solid. Compact enough for travel and comfortable for working. The connection is solid. Kicks off really quick and stays connected to my surface all the time. I'm happy with it. I've had so many of these travel Bluetooth keyboard where the typing was just blah, and the connection timed out too often to conserve battery.
I initially bought only one for my desk at home and then ended up buying a second for my desk in the office because I liked it so much. I love that they very seamlessly sync with my device when it is nearby! I've never once had to mess around with the Bluetooth settings. The glacier color looks really nice and pairs perfectly with the Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse in the same color.
Sleep Mode 3 Star - Here comes the problem, Microsoft, as always, favored design to redundancy & longevity, meaning that as it it is designed to be thin, it only takes 4 button batteries & sleep mode on this keyboard is as follows: It goes to sleep after about 3 minutes and there is no way to disable it or adjust & every time you're back to type in something your first two words are not typed as it was trying to reconnect at the first keystroke, I battled with it for a while,but give up and returned it.
Value for money 2 Stars - I've got another keyboard with near identical built quality for half what this keyboard costs & new one takes two AAA batteries. I will see how this one performs with it's Bluetooth connectivity.
It's a pity, as I've chosen this Microsoft keyboard, because it is exactly what I wanted, it's compact, good looking and sleek, though behaves not in the favour of its look.
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O único inconveniente que eu tenho notado é que as vezes ele perde a conexão, mas recupera rapidamente e automaticamente, assim não chega a ser um grande problema.
Reviewed in Brazil on August 1, 2022
O único inconveniente que eu tenho notado é que as vezes ele perde a conexão, mas recupera rapidamente e automaticamente, assim não chega a ser um grande problema.
6 month update: Overall I'm happy with the keyboard. A few keys have started to malfunction though - I click them once but the letter is typed more than once.
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2021
6 month update: Overall I'm happy with the keyboard. A few keys have started to malfunction though - I click them once but the letter is typed more than once.
O teclado tem o cedilha e é do tamanho exato do teclado do laptop. Me atrapalhei um pouco nas primeiras vezes, pois o espaçamento entre as letras é ligeiramente diferente, mas agora digito tranquilamente.
Cono já foi dito, ao passar um tempo inativato, ele leva 1 ou 2 segundos para se conectar novamente. Não me causa irritação.
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Após algumas semanas de uso, tem acontecido algo muito chato: a conexão bluetooth desconecta e o teclado deixa de funcionar, só reconectando quando eu reinicio o laptop. Isso sim é irritante! Estou em contato com a Microsof para ver se eles me ajudam a resolver isso.
Reviewed in Brazil on February 27, 2023
O teclado tem o cedilha e é do tamanho exato do teclado do laptop. Me atrapalhei um pouco nas primeiras vezes, pois o espaçamento entre as letras é ligeiramente diferente, mas agora digito tranquilamente.
Cono já foi dito, ao passar um tempo inativato, ele leva 1 ou 2 segundos para se conectar novamente. Não me causa irritação.
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Após algumas semanas de uso, tem acontecido algo muito chato: a conexão bluetooth desconecta e o teclado deixa de funcionar, só reconectando quando eu reinicio o laptop. Isso sim é irritante! Estou em contato com a Microsof para ver se eles me ajudam a resolver isso.
PRÓS:
Compacto
Bonito
Fácil de Usar
Silencioso
Nada de fios nem plug USB
Botão de liga e desliga
Desligamento automático p/ economia de bateria
Indicador do Caps Lock (Acho importante ressaltar)
CONTRAS:
Até agora, só observei uma coisa um tanto chata: Como ele é Bluetooth, isso significa que ele só liga quando o computador liga, sendo assim, quando uso no notebook da empresa, preciso digitar o BitLocker antes do notebook ligar de fato, ou seja, ele não funciona pois não está ligado, daí eu preciso digitar diretamente no teclado do notebook.