ProtoArc XK01 Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard with Number Pad - Full-Size Portable Wireless Folding Keyboard for Windows, iOS, Android & Tablets | QWERTY UK Layout | Black

I had ordered the Protoarc XK04 to replace my Samsung Trio 500 keyboard, which I mainly use with the tablet but occasionally use in my office setup, however it was too small. This keyboard seemed the next logical step up as I didn't really need a trackpad. I wanted a small, foldable keyboard to use on the go as part of my editing flow as well as part of my office setup, and while this is longer that the Trio 500 it is more compact once folded. Clearing up desk space when not being used.I am really impressed with the quality and feel of this keyboard, the keys feel sturdy and the feedback while typing is good. Pairing to 3 devices was a a simple affair, battery life is excellent and it's compatible with windows laptop, Samsung Tablet and iPad Mini. Depending on which device is connected you have keys for both Windows and MAC/iOS. An added bonus is having screen capture, device lock and settings keys on the number pad. Simple things but pleasing. Downside is it doesn't have an on/off switch however when you fold it, it does switch off. I assume that if you leave it open and not connected to a device it powers itself down but I wasn't able to find anything in the manual or support if that is indeed the case.I have been using this keyboard for awhile now and love it. Great for just putting in the bag and taking it with you on your travels and works well in an office setup.

I particularly appreciate the full-sized keys. Square and regular with rounded corners. Just what you would expect as a modern-day computer user. I don't much fancy the recent circular keys manufactures are going with - We aren't using mechanical typewriters anymore :)Every key responds with the same predictable pressure and travel. Larger keys respond equally well wherever they are pressed. The keyboard is as loud or as quiet as you want it to be. Just pace yourself on that.The layout for a UK QWERTY keyboard is about as generic and usual as you could wish. And that is a WONDERFUL thing. Everything (within reason) is where you would expect it to be.This is a folding keyboard for portability. I can see the benefit of this immediately. I can see how wonderfully it folds down for convenient storage and travel. But you know what? I will be using this permanently as my desktop keyboard - I just hate typing on laptop keyboard because that means I can't have the laptop screen equidistant to second screen.The XK01 is engineered and constructed extremely well. When you have one, just see how little, if any wiggle occurs across the axis of the hinges.The Bluetooth pairing and switching between 3 host devices is marvellous and works flawlessly. I can be typing in Word on Windows one moment, press Bluetooth2 button, and be typing into my shopping list on my Android pone in under 5 seconds. Flawless. I have used a lot of keyboards in 35 years of coding and engineering. This keyboard is a quality thing.And you know what? I got it with an online Amazon discount code as well!.

TL;DR: A good, portable UK layout keyboard – rare to find at the time of writing, but branded options like the Logitech MX Keys Mini or Keys-To-Go 2 (pictured) offer a better experience.I have been on a quest to find the perfect mobile keyboard for some time, and for the first time, I think I've found something close. The ProtoArc keyboard was, at the time, the only foldable keyboard I’d found with an English UK layout—something very important to me, as I find the American layout frustrating after learning to touch type on the UK variant.The ProtoArc keyboard is a reasonable size and, in fact, probably perfect if you're a tablet user or someone who frequently needs a number pad for work. The island keys are well spaced, and due to the folding design, it’s actually quite easy to adapt from a standard desktop keyboard.The battery life is also excellent, as is the ability to swap between different devices—something I use far more than I expected.There are two big downsides for me in relation to this keyboard. Firstly, the keys and key travel feel a little sloppy—they’re clearly a budget design. If you’ve used good keyboards, you may well find yourself wanting in terms of how it feels to type. However, real keys on a full-sized keyboard are still better than most alternatives.Secondly, the battery is a non-replaceable lithium-ion. I'm getting pretty tired of consumer devices becoming disposable because of lithium-ion batteries that can't (easily) be replaced when they die.Overall, I think that for the price, if you're looking for a UK layout keyboard for a phone or tablet, this is almost faultless and worth considering, but I’d lean towards the Logitech MX Keys if you want a better typing experience. I’d also strongly recommend looking at the Logitech Keys-To-Go 2, which is my current favourite portable keyboard (and can be seen in review pictures)