Our Verdict
The Brydge 10.2 is a poor gaming keyboard. It's a mobile keyboard that's not designed for gaming, but it does offer white backlighting for use in a dark environment.
- Decent typing quality.
- White backlighting.
- Fantastic build quality.
- No macro keys.
- Lack of dedicated software.
- Mediocre ergonomics.
Great keyboard for mobile use. The Brydge 10.2 can connect to one device at a time via Bluetooth and it's easy to carry around. It's fully compatible with iPadOS, and most keys still work on Android and iOS systems. The backlighting allows you to use it in dark environments on the go.
- Decent typing quality.
- White backlighting.
- Fantastic build quality.
- No macro keys.
- Lack of dedicated software.
- Mediocre ergonomics.
Acceptable keyboard for the office. It offers a decent typing experience with a short travel distance and low actuation force, and there's enough space between keys to help reduce typos. Unfortunately, the ergonomics are mediocre so it's probably not the best choice for all-day typing. However, you can connect it to your Windows or macOS computer via Bluetooth and most keys will work on those operating systems.
- Decent typing quality.
- White backlighting.
- Fantastic build quality.
- No macro keys.
- Lack of dedicated software.
- Mediocre ergonomics.
Mediocre for programming. The Brydge 10.2 offers a decent typing quality, but the lack of macro programmable keys and a dedicated software might disappoint some programmers. However, it has white backlighting if you're going to use it in a dark environment.
- Decent typing quality.
- White backlighting.
- Fantastic build quality.
- No macro keys.
- Lack of dedicated software.
- Mediocre ergonomics.
- Decent typing quality.
- White backlighting.
- Fantastic build quality.
- No macro keys.
- Lack of dedicated software.
- Mediocre ergonomics.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 01, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Aug 19, 2020: Fixed an error in dimensions.
- Updated Mar 20, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Mar 16, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
Our Brydge 10.2 was silver, although it's available in space gray and gold colors. We expect our results to be valid for the different variants.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Brydge 10.2 performs well compared to some of its competitors. It has a much better build quality than some other mobile-friendly keyboards, but at the same time, it's a bit heavier than others. It's also one of the few compact wireless keyboards we've tested so far that has backlighting, which should please people who need a keyboard on the go in dark environments. Check out our recommendations for the best wireless keyboards, the best keyboards for writers, and the best keyboards for Mac.
The Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 is a slightly better wireless keyboard than the Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad. The Apple is lighter to carry around, the typing experience is much better, and it's fully compatible with iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, while the Brydge is only fully compatible with iPadOS. On the other hand, the Brydge has white backlighting if you need to use it in dark environments, and it's compatible with Android devices, while the Apple isn't.
The Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad is a slightly better keyboard than the Logitech K480. It has a much better build quality and typing experience, it features backlighting, and it's fully compatible with iPadOS. Like the Brydge, the Logitech can connect with any operating system, although some keys won't work depending on the software you're using. The Logitech can connect with up to three devices at once, and there's a dedicated software on macOS and Windows that allows you to reprogram some keys.
The Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad is a much better keyboard than the Logitech Keys-To-Go. It has a much better typing experience, build quality, and ergonomics. It also has white backlighting for use in dark environments. The Logitech is lighter to carry around, and it's nearly silent when you're typing on it, perfect for use in a cafe or a library.
For an iPad, the Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad is a slightly better keyboard than the Logitech Slim Folio Pro. It's noticeably better built, and its design is made to mimic the keyboard of a MacBook Air keyboard, which offers a better typing quality than the Logitech. On the other hand, the Slim Folio Pro also acts as a protective case for your iPad, which the Brydge doesn't do.
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