Long time ago Logitech’s MX Master Mouse has been considered as one of the best mouse options for creative and professional users. And then the company launched one more product, a keyboard with customizable dial that meets the standard set by MX series of mice. The product is- the Craft Keyboard. Logitech launched this keyboard last year but it is worth sharing, again!
So, you definitely ask what’s new in this keyboard, or what’s special. And the answer is Craft keyboard’s standout feature is the “creative input dial”. A large silver knob in the top left corner of the keyboard.
It is something like smaller surface dial. Logitech has built integration for seven apps- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign; and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Keep in mind that, Office built-in integration are only available on Windows Platform. There are also some generic day-to-day life functions, like volume control or forward/back on pages that can be manually applied to any application (if it supports that input).
So, the point is how it works? The way it works is particularly clever: the top of the dial is touch sensitive, so simply tapping it brings up whatever contextual options are available. For example, if the brush tool is selected, tapping the top of the dial will pop up multiple options for brush size, softness, and more. Once you’ve selected your option, just rotate to adjust.
It stands out as one of the better non-gaming keyboards one have ever used. Each of the Chiclet-style keys has an indented center that just naturally guides your finger to the keys, and the switches have just enough resistance to make each key press feel substantial. The keys are backlit, which isn’t the most important thing on a desktop keyboard, but Logitech has added some clever tech that causes them to automatically light up when you put your hands near the keys.
Logitech has also included the same Flow technology as the MX series of mice where you can switch between separate computers by just moving your mouse over. In fact, the Craft works in concert with Logitech’s MX mice, so switching devices on one will automatically switch the other, too. Like the MX Master and MX Anywhere, you can connect the Craft to up to three devices, and switch between them at the press of a button. And if you’re using an MX mouse, the same Flow feature. Logitech has also made the Craft usable for both Mac and PC, with keys listing both options where applicable, and even ensuring that all the specialized function keys work the same.
The Craft connects to your computer over either Bluetooth, Logitech’s Unifying Receiver, or a wired USB-C port (a USB-A to USB-C cable is included in the box). It’s made of the same, soft matte black plastic as the MX mice, with an aluminum bar to provide some weight and stability on the top of the device.
Along with the MX mice and the Craft, Logitech is rounding out its desktop collection with a new set of MX Sound speakers, which are designed to fit the same visual style of the company’s other pro products. Most notable are the connectivity options, with Logitech supporting up to two simultaneous Bluetooth devices and two 3.5mm inputs.
The Craft keyboard is set to cost $199.99 (Approx. 13000 INR). If you want to read more articles, visit our blog here.
