Logitech Pebble 2 Combo Assessment – For The Minimalists

We’re large followers of Logitech at Stuff. Until we’re speaking about its line-up of Pebble mice which are likely to fall on their already flat faces. Give us a good keyboard or a mouse we will really get a grip on and we’re pleased campers. Within the case of the Logitech Pebble 2 Combo, we’ve been given one of the best of 1 world. 

It’s rocking a minimalist but premium-feeling keyboard that wormed its means onto our desks for the higher a part of two weeks. We want lets say the identical for the Pebble mouse that got here with it. We gave it its day in court docket earlier than ultimately swapping it out for one thing extra ergonomic and, let’s face it, aesthetically pleasing. Simply be glad Logitech sells this stuff individually.  

Ergonomics matter 

Possibly we’re being somewhat too harsh. The Pebble Mouse 2 M350s is much from being the worst factor one can maintain. If you happen to’ve acquired a (pretty) slim area in your bag, or simply want one thing to maintain your laptop computer firm on the aircraft for a few hours, it’ll do its job. Nicely.  

Past that, we noticed no cause to not pull up the cheaper M240 sitting beside us. It wouldn’t even cross our minds to whip this out for gaming – and it shouldn’t cross yours. That’s all principally to do with the Pebble’s design. It’ll get you thru a few rounds of chess, positive, however we’d be stunned if it noticed you thru a spherical of crew deathmatch.  

See, Logitech’s efforts are missing all of the issues each mouse must survive. Girth, top, and the choice for a long-term dedication. Kinda like our Tinder bio. With out all that, all you’re left with is a too-light (76g) and too-short mouse (26.62mm) that’d sooner befit Jim Carrey’s claw than it might us. We get it. Totally different strokes and all.  However should you’ve acquired something bigger than a median hand, you would possibly need to look elsewhere.  

Phrase of mouse

Nonetheless, there’s no denying that the M350’s acquired an ideal persona. It’s what’s on the within that counts, proper? Sadly, if you’re reviewing a mouse, not fully. But it surely does play a significant component. It’s a Bluetooth affair and touts a two-year battery life – one thing we couldn’t precisely check. We’ll let the mouse remaining at 100% of battery life after a very good few hours of use do the speaking.  

Silence is bliss, proper? It’s quiet sufficient to not garner any aggravated seems round an workplace, which in our books is a win. It might’t stand as much as Logitech’s higher-numbered M sequence (or the M240 for that matter) nevertheless it tries its finest.  

If you happen to’re determined for facet buttons, you gained’t discover them right here. Logitech’s low-profile providing wouldn’t be so low-profile with something greater than two clickers and a scroller. There’s nonetheless no onboard DPI scroller, which means we noticed the return of the Logi Choices+ app. We didn’t thoughts, because it allowed us to go so far as 4,000 DPI and assign the wheel its personal job. Talking of which, felt somewhat stiff at instances.  

Let your fingers roam free (however not too far)

Anticipate a distinct story relating to the product taking centre stage – the Pebble Keys 2 K380s. It instantly turned a mainstay on our desk. Whether or not it’s the Tonal White color our overview mannequin got here in, or the just about typewriter-look it’s acquired going, no matter it’s, we favored what we noticed. We favored typing on it much more.  

Regardless of being fabricated from 90% recycled plastic, the K380s by no means felt low-cost. Prefer it’s mouse counterpart, it’s nonetheless slim, and sufficiently small to whip out wherever wanted. What caught our consideration was the load, coming in at 415g, holding agency on our desks when our wrists acquired a bit too drained. It’s snug, tactile, and responsive. 

Silence speaks volumes

Except for quieter keys. Don’t get us flawed, Logitech’s nonetheless managed to maintain the decibels to a minimal right here. However do want the corporate had taken the silence right here as severely because it does on different merchandise. Fingers crossed for the Pebble 3 Combo, huh?  

Flip it round (gently) and also you’ll discover some rubber grips within the corners and a slot. That’s the place your two AAA batteries are headed. Two, you ask? That’s how Logitech’s pulling off the 36-month battery life claims. Once more, we’re going to belief the corporate on this one and put up with the 2 batteries. Heck, there have been already some within the field. 

Connectivity is about nearly as good as you’d anticipate from Logitech. It’s a breeze to hook as much as a brand new laptop (even our Galaxy cellphone didn’t put up any complaints) through Bluetooth. If you happen to’ve acquired a Logi Bolt USB dongle mendacity round, you’ll be able to plug it in, nevertheless it’s not essential. 

Logitech Pebble 2 Combo verdict 

We are able to’t see anybody strolling away from a purchase order of the K380s disenchanted except the one inventory the shop had was the Combo available. We’d suggest sticking with the R1,100 keyboard and spending the opposite R500 for one thing like… Logitech’s M240 Silent. It’s not precisely Tonal White, however’s shut sufficient to match the aesthetic your desk is on the lookout for.  

If you happen to’re the kind to journey quite a bit — overseas or to your native Starbucks – then we’d haven’t any qualms about recommending the Combo. It’ll prevent shopping for each individually with its R1,600 price ticket (or much less should you’re fast about it). No matter you choose, anticipate a cushty typing expertise and a two-year plus battery life to look ahead to. And, , free batteries.