Best keyboard for windows

[Hallstar]

Hi all,

I have a Thinkpad T430 work laptop setup at home with multiple monitors.

To compliment this, I am looking for recommendations for a wireless keyboard.

I have a Logitech K400 and I just can’t seem to gel with it.

I have small hands and am not fluent at ‘touch typing’.

I have an Apple Magic Keyboard with my iPad Pro 12.9 and I find I can type more comfortably and fluently with this than with my Logitech, or even the Thinkpad keyboard.

Can anyone recommend a wireless keyboard that offers an experience close to that of the Apple Magic keyboard?

 

[LeeW]

For the last few years, I have been using the Microsoft Surface keyboard, love it. The main reason is that I use the Apple Magic Keyboard with number pad on the mac and I really enjoy it.

The benefit of the surface keyboard is that it is very similar to the Magic keyboard but slightly better I would say. It is exactly the same size, the layout is very close but for me has two advantages. It has a better angle making it a bit more comfortable to type on. It also has more key travel which I find really good.

I spent a good while trying to find something that meant I could switch between mac and windows using different keyboards and this setup has been ideal.

 

[xraydoc]

I have a Microsoft Surface Keyboard as well (the version with the fingerprint sensor). It's a fantastic keyboard. Key feel is very much like the Apple keybaords.

However, I decided that something backlit would be better for me, so I'm now using a Logitech Pro X keyboard with the clicky Blue key switches and love it. I type a lot and I'm really enjoying it. It's a 10-key-less keyboard like the smaller Apple keyboards, but that's fine for my purposes.

 

[andy2141]

Another vote for the Microsoft Surface keyboard here. Had mine for around two years and use it daily for work. It’s pricey but I consider it money well spent.

 

[LeeW]

It would be nice if both were backlit.

 

[AndyMacAndMic]

Also a vote for the Microsoft Surface Keyboard. It probably comes closest to the Magic Keyboard.

 

[Hallstar]

Hi all,

Thanks to those that recommended the Surface Pro.

I was fortunate enough to be gifted one today... so now I need to ask, what mouse best compliments it?

Preferably one with a thumb ‘back’ button

 

[2984839]

I am a big fan of the Logitech MX Anywhere series. Has a thumb forward/back button, middle click button, smooth scroll wheel, rechargeable battery, and works on many surfaces.

 

[The_Interloper]

Another vote for the MX Master here; however, if you'd like to 'match' your keyboard, the Surface Precision Mouse is probably a good choice too.

 

[maflynn]

I've not tried or used them, but Drop has some highly regarded keyboards