Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard
A budget friendly couch keyboard best suited for casual navigation rather than long form typing
The short version
- HTPC users
- Raspberry Pi owners
- Android tablet or smartphone users
- People needing a compact couch keyboard
- Writing long documents or dissertations
- Requiring a high precision trackpad for Mac OS
- Preferring a wired connection
What owners like
- Effective as a portable keyboard and mouse solution
- Long battery life with no changes needed over two years of intermittent use
- Comfortable keys with quiet click action
Common complaints
- Cramped layout not suitable for long form writing
- Inconsistent performance with Mac OS trackpad scrolling
- Some reports of signal loss if the USB port is too far away
Based on User discussions from Woot and Early Bird Club.
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Nov 2016
Bought again.
- Jul 2015
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A compact wireless keyboard featuring an integrated touchpad for combined typing and navigation.
- Integrated touchpad located to the right of the keys
- Dedicated multimedia keys for volume and playback control
- Android compatible shortcuts including Home and Back functions
- Power saving mode that hides the mouse pointer after 30 seconds
- Included USB receiver and wireless range extender
This is ideal for users controlling home entertainment PCs, Raspberry Pis, or Android devices from a couch. The main trade-off is a cramped typing experience compared to full size keyboards.
How it compares
Specs
- Weight
- 400g including batteries
- Dimensions
- 14" x 5.5"
- Wireless Range
- Up to 33 feet
- Battery Life
- Up to one year
- Connectivity
- 2.4GHz USB receiver
Questions
Does it work with Android?
Yes, it works with Android devices using an OTG USB adapter.
What batteries does it use?
It uses two AA batteries, which are included.
Is it compatible with Linux?
Sources indicate it works with Linux, including use with Raspberry Pi.
Sources
- Review of Logitech K400 wireless keyboard with a touchpad
- Touchpad / Trackpad, Hardware Hub
- Logitech K400 Wireless Touch Keyboard, Woot
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
