Logitech Craft keyboard review

Logitech’s keyboards have long been my keyboards of choice, thanks to their versatility and focus on good design. But the new Craft keyboard^[1] may be my favorite Logitech keyboard of all time – and possibly my favorite keyboard, period. The Craft is being billed as creative tool thanks to the integration of a control dial with custom functions depending on which application you’re using, but it’s also just a top-notch typist tool for anyone who values good craftsmanship in one of the devices they probably use more than almost any other in their daily computing work.

The Craft is a premium-priced keyboard, at least for most people, at $200. It’s true that real keyboard aficionados, especially those who place a high value on mechanical switches and customizability, will likely spend more, but for Logitech’s primary demographic, $200 is a lot so spend even on this essential accessory. But the Craft is a good way to spend that money if you’re at all interested in typing comfortably, and having a range of convenient features that really can improve your overall computing experience in subtle but significant ways.

Craft’s signature feature is the ‘Creative Input Dial,’ which as mentioned can customize its function based on what application you’re using. When you have the Logitech Options software installed, it’ll detect which application is active by default and switch its function automatically. Plus, there’s even a transition between a clicky, graduated turning action for things like volume control, and an analog, smooth turn for adjusting things like exposure in photos, and it makes a big, positive difference in terms of user experience....