Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 portable keyboard review

The

Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2
is
a
keyboard
that
I
was
excited
to
try
but
genuinely
thought
would
be
gimmicky
since
I
already
operate
my
day-to-day
without
a
travel
keyboard,
and
until
seeing
the
Keys-to-Go
2,
I
did
not
feel
as
though
I
was
missing
out.
However,
there
was
something
about
how
Logitech
made
this
portable
keyboard
that
I
knew
I
had
to
try,
and
it
may
answer
some
questions
I
had
yet
to
ask.

In
short,
the
Logitech
Keys-To-Go
2
is
an
ultra-slim,
travel-friendly
Bluetooth
keyboard
designed
for
portability
without
sacrificing
functionality.
It’s
ideal
for
students
and
professionals
looking
for
a
compact
typing
solution
that
can
work
with
any
Bluetooth-enabled
device.

It
offers
a
significant
redesign
from
its
predecessor
with
improved
durability,
scissor-switch
keys,
and
a
protective
flip
cover.
Additionally,
this
keyboard
gives
Mac
and
Windows-specific
keys,
which
gives
it
extra
utility
as
one
of
the

best
office
keyboards
around,
working
wonderfully
with
either

operating
system,
smartphones,
iPads,
or
Windows
tablets
(and
while
I
have
not
tried
it
personally,
I
would
assume
this
works
well
with
ChromeOS
and
pretty
much
any
Bluetooth
device
that
can
pair
with
a
Bluetooth
Keyboard).

Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2:
Price
and
Availability

The
Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2
has
three
color
options:
Graphite,
Pale
Gray,
and
Lilac.
The
pricing
is
honestly
pretty
great
at
only
$80.
It’s
available
to
buy
just
about
anywhere,
and
you
can
purchase
through
Logitech

or
Amazon.

Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2:
Unboxing
and
First
Impressions

At
first
glance,
I
stole
the
keyboard;
I
was
shocked
at
how
small
yet
capable
this
keyboard
looked.
I
loved
that
it’s
so
thin
and
lightweight
while
also
having
a
sleek,
protective,
built-in,
flippable
cover
to
add
durability.
Though
the
keyboard
is
(sadly)
not
rechargeable,
Logitech
is
kind
enough
to
send
pre-installed
batteries
so
I
can
get
to
work
immediately.

Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2:
Design
and
Build
Quality

Logitech
proved
that
this
was
a
portable,
lightweight
keyboard
in
their
design.
The
overall
footprint
is
a
mere
9.8
x
4.1
x
0.17
inches,
which
is
tiny
yet
large
enough
to
have
a
functioning
keyboard.
For
reference,
it’s
only
slightly
more
compact
than
the
standard

Apple
Magic
Keyboard
(see
photo).
The
protective
cover
protects
the
keys
if
the
keyboard
is
tossed
in
a
bag
and
doubles
as
a
stand
to
elevate
and
slightly
angle
the
keyboard.

The
keycaps
are
pleasant
and
smooth
to
type
on.
While
it
is
a
compact
and
smaller-than-average
keyboard,
I
only
notice
fatigue
if
I
type
for
extended
sessions.
And,
even
there,
I
can’t
entirely
blame
fatigue
on
the
keyboard
as
I
also
have
arthritis
in
my
wrists,
so
any
kink
compared
to
what
I
am
used
to
can
cause
accelerated
fatigue.
With
that
in
mind,
I
will
say
that
the
arrow
and
punctuation
keys
are
a
bit
cramped,
but
nothing
terrible.

Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2:
In
Use

As
mentioned
above,
I
was
not
in
the
market
for
a
portable
keyboard.
I
have
tried
having
a
keyboard
in
my
everyday
carry
bag
a
few
times,
which
has
always
felt
overkill.
I’ve
got
a
good
thing
going
with
my
daily
and
highly
productive
setup
that
fits
beautifully
in
my
Nomatic
Navigator
backpack.
When
I
saw
the
Keys-to-Go
2,
I
knew
I
had
to
try
it.
I
now
wouldn’t
have
to
worry
about
a
case
for
a
keyboard
adding
extra
bulk,
all
to
protect
a
keyboard
from
getting
damaged
in
my
bag
in
the
first
place.
All
around,
it
felt
silly.
But,
with
the
Keys-to-Go
2,
Logitech
has
included
a
flap
that
protects
the
keys
while
elevating
the
keyboard
slightly
when
folded
back.

I
was
off
once
I
hooked
up
the
Bluetooth
nodes
to
my
MacBook
Pro,
iPad
Pro,
and
whatever
laptop
I
was
testing
that
day
(it
rotates
regularly)
utilizing
the
three
Bluetooth
nodes.
I
propped
my
laptop
up
with
a
Moft
case
or
adhesive
stand
and
got
to
work.
There
was
something
about
having
even
a
bit
of
separation
and
the
ability
to
prop
my
laptop
up
to
an
angle
that
would
make
utilizing
the
built-in
keyboard
very
uncomfortable,
which
made
working
that
first
day
incredible.
I
got
so
much
done
it
blew
my
mind.
The
keyboard
helped
immensely,
and
I
stayed
comfortable
all
day
long.
In
the
days
following
this
first
day
of
amazement,
I
could
do
something
similar
with
my
iPad
Pro.
Yes,
I
have
a
magic
Keyboard
case
that
I
will
usually
use
when
I
take
my
iPad
somewhere
as
my
only
or
primary
computing
device
for
the
day
(or
hour).
However,
this
time,
I
took
my
iPad
and
the
keys-to-go
2,
and
honestly,
it
was
a
great
experience.
I
set
up
my
iPad
using
my
Moft
folio
case
and
got
to
work
without
skipping
a
beat
—
I
even
gained
a
function
row
of
media
controls
this
way,
compared
to
the
Magic
Keyboard.

Now,
for
some
of
the
negatives.
I
don’t
love
that
the
keyboard
is
slightly
cramped.
I
see
that
as
an
issue
for
some
people.
Further,
I
don’t
love
that
this
is
not
rechargeable.
Granted,
the
battery
is
supposed
to
last
quite
a
long
time,
but
the
ability
to
recharge
with
USB-C
would
still
be
great
(maybe
for
Keys-to-Go
3?).
Other
than
that,
though,
this
keyboard
has
been
fantastic
and
has
made
for
a
beautiful
addition
to
my
backpack
that
I
barely
even
notice
is
there
because
of
its
tiny
size,
lightweight
design,
and
cover,
so
I
don’t
have
to
worry
and
remind
myself
that
it
is
there
in
fear
of
breaking
it.

Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2:
Final
Verdict

The
Logitech
Keys-to-Go
2
is
ideal
for
users
seeking
a
portable,
durable,
and
highly
capable
keyboard.
It’s
compact
and
responsive,
has
three
Bluetooth
notes,
a
full-function
row
of
keys,
and
a
Mac/Windows
layout.
While
I
wish
it
had
a
rechargeable
battery,
it
lasts
a
long
time,
and
I
have
had
no
issues.
If
you’re
traveling,
use
a
tablet
as
your
primary
device,
or
want
a
portable
keyboard
for
some
other
reason,
you
need
to
check
out
the
Logitech
Keys-to-go
2.

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