Our Verdict
The iClever BK08 isn't designed for gaming. It has poor latency performance, and you can't program macros; it also lacks backlighting and has fairly cramped key spacing.
- No customization settings.
- Lack of backlighting.
- High latency.
The iClever BK08 is a passable option for the office. Its ergonomics are poor, as it feels very cramped and lacks any incline adjustment. On the upside, it's a very quiet keyboard that won't bother people around you, and it's surprisingly well-built for its price point.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Multi-device pairing with 3 Bluetooth devices.
- No customization settings.
- Mediocre typing experience.
The iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard is excellent for use with mobile devices. It's one of the smallest and most portable keyboards we've tested. It can be used with three devices simultaneously, and switching between them is easy and works seamlessly.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Foldable design.
- Multi-device pairing with 3 Bluetooth devices.
- Mediocre typing experience.
The iClever BK08 is sub-par for programming. It can't set macros, and its small factor might not be ideal for long work periods. The overall typing quality isn't bad for what it's designed for, but it won't be great for programmers.
- Multi-device pairing with 3 Bluetooth devices.
- No customization settings.
- Lack of backlighting.
- Mediocre typing experience.
The iClever BK08 is decent for home theater PC use. It connects to any device via Bluetooth and has a trackpad that makes it easier to navigate the on-screen menu. It's a light keyboard, so it's not heavy if you place it on your knees, and it has media hotkeys. Unfortunately, it doesn't have backlighting, so it's hard to see in a dark environment.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Multi-device pairing with 3 Bluetooth devices.
- Has a trackpad.
- Lack of backlighting.
While suitable for everyday browsing and office work, the iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard has sub-par raw performance for gaming, with poor single-key and only mediocre multi-key latency. It also lacks n-key rollover and has a very low effective update rate of only 90Hz via Bluetooth.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 27, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed HHKB Studio in the Extra Features section of this review.
- Updated Nov 29, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3.1, which adds a new estimated PCB latency test to the Single-Key Latency section and a new Analog test to the Switches section of this review. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Aug 30, 2023: We've added text to this review for the new tests added in TBU 1.3.
- Updated Aug 30, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3, which overhauls how key input is evaluated. We've added new tests for Single Key Latency, Multi Key Latency, Data Transmission, and Chord Split. We've also introduced a new Raw Performance usage and adjusted how the Gaming and Office usage scores are calculated. You can see the full changelog here.
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The iClever folding keyboard is unique thanks to its design and very portable size. It's a great keyboard to use with mobile devices and tablets, and it features a useful trackpad if you want to control your media center from a distance without getting up. It might not be as responsive or have an amazing typing experience as other keyboards we've reviewed, but it does a great job at what it's designed for.
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The iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 is a bit better keyboard than the Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for Apple iPad. It can pair with up to three devices at once, it has a mouse pad on the side, and it's fully compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. The Brydge is fully compatible on iPadOS, and it offers a much better typing experience; plus it has white backlighting if you need to use it in a dark environment.
The iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 is much better than the Fintie Soft TPU Keyboard Case For iPad 7th Gen. It has multi-device pairing, it's fully compatible on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the build quality is much better. If you prefer slightly bigger mobile keyboards, the Fintie's typing area is wider, and there's an extra row on top for dedicated media and cut/copy/paste keys.
The iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 is more portable than the Apple Magic Keyboard 2017, but it's not as well-built, and the typing experience it offers isn't as good. The typing quality of the Apple's scissor switches is also noticeably more satisfying than the rubber dome switches of the iClever.The iClever is designed to be used wirelessly with mobile devices and tablets, while the Apple keyboard is designed for wireless pairing with both desktop computers and mobile devices, though specifically those made by Apple as it isn't compatible with Android devices.
The iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 and the Logitech K780 are very different keyboards for mobile use. The iClever is a better keyboard if you're on the move often, while the Logitech is better if you want a separate work station at your desk with a mobile device or tablet. The iClever is more portable and practical if you move a lot and need to work in tight spaces like on the train, but the K780 is a more typical office keyboard with better build quality and an overall better typing experience.
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