Our Verdict
The Logitech K480 is a sub-par keyboard for gaming. While its actuation force is rather low and pre-travel distance is short, the board feels cheaply made and the rubber dome switches don't feel as responsive and quick as mechanical switches. It also doesn't have programmable macro keys or backlighting.
- Bluetooth connection can be paired to three devices.
- Integrated mobile device cradle.
- Mediocre overall typing experience.
- Cheap plastic build.
- Not many customization options.
The Logitech K480 is an excellent keyboard to be paired with mobile devices like your phone or tablet. Its Bluetooth connection makes it easy to pair up multiple devices, and its compact design is rather easy to slip in a bag. You can use this keyboard with any operating system, which makes it quite versatile.
- Bluetooth connection can be paired to three devices.
- Integrated mobile device cradle.
- Mediocre overall typing experience.
- Cheap plastic build.
- Not many customization options.
The Logitech K480 is an okay keyboard for the office. Its design isn't the most ergonomic and typing on it can be rather fatiguing. On the upside, it barely makes any noise and is compatible with all operating systems. This can be a good keyboard if you want to pair up a tablet or phone as an add-on to your desktop setup.
- Bluetooth connection can be paired to three devices.
- Integrated mobile device cradle.
- Mediocre overall typing experience.
- Cheap plastic build.
- Not many customization options.
The Logitech K480 isn't designed for programmers. It's uncomfortable to type on for long periods, and its build quality is decent at best, which won't last you for very long. You also can't program any macros, which is disappointing.
- Bluetooth connection can be paired to three devices.
- Integrated mobile device cradle.
- Mediocre overall typing experience.
- Cheap plastic build.
- Not many customization options.
- Bluetooth connection can be paired to three devices.
- Integrated mobile device cradle.
- Mediocre overall typing experience.
- Cheap plastic build.
- Not many customization options.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 28, 2024: We've added a link for the newly-reviewed Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 to the Dimensions section.
- Updated Mar 21, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s to theWireless Versatility section of this review.
- Updated Feb 17, 2023: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Logitech K585 in the Dimensions section of this review.
- Updated Dec 15, 2022: Updated the review to change the name of the product to Logitech K480.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There are no variants of this keyboard. It only comes in two different colors and we expect our review to be valid for both.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Logitech K480 aims to be used with tablets and smartphones as an add-on keyboard. It's not made for gaming like most mechanical keyboards and is meant to bring around with you in a backpack. You can pair up to three devices simultaneously with it, which can be very useful. It provides a better overall typing experience than the Logitech Keys-To-Go, although it isn't as portable. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best wireless keyboards, the best iPad keyboards, and the best cheap keyboards.
The Logitech K380 is significantly better than the Logitech K480 for most uses. The K380 uses scissor switches, and the K480 uses rubber domes. The K380 is more portable due to its smaller size and weight, and its much shorter pre-travel distance makes the keyboard feel more responsive. However, the K480 has a cradle for mobile devices, which the K380 doesn't.
The Logitech K480 and the Logitech K780 are both decent keyboards to use with mobile devices, but the K480 is easier to bring around. Its compact 65% design is easier to slip in a backpack than the compact 96% K780. However, the K780 is better-built and features scissor switches that offer a much better overall typing quality than the K480's rubber dome switches.
The Logitech Keys-To-Go is a better option than the Logitech K480 if you're looking for a lightweight keyboard to bring around. It's noticeably smaller and lighter than the K480, but it can only be paired to one device at a time, while the K480 can be paired to three simultaneously. The Keys-To-Go is also rechargeable, while the K480 uses two AAA batteries. On the other hand, the Keys-To-Go has a very poor typing experience as the keys are mushy and require a lot of force to actuate.
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.
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