CHERRY STREAM DESKTOP, Wireless Desktop Set, UK Layout (QWERTY), 2.4 GHz RF, Quiet Keystrokes, Flat Keys, Battery-Operated, Black

Solid construction & performance. Exceeded expectations!
The build quality is solid. No flimsy plastic feel, no rattling parts. Keys have held up perfectly – no fading on the keys even after heavy use. The most frequently used keys have developed a slight shine compared to the matt texture they had originally, but this is not an issue for me. The mouse works as it should: precise tracking, zero lag. The scroll wheel’s textured grip does wear down eventually, making it less tactile over time and occasionally difficult to gauge whether its registered a scroll.Wireless connectivity is great, no dropped signals in my experience.Battery life is very reasonable, and the use of AA batteries for both devices is practical. For context I use the mouse (4-5 hours daily, including gaming) much more often than the keyboard (about 2-5 hours weekly). The mouse battery lasts roughly 2-3 months; the keyboard battery lasts about 3-4 months. I do turn off the power switches on both devices whenever they’re not in use. The mouse LED (just behind the mouse wheel) will flash 10 times to indicate low battery. I haven’t noticed any LEDs flashing on they keyboard, I just change the battery when I find it to be laggy or missing keystrokes.They mouse is lightweight, but the keyboard is not light which is a good feature! It feels solid and weighty, does not ‘creak’ or flex, and is firmly planted when typing, even on your lap. Key presses are quiet but not silent – deliberate and slow typing minimizes noise to a whisper, but normal/fast typing produces clack sounds.Bonus points for CHERRY’s customer service.: I damaged a keycap once while vacuuming the keyboard (not recommended). Contacted support, and they mailed a replacement key free of charge! No arguments, no delays.It’s not flashy, but it’s exactly what you need: a reliable keyboard and mouse that don’t demand your attention. Would buy again.

For such a simple thing to bring so much joy…
Oh my, after years of going for the usual keyboard choice, I can’t help noticing the mouse / keyboard pairing alternative from that company to this CHERRY product costs over 100% more at time of writing, if YOU haven’t heard of CHERRY keyboard and mice before as well (I hadn’t) man oh man are you in for a treat.Here’s why:>>> Quality like you would not believeI can quite confidently say this is the Rolls-Royce of keyboards. Why? Because of its weight (the overall physical weight of it) It’s not just a plastic piece of nonsense. This is built like a musical instrument, it’s a pleasure to touch. I regularly write thousands of words a day. This makes a difference. Additionally, it’s:>> Stable. The weight in its construction means it falls under your fingers like a piano. It’s like it’s carved in stone, part of your body. Does this make it easier to write? Hell yes, it removes the obstacle of having to cope with something ergonomically inferior. Will it make you a better writer? Well no, don’t be daft. It will help though.>>> Intuitive. Everything is where you expect it to be. The sizing is perfect, keys fall naturally under your fingers. No learning curve. There ARE lights on the caps lock and num lock keys, despite what other reviews here state.>>> It works. Plug the dongle in to a USB Post (the dongle is stored charmingly in the base of the mouse) and it works instantly. You Do have some AA batteries handy don’t you? You’ll need three. Two for the keyboard and one for the mouse.It’s an absolutely beautiful piece of kit that’s making writing this a joy. Sounds silly? I use a keyboard for over 12 hours a day. It’s the only physical point of contact I have with the big old Desktop PC I use. As far as I’m concerned, it’s like the tyres on your car. Dull things to look at and think about, but the only points of contact the car has with the road, so super-important.I made Madame hold this thing (THE KEYBOARD, stop with your fnarrr fnarrrs) because I can’t believe it’s so heavy.For the price this is ridiculous value and absolutely the best keyboard I have ever used. I bought madame upstairs (my other half, she works upstairs) one of the usual suspect brands at twice this price a month ago, which just doesn’t make sense. THIS should be the one nudging three figures or even over. It’s simply outstanding.A few more, final things:*** AA Batteries – have some handy, none included.*** Beautifully packaged with NO PLASTIC – important to me.*** The mouse is awesome too and more ergonomically friendly than any of the usual-suspect competitors you might think would be the Logi (cal) tech choice.We’ll see how it stands up in the workshop, where ingress of brass particles and lager (don’t ask) are a hazard. I tell you what though, if I killed it by accident next month, I would buy another one instantly.This is absolutely NOT a review in return for a free product. You can spot those a mile off by the over-the-top, detailed step-by-step unboxing photos. This is the opposite, you can tell by the one picture of it in my dirty old workshop. It’s something I bought with my own money that is pretty much my purchase of the year so far and I am so delighted with it I want you to know, then you can get one and be delighted too!

A month ago, I ordered a $19.95 keyboard that was so lightweight that it slid around on my desk when I used it. Even worse, I would type something and then go back to check on it, but several of the letters were often doubled or tripled. Or as the keyboard would type “doooubbbled orr tripplled”. This new keyboard was $47.99, but it is weighted so it does not slide around at all. Seldom are letters doubled as with the cheap keyboard. I like that the Caps Lock key has a light on the key itself to show that it is typing in all caps. The cheap one had a light on the opposite side that was so faint, I had to squint to see if it was off or on. The Num Lock key on the new keyboard also has a light on the key itself. That may not seem important, but when you type a lot, it is quicker and less frustrating to have the better keyboard. I had to take a crowbar to my wallet in order to get the new keyboard (and a bat flew out of my wallet when I opened it), but it was well worth the extra cost!

Very nice keyboard. Runs fantastically. Unfortunately, the mouse is very heavy with a battery.