I tried a viral, typewriter-style keyboard: Is trendy worth it?
If you are prone to impulse purchases, beware, my TikTok and Reels feeds were filled with this fun keyboard style that got me clicking add-to-cart almost instantly. I work from home in my small office, outdoors when it's nice out, and from my living room, so I wanted a portable, wireless keyboard to keep up with me and all my travels. It doesn't hurt that it comes in 12 colorful options to match my maximalist, grandma-chic aesthetic.
Additionally, the book lover and writer in me loved the retro-take on typewriter-style keycaps and the satisfying clicking the keyboard promised.
Ubotie Colorful Wireless Keyboard
RecommendedPros- Clicky satisfying sound
- Comfortable typing
- Includes wireless mouse
- Portable
- AA batteries
- Sometimes needs double key presses
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Is the trendy hype worth the price?
It's available from Amazon, NewEgg, and Walmart in various configurations. I prefer the size of this model, at 17 inches across with a full 104 keys, but there are even smaller, more portable versions that highlight Bluetooth connectivity over USB as well. The full keys and width of this model worked best for me as I needed full functionality for writing and editing throughout the day.
Popularity with keyboards like this seems to have stemmed from the brightly colored Logitech POP key models that launched in 2021, but personally I wasn't prepared to spend $100 on a keyboard. This Ubotie model costs only $40 and comes with a wireless mouse. For my purposes, I was more comfortable with this price-point. After using it for two weeks straight, I think it's well worth the $40 and is a great dupe for more expensive keyboards.
