The keyboards category has over 30 wired, wireless and dual-mode models for home and office use, from full-size and tenkeyless layouts to mini keyboards. Most of the range comes from Lenovo, Logitech and Dell, with further options from Bakker Elkhuizen, Cherry and Fellowes.
How to choose a keyboard
Connection and power. A wired USB keyboard works straight away and needs no batteries, which suits a desktop PC that stays put. Wireless models connect through a USB receiver or Bluetooth, and Bluetooth is handy if you also want to type on a laptop or tablet without a receiver. Our range includes wired, wireless and dual-mode keyboards. Many wireless ones run on batteries, and there is one with a solar cell.
Size. A full-size keyboard with a number pad is easier if you enter figures often or work with spreadsheets and accounts. A tenkeyless model takes up less desk space, so the mouse can sit closer to your hand. A mini keyboard suits carrying around or a small desk. Full-size keyboards dominate our range, but tenkeyless and mini versions are available too.
Key layout. The markings on the keys depend on the layout, and our range includes Nordic, Finnish and Swedish, US English, UK English, German and Kazakh versions. You can type Lithuanian letters by setting a Lithuanian layout in your operating system, but the printed legends stay the same. If you touch type, that makes little difference. If you look at the keys, choose the layout you are used to.
Purpose and typing comfort. Most of our keyboards are designed for home and office use, where an even key action and a comfortable position on the desk matter most. If you spend several hours a day typing, consider an ergonomic shape or a wrist rest. If you switch between devices, being able to connect through both a receiver and Bluetooth is a real advantage.
Keyboard brands in our range
- Lenovo: the largest share of this category, and a maker known for ThinkPad laptop keyboards, whose key feel is widely praised for comfortable typing.
- Logitech: known for wireless computer accessories, with keyboards that typically connect through a small USB receiver or Bluetooth.
- Dell: a business PC maker whose keyboards are designed for everyday office work (the category also includes items listed under Dell Technologies).
- Bakker Elkhuizen: a Dutch manufacturer known for ergonomic keyboards and mice.
- Cherry: a German manufacturer famous for its MX mechanical key switches.
- Fellowes: specialises in office ergonomics, for example wrist rests and monitor stands.
Keyboard FAQ
Which keyboard is best for the office?
For most offices, a full-size keyboard with a number pad is the practical choice, especially if you work with figures or spreadsheets. Choose the connection to suit your desk: wired for a single desktop PC, Bluetooth if you also use a laptop. Many keyboards in our range are made specifically for home and office use.
What is the difference between a wireless and a wired keyboard?
A wireless keyboard frees your desk from a cable and connects through a USB receiver or Bluetooth, but it needs batteries or another power source. A wired keyboard plugs into USB and works without charging or battery changes. If the keyboard always stays at the same computer, a wired one is the simpler option.
Can I type Lithuanian letters on a keyboard with a different layout?
Yes, you can type Lithuanian letters on any layout once you select a Lithuanian keyboard layout in your operating system. The only difference is that the legends printed on the keys will not match what you type. For people who touch type, this causes few problems.
Is a keyboard without a number pad worth buying?
Yes, if you rarely use the number pad. A tenkeyless keyboard takes up less space, which leaves more room for the mouse and means your arm has less distance to reach. If you enter figures often, a full-size model is the better choice.
