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Compact Keyboards

Smaller keyboards without the number pad.

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78 Key Compact USB Wired Keyboard - Waterproof ABS Mini Keyboard

A compact 78-key USB wired keyboard with a waterproof ABS build, ideal for saving space on any desktop.

Only 3 left

£18.99
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60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Blue Switches and Sea Blue Backlight

A compact 60% mechanical keyboard with clicky blue switches and sea blue backlighting, ideal for gaming and typing.

£50.99
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Ultra-Thin Mini Wired USB Keyboard, 78 Keys, for PC and Laptop

Compact, ultra-thin USB wired keyboard with 78 keys, ideal for laptops and PCs with limited desk space.

From £19.99
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60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Compact Mini Keyboard

A compact 60% mechanical keyboard with a choice of switch types, ideal for gaming and office use on PC.

£31.99
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CIDOO QK61 V2 60% Gasket Mount Mechanical Keyboard, VIA Programmable, Wired/2.4GHz/Bluetooth

A 60% gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard with VIA programming, hotswap switches and wired/2.4GHz/Bluetooth connectivity.

£62.99
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AULA MINI60 HE 60% Magnetic Switch Gaming Keyboard, Tri-Mode Wireless

A 60% Hall effect gaming keyboard with tri-mode wireless connectivity, adjustable magnetic switches and up to 8000Hz polling.

From £65.99
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68 Key RGB Gaming Keyboard, Wired USB/Type-C, Mini Compact Layout

Compact 68 key wired RGB gaming keyboard with Type-C connector and full combination key support.

From £26.99
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60% Compact Wired RGB Backlit Membrane Keyboard - White

A 60% compact wired keyboard with RGB backlight and membrane keyswitches, suitable for Windows tablets, laptops and gaming.

£31.99
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60% Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with RGB Backlight, Blue Switches

Compact 60% wired mechanical keyboard with RGB backlight and blue switches, for gamers and typists on PC or Mac.

From £31.99
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Mini Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for Laptop, Tablet, Phone and iPad

A compact rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard for laptops, tablets, phones and iPads, compatible with Windows, Android and Apple devices.

From £18.99
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MageGee Mini 60% RGB Gaming Keyboard, 61 Key Compact Wired Keyboard

Compact 61-key RGB wired keyboard with a mechanical-feel typing experience, suited to gaming and office use.

From £30.99
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K61 Mini 60% Mechanical Keyboard, 61 Keys, Wired USB-C, RGB Backlight

Compact 61-key 60% mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable red or blue switches, RGB lighting, and wired USB-C connection.

£33.99

Why choose a compact keyboard

A full-size keyboard is about a third number pad. Leave that off and the keyboard is shorter, so the mouse comes in closer to your body. The Health and Safety Executive says the mouse should sit right beside the keyboard, in line with your elbow, and a compact board is the simplest way to get it there. It also fits a small desk, a shelf under a monitor or a laptop bag.

What is in the range

  • 60% keyboards with about 61 keys: no number pad, no arrow keys and no function row. The missing keys sit behind Fn. Many are mechanical, with red or blue switches, and some have coloured lighting.
  • 65% and 68-key keyboards, which keep separate arrow keys at the corner.
  • Slim 78-key keyboards with low keys like a laptop's, wired by USB, and a Bluetooth mini keyboard for a laptop, a tablet or a phone.
  • Membrane boards with quieter, softer keys, and a magnetic switch gaming board.

Most here are wired; a few connect by receiver and Bluetooth as well.

How to choose

How small. A 60% board is the smallest, but the arrows and function keys need two fingers. If you edit long documents or spreadsheets, a 65% or a 78-key board keeps the arrows. If you need the number pad now and then, add a separate number pad and put it away after.

Mechanical or membrane. A mechanical board has a switch under every key: red switches are smooth and quieter, blue switches click. A membrane board is quieter still and lighter to carry. Larger mechanical boards are in mechanical keyboards.

Wired or wireless. A wired board needs no charging and works the moment it is plugged in. Check whether the cable ends in USB-A or USB-C for your laptop.

The layout. A UK keyboard has a tall Enter key; a US keyboard has a long flat one. Check the options, then set the same layout on the laptop.

Questions people ask about compact keyboards

How do I type an arrow or F5 on a 60% keyboard?

Hold Fn and press the key with that symbol printed on its side or front. The product page lists the combinations.

Is a compact keyboard good for travel?

Yes: a 60% or slim 78-key board fits most laptop bags. For a pocket, look at the folding Bluetooth keyboards.

Is a compact keyboard quieter?

Not because of its size. The noise comes from the keys: a membrane or red-switch board is quiet, a blue-switch board clicks.

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