--- product_id: 567181268 title: "Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black)" brand: "microsoft" price: "B/.44" currency: PAB in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/567181268-microsoft-designer-compact-keyboard-bluetooth-qwerty-black-w128241702-bluetooth-qwerty store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Ultra-slim 0.97 cm profile Long-lasting battery power Sleek black minimalist design Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black) **Brand:** microsoft **Price:** B/.44 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⌨️ Elevate your workspace with sleek power and portability ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black) by microsoft - **How much does it cost?** B/.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/567181268-microsoft-designer-compact-keyboard-bluetooth-qwerty-black-w128241702-bluetooth-qwerty) ## Best For - microsoft enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted microsoft brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power That Lasts:** Includes 4 lithium metal batteries ensuring extended use without frequent recharges. - • **Ultra-Portable Design:** Lightweight 400g and slim 0.97 cm thickness make it your perfect on-the-go companion. - • **Professional Aesthetic:** Matte black finish complements any modern office or home setup with understated elegance. - • **Optimized for Productivity:** Compact QWERTY layout designed for fast, accurate typing in any environment. - • **Effortless Bluetooth Connectivity:** Seamlessly pairs with Windows 10 devices for a clutter-free workspace. ## Overview The Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard is a lightweight, ultra-slim Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard designed for Windows 10 users. Featuring a sleek black finish and powered by included lithium metal batteries, it offers a portable and stylish typing solution ideal for professionals seeking a clutter-free, efficient workspace. ## Description Wireless Review: Buen diseño y calidad. - Buena calidad de materiales, diseño minimalista agradable, conexión sencilla. Lo devolví porque preferí un MX Keys Mini para hacer match entre el teclado de mi computadora y el de mi tablet, pero es una opción sólida. Review: Great Build Quality and Feel, with some Concerns about Longevity - 5 Build quality 5 Typing feel 3 Longevity 4.5 (rounded to 5) Overall Overview Microsoft's Designer Keyboard arrives dressed to impress, and for the most part it delivers. Slim, solid, and refreshingly stable underhand, it makes a compelling case for those who spend long hours at the desk and want hardware that looks as good as it performs. A few nagging surface-finish questions, however, mean it isn't quite flawless. Build quality & construction Pick it up and the first thing you notice is the weight — or rather, the lack of any flex. The chassis feels hewn from a single piece, with zero twist or creak no matter how you torque it. The low-profile scissor switches sit flush and level across the entire deck, and crucially every single key depresses with an identical, planted feel. There is no lateral wobble, no rattling stabiliser, no variance between the spacebar and a pinky-reach function key. For a wireless keyboard at this price, the consistency is genuinely impressive and speaks to tight manufacturing tolerances throughout. The feet grip the desk with conviction too — the board stays exactly where you put it. Low-profile experience The slim deck sits comfortably flat on a desk without a wrist rest, and the shallow key travel strikes the right balance between feedback and fatigue. Long typing sessions remain comfortable well into hour two. The keycaps are well-spaced for a compact layout, and the legends are crisp and legible at any angle. It's the kind of keyboard that disappears beneath your fingers in the best possible way — until you glance down and appreciate just how refined it looks. Concerns: soft-touch surface & longevity Here is where the Designer Keyboard invites some genuine scrutiny. The soft-touch coating on the keycaps is a tactile delight in the box — velvety, warm, unmistakably premium. But it brings two problems that owners of similarly finished devices will recognise immediately. First, and somewhat counterintuitively for a matte surface, it smudges. Fingerprints and skin oils collect on the keycaps in a soft haze that is far more visible than on a standard glossy or textured plastic key. A clean wipe only temporarily improves things — within minutes of use the bloom returns. For a keyboard marketed as a centrepiece of a tidy, aesthetic workspace, this is an awkward irony. Second, and more pressing in the long run, is the question of durability. Soft-touch coatings have a well-documented tendency to degrade over time: they can become tacky, peel at the edges, or develop shiny wear patches on high-frequency keys like E, A, and the space bar. Microsoft has not published any accelerated-wear data for this finish, and there is no meaningful long-term track record to draw on yet. Buyers who plan to keep peripherals for several years should weigh this carefully before committing. Verdict The Microsoft Designer Keyboard is, structurally speaking, one of the better-built wireless keyboards you can buy at this price. The solid chassis, rattle-free keys, and wobble-free typing experience are hard to fault. The soft-touch finish is its own double-edged sword — appealing on first contact, but likely to test the patience of clean-desk devotees and raise questions as the months go on. If Microsoft can resolve the smudging and prove the coating's longevity, this becomes a very easy recommendation. For now, it is excellent hardware with a surface-level asterisk. Pros Rigid, twist-free chassis Wobble-free, consistent key action Slim, comfortable low-profile design Excellent desk grip and stability Clean, premium aesthetic Cons Soft-touch keys smudge surprisingly easily Long-term coating durability unproven Tacky/peeling risk on high-use keys over time Fingerprint haze returns quickly after cleaning ## Features - Wireless ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08J8BLRZF | | Antenna Location | Everyday Use | | Box Contents | USB Cable, USB Dongle | | Brand | Microsoft | | Brand Name | Microsoft | | Button Quantity | 78 | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Compatible devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth | | Connectivity technology | Bluetooth | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 849 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Item Weight | 15.2 Ounces | | Keyboard Description | Wireless | | Keyboard description | Wireless | | Language | English | | Manufacturer Part Number | 21Y-00001 | | Model Name | 21Y-00001 | | Model Number | 21Y-00001 | | Number of Keys | 78 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Wireless | | Recommended uses for product | Everyday Use | | Special feature | Wireless | | Style Name | Modern | | Switch Type | Tactile | | UPC | 889842668223 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Microsoft - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Laptop - **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth - **Included components:** USB Cable, USB Dongle - **Keyboard description:** Wireless - **Material:** Plastic - **Recommended uses for product:** Everyday Use - **Special feature:** Wireless - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71a0MV9p5TL.jpg) ![Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y3RpE4YIL.jpg) ![Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fHX1oidPL.jpg) ![Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oH+hIxzvL.jpg) ![Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard Bluetooth QWERTY Black, W128241702 (Bluetooth QWERTY Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-PQV7iEdL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do I change the batteries?** A: Your Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard uses four coin-cell (C2032) batteries. Here's how to put the batteries in your keyboard: Turn your keyboard over and insert a pin into the small hole. Keep holding the pin and slide the battery door away from the keyboard. Place your batteries into the available slots. Make sure the positive end is facing up. Slide the battery door back into position. **Q: Can you easily reconfigure the emoji key to function as a normal control key?** A: Yes, nearly all keys on Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard are mappable, and can be updated to suit your needs! **Q: Can you use this keyboard to configure bios and install os, i.e. before win/macos full install with bluetooth is up and running?** A: No, there is no wired connection option, Bluetooth only. Unless your motherboard has Bluetooth enabled, connected, and configured during bios (BASIC input output system), you can’t use it. I’ve tried. **Q: Is this keyboard metal like the apple magic keyboard? or is it plastic? what is the feel like?** A: Feels like aluminum body with soft rubber keys. You can feel the key presses with a slight audible click. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buen diseño y calidad. *by L***O on 10 December 2025* Buena calidad de materiales, diseño minimalista agradable, conexión sencilla. Lo devolví porque preferí un MX Keys Mini para hacer match entre el teclado de mi computadora y el de mi tablet, pero es una opción sólida. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Build Quality and Feel, with some Concerns about Longevity *by E***U on 13 April 2026* 5 Build quality 5 Typing feel 3 Longevity 4.5 (rounded to 5) Overall Overview Microsoft's Designer Keyboard arrives dressed to impress, and for the most part it delivers. Slim, solid, and refreshingly stable underhand, it makes a compelling case for those who spend long hours at the desk and want hardware that looks as good as it performs. A few nagging surface-finish questions, however, mean it isn't quite flawless. Build quality & construction Pick it up and the first thing you notice is the weight — or rather, the lack of any flex. The chassis feels hewn from a single piece, with zero twist or creak no matter how you torque it. The low-profile scissor switches sit flush and level across the entire deck, and crucially every single key depresses with an identical, planted feel. There is no lateral wobble, no rattling stabiliser, no variance between the spacebar and a pinky-reach function key. For a wireless keyboard at this price, the consistency is genuinely impressive and speaks to tight manufacturing tolerances throughout. The feet grip the desk with conviction too — the board stays exactly where you put it. Low-profile experience The slim deck sits comfortably flat on a desk without a wrist rest, and the shallow key travel strikes the right balance between feedback and fatigue. Long typing sessions remain comfortable well into hour two. The keycaps are well-spaced for a compact layout, and the legends are crisp and legible at any angle. It's the kind of keyboard that disappears beneath your fingers in the best possible way — until you glance down and appreciate just how refined it looks. Concerns: soft-touch surface & longevity Here is where the Designer Keyboard invites some genuine scrutiny. The soft-touch coating on the keycaps is a tactile delight in the box — velvety, warm, unmistakably premium. But it brings two problems that owners of similarly finished devices will recognise immediately. First, and somewhat counterintuitively for a matte surface, it smudges. Fingerprints and skin oils collect on the keycaps in a soft haze that is far more visible than on a standard glossy or textured plastic key. A clean wipe only temporarily improves things — within minutes of use the bloom returns. For a keyboard marketed as a centrepiece of a tidy, aesthetic workspace, this is an awkward irony. Second, and more pressing in the long run, is the question of durability. Soft-touch coatings have a well-documented tendency to degrade over time: they can become tacky, peel at the edges, or develop shiny wear patches on high-frequency keys like E, A, and the space bar. Microsoft has not published any accelerated-wear data for this finish, and there is no meaningful long-term track record to draw on yet. Buyers who plan to keep peripherals for several years should weigh this carefully before committing. Verdict The Microsoft Designer Keyboard is, structurally speaking, one of the better-built wireless keyboards you can buy at this price. The solid chassis, rattle-free keys, and wobble-free typing experience are hard to fault. The soft-touch finish is its own double-edged sword — appealing on first contact, but likely to test the patience of clean-desk devotees and raise questions as the months go on. If Microsoft can resolve the smudging and prove the coating's longevity, this becomes a very easy recommendation. For now, it is excellent hardware with a surface-level asterisk. Pros Rigid, twist-free chassis Wobble-free, consistent key action Slim, comfortable low-profile design Excellent desk grip and stability Clean, premium aesthetic Cons Soft-touch keys smudge surprisingly easily Long-term coating durability unproven Tacky/peeling risk on high-use keys over time Fingerprint haze returns quickly after cleaning ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent membrane keyboard. *by K***E on 30 April 2026* Great keyboard! Low profile and very responsive, works perfectly with Windows. Keys are big in spite of the smaller size and fingers fall perfectly in place. It's made of heavy plastic and it doesn't wobble when typing. It's by far the most comfortable membrane I have owned of this type. Keys are rubberized and have a very smooth silky texture. Other reviews don't lie, more keyboards should be like this one. Bluetooth synchronizes instantly and I haven't noticed any delays or connection loss, sometimes the keyboard turns off to save battery but it takes like a second to turn on and back to where it was. Can sync to 3 other devices and setup is a breeze, you can switch the function keys with the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center. If you want a keyboard for productivity that takes no space in your desk and feels like it's made for Windows look no further, this is it!. ## Frequently Bought Together - Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard - Matte Black. Standalone Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard. Compatible with Bluetooth Enabled PCs/Mac - Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse, Black - Comfortable Right/Left Hand Use design with Metal Scroll Wheel, Wireless, Bluetooth for PC/Laptop/Desktop, works with Mac/Windows 8/10/11 Computers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/567181268-microsoft-designer-compact-keyboard-bluetooth-qwerty-black-w128241702-bluetooth-qwerty](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/567181268-microsoft-designer-compact-keyboard-bluetooth-qwerty-black-w128241702-bluetooth-qwerty) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*