7 Best Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Combos For Any Budget

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Whether it’s gaming, in the office, or working at home, wires all over the place are annoying. Ever move your mouse and the wire knocks over your water bottle? How about just trying to find a place to put something down, but there are wires everywhere?

A good wireless keyboard and mouse combo is exactly what you need. We’re going to show you the best wireless keyboard and mouse combinations for any budget, from the most affordable to the most desirable.

What To Look For In A Wireless Keyboard And Mouse?

In our opinion, there are a couple of features you should focus on when looking at a wireless keyboard/mouse combo. When doing research online, we came across a bunch of different features, but the three that we decided to focus on are battery life, ergonomic design and price.

Some companies report battery life based on continuous non-stop use. Some report it based on intermittent average use. Where possible, we’ll specify battery life as either continuous use or regular use.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and other repetitive strain injuries are a cause for concern in the office, or even at home and gaming. CTS often requires surgery to fix, so an ergonomic keyboard is a worthwhile investment. If those are too expensive, look for an adjustable keyboard and contoured mouse.

We’ve all got different incomes so we all have different budgets. Did you know that businesses treat keyboards and mice as consumable items? They’re in the same class as pens and paper for budgeting. So why overspend on something you are definitely going to throw out?

How We Chose The Best Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Combos

This review was created through a meta-study of sorts, by reviewing dozens of professional reviews by the most trusted websites, as well as ratings and reviews from people who actually own the devices.

Then we put the top contenders into the 7 classes: Gaming, High End, Office, Media, Ergonomic, Energy-efficient, and Budget. If two combos were close in other criteria, we went with the more affordable one.

The Best Wireless Gaming Keyboard And Mouse

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Wireless keyboards and mice have long been considered a handicap in gaming. Plus, the features are endless on many of them, making direct comparisons very difficult. In the end, there can only be one.

First off, just look at it. Do you even need a game when you could just look at this? Designed for use with both Xbox One and PCs and with a built-in mouse pad and wrist rest, it’s as comfortable on your lap when gaming as it is on your desk…also while gaming.

Mechanical switches in the keyboard and mouse, 1000 Hz polling, and 80-million keystroke durability makes this a fast, responsive, and durable choice.

Power:Keyboard – Built-in rechargeable batteryMouse – Built-in rechargeable batteryBattery Life:Keyboard – 43 hours no lights, 11 hours with lightsMouse – 50 hours no lights, 30 hours with lights

Wireless Connection:2.4 GHz RF Single receiverErgonomic Design:Some ergonomic featuresPrice:About $250 USD

The Best Budget Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Combo

Just because it’s affordable doesn’t mean it has to be poorly built. For very close to the same price as a wired keyboard and mouse, a good budget combo should set you free of clutter and being tethered to your desk.

Well, it’s from Amazon but it’s not too basic. With a contoured mouse, 12 media shortcut keys, a full number pad, and wrist support built into the keyboard, it’s suited for use in the workplace or home office. The most-reported downside is that there is no Caps Lock indicator on the keyboard. Reviewers do say that it’s very quiet, too, if key clacking annoys you.

Power:Keyboard – 2 AAA batteries (included)Mouse – 2 AAA batteries (included)

Battery Life:Keyboard – 100 hours continuous useMouse – 60 hours continuous use

Wireless Connection:2.4 GHz RF – Mouse and keyboard have separate receiversErgonomic Design:NoPrice:About $27 USD

The Best Office Keyboard And Mouse

Sure, a good office combo costs considerably more than our budget alternative. If you’re buying it for work though, think of it as a carpenter thinks of their tools. They’re going to spend more than the average person for quality.

Can you really go wrong with Logitech? Consistently high ratings across all their products and they’re found everywhere. The Logitech MK345 combo is a robust and durable keyboard and mouse.

It’s comfortable, spill-resistant, and reliable. It won’t miss keystrokes and mouse clicks. You and your keyboard can just get down to business. One possible drawback is that the mouse is designed for use with the right hand.

Power:Keyboard – 2 AAA batteries (included)Mouse – 1 AA battery (included)

Battery Life:Keyboard – 48 months average useMouse – 18 months average use

Wireless Connection:2.4 GHz RF Unifying ReceiverErgonomic Design:Some ergonomic featuresPrice:About $70 USD

The Best Media HTPC Keyboard And Mouse

More people are using Home Theater PCs (HTPCs) to drive their TV watching and music listening. But do you really want to keep a full keyboard and mouse by the couch? Or use one of those itty-bitty keyboard remotes that come with some HTPCs?  You need a proper one with a built-in touchpad.

Surprise! Logitech! Imagine a beautifully designed, compact, easy-to-use keyboard that makes using your TV easier than a remote control.

Note the touchpad and the directional pad just above it and to the right. Both easy to reach and use with your thumb. It also works with several Smart TVs. Use theLogitech TV Compatibility Checkerto see if yours is on the list.

Power:Keyboard – 2 AAA batteries (included)Battery Life:Keyboard – 12 months average use

Wireless Connection:Bluetooth Low Energy and 2.4 GHz RFErgonomic Design:NoPrice:About $70 USD

The Best Ergonomic Keyboard And Mouse

Millions of people develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome every year. Women are 3 times more likely to develop it than men. People with diabetes and neurological disorders are more at risk. People who are obese and over 40 are more at risk. How many of those categories do you fall into? Even if you don’t fit any of them, why risk it? Get an ergonomic keyboard and mouse.

Very reasonably priced, the Kensington Pro Fit is the top choice for a few reasons. The USB dongle is replaceable, there’s a 3 mode power-saving switch and the keyboard can be reverse-sloped, meaning the front row set higher than the back row.

The right-handed mouse places the wrist in a neutral position. That can take a bit to get used to, but once you do you won’t go back. There are also 5 customizable buttons to make the mouse really your own.

Power:Keyboard – 2 AAA batteries (included)Mouse – 1 AA battery (included)

Battery Life:Not stated

Wireless Connection:Bluetooth or 2.4GHz RF single USB receiverErgonomic Design:YesPrice:About $85 USD

The Best High-End Keyboard And Mouse

Your budget is a little better than average. Maybe you have a corner office or you’re on your way to one? The keyboard needs to be efficient, quiet, classy but understated. The mouse must have perfect tracking, be comfortable, but just different enough to say you’re not a common person.

There are more expensive keyboards, but they’re almost all in the gaming class. The Logitech MX900 gives you backlight keys but with a classic white light that turns on by proximity sensor and automatically adapts to the darkness of your office.

The MX Master Mouse doesn’t require a mousepad or even an opaque surface to work. Its dark field laser sensor will work on glass or your highly polished hardwood desk.

Power:Rechargeable via USB

Battery Life:Up to 10 days on a charge for both keyboard and mouse

Wireless Connection:Bluetooth and 2.4GHz RF Unifying ReceiverErgonomic Design:Some ergonomic featuresPrice:About $180 USD

The Best Energy Efficient Keyboard And Mouse

An energy-efficient keyboard and mouse might appeal to your environmentally-aware sensibilities, or maybe you’re a traveling professional or digital nomad. You need something that will work anywhere, anytime, leaving a small carbon footprint.

You read that right. A solar-powered keyboard. Any light will charge it, and a 2-hour charge will last at least three months. There’s the Logitech Solar App that will tell you all you’d want to know about it’s charging state. At ⅓ of an inch thick, it’s a good travel keyboard too.

The Marathon Mouse has a battery life of 3 years under average use. Plus it has many higher-end features such as 7 customizable mouse buttons and a side-scroll wheel. You’re not giving up anything for energy efficiency.

Power:Keyboard – Solar poweredMouse – 2 AA batteries

Battery Life:Keyboard – Up to three months on a chargeMouse – 3 years average use

Wireless Connection:2.4GHz RF Unifying ReceiverErgonomic Design:Some ergonomic features with the mousePrice:About $100 USD

Which Will You Choose?

Does one of these wireless keyboard and mouse combinations strike your fancy? Or maybe you already have your dream kit? Are there even better options in your opinion? Let us and the world know in the comments. We’re all in this together.

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