For typing and gaming
Keychron K2 HE Special Edition
Aluminium, dark wood and magnetic switches adjustable key by key.
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Peripherals guide · 6 min read
Which design keyboard gives your desk some style
A good-looking keyboard sits in front of you eight hours a day, but you also type on it. Three wireless keyboards with a strong style, three ways of typing.
Our pick: Logitech MX Keys SSee on Amazon
Our pick
Logitech MX Keys S
For a day of remote work, the Logitech MX Keys S remains the safest choice: quiet concave keys, backlighting that wakes as your hands approach, French AZERTY and up to three devices, all in understated graphite.
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Other situations
If you want a keyboard that gets noticed, the Keychron K2 HE pairs aluminium and dark wood with adjustable magnetic switches, for typing and gaming alike. The Logitech POP Keys Blast goes for yellow, round keys and a mechanical click.
One model per use
For a splash of colour
Logitech POP Keys
Retro yellow, round keys and the click of a typewriter.
The three picks, side by side
| Model | Keys | Connection | Battery | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our pickLogitech — MX Keys S, backlit wireless keyboard (graphite, French AZERTY) | full size with number pad, backlit concave keys, proximity sensor | Bluetooth Low Energy or Logi Bolt receiver, up to 3 devices | 1,500 mAh USB-C battery: up to 10 days, 5 months with backlight off | See on Amazon |
| For typing and gamingKeychron — K2 HE Special Edition, wireless magnetic keyboard (black, French AZERTY) | 75% without number pad, swappable magnetic switches, 0.2 to 3.8 mm actuation | 2.4 GHz at 1,000 Hz, Bluetooth 5.2 up to 3 devices, wired USB-C | 4,000 mAh battery, up to 110 hours wireless according to Keychron | See on Amazon |
| For a splash of colourLogitech — POP Keys, wireless mechanical keyboard (Blast, yellow) | compact without number pad, tactile mechanical switches, 8 emoji keys | Bluetooth or Logi Bolt receiver, up to 3 devices | 2 AAA batteries, up to 36 months claimed | See on Amazon |
How these were chosen
- Feel before looks
- Flat laptop-like keys, tactile mechanical or magnetic switches: the style is what people see, but the keystroke is what you feel all day. Choose the feel first.
- Noise
- A clacky mechanical keyboard pleases the person typing, less so the others on a video call or in a shared office. A low-profile keyboard stays discreet.
- The keyboard layout
- Many design keyboards are sold in QWERTY. The three here exist in French AZERTY, but the layout depends on the variant offered by the Amazon store you land on: check it before you order.
A design keyboard is a keyboard first
The keyboard is the object you touch most on your desk. A beautiful keyboard that is unpleasant to use ends up in a drawer, replaced by the laptop’s. Before colour or material, ask yourself a simple question: do you prefer low, quiet keys or tall keys that travel down clearly?
Both have their case. Low keys, close to a laptop, tire you little and bother no one. Mechanical keys need a little more travel but give clear feedback on every stroke. The three keyboards here cover both families.
Three styles, three desks
The MX Keys S plays it understated: graphite, slim lines, number pad. It blends into a professional desk and suits long days of typing. The Keychron K2 HE aims to be an object: aluminium and dark wood frame, 75% format without number pad, swappable magnetic switches.
The POP Keys Blast embraces colour: yellow, grey and black, round typewriter-style keys and emoji keys. It gives character to a neutral desk, provided you accept the mechanical noise. The right choice depends as much on your desk as on the way you type.
How these three were chosen
Three wireless keyboards available on Amazon that exist in French AZERTY, from brands that publish a complete spec sheet. They cover three distinct needs: long, quiet typing, the statement keyboard that doubles for gaming, and a touch of colour on the desk.
None was tested in a lab. The characteristics quoted come from the manufacturer pages and the Amazon listings, nothing else. Each card below also says when not to choose it.
The models in detail
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Our pick
Logitech MX Keys SBacklit wireless keyboard (graphite, French AZERTY)
Concave keys close to a laptop keyboard, backlighting that switches on as your hands approach and adapts to the room light, a number pad, and up to three devices on one button.
- Keysfull size with number pad, backlit concave keys, proximity sensor
- ConnectionBluetooth Low Energy or Logi Bolt receiver, up to 3 devices
- Battery1,500 mAh USB-C battery: up to 10 days, 5 months with backlight off
Avoid ifYou want the feel of a mechanical keyboard: its keys stay low and quiet, like on a laptop.
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For typing and gaming
Keychron K2 HE Special EditionWireless magnetic keyboard (black, French AZERTY)
A 75% board with an aluminium and dark wood frame, Gateron magnetic switches whose actuation point you set from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, key by key, and double-shot PBT keycaps in the OSA profile.
- Keys75% without number pad, swappable magnetic switches, 0.2 to 3.8 mm actuation
- Connection2.4 GHz at 1,000 Hz, Bluetooth 5.2 up to 3 devices, wired USB-C
- Battery4,000 mAh battery, up to 110 hours wireless according to Keychron
Avoid ifYou want a flat keyboard: it rises to 40.7 mm at the back, keycaps included, and weighs 965 g. Plan for a wrist rest.
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For a splash of colour
Logitech POP KeysWireless mechanical keyboard (Blast, yellow)
A compact keyboard with round typewriter-style keys in yellow, grey and black, tactile mechanical switches and eight customisable emoji keys.
- Keyscompact without number pad, tactile mechanical switches, 8 emoji keys
- ConnectionBluetooth or Logi Bolt receiver, up to 3 devices
- Battery2 AAA batteries, up to 36 months claimed
Avoid ifYou share your office or are often on video calls: the mechanical switches can be heard with every keystroke.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a French AZERTY keyboard suit Belgium?
Yes for typing in French, but Belgian AZERTY puts several symbols and accents in different places. If you learned on a Belgian keyboard, the French one takes a few days to get used to. The cards below state the layout of the version sold.
What is a magnetic switch?
Instead of a physical contact, a sensor measures the position of the magnet inside the key. You can therefore choose how deep each key triggers. For typing, a deeper point avoids typos; for gaming, a short point responds faster.
Do I need a wrist rest?
With a thick keyboard like the Keychron, yes, it helps keep your wrist flat. With a slim keyboard like the MX Keys S, it is a matter of personal comfort.