CHERRY KW 7100 Mini BT Multi-Device Compact Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-05-26

KW 7100 MINI BT is an universal peripheral, meant to be used with multiple devices at once such as the smartphone, tablet, laptop, TV, miniPC and so on. The connection procedure is easy, while the keys are silent and easy to actuate; we did really enjoy the possibility of keeping the keyboard at a raised angle thanks to the included kickstands, while the carry case is meant to protect the product from damages but also from dust when it is not used.

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A Closer Look Part II

The keyboard is shipped along with two Energizer Max AAA batteries, size E92, with a LR03-AM4 format:

 

 

 

 

KW 7100 MINI BT comes with a 75% compact format (295 x 129 x 16 mm), while the keys do employ CHERRY SX scissor mechanism with rubber domes, a design often found with laptop keyboards; its small size helps with saving up desk space and can be used with multiple devices thanks to the three BT channels. The top plastic cover can be black, green or pink:

 

 

 

F1, F2 and F3 are the keys we are interested in when switching between Bluetooth channels and these are equipped with LEDs as well for signaling the current status; F4 can be used for opening up the default Calculator application:

 

 

 

Insert, Print, Home and End can be accessed as second functions for F5, F6, F7 and F8:

 

 

 

The last Function keys do help with executing Page Up, Page Down, Volume -, Volume +:

 

 

 

As with most regular-sized keyboards, between the Ctrl and Alt keys we do have the Windows key present:

 

 

 

On the right side of Spacebar, we will note the ALT GR and secondary Ctrl key:

 

 

 

The directional keys can be used for multimedia functions as well:

 

 

 

The Fn key is present near the right Shift and Enter key, also featuring a status LED; this can remain activated when needed, a neat function!

 

 

 

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