Fun-filled Pop by Logitech

Pop Keys. © Logitech.

Because choosing a keyboard and mouse usually involves the predictable options of tired gray or business black, Logitech’s new Pop lineup of bright accessories is that much more cheerful. The series includes a CA$ 130 Pop Keys keyboard, a CA$ 50 Pop Mouse and a CA$ 30 mat. The wireless mechanical keyboard, with round keys like an old-fashioned typewriter, allocates five keys on the right to emojis. The mouse, also wireless, comes in yellow, purple or pink. Battery life reaches an impressive two years for the mouse and three years for the keyboard (using one AA and two AAA batteries respectively). The mat, designed to accommodate both the keyboard and the mouse, measures 70 × 30 cm. You can already order these new peripherals from the Logitech website. The company’s colorful marketing photos seem to be geared more specifically to teenage girls, but whatever the age and gender, there’s no reason to deny ourselves a little fun.

Pop Mouse. © Logitech.

⇨ The Verge, Jon Porter, “Logitech’s cutesy Pop Keys keyboard is annoyingly form over function.”

⇨ Ars Technica, Loren Grush, “Logitech Pop Mouse review: Emoji button meets colorful simplicity.”

2021-11-09