Taking on Apple! Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Desktop Keyboard & Mouse Unboxing, Review, Sound Test

[@johanstudsgard7681]

I don't really use the comment section, but the quality of this video led me to do so. Great Job Michael.

[@MichaelStent]

Dude that's so nice, thanks man. Very encouraging :)

[@jamesbeazley6622]

how are you not a renowned youtube techie this is excellent content mate really good work :)

[@MichaelStent]

Thanks so much man! Definitely working on it :)

[@NeilTheBoss12]

@@MichaelStent very professional videos, hard to believe you have under 1,000 subscribers

[@djokotriono7787]

5:00 for battery vs charged.. battery advantage is that they don't have problem with capacitor/ non replaceable battery since they don't have any

[@MichaelStent]

Very true, hopefully will last quite a while before something breaks

[@OptLab]

Does not change the fact that the keyboard should be able to run cabled and switch to batteries when cable removed

[@agermoune]

I like the video and love the fact that the keyboard is silent. QQ? Does it have any hidden feature for the backlight? I have my desk in the bedroom, and sometimes, late at night, it is hard for me to see the keys.

[@paul.gedeonn]

Thanks Michael , is the keyboard have a caps lock indicator?

[@MichaelStent]

Yes it does, a small white LED on the caps lock button :)

[@dannydxm]

You could get rechargable batteries and solve that problem. I initially tough the same as you but then I realized that if the integrated battery goes bad on the thing then you'll have to throw out the whole keyboard.

[@MichaelStent]

I've come to realise the same thing!

[@djdimigaming5324]

Who doesn't have rechargeable batteries. Iv had ones last me nearly a decade.

[@dannydxm]

@@djdimigaming5324 too many fools.

[@chasew.l.5808]

Hey Man, would u know what’s the polling rate of the keyboard? Thxxx

[@helojisndj]

What about backlighting? does it have adaptive backlight? for the keyboard?

[@MichaelStent]

Negative, no backlight.

[@DCifuentesJ]

Does the mouse have a middle click?

[@alex9000]

Are they multidevice keyboard+mouse? Can I use them for 2 pc by bluetooth?

[@danellae.perezschmieloz5958]

Thank you. What happens if the bluetooth is disabled on the computer? Does it still work? Does the keyboard have have delay because of bluetooth pairing?

[@MichaelStent]

If Bluetooth is disabled is does not work, keyboard does not have a delay, but sometimes when you come back to the computer after a while the keyboard takes a few seconds to wake up. But otherwise while typing, I never have any delay :)

[@zariotsgilbert9717]

@@MichaelStent Something similar happens with a wireless mouse I have. If I left it for half a minute or so it will take a little movement to react, and after that works like a wired mouse. But if I left it for over a minute or so, it will go to a stand by mode and will not react unless I click it.

[@SkyPerspective]

Great review Michael. I am getting one of these soon. Maybe the compact one without the numeric keys.

[@MichaelStent]

Thanks Skye ! :D Oh nice one, I was strongly considering that one too

[@Balin2702]

Maybe a stupid question, but how do you put it on and off?

[@nicojar]

Automatic, after a few minutes not using it. And when reactivating it, it's close to instant. Baffling. Been using this keyboard for three years now: it's fantastic. Drawbacks: it's hell sensitive to liquids, if you drop anything on it, it's ruined, and you can't exactly open it without damaging it (you can heat it to soften the glue, but the keys themselves are fragile, and below them the built is not exactly the kind you can easily maintain... During the first year, I spilled a tiny bit of water in it, it ceased to function correctly, I tried to dry it, I tried to open it, I tried to clean everything inside, nothing changed, even weeks afterwards. Had to buy another one and never did this mistake ever again since.

[@everstar8056]

Which is better Logitech k580 or this one?

[@korayyy.ozturkoglu]

Does this work on a Samsung Tablet?

[@planeguy95]

Chicklit style keys?

[@tayfununver3330]

If i use to laptops i habe some issues to unpait and pair with the another laptop (both laptops are running at the same time). If i press the pairing button on the back of the keyboard it is going in pairing mode and the on esc-button flashes constantly. Then i try to connect with the other laptop but it doesnt work. I have to delete the earler paired device in the setting and have to add the keyboard newly again in the microsoft settings. Is there a easier process to switch between two running notebooks ?

[@adewirasanjaya]

Duuuuudee, you deserve more subs and viewers

[@MichaelStent]

Hey thanks! Working on it :)

[@jeannicolau3267]

It is macbook compatible?

[@sunnydhaliwal9012]

Loveley review mate... Tnx for this.... Off to Regent Street - London Microsoft Store to buy this HID kit. Also where is your black lanp from?

[@MichaelStent]

Thanks mate! I believe it's from Kmart, it's a Mirabella Cleo floor standing lamp

[@SalimHussain]

I bought them a few days back and dude I have exactly same experience.

[@MH34s]

Keep it up bro. You have huge huge potential 🤘

[@MichaelStent]

Woo! Thanks man :)

[@petarkolev6928]

Thank you for the wonderful review =]

[@MichaelStent]

No worries mate! :)

[@zariotsgilbert9717]

I'm looking for a new KB and this is helps a lot to make decisions. Thanks for this review, bud

[@MichaelStent]

My pleasure! Thanks for the wholesome comment :)

[@TheBrixBK]

Having this keyboard quite a while and cannot figure out what is the use of the key right to the search key ( circle 3 dots ) even the internet behave like it doesn´t exist :D.

[@MichaelStent]

Dude I know! I have NO idea what it does. Can't figure it out :0

[@GinoFoto]

almost perfect, though lack of USB-C is deal breaker for me

[@tonyga5]

What a shame there isn’t a TKL version. I use the Surface version which is similar. Love it

[@MichaelStent]

Dude yeah, surface version looks dope!

[@nigeI]

there is

[@cmmartti]

There is a tenkey-less version. It's called the Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard.

[@BabikerAlbanna]

@@cmmarttiIt's not similar. I have the Compact keyboard and the keys seem to have much less travel/height.

[@m.e.p.r]

I think the MS Surface Keyboard (silver and grey) is a much better comparison to the Apple Keyboard. It looks very similar to the Apple keyboard, minimal, full size, aluminum construction, x2 replaceable AA batteries that offer 1yrs worth of use, plus a handy low power mode. Offering a very quiet typing experience, it uses chiclet style keys, that feel identical to the Apple keyboard. With rock solid build quality, it connects via Bluetooth and retails for £89 in the UK. Released in 2016 and still available, its fantastic and in my opinion, still the best Apple keyboard equivalent for Windows desktops. Also replaceable batteries are arguably far better for the environment. Just ensure that you purchase/use some rechargeable AA's. USB-C integrated cells have an average life of around 5 years, degrade over time and are usually non-repairable/replaceable. So you are throwing your keyboard away after 5yrs or reliant on a wired connection, if the keyboard supports that. Not so with replaceable AA batteries. You can recharge and replace them whenever required, giving your keyboard a much longer lifespan.

[@osamashaher3772]

I'd recommend you check out the MX Keys. Similar pricing, much nicer typing experience

[@mumblic]

If have noticed that you are using your middle finger to click right. Are other people doing this as well??

[@syarifairlangga4608]

Everyone use middle finger to right click

[@mumblic]

@@syarifairlangga4608 I doubt this strongly, but maybe your middle name is Everyone ;-))

[@thnxm8]

middle finger is for lmb and scroll. ring finger for rmb

[@jehanzebkhan2550]

you will become huge! premium content

[@MichaelStent]

Wow! Thanks man :)

[@BartoszWajsowicz]

That's some really good content. Keep it up :)

[@MichaelStent]

Legend, thanks man :)

[@rogereanu]

no, it wouldnt be nice to have usb rechargeable port, cos if the rechargeable battery was gone, the keboard was done. the battery last aprox 3 4 years, more or less, this keyboard looks like will last longer. it's so basic and good that i dont mind the missing backight function. i replace the battery 3 months ago and it is at 92% atm. so removble battery is one of the best function. same with the mouse (no matter the brand), way better with replaceble batteries than with rechargeable. edit: you can also use removable rechargeable batteries and a charger and you will have unlimited power, lol.

[@ummlol]

How is this not rechargeable

[@samfake233]

To Michael Stent, Your video of this product is very good and I just recently brought the same ‘Microsoft 7N9-00006 Designer Bluetooth Desktop - Black’ as well and it was finally good getting a ‘Apple’ like style keyboard feel again. But during my first week with it both the Keyboard and Mouse kept on freezing and the mouse cursor disappearing from time to time as well. So, I was wondering if this kind of saturation happen to you as well? Right now, I’m returning this product back and I’m hoping (really hoping) that this ‘Microsoft WS2-00003 Surface Bluetooth Keyboard - Grey (UK Layout)’ is good. If not, I’m going to return that product as well. My second question is that, do you know any other good Chicklet style Bluetooth keyboard brand beside Microsoft? (Also, I did restart my PC twice, turn on and off my Bluetooth USB Adapter (ASUS BT500 USB) and tested my Bluetooth gaming pad in a fighting game (pressing one bottom only) while moving the mouse cursor, just to be sure.)

[@MichaelStent]

Occasionally the Bluetooth device will switch off to save power when you're not using it for a while. It takes a second or two to turn on once you sit back down to it again, but once it's on, I never really have any issues. Surface keyboard looks great. It's a good thing in my opinion that Bluetooth devices go into sleep mode to save battery every now and then.

[@omersayli]

The placement of the arrow keys is bad. There is no space around the arrow keys for help in typing.

[@JediAndrey]

The keyboard is absolutely great for the price. The mouse sucks major ass, it’s uncomfortable. The drawback from the keyboard is the lack of metal support so mine bent a bit almost immediately. Solved the problem with little adhesive strips and it’s been my trusty keyboard for three years.

[@Luix]

if just they had a receptor like logitech

[@gusmoment]

i watch this vid while i play among us sussy imposter!

[@rubenthehuman]

The mouse is pretty disappointing, it's too low, the scroll wheel can get stuck unless you put your finger right on the center... there are so many better mice for that price. I haven't tried the keyboard but I had a Microsoft Surface KB and the bluetooth connection was kind of unstable, also for the price at the very least it should come with backlight.

[@OptLab]

- Giving your fingerprint to big data is so bad and dangerous. Especially If someone hack the computer. - No cable for charging is bad. Triple AAA batteries for the planet? what the heck Give me cabled without fingerprint

[@Nekotaku_TV]

DAMN IT! The keys are too far apart and it's wireless! The design is otherwise exactly what I want! WHY IS NOBODY MAKING A KEYBOARD FOR ME!? orz

[@AbdullahAlnassrallah]

I don't like the mouse. Keyboard is pretty good though.

[@Kreemerz]

That's not an Apple! keyboard

[@yogipower1598]

I bought this set after seeing this review but as shown in the review, the mouse is the worst, worthless, useless, the worst of the worst mouse I've ever own and keyboard is pretty amazing though

[@MPRF12345]

get rechargeable AAA batteries

[@MV-vg8fc]

Omg battery comment was lazy

[@tovsteh]

This is hands down the *worst* keyboard I have ever used (and keyboards are really hard to get wrong), and given its made by Microsoft themselves you'd think it'd integrate well with basic Windows functions, but it insists so hard on being "clever" its just an absolute pain. Its F1 to F12 keys are set to have Windows hot-key functions over just functioning as any regular keyboard, so say you need to exit an application using Alt + F4, it will instead open Microsoft media player, and the Print Screen function is somehow locked to another "smart" feature that has no relevance to my life and that I can't even over-ride with a proper print-screen application. I have repeatedly tried to disable these functions, which I could only find 1 good video on how to properly do, which is a mix of holding 3-4 keys down simultaneously for 5 seconds...but after a little while of using it it will automatically revert back to this annoying hot-key feature, which will have all manner of impacts even if you game and use assigned F-key functions for other things i.e interrupt your game to start some bs "smart" app. Not to mention that if you restart your computer, your keyboard bluetooth will almost without fault just disable itself, so you can't even type in your password without taking your Bluetooth USB stick out of the computer, wait, then plug it back in, and then hope that it starts working again. Sometimes this takes 2-3 tries (this morning it failed me completely so I gave up and ordered a new keyboard from a different manufacturer). For overall use keyboard is OK to use and has a nice look to it, but it has got to be the most annoying and inconvenient keyboard I have ever used. Avoid.

[@georgiefentonbygeorgedigit2899]

Yes, we love Apple! ;)

[@MichaelStent]

Boooo! :P

[@blanenoel4231]

Microsoft! How much money did you really steal!

[@arlingholguin]

MICROSOFT 7N9-00004 ?

[@MichaelStent]

Yep!