Satechi Slim X2 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard, Multi-Device Sync, Space Gray

This product embodies just about everything I'm looking for in a keyboard. Switching from Mac to PC, I'm coming off of 10 years with Apple's magic keyboard, the one that connects exclusively through Bluetooth and lacks a number pad. In the end, I missed the number pad, and having to change batteries was boring to me. Otherwise, I enjoyed the design of it. This keyboard is a natural upgrade. I'm thankful that it has the wired option, so I no longer have to deal with batteries. And the number pad checks the number pad box. This is essentially the only magic keyboard variant I could find with these features while retaining the more compact layout. So thanks to Satechi for this design. Just because I'm on a PC doesn't mean I want a loud, clunky keyboard and carpel tunnel syndrome from working the thing. So if you like the feel and style of the apple keyboards, this is just the thing. You'll know from the imagery if the layout is for you. Do I miss the "page up," "page down," "insert," etc. buttons? No, not enough to give up the smaller form factor. Am I bothered by the compact design of the arrow buttons? Not in the slightest; use that space up. If these things bother you, look elsewhere. Do I have a hard time finding the buttons? No. Would I use it for gaming? I'm not much of a PC gamer, but, yes, I would. I like the keyboard; I'll use it for everything that requires a keyboard. Contrary to its intended design, I bought it to use with Windows 10, so I'll shed some light on how it performs there. There are a few idiosyncrasies, but overall, it suits my needs, so I'm happy with it. Right out of the box, I plugged it into my PC and, to my surprise, it worked instantaneously. I guess I thought I might have to pair it over Bluetooth or download drivers. Nope. It just works. Of course, it does pair over Bluetooth without issue. (UPDATE: As per Satechi, connect through control panel if you have trouble with the standard Bluetooth menu.) Also to my surprise, the function keys seemed to carry some of their functionality over to Windows without any extra effort. For instance, the brightness and volume keys function smoothly. The buttons for the backlights work as well. The search key on F3 does not work, presumably because Windows doesn't have Mac's "Spotlight" search feature. I haven't tested the "previous" and "next" buttons on F7 and F9 respectively, but I can confirm that "play" on F8 does its job. You can lock the function keys to just plain old F1-F12, which is actually fantastic because then there isn't any overlap in functionality when using an application that utilizes those buttons. It's a welcome feature that I hadn't realized I needed. And it works exactly as intended on Windows. Apple keyboards like this one don't have the "Windows" button, which is, of course, a centerpiece of all PC keyboards. Here, the "command" key functions as the Windows button. And, if you're coming from Apple like me, the "Control" button essentially takes the place of "command" in all the usual apple shortcuts. Not a problem, really, and I'm rapidly getting used to it despite my initial resistance. The rest of the modifier keys function as normal. The "clear" key, located on the number pad, is of great importance here. "Clear" actually functions as "num lock," and the num lock has to be engaged in order to type the numbers on the number pad. Otherwise, Windows interprets them as a "up" (8), "down" (2), "left" (4), "right" (6), "home" (7"), "end" (1), "page up" (9), and "page down" (3). There isn't an LED indicator of the num lock's status, so you just have to make a mental note. The "=" on the number pad doesn't do anything, irrespective of the num lock. And I have yet to find any functionality in the "eject/usb" key. I did spend a decent amount of time exploring the idea of remapping keys so that I wouldn't have any quirks like the dead "=" key, for instance, or so I could switch ctrl and cmd so that it would be more like working on a Mac. But it can get weird, and will often create a conflict. If you try to remap the search shortcut on F3, for example, Windows interprets that as a "space" button; remap it and now you have no space bar. There's only one "space" function to go around, it seems. But remember that that F3 search button does nothing on its own, so one would think you could assign it to something else without giving up a non-existent space button. If you're scratching your head a bit, then you're reliving my experience. In the end, I decided that it was best to do no remapping at all, and to let the keyboard do its thing. It did seem entirely feasible to remap F1-F12 in their standalone, locked state, however. But some of my apps use those buttons, so I keep them clear for that. If you're a tech wizard, you may have a remapping solution that solves every problem I've mentioned. I knew nothing about keyboard remapping going into this, I feel like I learned a lot about it in the process, and yet I decided against it. For reference, I was using PowerToys, with a brief dabble in SharpKeys. At first, I had written off the ability to switch between multiple Bluetooth devices using the buttons in the top right. But once I had it connected, I thought, "Why not connect it to my phone?" One pairing later, and now I can use it to type on my phone by pushing one button. Then I thought, "Why not connect it to my old iMac that's just sitting here waiting to be discarded?" So I did. I can jump between all three devices with ease; the switch takes about a half a second. As someone who wasn't interested in the feature at first, I was sold on it in no time, and I can easily see myself taking advantage of it in the future. My only minor complaint is that it seems to take just a second too long to connect to my computer upon startup despite the fact that I keep it wired to the PC. I'm ready to type in my password, and I tend to jump the gun just a little. I suspect, therefore, that the keyboard doesn't send the input signals over the cable. I would prefer it did, but I'll let it slide. By the same token, I can't seem to use it to enter my BIOS on startup because it presumably has not connected yet. My magic keyboard always seemed to connect to my iMac right away, so perhaps the responsibility for these minor connectivity quirks falls more squarely on the shoulders of my PC; who knows? (UPDATE: It does have a wired mode; press fn+eject to use it. But it still doesn't connect automatically on boot up. I'm not sure if something changed, but what I actually have to do is boot the computer, unplug the keyboard, and plug it back in for it to be recognized on the wired connection. A hassle, but....) Other than that, it seems to be smooth sailing, and I'm having a comfortable and efficient time gliding across this keyboard. I wasn't expecting it to be as compatible as it seems to be with Windows 10, and for that, I can safely say that it has exceeded my expectations. Make me a PC version and maybe I'll get that, but this will do just fine in the interim.

This is probably the best keyboard you will find if you are looking for something that feels like an apple magic keyboard and works with Windows. Connects easily with Bluetooth, and has compatible keys for either mac or windows. Tip if you are using this with a work computer that requires the CTRL+ALT+DEL combo to unlock, just use fn+ctrl+alt+delete instead. The keyboard is backlit, and has a really nice aluminum shell. It feels premium. This version has a numberpad, which is great for my work, but its still very compact. Its low profile on the desk, and the keys feel solid and responsive. I have yet to confirm the battery life, but it comes with a quality USB C cable for charging, so no batteries needed. It also comes with two rubber knobs if you like to have your keyboard adjusted to slight angle, but be warned that they stick on, and can't be taken on and off. I really like the sound of this keyboard, and its not too noisy so its perfect for an office. Really nothing I can say bad about this keyboard, its honestly a steal at the price.

I HAVE NEVER WRITTEN AN AMAZON REVIEW despite buying things on Amazon for years. This review is true. I tried 5 different keyboards and the Satechi Slim X2 and the Satechi Compact are #6 and #7 to try. I use Mac and love Magic Keyboard but it does not have backlight. I also wanted something small but that also had the number pad (useful for Sibelius). I wanted bluetooth connectivity and a similar typing experience to the Magic Keyboard. Many offerings have the CTRL key and FN switched in position which bothers my hot key routine. The Logi MX is excellent however the backlight shuts off and is activated by motion, therefore it is constantly going out and there is no way in the software or hardware to adjust this, as of writing. I am very glad I found these Satechi keyboards because they are the only ones that do exactly what I need: - backlit - backlit stays on - all keys are in the correct place for mac - the typing experience is similar to quality of Magic Keyboard - they are compact - include number pad The Satechi Compact is slightly thicker, probably of equal thickness to Magic Keyboard, and the X2 is slightly less thick. The Compact has rounded corner keys and the X2 has the square keys like on Mac. They are both excellent so far and I am returning the other keyboards. The X2 is more like the Magic Keyboard experience because of the square corner keys but they both feel the same otherwise. I am wondering if the Compact has better battery life as it is slightly more thick. But I just got these today so only time will tell. I am keeping both - one will live on my desk and one will live in my bag for travel. Unless the battery life turns out to be terrible I am glad to find these keyboards. I highly recommend. I don't care for writing reviews but I am very satisfied that I found these after quite a search that I felt inclined to share, which is very rare for me. The X2 could basically be a Mac product if it had the logo - it really matches it well and it has backlight. Odd that Apple does not make Magic Keyboard with backlight. Thanks for reading I hope this review saves you time and toil. UPDATE 11.24.23 So far so good. I have been using the Slim X2. It is very similar to Magic Keyboard. I have not charged it yet even from the package opening. I read on the Satechi website (which is good) that the battery in the X2 is 1300 mAh and the battery in the Compact is 700 mAh. This is interesting because the Compact is slightly wider and thicker. In any case, both have good build quality, especially the Compact. It has some really nice metal binding and I think the body of both are aluminum or some other metal. I will probably choose the X2 first because the keys are square it is more reminiscent of the Magic Keyboard and the battery capacity is listed as being greater, though I am not sure at this point that this is an important consideration. One final note - the backlight does fade out if not typing and is reactivated with motion of fingers on keyboard. But unlike the MX keys the fade out does not happen immediately (was really annoying) and it takes approximately 60 seconds of inactivity for the fade to occur. This is a good thing. Also if the backlit setting is at full brightness when the fade happens it does not completely fade to zero it seems, which is also good. I am very happy with the X2. The Compact is really good too. The build quality is wonderful.

This keyboard for Mac is almost perfect. Having the ability to use it with multiple laptops is amazing. I can now declutter my desk with needing only 1 keyboard for both work and personal MacBooks. The quality is solid. The keys have a good feel to them. The backlight is a bonus I probably won't use to often but nice to have in the early mornings before the sun comes up. I would have given it 5 stars if the user could remap some of the Mac specific keys that double as Fn keys. Example. The app switcher may be a good idea when connected to an iPad, but it would be more useful to launch Mission Control on a Mac. The Display brightness keys work when connected to the laptop but don't work with the Studio Display. There is no Globe key, but I never really found use with that key anyhow. Having a little GUI interface to remap those keys would be the cherry on the top for this keyboard. Having no TouchID has not really bothered yet because I use my Apple Watch to unlock just about everything now in its place.

I love this keyboard! I use it every day with a MacBook Pro, It connects quickly with my MacMiniand Windows PC at work. I stuff this thing into a little book bag and don't worry too much about damage because its aluminum body is solid, especially compared to a leading "L" brand which is almost all plastic and missing a T key that I repeatedly glue back on. Battery life is phenomenal (30 hours maybe), I haven't measured, but I use this thing all the time and have never been prompted to charge it. I plug it in every couple weeks. It can connect to four different Bluetooth devices (All at once? I dunno, but I doubt it.)The backlit white letters on black keys are similar to MacBooks, but with more light leak around the keys. This is essentially a remote Mac keyboard with a MUCH NEEDED number pad. I love it!

I really wanted to like this keyboard - nice price vs. Apple keyboards, good design, good feeling keys, easy setup, convenient USB switching. Unfortunately, the left shift key did not work consistently in the first unit I ordered. I exchanged it, and the second unit had the same problem, so I ended up returning that one as well. Seems like a design issue. I have never had this issue in a keyboard before. Disappointing.

I bought this to use with my M2 MacBook Air 15" and my M2 Pro Mac Mini. It works great- Bluetooth and USB-C connections are reliable and it stays connected. The battery life is great (charged it initially, haven't needed to charge it again yet) and the numpad works great. I prefer 96% keyboards (with a dedicated numpad and no big arrow keys). I use a Logitech Ergo K860 with my work PC, and while it is nice, it takes up a ton of desk space. This keyboard is much more compact, and the keys are more crisp. There's less key travel and less ergonomic functions but it looks great on my desk and works well for home use. I use a slide out keyboard tray and it works great. The color (space gray) does not exactly match my Mac mini, but the color is complimentary and it looks good with my midnight MacBook. I have switched between the Ergo and a K380 (compact Logitech keyboard) with my Mac, but I think this is the best compromise of both. The K380 will stay in my laptop bag for my MacBook, and the Ergo will likely be pulled out when I work from home. I prefer a backlit keyboard when working in the evening, so this is the ticket! I'll update my review if anything changes, but so far I love this keyboard!

Amazing Bluetooth keyboard – sleek, reliable, and super practical! I use this keyboard every single day, and I love it! It connects via Bluetooth to 3 different devices, and switching between them is super easy. I have it paired with my main computer, my iPad, and my Mac, and it works perfectly with all of them. The connection is stable, typing feels smooth, and the design is elegant and modern – it really adds a stylish touch to my workspace. If you're looking for a versatile, good-looking, and reliable keyboard, I totally recommend this one!

Product arrived exactly as described the next day. This keyboard looks so stylish and I love the backlight feature. I've only had it a few days so cant comment on the longevity of the product yet but so far so good and at a great price too especially compared to a apple keyboard. The keys feel really nice when typing - I love it!

Mooi en strak ontworpen draadloos bluetooth keyboard voor dagelijks gebruik. Verbinding is goed en response voor mijn type werk (regelmatig, maar niet intensief) is prima. De afmeting zijn ook prima en neemt weinig ruimte in op mijn bureau.

I have had this keyboard for 2 years and use it constantly. It is amazing. The delete button sometimes pops off but is easy to put back on.

J'ai acheté ce clavier il y a peu de temps et j'en suis jusquà présent, entièrement satisfait. Je trouve le rapport qualité prix tout à fait correct.

Conectividad , comodidad y diseño fantástico . Encantado 👍🏼