Buying Guide
The Best Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
From the Adesso to the KM900: five keyboard and mouse combos ranked on maximum mouse sensitivity and connection, with who should skip each one.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Wireless keyboard and mouse sets range from basic receiver pairs to multi-device Bluetooth combos. This set runs from the feature-rich end down.
Our comparison rests on published figures for connection, max mouse DPI and keyboard layout; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out max mouse DPI, we say so.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Premium Pick
Dell Premier Collaboration Keyboard and Mouse KM900The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys.
Best for: Buyers who want Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys and can spend more than the MK955 costs.
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Also Consider
Logitech MK955 Signature Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse ComboPairing with up to three devices.
Best for: Buyers who want pairing with up to three devices.
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Seven-button Mouse or Pointer
Dell KM720 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and MouseA seven-button mouse or pointer.
Best for: Buyers who want a seven-button mouse or pointer.
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RGB Lighting
Redragon K719 PRO Anime Keyboard and Mouse ComboA RGB lighting.
Best for: Buyers who want a RGB lighting.
Check price for Redragon K719 PRO Anime Keyboard and Mouse Combo on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
Adesso Wireless Keyboard with TouchpadThe lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the KM720 the next step up.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
Dell Premier Collaboration Keyboard and Mouse KM900
Dell's KM900 is a Zoom-certified set with collaboration keys and a backlight that wakes as your hands approach.
Best for
- Buyers who want Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys and can spend more than the MK955 costs.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Adesso cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its mouse tracks on glass from 800 to 8000 DPI. It matches the K719 PRO combo on maximum mouse sensitivity (8,000 DPI). A full-size with scissor keys keyboard layout is unique to it among these picks, while the MK955 uses a full-size slim (K950) keyboard layout.
It is the only pick here with a track-on-glass mouse or pointer; the MK955 has an M750 L mouse or pointer instead. You get proximity backlight lighting here, which sets it apart from the K719 PRO combo and its RGB lighting. The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. Only the MK955 came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key specs
- Connection
- 2.4GHz receiver, Bluetooth 5.1
- Max mouse DPI
- 8,000 DPI
- Keyboard layout
- Full-size with scissor keys
- Mouse or pointer
- Track-on-glass
- Lighting
- Proximity backlight
Pros
- more than one way to connect
- Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys
- Backlight that wakes as your hands approach
- Mouse sensor that tracks on glass, 800 to 8000 DPI
Cons
- Costs more than the Adesso at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
Logitech MK955 Signature Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
The MK955 bundles the slim K950 keyboard with an M750 L mouse, pairing up to three devices over Bolt or Bluetooth.
Best for
- Buyers who want pairing with up to three devices.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: no backlighting.
Why we like it
It is the most expensive Logitech set here. A full-size slim (K950) keyboard layout is unique to it among these picks, while the KM900 uses a full-size with scissor keys keyboard layout. It is the only pick here with an M750 L mouse or pointer; the KM900 has a track-on-glass mouse or pointer instead.
Logi Bolt receivers do not pair with older Unifying devices, so keep the included receiver with this set. The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. It was priced above the K719 PRO combo and below the KM900 at the time of writing. There is no published maximum mouse sensitivity figure, whereas the KM900 offers 8,000 DPI.
Key specs
- Connection
- Logi Bolt receiver, Bluetooth
- Keyboard layout
- Full-size slim (K950)
- Mouse or pointer
- M750 L
- Lighting
- None
Pros
- Pairing with up to three devices
- K950 slim keyboard with an M750 L mouse
- Both Bolt and Bluetooth connections
- Full-size slim (K950) keyboard layout, the only one here
Cons
- no backlighting
- No published maximum mouse sensitivity
- Costs more than the Adesso at the time of writing
Seven-button Mouse or Pointer3 of 5
Dell KM720 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
The KM720 adds Bluetooth 5.0 to the receiver, 12 programmable F-keys and a seven-button mouse up to 4000 DPI.
Best for
- Buyers who want a seven-button mouse or pointer.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: no backlighting.
Why we like it
It is Dell's multi-device option below the KM900. On maximum mouse sensitivity it trails the group at 4,000 DPI, while the KM900 offers 8,000 DPI. You get a seven-button mouse or pointer here, which sets it apart from the Adesso and its a built-in touchpad mouse or pointer.
It also comes with mouse sensitivity steps of 1000, 1600, 2400 and 4000 DPI. The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. Worth noting: more than one way to connect.
You also get this: a keyboard battery rated for up to 36 months. Its price falls between the Adesso and the K719 PRO combo, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Connection
- 2.4GHz receiver, Bluetooth 5.0
- Keyboard battery
- up to 36 months
- Max mouse DPI
- 4,000 DPI
- Keyboard layout
- Full-size with 12 programmable F-keys
- Mouse or pointer
- Seven-button
- Lighting
- None
Pros
- more than one way to connect
- a keyboard battery rated for up to 36 months
- Mouse sensitivity steps of 1000, 1600, 2400 and 4000 DPI
- Seven-button mouse
Cons
- no backlighting
- Maximum mouse sensitivity trails the KM900 (8,000 DPI)
- Costs more than the Adesso at the time of writing
The catch
If maximum mouse sensitivity is your priority, the KM900 (8,000 DPI) is the stronger choice.
RGB Lighting4 of 5
Redragon K719 PRO Anime Keyboard and Mouse Combo
The K719 PRO combo pairs a gasket-mount tri-mode keyboard with a built-in TFT screen and a nine-button 8000 DPI mouse.
Best for
- Buyers who want a RGB lighting.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Adesso cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is the most elaborate Redragon set here. The keyboard's TFT screen shows battery, connection and custom GIFs, and both devices connect over USB-C, Bluetooth or 2.4GHz. It suits a themed desk as much as daily typing.
On maximum mouse sensitivity it ties with the KM900 at 8,000 DPI. A nine-button gaming mouse or pointer is unique to it among these picks, while the MK955 uses an M750 L mouse or pointer. It is the only pick here with RGB lighting; the KM900 has proximity backlight lighting instead. The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub.
Key specs
- Connection
- Tri-mode: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
- Max mouse DPI
- 8,000 DPI
- Keyboard layout
- Gasket-mount mechanical with TFT screen
- Mouse or pointer
- Nine-button gaming
- Lighting
- RGB
Pros
- more than one way to connect
- Built-in TFT screen
- Gasket-mount keyboard
- Nine-button 8000 DPI mouse
Cons
- Costs more than the Adesso at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
Adesso Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad
Adesso's keyboard keeps a full 104-key layout with a number pad and adds a touchpad on the right.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the KM720 the next step up.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: no backlighting.
Why we like it
It runs on two AAA batteries. You get a built-in touchpad mouse or pointer here, which sets it apart from the K719 PRO combo and its a nine-button gaming mouse or pointer. It also offers 13 internet and 8 media hotkeys.
The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. The touchpad replaces a mouse; check that your operating system is in the maker's support list for full gesture support. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the KM720 was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed maximum mouse sensitivity should compare it with the KM900, which offers 8,000 DPI.
Key specs
- Connection
- 2.4GHz USB receiver
- Wireless range
- 30 ft
- Keyboard layout
- Full-size (104 membrane keys)
- Mouse or pointer
- Built-in touchpad
- Lighting
- None
Pros
- 13 internet and 8 media hotkeys
- Number pad beside the touchpad
- Two AAA batteries
- 2.4GHz USB receiver connection, the only one here
Cons
- no backlighting
- No published maximum mouse sensitivity
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.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five combos on connection, maximum mouse sensitivity, keyboard layout and mouse or pointer, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 5 picks leave out maximum mouse sensitivity.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the KM900 to the Adesso, state connection, keyboard layout and mouse or pointer.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MK955 and the Adesso give no maximum mouse sensitivity.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Adesso ($50 to $100) to the KM900 ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much maximum mouse sensitivity you need
The KM900 tops maximum mouse sensitivity at 8,000 DPI and the KM720 sits lowest at 4,000 DPI; 2 picks share the top figure. For less, the K719 PRO combo is the runner-up at 8,000 DPI ($50 to $100 tier). The MK955 and the Adesso give no maximum mouse sensitivity figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.
Features beyond the spec table
The KM720: a seven-button mouse. The K719 PRO combo: a gasket-mount keyboard. The Adesso: a number pad beside the touchpad.
A mechanical keyboard with white keycaps in front of an ultrawide monitor Where your budget lands
$50 to $100 buys the Adesso, the KM720 and the K719 PRO combo; $100 to $150 buys the MK955; $150 to $250 buys the KM900 at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Buyers who want Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys and can spend more than the MK955 costs: the KM900. Buyers who want a seven-button mouse or pointer: the KM720. Buyers who want a RGB lighting: the K719 PRO combo.
A compact keyboard and mouse in front of an ultrawide monitor Battery rating and power type
AA and AAA sets list battery life in months; rechargeable sets list hours or days per charge. Long ratings suit office desks, while rechargeable sets suit people who would rather plug in than buy batteries.
How to Choose a Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys and can spend more than the MK955 costs | KM900 | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys |
| Buyers who want pairing with up to three devices | MK955 | Pairing with up to three devices |
| Buyers who want a seven-button mouse or pointer | KM720 | A seven-button mouse or pointer |
| Buyers who want a RGB lighting | K719 PRO combo | A RGB lighting |
| Spending as little as possible, with the KM720 the next step up | Adesso | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
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Key specs side by side
The KM900 leads on maximum mouse sensitivity at 8,000 DPI, ahead of the K719 PRO combo at 8,000 DPI. "Not listed" marks maximum mouse sensitivity where the MK955 and the Adesso leave the figure out.
| Combo | Connection | Max mouse DPI | Keyboard layout | Mouse or pointer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM900 | 2.4GHz receiver, Bluetooth 5.1 | 8,000 DPI | Full-size with scissor keys | Track-on-glass |
| MK955 | Logi Bolt receiver, Bluetooth | Not listed | Full-size slim (K950) | M750 L |
| KM720 | 2.4GHz receiver, Bluetooth 5.0 | 4,000 DPI | Full-size with 12 programmable F-keys | Seven-button |
| K719 PRO combo | Tri-mode: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired | 8,000 DPI | Gasket-mount mechanical with TFT screen | Nine-button gaming |
| Adesso | 2.4GHz USB receiver | Not listed | Full-size (104 membrane keys) | Built-in touchpad |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Adesso, sat in the $50 to $100 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the KM900 at $150 to $250; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Combos |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | Adesso, KM720, K719 PRO combo |
| About $100 to $150 | MK955 |
| About $150 to $250 | KM900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the KM720 the Seven-button Mouse or Pointer?
It earns the label for a seven-button mouse or pointer. It makes sense for anyone who wants a seven-button mouse or pointer.
Do the KM900 and the MK955 differ on mouse or pointer?
The KM900 uses track-on-glass; the MK955 uses M750 L; the KM720 uses seven-button; the K719 PRO combo uses nine-button gaming; the Adesso uses Built-in touchpad.
Beyond the specs, what sets the KM900 and the MK955 apart?
The KM900: Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys. The MK955: pairing with up to three devices. The KM720: mouse sensitivity steps of 1000, 1600, 2400 and 4000 DPI.
Who should choose the K719 PRO combo?
The K719 PRO combo carries our RGB Lighting label for a RGB lighting. It ranks fourth of 5 here and sat in the $50 to $100 tier at our last price check; it suits anyone who wants a RGB lighting.
Should I pick the KM900 or the Adesso?
The KM900 suits buyers who want Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys and can spend more than the MK955 costs; the Adesso suits spending as little as possible, with the KM720 the next step up.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the KM900, chosen for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with Zoom certification with dedicated collaboration keys. Look at the MK955 for pairing with up to three devices, the KM720 for a seven-button mouse or pointer and the K719 PRO combo for a RGB lighting if those matter more to you.
Bluetooth combos can switch between computers; receiver-only sets are simpler to set up.
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