Brand | Microsoft |
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Series | Ergonomic Keyboard |
Item model number | 3RA-00022 |
Hardware Platform | Smartphone |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 2.23 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 18.11 x 9.02 x 1.36 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.11 x 9.02 x 1.36 inches |
Color | Gray |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Microsoft Surface Accessories - PC |
ASIN | B01MFCTRZM |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 26, 2016 |
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Microsoft 3RA-00022 Surface Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard,Gray
Brand | Microsoft |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Keyboard Description | Ergonomic, QWERTY |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Color | Gray |
Number of Keys | 104 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | Single Color |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- Compatible with Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, Surface Studio
- Natural arc and slope
- Double-cushioned palm rest covered in stunning Alcantara
- Interface: Bluetooth Low Energy compatible 4.0/4.1. Operating system: Windows 10: Works with Bluetooth Smart Ready Device with Human Interface Device (HID) support.Top-line system requirements: Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has Windows 10
- Wireless frequency is 2.400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. Wireless range is up to 32 feet
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Intersection of design and functionality
The Surface Ergonomic Keyboard’s double-cushioned palm rest uses a special, ultra-durable version of Alcantara - a unique, proprietary material, sourced only in Italy, with aesthetic, sensory, and technical qualities unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Protect your hands and wrists
The subtle changes to the keytop geometry, split space bar and naturally arched shape protect you from wrist and hand strain, and improve your typing form to speed up your WPM.
Carefully crafted experience
The key sound, stiffness and texture provide a stable and quiet typing experience with optimized grip. Optimized feedback and return force prevents accidental presses and allows for smooth, consistent action.
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wired | Bluetooth | USB Wireless | USB | USB |
number of keys | 104 | 104 | 78 | 102 | 108 | 107 |
hardware interface | bluetooth | — | bluetooth | usb | — | usb |
compatible devices | PC | PC | Laptop | PC, Desktop, Laptop, Computers | Laptop, PC | PC |
keyboard description | Ergonomic, QWERTY | QWERTY | Ergonomic | Split Ergonomic | Membrane | Multimedia |
operating system | Windows 10 | Windows | — | Windows | Mac,Windows | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS |
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Microsoft 3RA-00022 Surface Ergonomic Keyboard.QWERTY key life: 10,000,000 actuations per key.
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Customers like the comfort and appearance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's comfortable to use, has a nice key feel, and looks very high end. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues and cleanliness. Opinions are mixed on quality, keystrokes, and noise.
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Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that the strange fabric palm rest is comfortable, and the keys have a nice feel. The square profile edges feel more comfortable than tapered edges. Overall, customers find the keyboard to be a great ergonomic option for people who type a lot.
"...And with this keyboard it feels completely natural and comfortable to be using it all day long...." Read more
"...It feels soft and silky and is actually quite appealing and, to be fair, feels great on this keyboard...." Read more
"...Overall, this a fantastic keyboard. It's the best ergonomic keyboard Microsoft has ever made...." Read more
"First the good things. The keyboard has a good feel and when it is working, it works well...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the keyboard. They mention it's sleek, appealing, and high-end. They're also impressed with the layout and the felt-like hand rest at the bottom. The color is nice and the keys are crisp. Some like the fairly standard layout feel. Overall, customers find the keyboard to be a pleasure to use.
"...This thing really is amazing for typing. The keys are crisp and require just the right amount of force to actuate...." Read more
"...This was a great setup with the Sculpt. With the Surface, however, it doesn't seem to be able to be paired to two devices at once...." Read more
"...It feels soft and silky and is actually quite appealing and, to be fair, feels great on this keyboard...." Read more
"...Programmers will love this keyboard with its many thoughtful features...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it works well, feels great from an ergonomic standpoint, and has not had any issues. Some say that the special keys work as expected, and the Bluetooth works well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...of the enter key as I do for coding but other than that this keyboard works perfectly...." Read more
"...I'm using this keyboard with a Mac, and it works really well...." Read more
"...It paired easily with the Mac and many of the special keys work as expected (volume, brightness, etc)...." Read more
"...The keyboard has a good feel and when it is working, it works well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the keyboard. Some mention that the build is very good, solid, and has the feel of a premium device. However, others say that the keys are a little more spread out than the Sculpt and takes a while to get used to. Some complain about the lack of spacing between the right control key and the arrow keys, and the narrowness of the keys.
"...This thing really is amazing for typing. The keys are crisp and require just the right amount of force to actuate...." Read more
"...The layout is a bit quirky is you're someone who consistently uses the upper side of the enter key as I do for coding but other than that this..." Read more
"...The keys are slightly more clicky. This is the best keyboard I've used. The disconnection issues are gone. I don't know what the problem was...." Read more
"...Don't get me wrong, it is a nice keyboard. The ergonomic shape is comfortable and the construction is solid—feels quality...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the keyboard. They mention that it won't connect at all, it takes hours to get the connection back, and it lags or disconnects. Some customers also say that the Bluetooth stack won' be available to operate the keyboard, unless they upgrade their OS.
"...It was in fact my bluetooth adapter going to sleep!..." Read more
"...What I *have* experienced is a sluggish power saving mode that I suspect occurs even on Windows...." Read more
"...This is the best keyboard I've used. The disconnection issues are gone. I don't know what the problem was. The stuck keys issue is gone...." Read more
"...The core reason I gave this 1 stars is the Bluetooth connection. First, if this is going on a desktop machine be ready to buy a Bluetooth adapter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the keystrokes. Some mention that the keys have a nice, soft, almost silky touch to them. They also like how the function key works, and there are no missed keystroke. However, others say that the enter key is awkward and the left shift key is extremely small. They wish the keys were back lighted, and the control, Windows, and Alt keys are more narrow.
"...The travel is enough to be satisfactory. Also other than the spacebar the keys are pretty silent. For some reason the spacebar is "loud"...." Read more
"...Oh, and some of the keys have worn off the oldest one (the f, g and h), but I don't really need letters on my keys anyway...." Read more
"...The keys have a nice, soft, almost silky touch to them; and the Alcantara palm rest feels very nice on the palms and wrists...." Read more
"...with the Surface keyboard is that the Control, Windows, and Alt keys are more narrow than the same keys on either the Sculpt or the Natural 4000...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the keyboard. Some mention that it's super quiet, while others say that it has developed an annoying squeak sound.
"...Also other than the spacebar the keys are pretty silent. For some reason the spacebar is "loud"...." Read more
"...nearly as loud, but the space bar seems to have developed an annoying squeak sound when I press it...." Read more
"...The keys have a soft touch and are super quiet, another bonus!..." Read more
"...The keys don't wobble around at all.The keys are fairly quiet and it produces very little sound pollution while you work...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the keyboard. They mention that the felt palm rest gets dirty very quickly, the wrist rest looks dirty right away, and the alcantara layer will stain and become discolored over time. The dirt smudges are where the pads of their hands lay, so they're in a very distinct "U". The mouse has stained completely in the areas my fingers are placed and the keyboard is, and it really distracts them.
"...It's definitely hard to keep clean... just about impossible. I wish it came in black. On Linux is works perfectly...." Read more
"...if you happen to be someone with oily skin over time this alcantara layer will stain and become discolored...." Read more
"...The palm rest was stained a lighter color in places and the most frequently used keys became greasy and gross looking...." Read more
"...Yes, I can see the alcantara pad getting dirty in time but the comfort it provides compared to plastic trumps the dirt collection...." Read more
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I'm updating my review and moving this to 5 stars. I incorrectly assumed the problem I described in my initial review was the keyboard going to sleep. It was in fact my bluetooth adapter going to sleep! I had to go in to the adapter settings and disable the option to allow windows to disable the device to save power. With this problem solved, I have no real complaints about this keyboard, it's amazing!
ORIGINAL REVIEW (please make sure to read the update above):
--I removed the section about the problem I was having because I didn't want anyone to read it and miss reading the update and thing there is a problem with this keyboard. I was originally having a problem with a delay on the keyboard after not pressing a key for a few seconds. I assumed it was the keyboards battery saving being to aggressive and going to sleep. See the update above for the solution should you have this same problem.
This thing really is amazing for typing. The keys are crisp and require just the right amount of force to actuate. I can rest my fingers on home row without fear of pressing a key by accident, but just a little bit of pressure will actuate the key. The travel is enough to be satisfactory. Also other than the spacebar the keys are pretty silent. For some reason the spacebar is "loud". I say "loud" because it's not really loud, just louder than all the others and noticeable while typing.
I am a computer programmer and have been typing for a long time, capable of typing over 150 wpm. And with this keyboard it feels completely natural and comfortable to be using it all day long.
The only other slights I'd give this keyboard is one the color, I mean grey? Bleh... I wonder if they plan to eventually release it in other colors? And two, the positions of some of the functional keys are not traditional. They have a Clear button where Num Lock would traditionally be, Num Lock is where Pause would be, Pause where Scroll Lock would be, and Scroll Lock where Print screen would be. Then Print Screen button is next to F12, and then there is a second Delete button next to that for some reason.... No idea why they did that, I would have preferred a more traditional layout of those extra keys. And yes, I do use them a bit as I'm a computer programmer. A lot of people would probably never notice these position changes ad they are not keys that really get used very often.
Three years now and I love these keyboards. I have three of them now. I'm writing this on a Sculpt though and I wish I had a Surface. I love the keys on the Surface they almost feel mechanical, but not overly so. The Sculpt keys feel decidedly mushy in comparison, not to mention the ridiculous issue with the Sculpt where you can throw the keyboard away if you lose the dongle.
I still don't have any issues with connectivity or lagging anymore. I'm still 100% on Linux computers. Sometimes it takes an extra tap to wake it up but it's only when I've been away.
Battery life is good. I don't remember the last time I changed the batteries and I use rechargeables.
The only thing I don't like about these keyboards is the wear on the palm rest. I have to wipe it down every day with cleaner or it starts to get gross. Invariably, over time, there's nothing you can do and it will never look good again.
Oh, and some of the keys have worn off the oldest one (the f, g and h), but I don't really need letters on my keys anyway.
Update: 2019/01/15
After nearly two years with this keyboard, I'm a fan. I ended up buying a second one that I needed for a second location. The second one is slightly nicer. The keys are slightly more clicky. This is the best keyboard I've used. The disconnection issues are gone. I don't know what the problem was. The stuck keys issue is gone. It's just perfect... except on OSX where it still doesn't show up as a keyboard but it can be worked around.
It's definitely hard to keep clean... just about impossible. I wish it came in black. On Linux is works perfectly. And that's fine since I upgraded my MacBook Pro to Linux.
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So, bittersweet.
Way back when, when my fingers were constantly numb from typing at a non-ergonomic keyboard, I found the original Microsoft Natural keyboard and it was revolutionary. Within 30 days my fingers went back to normal and I was saved. Never again could I type for long periods at a flat keyboard. I have to admit, there are some things that Microsoft does well. Though even then, there are frustrating issues that stain perfection.
I've had a number of sculpt keyboards and they're pretty good. The exception being that one that had the lazy '/' key (a huge problem for me). The other huge problem with them was the potential for losing the dongle, which would render the keyboard garbage because there is no way to pair a new one. None. Astonishing. So, maybe this Bluetooth thing will work better? More on that later.
The third problem with the Sculpt keyboards was the wrist rest covering, which would wear fairly quickly and leave an unsightly rat-marked device. The Surface Ergo keyboard has a new covering material and we'll see how that fares but I can already notice the area under my palms becoming more rough with wear.
On the other hand, it's a great keyboard. The action on the keys is much better than on the Sculpt. To me it's nearly mechanical in how it feels with satisfying clicks and travel. The sharper edges of the keys is also surprisingly better. Overall, this may be the best keyboard I've used on a day to day basis. I like the keypad being attached again. Sometimes it just comes in handy. I was worried about the mouse being further away, after getting used to the Sculpt, but I haven't really noticed too much.
I'm a coder. I type fast expect my keyboard to perform perfectly. This one does... except... sigh...
Here is where your mileage will definitely vary. I use this keyboard between two laptops, a Powerbook and a Thinkpad running Arch Linux. I have a USB hub that allows me to easily switch between laptops with one connection (and the DP for the monitor). This was a great setup with the Sculpt. With the Surface, however, it doesn't seem to be able to be paired to two devices at once. Other Bluetooth devices, like my Sony headphones, don't have a problem with this but the Surface needs to be re-paired every time I switch. Also, the pairing process with the Mac is finicky. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 tries. Annoying.
Furthermore, not the keyboard's fault, but definitely a thing to note for OSX use is that it doesn't show up as a keyboard option in Settings, so you can't just set a different key mapping for the Windows and the Left Alt key as you might with recognized input devices. To get around this, I had to install Karabiner, and I have to switch configs when switching from the Surface to the laptop's keyboard. Doesn't show up as a Bluetooth keyboard either as apparently, that's reserved for Apple Bluetooth keyboards. Annoying. (though on Apple, not Microsoft)
Also, every once in a while, my mouse goes wonky and I've narrowed it down to some key being sent incorrectly by the keyboard because I can fix it by cycling Bluetooth. :-/
Finally, on the Mac, the media keys aren't mapped right. Not a huge deal. In fact, I haven't even fixed it yet.
Now on Linux, aside from the re-pairing, it's much better, except for that one thing. That one thing? It drops. Inexplicably, and sometimes mid-stream, the keyboard stops working and I have to cycle Bluetooth on the laptop to get it back. I don't know what the problem is here yet and it could very well be something stupid with my Bluetooth setup that I can fix, and when I do, I'll report back. It does seem to be consistent with the keyboard acting up under OSX, so maybe it's sending something that isn't dealt with well? IDK.
Lastly, as others have mentioned, it goes to sleep. This hasn't been an issue for me. At worst, it just takes a couple extra keypresses when coming back to it and it wakes right up. No Bluetooth disconnect at these times for me. Not a big deal.
I'd say, if typing and ergonomic keyboards are important to you, then this is the best one from Microsoft yet and as for Logitech... what happened to them? Definitely the best mainstream keyboard you can by off the shelf, IMHO. If you're stuck on mechanical keyboards or are a really big keyboard geek, building your own and whatnot, I don't know. For me, I think I'd be exploring those options if this keyboard weren't so good. It's just good enough to keep me from getting into the world of custom and specialty keyboards, for now.
Subtracting stars for the Bluetooth single device pairing limitation and, maybe unfairly, for the lack of concern for OSX interoperability. Microsoft: keep building good keyboards, but please, consider the rest of us who like your keyboards but don't like your operating systems.
But now to the flaw. Form was given precedence over function when Microsoft designed this. Microsoft has been in a push to put forth its own design style to identify its brand of "Surface" products. We're seeing futuristic grays and whites which I actually love, but the bottom of this keyboard is covered in alcantara. If you're unfamiliar with alcantara, it's best described as a synthetic suede. It feels soft and silky and is actually quite appealing and, to be fair, feels great on this keyboard. However much like traditional suede or more openly fibrous materials, it has a habit of absorbing anything it comes into contact with. As many people have shown in photos with this keyboard and similar alcantara coatings on the Surface laptops, if you happen to be someone with oily skin over time this alcantara layer will stain and become discolored. This isn't something you could easily pop out and replace as its integrated into the unibody of the keyboard.
I personally haven't had mine start to stain yet, and I've been using it for almost 6 months. I may just not be an oily hands guy but I can easily see how the transfer from your skin would color the gray material to a brown.
This one flaw doesn't ruin it for me, but at this price point I'd hope they find a better solution in future iterations.
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