Quality Keyboard at a low price!
348434
Such an awesome price for a quality keyboard! Highly recommended! I love that it has a calculator button!
3527550
Overall, an excellent keyboard for the money.  Of all the under $20 keyboards I've bought in the last 10 years (12) or new PCs I've bought this has to be the best keyboards so far.

I've lately chosen these illuminated-style keyboards because to me they are a sort of throwback to the days when the letter on each key was a cast-in actual letter rather than some cheap paint that wears off after a few months.  I spend 8 to 12 hours each day using keyboards on multiple computers as part of my job so tactile feedback and clear lettering are important.  Previous illuminated keyboards I've tried have had poor layouts where the backspace key or the return/enter key were not well placed or shaped for my expectations and the keys were wobbly or lacked good tactile feedback (in my 50th year of using keyboards nearly every day!).

Frankly, I wasn't expecting this keyboard to be an improvement but based on other reviewers comments, and the fact that Azio makes some products for Gamers, which means to me that they consider durability important, I decided to try two of these since I have two workstations I use every day, one through a 4 port KVM switch.  So far these keyboards have proved to excellent.

The key feel is excellent with the keys exhibiting no wobble and having a light but solid feel and just enough travel to ensure good tactile feedback.

This keyboard is superior to some of the name brand products I've tried from Microsoft and Logitech.  Admittedly, my trials of the Microsoft and Logitech keyboards were for some of their cheapest products and I still like those brands for many hardware products (Love my Harmony Remote from Logitech!) but this Azio keyboard is easily their equal or better in quality and features.

I thought the colored backlighting was theatrical rather than functional - I was really looking for key lettering that couldn't rub off - but I already like the illumination.  If you type like I do where you're moving back and forth between mousing for things and digging through paperwork and then going back to the keyboard then you'll appreciate the illumination as a bright visual clue to hand position.  I like that a lot already.  I had envisioned leaving the illumination off (Thanks to another reviewer for pointing out how to turn it off!) but now find I like it. The large letters make this an easy keyboard to return to from doing other tasks at my desks.

Time will tell how durable these keyboards are but they feel great and look great now!!
4583282
I absolutely love this cover and keyboard. It's as easy to use as it appears in the pictures and, the battery in the keyboard is certainly long lasting. The price is also a major selling point. I wasn't sure what to expect as far as quality, but I was very pleasantly surprised. The keys are smooth and precise, and the entire design is very lightweight. Well worth the cost!
4515189
Very good keyboard for the money. Would buy again.
2092918
This is my first ever purchase of an AmazonBasics branded product by Amazon. And I have to say I'm impressed. I go through keyboards like no one's business for some reason! My last 3 or 4 keyboards were very expensive custom LED colourful gaming keyboards and they all broke within one year per keyboard, the mouse were all still working if I recall but the keyboards!

Anyway, given the branding and sub-branch of this AmazonBasics product I wasn't expecting much, due to my low expectations I was surprised when the keyboard and mouse bundle arrived! Very polished and professional set up and with enhanced features such as sound controls built in! It's incredible because those really cheap $10 to $15 Chinese bootlegs are barebones in extra features compared to this.

As for the mouse, it too feels well built compared to shady Chinese bootleggers.

I'll need at least 1 whole year to finalize this review since keyboards don't last beyond that with me but from my first impressions, color me impressed. I will edit and update this in the future religiously.
2301346
I'm actually typing on this keyboard right now! Nice, simple, basic keyboard. Seems high quality. Keys don't seem excessively noisy to me.
I expect it to last a long time.
220166
Bought to use for my laptop, which is now being employed as a desktop replacement. Now I can type on my laptop without having to open it up! Keyboard is great quality as well. Solid build, simple instructions, very low keystroke latency. Great steal for the price.
4185249
I didn't realize I could get a decent mechanical keyboard this cheap, but after reading the reviews I decided to give it a shot and I am not disappointed at all!  I love this keyboard.  I do occasionally miss the extra keys on a full size keyboard, but not that often.  I have a desk setup where I have limited space for the keyboard and mouse, and having a full size keyboard a) leaves me very little space for my mouse, and b) sets my center-of-keyboard off to the left side.  With this one I can have it dead center of my keyboard space and still have plenty of room left over for my mouse on the right hand side.
448588
I just received the keyboard in the mail this evening, and I love it. The packaging that it came in is VERY secure and high-quality as far as packaging goes. My iPad fits perfectly in the case portion of this keyboard. Regarding the keyboard itself, I love the feel of they keys - very springy. I can imagine they may be a bit fragile, so I'll take care to not be too rough with the keyboard and case. The shift key is just the right size and in the appropriate position so you don't get it confused with one of the arrow keys. The delete key is also in a great, spot so when I need it due to typos, it's right where I need it to be. There does not appear to be any lag in keystrokes, and I type without looking at the keys and at a pretty fast clip. For less than $40, this is an AWESOME deal. I will update my review in a few months to let you know how this keyboard holds up. Oh, and I really like the fact that you can have your screen in the landscape or portrait position, and you can also have it laying down flat on the keyboard to use it as touchscreen only.
2766733
Great little keyboard!  Perfect for on the go!
2273197
This is my first mechanical keyboard, and I can honestly say after only a few weeks I've completely forgotten my old Logitech G19. It took a couple days for my fingers to adjust to the amount of force required, but I find there is just the right balance for typing/work and gaming.

I suppose some might be disappointed by the lack of glitz and glamour (back lighting, macro keys etc.) that other keyboards in this price range have , but the build quality is at the top of it class. With minimal care this keyboard should last a very long time. I love the fact that the letters/numbers/symbols for individual keys are front facing and not on the top of the key which should go a long way in preventing faded letters. Of course you can always swap out keys and make your keyboard even more unique. In terms of noise, there is no 'click' per se with the switches used on this keyboard.

Overall I am very pleased with this keyboard.
1797691
I looked at a lot of keyboards and almost skipped this one because the price seemed so low for a backlit keyboard that had multiple color options.  The learning curve for a few features is a little steep, but read some of the recommended reviews here on Amazon and you'll learn all the keyboard shortcuts you need to turn it on and off and change the color and brightness.  The action is great and comfortable to type on, the backlight is bright and works in a low light environment just fine.  I'm a gamer and use my keyboard a lot and have been very satisfied with this keyboard for gaming as well!
1857219
IMHO, you can find no better illuminated keyboard for this price point!  This is a quality keyboard with nice silver trim and glossy black finish.  It has a very light touch with little or no key sound.  The illumination is very good with 3 levels of brightness and on/off.  I use the middle setting and need no overhead lights in the room.  You can see all the keys extremely well.

I would recommend this keyboard to everyone!
2791449
I am amazed that they sell this keyboard for such a low price, about $25. The Amazon Basics keyboard is 50% more, and that one is all plastic, it does not have the same nice feel that the Anker has.

In fact the Anker is a beautiful product, especially for the price, and I think I'd have liked it even at twice the price. The keys are just plastic, but the back is a beautiful sheet of aluminium, and the top and edges are some hard-rubber like material with a pleasant feel.

For me personally, the only downside is that it is only *almost* full sized. It is about one key-width smaller. Admittedly even with my manly large hands, I can still touch-type, but I think that when a keyboard is *almost* full sized, it would have been better to simply *make* it full sized and avoid the compromises*. One compromise, aside from the slight crampedness, is that in order to fit the arrow keys, they have moved the right shift key a step to the right, which takes some getting used to. But I suspect that once I have gotten used to it, I will be able to type on this at about full speed. I'm pretty close to it already, in the first hour, only hampered a bit by having to correct the typos caused by the slight differences from my usual keyboards.

But yes, it really is a beautiful little object, and I like it. It was a delightful surprise when unpacking it, to see how small and light and nice it really was.

And surprisingly, despite it being only 4 milimeters thick, the keys have a very nice feel to them. They are not spongy like almost all economical keyboards, they even have some "clickiness" to them, which I love and feel contributes to the ease of touch-typing by a mile. And it only weighs 160 grams, which is really nice for the wandering writer. The key feel is only beaten (amongst portable keyboards) by the wonderful, but bigger Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad (not as pretty but amazing key feel).

I will normally take the Logitech if I'm determined to write, but if it's less critical and I'd like to save even more space and weight, I have a suspicion that the Anker will be my go-to guy. This plus the iPad Mini are under 500 grams (about one American pound)! and are a very capable writing station. (Plus of course the myriad other things an iPad can do.) And together they fit in a very small bag indeed. (The Anker is a bit longer than the Mini, but that's good for touch-typists.)

Conclusion: At the price and for those who wants a compact and super-light keyboard for the bag, I warmly recommend this gem.
4232683
Wow, this was the fastest delivery that I have ever gotten, after making an Amazon order.
The package was undamaged.  The contents of the keyboard box all appeared in new condition.
One single easy understandable instruction sheet was included.  The keyboard paired with no
problems.  Initially the mouse pad showed no activity when I moved my finger across it, but
within seconds activated after pressing the scroll button with the finger icon on it.

PROS: I like that this is a full sized keyboard.  I am using it with an Asus Chromebox, model M004U
  This is such a beautifully designed keyboard, light weight, with lots of features.  It is stated to pair with
  Windows OS, Android OS, and Chrome OS.  Wow, a quality keyboard at
  an amazing price $18, regular price $29.99
CONS: Typing is difficult and needs to be done on a desktop, although it can be done if you hold it on your lap;
  extremely difficult from the floor.  The touch pad is extremely unpredictable; while moving
  the cursor across a screen it is easy to activate a link without intending to do so.  Pressing the mouse buttons can get some unusual results; like clicking for one location and when you type the text shows on a different location.  That is extremely frustrating.  The esc key does not work in most programs or internet.  The battery life is extremely limited if you
  leave the switch set to on all the time.  Some of the keyboard key combinations can be
  quite tricky to perform.
1755809
Fantastic quality. Sturdy plastic base with brushed aluminum top finish. Thick braided power cord (about 2cm thick!) Keys are lightning fast. Red leds have many modes and options. The optional curved and textured  WASD and 1-6 keys are amazing for gaming once you get used to them. Overall, I wouldn't buy any other keyboard besides maybe a more expensive Corsair but if you don't mind just red leds, then this is definitely a steal for the price!
2069710
Awesome mechanical keyboard, very responsive! The color schemes are absolutely fantastic and pictures don't do it justice. I highly recommend this if you're on a budget and want great value and a solid product.