Buying Guide

The Best Logitech Wireless Keyboard

From the K250 to the Ergo K860: five keyboards ranked on battery life and device pairing, with who should skip each one.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

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Logitech's wireless keyboards run from slim Bluetooth boards to MX Keys models. Every pick is a Logitech, ordered from the lowest listed price.

Our comparison rests on published figures for battery (backlight off), paired devices and layout; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out battery (backlight off), we say so.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lowest Price Here

    Logitech K250 Compact Bluetooth Keyboard

    A lower price than the K400 Plus and the rest when we checked.

    Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the K400 Plus the next step up.

    Check price for Logitech K250 Compact Bluetooth Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Longest Battery Life

    Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s

    The longest battery life here (up to 36 months).

    Best for: Offices where the keyboard stays on all day.

    Check price for Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Strong Alternative

    Bnnwa K905 Rechargeable Touchpad Keyboard

    A built-in 500mAh rechargeable battery.

    Best for: Buyers who want built-in 500mAh rechargeable battery.

    Check price for Bnnwa K905 Rechargeable Touchpad Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  4. Premium Pick

    Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard

    The top of this price range, adding 54% more wrist support than a standard keyboard, per Logitech.

    Best for: Spending more than the Bnnwa K905 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.

    Check price for Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lowest Price Here1 of 5

Logitech K250 Compact Bluetooth Keyboard

Logitech's K250 keeps a number pad inside a compact frame and connects over Bluetooth.

Best for

Spending as little as possible, with the K400 Plus the next step up.

Skip if

Skip it if battery life matters most to you; the K380s offers up to 36 months.
Logitech K250 Compact Bluetooth Keyboard

Why we like it

It adds deep-profile keys, a spill-resistant design and adjustable tilt legs, with a battery rating of up to 12 months. On battery life it trails the group at up to 12 months, while the K380s runs for up to 36 months. It is the only pick here with a compact with number pad layout; the K400 Plus has a compact with touchpad layout instead.

No other pick in this guide offers a deep-profile keys key type; compare the Bnnwa K905, which has a low-profile keys key type. No other pick in this guide offers a bluetooth connection; compare the K400 Plus, which has a 2.4GHz Unifying receiver connection. Check that your computer has Bluetooth, or use the included receiver if there is one. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the K400 Plus was the next step up.

Key specs

Battery (backlight off)
up to 12 months
Layout
Compact with number pad
Key type
Deep-profile keys
Connection
Bluetooth

Pros

  • Up to 12 months per charge (backlight off)
  • Number pad in a compact frame
  • Spill-resistant design
  • Adjustable tilt legs

Cons

  • Battery life trails the K380s (up to 36 months)
  • No published device pairing

The catch

If battery life is your priority, the K380s (up to 36 months) is the stronger choice.

Also Consider2 of 5

Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard

The K400 Plus is built around an integrated touchpad, with a 10m wireless range on top.

Best for

Buyers who want integrated touchpad.

Skip if

Skip it if device pairing matters most to you; the K380s offers 3 devices.
Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard

Why we like it

On the spec sheet, it runs for up to 18 months and offers a 1 devices device pairing. On battery life it sits mid-pack at up to 18 months: the K380s runs for up to 36 months, and the K250 comes in at up to 12 months. Like the Bnnwa K905, it has a compact with touchpad layout, while the K250 uses a compact with number pad layout.

It is the only pick here with a quiet low-profile keys key type; the K250 has a deep-profile keys key type instead. It is the only pick here with a 2.4GHz Unifying receiver connection; the K250 has a bluetooth connection instead. It also comes with dedicated media hotkeys. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper K250 and the pricier K380s, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Battery (backlight off)
up to 18 months
Paired devices
1 devices
Layout
Compact with touchpad
Key type
Quiet low-profile keys
Connection
2.4GHz Unifying receiver

Pros

  • Up to 18 months per charge (backlight off)
  • Integrated touchpad
  • 10m wireless range
  • Dedicated media hotkeys

Cons

  • Device pairing trails the K380s (3 devices)
  • Costs more than the K250 at the time of writing

The catch

The trade-off is device pairing; for more, the K380s offers 3 devices.

Longest Battery Life3 of 5

Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s

Logitech's K380s is a compact Bluetooth keyboard with round, quiet scooped keys that pairs with three devices.

Best for

Offices where the keyboard stays on all day.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the K250, which cost less when we checked.
Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s

Why we like it

Logitech offers up to 36 months on its batteries, and the Fn keys can be customised in Logi Options+. On battery life it leads this guide at up to 36 months, ahead of the K400 Plus (up to 18 months). It matches the Bnnwa K905 on device pairing (3 devices).

A quiet scooped round keys key type is unique to it among these picks, while the K400 Plus uses a quiet low-profile keys key type. It also offers a 3-year battery life claim and auto-sleep. Check that your computer has Bluetooth, or use the included receiver if there is one.

It supports Windows and macOS layouts, which helps if you switch between computers. When we checked, only the K400 Plus and cheaper picks cost less, and the Bnnwa K905 cost more.

Key specs

Battery (backlight off)
up to 36 months
Paired devices
3 devices
Layout
Compact, no number pad
Key type
Quiet scooped round keys
Connection
Bluetooth, multi-OS

Pros

  • Up to 36 months per charge (backlight off)
  • Customizable Fn keys in Logi Options+
  • 3-year battery life claim
  • Auto-sleep

Cons

  • Costs more than the K250 at the time of writing

Strong Alternative4 of 5

Bnnwa K905 Rechargeable Touchpad Keyboard

Bnnwa's rechargeable keyboard pairs with three devices over a receiver and two Bluetooth channels.

Best for

Buyers who want built-in 500mAh rechargeable battery.

Skip if

Its battery life is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Bnnwa K905 Rechargeable Touchpad Keyboard

Why we like it

It uses scissor keys. A 500mAh rechargeable battery removes the need for AAA cells, and it pairs with up to three devices over 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. The trackpad sits beside the keys.

Its scissor-switch keys type quietly with a short travel, and Fn shortcuts switch between iOS, Windows, Android and macOS layouts. On device pairing it ties with the K380s at 3 devices. Like the K400 Plus, it has a compact with touchpad layout, while the K250 uses a compact with number pad layout.

It is the only pick here with a low-profile keys key type; the K250 has a deep-profile keys key type instead. You also get USB-C charging and connection to 3 devices at once. Check that your computer has Bluetooth, or use the included receiver if there is one. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper K380s and the pricier Ergo K860, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Paired devices
3 devices
Layout
Compact with touchpad
Key type
Low-profile keys
Connection
2.4GHz and two Bluetooth channels

Pros

  • Built-in 500mAh rechargeable battery
  • USB-C charging
  • Connection to 3 devices at once
  • Device pairing of 3 devices, ahead of the K400 Plus

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the K250 at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the K380s runs for up to 36 months.

Premium Pick5 of 5

Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard

The Ergo K860 is the most ergonomic board here: a curved, split layout, a pillowed memory-foam wrist rest and palm lift at 0, -4 or -7 degrees.

Best for

Spending more than the Bnnwa K905 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.

Skip if

Its battery life is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard

Why we like it

Logitech says the rest gives 54% more wrist support than a standard keyboard. It is the only pick here with a scooped Perfect Stroke keys key type; the K250 has a deep-profile keys key type instead. It is the only pick here with a USB receiver or Bluetooth connection; the K250 has a bluetooth connection instead.

It also offers certification by United States Ergonomics. Check that your computer has Bluetooth, or use the included receiver if there is one. Ergonomic layouts take a few days to get used to, especially if you type with your hands crossing the centre. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Bnnwa K905 and the rest.

Key specs

Layout
Full-size, curved split
Key type
Scooped Perfect Stroke keys
Connection
USB receiver or Bluetooth
Wrist support
Pillowed wrist rest with 0, -4 and -7 degree palm lift

Pros

  • Pillowed wrist rest with 0, -4 and -7 degree palm lift
  • 54% more wrist support than a standard keyboard, per Logitech
  • Certification by United States Ergonomics
  • Scooped Perfect Stroke keys key type, the only one here

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • No published device pairing
  • Costs more than the K250 at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the K380s runs for up to 36 months.

How We Chose

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A mechanical keyboard with white keycaps in front of an ultrawide monitor
A mechanical keyboard with white keycaps in front of an ultrawide monitor
The figures behind the order
We lined up five keyboards on battery life, device pairing, layout and key type, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 5 picks leave out battery life.
The shared baseline
All 5, from the K250 to the Ergo K860, state layout, key type and connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The Bnnwa K905 and the Ergo K860 give no battery life; the K250 and the Ergo K860 give no device pairing.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the K250 (under $50) to the Ergo K860 ($100 to $150).

What to Look for in a Logitech Wireless Keyboard

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Battery life

    Across these 3 picks battery life spans up to 12 months (the K250) to up to 36 months (the K380s). For less, the K400 Plus is the runner-up at up to 18 months. The Bnnwa K905 and the Ergo K860 give no battery life figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.

  2. How much device pairing you need

    Here device pairing runs from 1 devices on the K400 Plus to 3 devices on the K380s, a 200% spread. Start with the K380s if device pairing decides it. The K250 and the Ergo K860 give no device pairing figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.

    A compact keyboard and mouse in front of an ultrawide monitor
    A compact keyboard and mouse in front of an ultrawide monitor
  3. Features beyond the spec table

    The K380s: a 3-year battery life claim. The Bnnwa K905: USB-C charging. The Ergo K860: certification by United States Ergonomics.

  4. Budget

    Under $50 buys the K250, the K400 Plus, the K380s and the Bnnwa K905; $100 to $150 buys the Ergo K860 at our last check.

    A close-up of a full-size keyboard with grey keycaps
    A close-up of a full-size keyboard with grey keycaps
  5. Match the pick to your priority

    Spending as little as possible, with the K400 Plus the next step up: the K250. Offices where the keyboard stays on all day: the K380s. Spending more than the Bnnwa K905 costs for the fullest feature set in this group: the Ergo K860.

How to Choose a Logitech Wireless Keyboard

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Spending as little as possible, with the K400 Plus the next step upK250A lower price than the K400 Plus and the rest when we checked
Buyers who want integrated touchpadK400 PlusAn integrated touchpad
Offices where the keyboard stays on all dayK380sThe longest battery life here (up to 36 months)
Buyers who want built-in 500mAh rechargeable batteryBnnwa K905A built-in 500mAh rechargeable battery
Spending more than the Bnnwa K905 costs for the fullest feature set in this groupErgo K860The top of this price range, adding 54% more wrist support than a standard keyboard, per Logitech

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A grey mechanical keyboard beside a mouse on a wooden desk
A grey mechanical keyboard beside a mouse on a wooden desk

Key specs side by side

The K380s leads on battery life at up to 36 months, ahead of the K400 Plus at up to 18 months. "Not listed" marks battery life where the Bnnwa K905 and the Ergo K860 leave the figure out.

KeyboardBattery (backlight off)Paired devicesLayoutKey type
K250up to 12 monthsNot listedCompact with number padDeep-profile keys
K400 Plusup to 18 months1 devicesCompact with touchpadQuiet low-profile keys
K380sup to 36 months3 devicesCompact, no number padQuiet scooped round keys
Bnnwa K905Not listed3 devicesCompact with touchpadLow-profile keys
Ergo K860Not listedNot listedFull-size, curved splitScooped Perfect Stroke keys

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By price at the time of writing

At our last check the cheapest pick, the K250, sat in the under $50 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Ergo K860 at $100 to $150; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.

Price tierKeyboards
Under $50K250, K400 Plus, K380s, Bnnwa K905
About $100 to $150Ergo K860
A mechanical keyboard with RGB-lit keycaps
A mechanical keyboard with RGB-lit keycaps

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the K400 Plus compare with the K380s on battery life?

Between the top two, it is up to 36 months on the K380s against up to 18 months on the K400 Plus, a 100% difference. The K250 closes the ranking at up to 12 months. The Bnnwa K905 and the Ergo K860 are left out of this ranking because their battery life isn't stated; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.

What makes the K380s the Longest Battery Life?

It carries the badge for the longest battery life here (up to 36 months). The K400 Plus is next on battery life at up to 18 months, so this pick's up to 36 months is 100% further out. It makes sense for offices where the keyboard stays on all day.

Do the K250 and the K400 Plus differ on key type?

The K250 uses deep-profile keys; the K400 Plus uses quiet low-profile keys; the K380s uses Quiet scooped round keys; the Bnnwa K905 uses low-profile keys; the Ergo K860 uses Scooped Perfect Stroke keys.

Beyond the specs, what sets the K250 and the K400 Plus apart?

The K250: a number pad in a compact frame. The K400 Plus: an integrated touchpad. The K380s: customizable Fn keys in Logi Options+.

Should I pick the K250 or the Ergo K860?

The K250 suits spending as little as possible, with the K400 Plus the next step up; the Ergo K860 suits spending more than the Bnnwa K905 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the K250, chosen for a lower price than the K400 Plus and the rest when we checked. Look at the K400 Plus for an integrated touchpad, the Bnnwa K905 for a built-in 500mAh rechargeable battery and the Ergo K860 for the top of this price range, adding 54% more wrist support than a standard keyboard, per Logitech if those matter more to you.

Logi Options+ adds per-app shortcuts on supported systems.

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