SatechiCompact Backlit Wireless Keyboard – Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 & Multi-Device Sync – for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iMac and More

(Beware! At times some keys on the keyboard appear to not be working when you hold down modifier keys (ex. cmd, shift, etc). The problem however is not the keyboard. Somehow from time to time, the fn lock (esc key) gets turned on and messes with the functionality of the modifier keys. Maybe I'm hitting the fn lock somehow, idk, doesn't happen often. It took me a while to figure out this was the problem and that I needed to hit the esc key to turn off the fn lock. Then all the keys started working like normal. I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying this product because of this though. It's a small problem with a quick and easy fix, once you're aware of it. All of the benefits of this keyboard far outweigh this small problem. And for me, it's really the only problem with this keyboard)I work as a software engineer and designer for 8 hours a day and use the keyboard very heavily. In addition I'm fond of keyboard shortcuts wherever possible. This keyboard feels very very comfortable and works perfectly both in wired mode as well as bluetooth. I love the built-in battery that charges via USB-C. It looks great on my desk alongside my grey trackpad. I love how it's not nearly as wide as the keyboard apple offers, and in my opinion, looks sleeker / shinier. Build quality is nice and heavy. Feels premium.Some people complain that you can't use forward backspace on this keyboard using fn + delete (which is true) however, most are probably not aware that you can also use ctrl + d to forward backspace. It works the same exact way and is actually easier because it only requires one hand whereas the other method requires both. This shortcut comes standard in macOS, no configuration in the settings required. Just connect the keyboard, hit ctrl + d and it works.The keys are made of a kind of rubbery plastic that is smooth to the touch, very comfortable and helps prevent slips while typing. Some people prefer further key-travel but I like short key-travel for faster typing and this keyboard fits the bill. I do wish there was more consistent lighting around the keys though... Other than that, this keyboard is perfect, and I will be keeping.

I've had this keyboard since April 2020 (nearly 3 years). First off I'll say my girlfriend has the Apple brand keyboard, I got this one because it was less expensive, has black keys which I prefer, and is smaller which is better for my narrow desk. The quality of this one is just as nice as Apple - the feel of the keys, quality and finish of the aluminum enclosure, all top notch. Recently, after 3 years, it started acting up and had a key go bad. Satechi asked me to troubleshoot a couple things, once I did that and the problem persisted they sent me a brand new keyboard (despite it being well out of their defined warranty period). Additionally, all my emails to their support team were answered within hours. Very impressed with both the product and customer service.

I had been using the Logitech K810 and was really disappointed they seemed to have stopped making that. Up until now, that was the keyboard to beat. It was nearly perfect so I was on the lookout for something similar. In fact, the day before this backlit Satechi keyboard was released, I had ordered the new Logitech MX Keys, but did so reluctantly out of semi-desperation as I really didn't want a full-sized keyboard. But before it arrived I learned of this keyboard by Satechi and ordered it immediately. Though this Satechi is billed as a "compact keyboard" it is more like a compact FULL keyboard as it also includes the number pad, but it is compact in that it excludes a separate section between the main QWERTY keyboard and the number pad for arrow keys, etc. So it isn't quite as compact as the Logitech K810, but it was a step in the right direction from the full sized MX Keys I had just ordered. In the end I didn't even open the MX Keys keyboard and will just return it — as a true fill sized keyboard the logitech MX Keys was just too big for my liking as I was really wanting and looking for a more compact keyboard. I do like this more compact "full" keyboard by Satechi, but think it would be nice if Satechi also offered a true compact keyboard sans number pad for easier travel, but that being said, I do like having access to the keypad as well and the absence of home/delete arrow section still spares this keyboard a good 3-4 inches of length.The keys of this Satechi keyboard are pleasure to touch and have a very silky smooth texture. This fit, finish, and build quality are all excellent and it seems more solid and refined than theLogitech K810. The 10-stage backlighting gives plenty of brightness options for different ambient light settings. One thing I did notice is that the brightness keys cycle in a loop so that if you are on brightest setting and hit the key to go brighter still, it cycles to the lowest (off) setting and increments it's way to the max setting... Likewise the dimming key will jump from off to the brightest setting. With 10 stages of brightness, I find it is a nice shortcut option to jump between extremes without the need to increment through all ten stages so I view it as a more of a feature than a bug.Setup and pairing was extremely easy. In setting it up, I plugged it in via the provided USB cable, and noticed that when I first connected via the USB cable prior to pairing, it worked immediately, so in that manner can be used as a USB keyboard to connect to computers that might not have bluetooth.The keyboard is pretty quiet, but perhaps ever so slightly louder than the K810. Key travel could also be slightly less, but it doesn't bother me – it's about the same as the K810.Some of my initial grumblings were with the lack of Fn + keys that I had enjoyed on the logitech keyboard. For example, on the logitech, these mappings were built in:Fn + Left Arrow = HomeFn + Right Arrow = EndFn + Up Arrow = Page UpFn + Down Arrow = Page DownAdditionally, there is not forward delete functionality. Macbooks come with a "delete" button and typically a [Fn + Delete] key combination will perform the forward delete. On a regular (non-mac) keyboard you often have two keys for these functions, backspace and delete.I do think these extra Fn+key pairings should be implemented into any compact keyboard as it stretches the immediate usefulness of the compactness without any additional hassle for the end user.One other small short-coming is that the caps lock key doesn't have an indicator to show you when it is enabled. I don't use caps lock often, so not a big deal to me, but I've like the indicator on other keyboards and noticed the absence on this one.I've only been using it for a few days now, and am using it to type this review, so I can't speak to it's longevity, but it feels solid. All-in-all it's a real contender to the logitech K810/K811 if you don't mind the extra length with the number pad. It exceeds the Logitech K810 in fit and finish, but misses on a few minor notes. It's real close to 5 stars, but I'm reserving one star because of my few small grumblings mentioned above — the missing Fn+Key combinations and lack of caps lock indicator light.Update:I was able to gain the desired functionality by using an app called karabiner-elements on my mac to make the custom key pairings I had desired ( [option + {direction arrow}] and [shift + delete]). It doesn't appear that the Fn key can be detected alone or with anything but the designated F1-F12 keys as custom mapping using the Fn key wouldn't work. It would be preferred if the keyboard would just come with the Fn key mappings described out of the box, though. (along with any other ones I may have missed), but at least I can get the desired functionality using third-party software. If it had these Fn+key combinations built-in, I'd give it 5 stars. That is the primary issue I have with it.

I have two of these, one for the office, one for home. Both, after about a year required more frequent charging. I find that after two work days, they have to be recharged. Considering I'm not physically typing all day, the battery life is disappointing. Also requires constant re-pairing.