VERDICT: 4.45 stars (among brand name, budget, wireless combos).
An above-average general use keyboard + mouse for home office. Nice gift for someone wanting a nice, quiet wireless setup for home/work, or casual gaming. A decent price for a combo (just under 50 bucks), considering that we've seen far worse keyboards alone for around the same price.
BEST FEATURES:
+ Batteries included; 2 Duracell AAs were present in both mouse & keyboard.
+ Keyboard (K545 model) has 3 height settings (flat, 4 degrees, 8 degrees) and a non-detachable wrist rest (not padded but OK).
+ Low-profile but not 'chiclet keys that are relatively quiet. Membrane type (not mechanical), with some spill resistance.
+ Dedicated on-off switch on both mouse & keyboard. Some dedicated (and reprogrammable) keys -- including volume controls and calculator.
+ Keyboard & mouse work with a Logitech Unifying USB dongle (included if you don't already have one).
+ If needed, you can use Logi Options software to customize some keys/buttons and make other adjustments on both mouse & keyboard.
+ Mouse is a M510 wireless, average/medium sized, with reprogrammable keys (via Logi Options software), but does not have all the speed adjustments a true 'gaming' mouse would have. It's fine for casual gaming, or office work.
- Logi Unifying receiver (the little USB dongle) is included, if you don't already have one. Range is approx. 5 to 10 meters (15+ feet).
MINOR DISLIKES (no points deducted):
Some of the extra keys could have been better chosen or placed, and the white lettering on the keycaps is thinner than ideal (but still ok). Mouse has no 'speed' adjustment buttons, but the pointer speed can be tweaked a bit under Windows accessibility or mouse properties if needed.
NOT GOOD (minus 0.2 points):
The included tiny paperwork was useless; miniscule text, and it was only the required safety/use stuff; for a real manual or instructions, you'll need to look online-- search for "logitech k545 keyboard manual". Considering how many nice features (esp. reprogrammable keys) you'd never know about without proper, legible, documentation, the lack of such here is unforgivable. Spend that extra 20 cents, Logitech!
| Brand | Logitech |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 920-008695 |
| Operating System | Windows 7, 10, 11 or later, Chrome OS |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 18.58 x 7.91 x 2.91 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.58 x 7.91 x 2.91 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| ASIN | B079HR85C3 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | December 5, 2016 |
