LOGITECH POP ICON COMBO: COLORFUL KEYBOARD AND MOUSE WITH REALLY SMART FUNCTIONS

Logitech has launched the new POP Icon keyboard with a matching POP mouse. The two devices are available as a combo set or individually.

- BY LAURA PIPPIG

DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS

As always with Logitech's Pop series, the attractive design of the keyboard and mouse immediately catches the eye. This time it's pastel again, as the Logitech Pop Icon Keys and mouse come in the subtle colors Graphite & Green, Graphite & White, Lilac & Off-White, Off-White & Orange and Rose & Off-White. There should be a suitable color for every setup.

The keyboard and mouse feature a rounded design, which is carried through on the keys. Overall, the look is high-quality and a real eye-catcher, especially in the workplace. The keyboard is also slightly raised and therefore has some ergonomic benefits.

It has a slightly glossy feel, aside from the matte keys, and those color choices really make a difference.

The mouse is somewhat different, as it is rather plain and small. This is not for large hands or people who complain of wrist pain during prolonged use. Looked at a different way, the mouse is small and handy thanks to its round, flat shape and at least offers a slightly raised end for the palm.

TYPING FEEL

We particularly like the contoured, flat keys of the POP Icon keyboard during the test. These feel very comfortable when typing and ensure that you always find the right input and don't slip. They respond quickly via Bluetooth and are very quiet, which is, of course, less of an attraction for fans of mechanical keyboards—if you prefer the clickety-clack, look to Logitech's $99 Pop Keys mechanical models, pictured below.