[Review] Logitech K780 Wireless Keyboard – Desk What They All Say

Logitech’s new K780 keyboard is another take on their wireless keyboard range that refines the concept for desktop use. While both the K480 and K380 released earlier this year prioritised portability with some trade-offs, the K780 combines the best of both designs with a slim form factor and an expanded device trough that can cram in the likes of an iPad Pro with a bit of extra space too for a phone.

As it’s designed purely to dwell on your desktop, the K780 has expanded dimensions with significantly more length than its siblings though it is just as slim when viewed from the side. The length is to accommodate a full sized numeric keypad in addition to a row of function and shortcut keys on the top.

Each button on the K780 is rounded rather than the traditional squarish format, with slightly concave keys with relatively sensitive key travel such that even a gentle peck at the keys can derive satisfactory results. Alas, the K780 is not backlit save for the three buttons that let you switch between connected devices at will.

The top of the keyboard is taken up by a device trough made of matte rubber that runs across the entire length and underside of the keyboard. It’s deep enough that it’ll take a large tablet like the iPad Pro and a phone or even three phones side by side. The rubberised trough ensures devices stay where they are without sliding off or getting scratched. They’ve also added a series of additional rubber feet to ensure that the K780 stays still when you’re typing on a smooth surface, say for instance like on the glass sheathed, mahogany hewn table of an aspiring business exec.

Like its other siblings the K780 is able to wirelessly pair up via Bluetooth with up to three devices and it even comes with a Logitech Unifying wireless receiver USB dongle that lets you hook it up to non-Wifi enabled kit. The dongle itself is handily stored in a recessed port in the battery compartment; you’ll need two AAA batteries to keep this baby powered though it’ll last you two years with moderate use. Overall, the build quality is solid enough that it’ll last you for several years barring mishap or misadventure.