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  • Pros mentioned:
    Fingerprint reader

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Missing one feature

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy this keyboard. The key travel isn't very deep, but it has very nice feedback. The keys are spaced nicely so I can type quickly on it with very few errors. I like that it can be used via Bluetooth or wired. I haven't had any issues with the fingerprint reader in the weeks that I've used this keyboard. All shortcuts and function keys worked out of the box (I did need a update before Windows Hello would work though). This physical size is pretty small compared to other full sized keyboards, so if desk space comes at a premium or you just want a minimal look this is a great option. The gripe that I have is that there is no back lighting. I knew this before buying, but I still see people asking if it has it a lot online.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thanks so much for leaving us such a detailed review! We can tell you put a lot of thought into providing feedback, and we're glad you did. We're delighted to hear that you're loving the design, as well as the use of Windows Hello with the fingerprint reader. We appreciate your honest review, and we're passing your insight on to our team.

      Kind regards,

      Jessica
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fingerprint reader
    Cons mentioned:
    Connection lag, No backlit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellant

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    4 stars because the keyboard does not light up. Otherwise, outstanding. Fingerprint key with Windows 10 Hello works as it should and provides another means to log-in securely. There can be about a one second lag for the keyboard to turn on/connect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thank you for taking the time to review your Modern Keyboard! We're happy to hear that you have been enjoying your keyboard, and will pass your feedback along to our team.

      Kindly,

      Victoria
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice feel, love the fingerprint reader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the build quality, nice and sturdy and the "chill" of the aluminum feels very high quality. I have no complaints about the key travel/sound/feel etc. I am a little curious to see if they start to look dirty fast being lighter keys, but so far so good after about 3 weeks. I love that its a Bluetooth keyboard so I don't need to bother with a USB receiver, and that it's USB rechargeable with the built in battery. My only complaints are: - It's so narrow it makes it a little harder to use on your lap (I like to lean back in my office chair and type with it on my lap from time to time). - The indicator lights in the caps lock etc keys are just a hair too dim to be obvious at a glance under my bright office lighting. I get that they tried to find the fine line between bright enough to be noticeable and too bright to be energy efficient, so it will last as long as it oes on each charge. But, I'd prefer if it was user selectable (even if it was merely a radio button to choose "normal" and "high" brightness) giving me the option to need to recharge a little more often if I so choose. Ultimately, no regrets at this time but see some potential for slight improvements and maybe they'll even address the indicator light issue in a future software update.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review on your experience with the Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying your purchase, overall, and appreciate you leaving some feedback on where we can improve our products, and will be passing those notes along to our team.

      Thanks again,

      Victoria
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Sleep mode

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good keyboard with flaws

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a bad keyboard. The build is high quality with a metal build. It does has it flaws. The layout of the 10 keys could be better because the lock button is right above the 10 key which will accidentally cause your computer to lock. In addition, if you don't use the keyboard for around 15-30 minutes, the keyboard will go into sleep mode. There is a way to prevent this from happening, but it takes a bit of research to do this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This keyboard is great. It is comfortable to use and the battery lasts quite a while. I only have two gripes. One - the pairing process can be kind of hard to get right. Windows will prompt to add a device when you plug it in but if you miss that prompt, you cannot pair it without removing it and retrying again. Two - the charging cable for the keyboard is not using USB type C. This really is not a gripe but peripherals that have come out between 2018 and 2019 should be using USB C instead of micro B.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Fingerprint reader

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent build quality and great typing tactile feedback. Love the built in fingerprint sensor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We're delighted to hear you are utilizing the fingerprint sensor with your Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID. This is a great way to not only make signing in faster, but also more secure than ever before by using your unique fingerprint! Thanks for the great shout-out, we're glad you're enjoying your new keyboard.

      Kindly,

      Jessica
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Construction quality is great, able to type slightly faster-did typing tests. Just wish it had backlighting. Have to reconnect each time with my personal and work computer when I'm switching on and off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thanks for the great shout-out. We're delighted you're loving the quality design of your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID. We appreciate your honest feedback. If you haven't already, we highly recommend getting to know Windows Hello for an even faster sign-in to your favorite Windows 10 devices. To learn more, click here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028017/windows-learn-about-windows-hello-and-set-it-up.

      Cheers,

      Jessica
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great keyboard with some issues

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really love the footprint of this keyboard. I was looking for something with a low profile that didn't have cheap feeling keys since I'm on this thing 8 to 10 hours a day. This one really fit the bill. My one and only complaint about my personal experience is that after a couple of weeks, the space bar started to make a slight squeaking noise when pressed. It's not very loud but in a quiet environment, it's kind of annoying... especially for a $150 keyboard. I might consider returning it to see if a new one does the same thing. Other than that, I'd actually recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for something that sits low on your desktop. Bonus points if you're using it with a Surface.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice, comfortable (to me) keyboard. Fits my surface nicely. Lack of instructions on pairing. Fingerprint reader isn't obvious like most others. It looks like a regular key.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fingerprint reader

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels premium, keys are solid and have a good feedback. Fingerprint reader works well and blends with the other keys.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love keyboards, this one is almost perfect as its slim, full size keyboard and the keys are satisfying to type on. Definitely the competition of the Apple keyboard and cheaper too. Don’t like that you can’t pair two separate devices, have to plug it in and connect it different devices if i want to use them. (School & work)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fingerprint reader

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well with my laptop. Fingerprint reader for login is very convenient.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Bob,

      We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID! We especially love that the fingerprint reader blends effortlessly into the keyboard which truly adds to the sleekness of the device as a whole. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with the community!

      Cheers,

      Heather
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fingerprint reader

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awsome Keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the layout of this keyboard. The fingerprint feature is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I like the convenience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great little keyboard. Seems to take the inputs via bluetooth very well. The key spacing does take some getting used to, but the buttons have a good level of feedback for a non-mechanical keyboard. One gripe is the fingerprint sensor; doesn't always work, but seems to be a decent option about 80% of the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Sebastian,

      Thanks for taking the time to share how you're loving your Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID. We're glad to hear you're making the most of Windows Hello so far. We'd love to chime in to offer you some assistance. If you're ever having trouble with your fingerprint ID, try these easy troubleshooting tips: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4036292/surface-troubleshoot-problems-with-the-fingerprint-reader-on-microsoft.

      Often times, running Windows updates on your device will solve any minor issues.

      Cheers,

      Jessica
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid keyboard, just a little too slim

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good keyboard functionally. I love the built in biometrics that works great with the Windows Hello setting for it. My only issue is a preference issue. It is just slightly too slim and when I type lazy my hand occasionally hit some keys. But, it only takes up very little space on my desk.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the community. We're glad to hear that you're loving the slim design, as well as fingerprint ID. We greatly appreciate your feedback!

      Kindly,

      Jessica
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Looks sweet but takes a bit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This looks sweeter than most standard keyboards but it's thin profile makes it into the realm of, is it worth it. As a vain person looks win over and it stays. Looks very modern but lets face it, it is just a keyboard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works well with surface pro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used on Doc with Surface Pro so when Pro is covered and you can't use Windows Hello (Camera) it's great to have the fingerprint login option. Good Keyboard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello,

      We're glad you're utilizing the excellent security features that both your Surface Pro, and Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID have to offer. With Windows Hello, it's faster and more secure than ever before to sign in to your device. Thanks for letting the community know about your positive experience!

      Kind regards,

      Jessica
      Microsoft Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good overall

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fingerprint unlock works great. I wish they make a smaller version of this keyboard without the number keys on the right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Over all good experience.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Items arrived on time. How ever mouse did not work with Surface Laptop. Returned and got a new one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only gripe it does not have back lighting. If it had that it would be the perfect keyboard.

    I would recommend this to a friend