iClever BK10 Bluetooth Keyboard, Universal Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless Keyboard with Number Pad, Ergonomic Design, Multi-Device Compatibility, Stable Connection for Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows

Update: Nov. 17th, 2020I've had this keyboard for more than 30 days and struggled with it quite a bit. The lack of tactile feedback was difficult to get used to. To "correct" that I installed a keyboard clicking app for my Ubuntu Linux 20.04 workstation that this keyboard is connected to. Hearing the "clicking" feedback from my speakers helped more than I thought it would and I actually began enjoying using this keyboard. My fingers "stopped tripping over themselves" and all in all, I'd say it's been a pleasant experience with this keyboard.And then ... the battery stopped charging. No matter what I did, the battery refused to charge. I'd plug it in for a few hours, the battery meter would read 100% and then drop to 10% when I unplugged the keyboard. I was three days past the return date of the keyboard when it happened, so I contacted iClever support. They responded in less than 12 hours and successfully remediated the issue to make me happy. I have to say, their response and support in my case was world-class. I'm disappointed that the keyboard failed as I was finally beginning to enjoy using it and with that said --- I'm going to give it another try and purchase another. I very much appreciate their Customer Service and am happy to give their product another chance as a result. I like to support companies with excellent customer service and iClever's support is awesome. Nice job!!Original Review:I bought this keyboard to replace an Apple Magic Keyboard (Aluminum, bluetooth model) because a few keys broke on it due to wear and tear and finding replacement keys was very problematic. Placed multiple orders with multiple vendors only to be told after the fact parts were backordered because of the tarrif's and such with China.So I opted to buy this keyboard instead and hey why not, it was actually cheaper than replacing the keys on my Apple Bluetooth keyboard.Aesthetically, this is a very pleasing keyboard. It matches my blacked out workstation and I like the fact it's laid out like a 101k keyboard with the number pad off to the right. It's a sturdy keyboard, there is no "flex" when I type on it and it appears to be very well thought through and constructed. 10/10 for that.Getting it to connect to my Bluetooth 4.x on my Ubuntu Linux workstation presented a few issues to overcome.First was that it wasn't visible to my bluetooth. It seemed to take a very long time to be discoverable. Minutes and minutes long. Once found, I connected they keyboard via the first channel. Nothing happened until after another lengthy delay it started repeating the "d" character despite my not touching the keyboard. I had to turn the keyboard off to make it stop repeating "d" and then removed the keyboard from the list of bluetooth devices in Ubuntu.I repeated the setup instructions documented and the same thing happened. Examining the keyboard the "d" key appeared fine and didn't appear stuck, so I tried pairing the keyboard with my Ubuntu workstation again, this time on the second channel. It worked. No repeating "d" character, the keyboard functioned as normal.For giggles I removed the keyboard from my bluetooth devices and again followed the instructions to connect on the first channel, only to see the "d" key repeating itself again. Dropped the bluetooth connection to the keyboard, re-setup on channel 2 and it's working like a champ. Not sure what's wrong with the first channel, it's definitely kaput. That doesn't matter to me, I'm only connecting this keyboard to one device so that's a non-issue for me and not something I'd return the keyboard for.My last comments are specific to the action in the keys and the feedback they provide while typing. I typically clock anywhere from 95 - 110 wpm on every keyboard I own, whether it's an old IBM CLICKY keyboard (my favorite) an old Logitech K570 and my beloved Apple Wireless bluetooth keyboard. I'm used to the response action on all these keyboards and can switch pretty seamlessly.On this keyboard the action is lacking. The response from the time I press a key to it reverting back to it's resting state seems lacking to me. I expected the action to be similar to that of my Apple wireless bluetooth keyboard. It's not. If that's what you're expecting with this keyboard, do not buy it.The last thing I want to say is that the lack of keyboard "action" for me inhibits how quickly I can type on it. I've found my fingers "tripping over themselves" trying to type on it. That means more mistakes and backing up to correct. As I typed this review, I switched back and forth between my Apple bluetooth keyboard and this one. The difference in the keyboard action and my ability to type so much faster on my Apple keyboard vs. this one is absolutely noticeable. I'm going to give myself a little more time to get used to this keyboard and if that doesn't do the trick then I'll be sending it back. The "dealbreaker" for me isn't the bad bluetooth channel it has, it's the keyboard action and not being able to go as fast as I can on my Apple bluetooth keyboard which has a similar layout and key spacing (I measured the gaps between the keys on both keyboards, they're identical.)About me: I've been in the Information Technology field for 35 years. Yep, I'm an old fart. I write reviews for products I buy because I like to share what I find, both good and bad. I also read others reviews before I purchase a product and rely on the truthfulness of those reviews. If you found my review helpful, please indicate such. Thanks for reading.

Review of the iClever KeyboardI’m really enjoying the Bluetooth 3-device selector—it makes switching between devices effortless. This keyboard worked straight out of the box and was simple to set up. It connects quickly, and even after going into standby, it resumes connection almost instantly (something my previous keyboards struggled with).The keys feel responsive, comfortable, and sturdy, making typing a pleasant experience—almost as satisfying as the Apple keyboard on my Mac. I had considered getting the Apple Magic Keyboard, but the iClever’s price point was just too good to pass up and the value for the money is excellent compared to the pricy Magic Keyboard.Battery life has been impressive so far, and the overall functionality delivers exactly what you’d expect in a reliable daily keyboard.

So when I bought this keyboard, I missed the fact that the 2.4GHz USB dongle is required. Missing that is on me, but the lack of Bluetooth is the only reason for the missing star. I have a terrible time keeping track of these small devices. I have three wireless products that I can no longer use because the dongle disappeared, and I have three more dongles I can no longer figure out what the client devices were for them. I won't return this, because I'm overall happy, but I won't be if/when I lose the dongle.This keyboard, however, is wonderful. Very slim, shallow profile, with a rounded upper edge that gives the KB just a bit of tilt for some wrist relief. The keys don't travel much, but I get a satisfying feeling of a "click" when I press the keys. I'll stress that: a *feeling* of a click. The keys resist just enough to tell when they press. I've tried too many wireless keyboards where the keys have no such resistance, and I can't touch-type because I can't tell if the key actually pressed down.The body feels very sturdy despite being so thin, so I don't doubt the claim that it's stainless steel. I feel comfortable slipping it into my 15" laptop case and bringing it along. Long term, I wonder how well the shallow scissor switches will take being transported. But no troubles so far.About usage, I do *not* recommend it as a primary keyboard. Not without some help at least. It's a full-size keyboard, and the spacing isn't uncomfortable, but the angle, though there is some angle, leaves my wrists feeling the lack of ergonomics after an hour or so. I have the luxury of taking a break, so it's hasn't risen to the level of a problem for me. Plus, I anticipated this when I bought it.The keyboard claims 180 days on a charge. I haven't owned it long enough to test that. So far, it seems fine. Turns on and, with the dongle attached, connects almost instantly.One last problem. In two weeks (approximately) of owning it, I've had two brief instances where it wouldn't wake and wouldn't wake the laptop after going to sleep. Both times so far, turning the keyboard off and immediately back on has restored communications and even succeeded in waking the laptop. Since I'm almost always near an outlet, and have 30-minute sleep settings on AC power, I haven't been overly concerned about this. However, both times were with me running the laptop on battery, so maybe there's a compatibility with Windows power management. I haven't dug too deeply on that, since it's been so easy to resolve.Overall, this is a nice keyboard, comparable to Logitech, which is my favorite brand. But then to be just US$15 as well? Easily worth the price. Not perfect, but color me very much a happy customer. Highly recommend it.

I was able to set it up in seconds. I love that I can have the keyboard programmed for my mac mini, iPad and a Windows laptop. About 9 months after I bought it the keyboard was having problems. It would keep disconnecting and typing out gibberish instead of what I wrote. I contacted iClever customer service. It was still under warranty. They shipped me a replacement keyboard very quickly. Their customer service is impressive. I would definitely buy this brand again