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Logitech K380: what owners actually say

Owners like the K380's quiet typing and price, but the sample is thin on K380-specific feedback — most discussion is about similar Logitech multi-device keyboards, not this exact model.

LEMMY · 90 YOUTUBE · 51 HACKERNEWS · 15 REDDIT · 10 STACKEXCHANGE · 3

What owners complain about

  • Windows power management disconnects FEW

    Owners report needing to go into Control Panel > Devices and Printers > K380 Properties > Hardware > Bluetooth HID Device > Power Management and uncheck 'Allow the computer to turn off this device' to prevent dropouts.

  • Possible missed keystrokes at speed FEW

    An Amazon review cited by a YouTube commenter claimed key presses were skipped when typing quickly, though the reviewer themselves did not experience this issue.

  • Keyboard layout frustration across regions SOME

    Users note that keys like @, \, |, # are physically in different places depending on layout (e.g. en-GB vs en-US), and the system-configured layout can cause unexpected character output.

  • Logitech's recurring multi-device shortcomings FEW

    A longtime Logitech user expresses frustration that their peripherals always have 'some shortcomings that keeps me from loving their products,' specifically calling out the K760's (a similar solar multi-device keyboard) deficiencies.

What owners love

  • Very quiet typing

    An owner of two K380s notes the actual typing sound is even quieter than what review videos demonstrate.

  • Budget-friendly

    A purchaser highlights the affordable price as the immediate reason they bought it, being an existing Logitech fan.

  • Bluetooth receiver flexibility

    Owners confirm the K380 works with any Bluetooth receiver/dongle, not just Logitech's own, making pairing straightforward across setups.

Surprising patterns

  • Multiple owners buy more than one unit — one commenter owns two K380s.
  • The keyboard is quieter in person than in YouTube review videos, which may over-represent the sound level.
  • Multi-device switching, the headline feature, sparked debate among commenters about whether it's genuinely useful day-to-day; some argue OS-level continuity (e.g. Apple's Handoff) reduces the need for a shared keyboard.

WHO SHOULD SKIP IT

Buyers who need specific key placements for coding (e.g. ~, \, |, [], {}) should verify the layout matches their region and workflow, as layout mismatches are a recurring frustration.

8.8/10 GYIBB verdict
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Synthesised from 169 real owner comments across 5 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →