The Logitech POP Keys is a wireless-only mechanical keyboard with circular keycaps and a retro, typewriter look. It comes in three colorful designs to give a pop of color to your computer setup. There are dedicated emoji keys on the right side, which you can reprogram to whatever emojis you use most. You can use it wirelessly via its USB receiver or Bluetooth, and you can pair it with up to three devices. The TTC Brown switches on our unit feel light to type on, and they provide tactile feedback when you actuate a key, but the bump is very subtle. If you prefer a different feel, the board is also available with clicky TTC Blue and linear Red switches. Unfortunately, the compact design paired with the round keys can make it difficult to press one key without accidentally hitting the ones next to it. Also, there are no incline settings or backlighting. Disappointingly, the emoji keys don't work on mobile devices, so you can't use them to send emojis on your phone.
Our Verdict
The Logitech POP Keys is mediocre for gaming, but it isn't designed for this use. Its latency is high and may not feel responsive enough for most games, especially if you use it over Bluetooth. It has no backlighting, no incline settings, and no wrist rest. On the bright side, you can remap to the emoji keys and most keys on the F-row to other keyboard functions, but you can't set macros.
- Reprogrammable keys.
- TTC Brown switches feel responsive.
- Latency is likely too high for gaming.
- No backlighting.
- Round keys aren't for everyone.
The Logitech POP Keys is decent for use with mobile devices and tablets. You can use it via Bluetooth or its USB receiver and pair it with up to three devices. It's compatible with the most common operating systems, but you can only make customizations on Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, it's taller and heavier than most dedicated mobile keyboards, so it isn't a good option if you want something you can slide into a bag and take with you on the road. Also, while the board has dedicated emoji keys, they don't work on mobile devices.
- Dedicated emoji keys.
- Connects via Bluetooth and USB receiver.
- Can pair with up to three devices.
- Round keys aren't for everyone.
- Taller than most mobile boards.
- Can't use the emojis keys on mobile OS.
The Logitech POP Keys is okay for office use. The TTC Brown switches on our unit are quiet to type on, and they provide tactile feedback when a key is registered, but the bump is very subtle. You can use it via Bluetooth or its USB receiver, and you can pair it with up to three devices. Unfortunately, the round keycaps are close together and might cause you to make more typos than usual. Also, there are no incline settings or wrist rest, though the board is low enough that you should feel comfortable without it. The board lacks the usual keys that most other boards have, like Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down, but you can remap the emoji keys if needed.
- Dedicated emoji keys.
- Connects via Bluetooth and USB receiver.
- Can pair with up to three devices.
- No backlighting.
- No incline settings or wrist rest.
- Round keys aren't for everyone.
The Logitech POP Keys is disappointing for programming. The round keycaps paired with the compact form might cause you to type slower or make more typos than usual. There are no incline settings or wrist rest, and the board also lacks backlighting. The board lacks the usual keys that most other boards have, like Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down, which may be a dealbreaker for some programmers. On the bright side, you can remap the emoji keys to a different function if you need to, but you can't set macros. Also, you can pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth.
- Dedicated emoji keys.
- Can pair with up to three devices.
- Reprogrammable keys.
- No backlighting.
- No incline settings or wrist rest.
- Round keys aren't for everyone.
The Logitech POP Keys is inadequate for a home theater PC setup, but it isn't designed for this use. It doesn't have a built-in trackpad, so you'll need a mouse on the side to navigate the PC. Also, there's no backlighting, so it's hard to see the keys if you're in a dark room. On the bright side, it's compatible with the most common operating systems, and it has media hotkeys to quickly control the audio.
- Connects via Bluetooth and USB receiver.
- No backlighting.
- Round keys aren't for everyone.
- No built-in trackpad.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Logitech POP Keys keyboard in Blast (yellow/black) with tactile TTC Brown switches, but it's also available with clicky TTC Blue and linear TTC Red switches. The board is also available in Heartbreaker (pink) and Daydream (purple/green/yellow). Our results apply to all color variants, but if you get different switches, the results for typing quality and typing noise will be different. You can see our unit's label here.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Logitech POP Keys is a wireless-only mechanical keyboard that comes in three bright colorways. Its size is similar to other compact 75% boards, but it has five dedicated emoji keys down the right side, which is rare among keyboards. Also, it replaces the keys that most other office boards have, like Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, and Print Screen, with other functions like screen snip, mic mute, and voice-to-text. While the rounded keys give it a retro, typewriter-like look that stands out, it does make it harder to type on than keyboards with the more standard square keys.
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The Logitech MX Keys Mini and the Logitech POP Keys are both compact wireless keyboards. The MX Keys Mini is a thin, low-profile board with scissor switches. It uses a rechargeable battery, so you can continue to use it while it charges, and it has white backlighting to help you see your keys in the dark. On the other hand, the POP Keys has tactile TTC Brown mechanical switches, and it features five dedicated emoji keys that you can reprogram to whatever emojis you use most when messaging friends, family, or coworkers.
The Logitech K380 and Logitech POP Keys are both compact wireless keyboards. The K380 is low-profile and has membrane switches, while the POP Keys uses mechanical TTC Brown switches. The K380 is a much thinner board, making it easier to carry around with you in a bag. On the other hand, the POP Keys has dedicated emoji keys, which is helpful if you're sending a message to a friend and want to instantly send an emoji from your keyboard. Both boards have round keys, but the POP Keys is harder to type on because of the much longer pre-travel distance.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 and the Logitech POP Keys are both compact mechanical boards, but the Obinslab is better for gaming. The Obinslab has much lower latency, RGB backlighting, and more programmable keys. Also, you can pair it with one extra device than the Logitech can. It's available with a wider variety of mechanical switch brands. On the other hand, if you're looking for a board for daily computer tasks and to message people, the Logitech might be better thanks to its dedicated emoji keys.
The Logitech MX Keys is a full-size board, while the Logitech POP Keys is a compact 75% board. If you want a thin board with a numpad, home cluster keys, and scissor switches, you'll prefer the MX Keys. Also, it has a built-in, rechargeable battery, unlike the POP Keys that uses two AAA batteries. On the other hand, if you're looking for a brightly-colored, compact 75% board with dedicated emoji keys, the POP Keys is a better choice. Also, it uses tactile TTC Brown switches, which are mechanical. Unfortunately, the rounded keys don't provide the best typing experience.
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