Abstract: Logitech's keyboards have long been my keyboards of choice, thanks to their versatility and focus on good design. But the new Craft keyboard may be my favorite Logitech keyboard of all time — and possibly my favorite keyboard, period. The Craft is being b...
Input dial is handy for some media-editing tasks, Pairs with up to three devices, Proximity-lighting feature
Pricey, Shallow-press membrane keys, Requires frequent recharging, No extensible feet or wrist rest, Utility reconfigures only a few keys
Its "Crown" dial will entice users of some seminal Adobe and Microsoft applications, but in the Craft, much that we're accustomed to seeing in an expensive keyboard is AWOL. The price needs to fall...
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Published: 2017-09-04, Author: Dan , review by: geardiary.com
Solid, Good looking, Comfortable key design for serious typing, Adaptive backlighting works quite well, With the Logitech software you can create all sorts of application-specific shortcuts
At $199.99 it isn't inexpensive, Crown works with limited applications at this point, Setting up the application-specific smart keys takes time and patience
Published: 2017-08-31, Author: Tom , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent build quality, No flex, Specific keys for both Windows and macOS,
Expensive, Shallow key travel, No wrist rest, Short battery life
The Logitech Craft keyboard offers a unique way to streamline creative workflows, but its price is very high and the typing experience isn't terribly comfortable...
Overall, I'm hugely torn on the merits of the Logitech Craft. I'm a heavy user of the Adobe and Microsoft apps the Crown is geared towards, but has it made a fundamental difference to the way I use them? Has my productivity zonked skywards by the Crown's...
Media control button, Good actuation point, Tactile key response, Customizable for productivity
Limited access to software/apps, Pricey
The Logitech MX Craft is an awesome first attempt at a creative keyboard, with a huge potential for growth and lots of room for more applications. At its most basic, it's already a useful productivity tool that in a way lessens some of the tedious clickin...
In terms of balancing design ambitions against real-world considerations, the math shakes out firmly in the favor of Logitech Craft keyboard. It's not quite a smart keyboard but it smart enough when it comes to streamlining the modern keyboard experience...
