Portable Keyboard reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 149 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 55 posts to rank the best Portable Keyboard brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/onebag, r/SteamDeck, r/piano, r/ipadmini, r/GalaxyTab. Top-rated brands include Logitech (4.2/5), Apple (4.5/5), Keychron (4.5/5).
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Reviews149
Subreddits31
Posts55
Brands59
Products80
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#1
Logitech
4.2
(32)
"I've since relegated to Keys to Go 2 which has solved my quest."
"My Logitech MX Mini is a great little device. Works beautifully. Battery lasts for weeks / months."
"It is pretty small and has some circular keys which take some getting used to but other than that it’s been very helpful."
"Logitech k380 I have it paired to iPhone and iPad mini and it is fantastic."
"Some say the best is that Logitech wireless keyboard that is often shown here...forgot the name, there is a blog full of deck peripherals, Google for it 👍"
"I'm going to buy a Pink Logitech K380 alongside my Tab S6 Lite!!"
"Get a book cover and maybe a wireless keyboard. Logitech or keychron"
"Logitech, Keys To Go. I know you said no to it, but it’s fantastic."
"I got the Logitech K380 bundled with a Logitech pebble m350 mouse on Amazon and they’ve been great."
"Was awesome."
#2
Apple
4.5
(12)
"In the end they all made me go back to the magic keyboard. I got mine refurbished at a bargain of £110."
"I like using the Magic Keyboard with the iPad mini"
"The best keyboard is the iMac wireless keyboard"
"I recommend the Apple magic keyboard."
"If you have a Macbook I'd suggest taking the Apple Magic Keyboard."
"I've found the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard to be the best one so far."
"Non-foldable: Apple magic keyboard, Logitech mx keys mini, keychron etc."
"You can likely find am iPad magic keyboard for the same price on eBay and it'll be more useful"
"Magic keyboard case is the best imo, just kind of heavy"
"Basically turned it into a laptop."
#3
Keychron
4.5
(12)
"Keychron K7 Pro or K9 Pro."
"I'll always recommend Keychron keyboards. The K7 is available on Amazon for usually around 50-70 and is very portable due to its 65% size."
"Keychron K3 Version 2 (low profile) ... it’s also affordable. the best budget keyboard i’ve ever used."
"+1 for keychron I use the K6 in wireless mode on my pc and it works perfectly fine"
"Look and feel of the metal RGB version is fantastic. Highest quality keyboard I have owned."
"To me, the Keychron is better than most laptop keyboards, and I'm coming from a Macbook Pro"
"Non-foldable: Apple magic keyboard, Logitech mx keys mini, keychron etc."
"I like my keychron."
"But got the K7!"
"I am using super simple keychron k3v2 and can't complain."
#4
Yamaha
4.3
(6)
"Always had fun with the Yamaha Reface CS when I had one. Runs off batteries has surprisingly good speakers, and it can fit in a backpack."
"Has all those features and much more for $369"
"Extremely portable and powerful. It’s got a 16 track sequencer with programmable intro, verse A , verse B, fill , and outro."
"Lighter and cheaper, but seems to have a lot of the same features"
"You could use a VST to play a library of sounds through an external device with your keyboard as the controller, so if that is an option the p-125 would be a good choice."
"He has a Yamaha 115."
#5
NuPhy
4.6
(5)
"If you’re into mechanical keyboards, check out the NuPhy Air60 v2. It’s worth a look."
"NuPhy Air60 v2 or Air75 v2 with NuFolio."
"[NuPhy Air](https://nuphy.com/collections/keyboards?filter.p.m.custom.series=Air)."
"Nuphy make low pro, mechanical keebs that are decent quality for great prices."
"NuPhy Air60? I think it's just a tad lighter than the MX mini."
#6
Kawai
4.4
(5)
"...it feels very authentic to an acoustic."
"Incredible bang for buck. Sounds great though a PA system too."
"Check ES120, FP10/30X, Numa X Piano."
"I’m with the Kawai ES 110 and I’m very happy with it."
"Personally I prefer the Kawai sounds over the Kurzweil."
#7
Casio
3.8
(5)
"Both just under 25 pounds, can run on AA batteries, glossy surface with touch controls."
"A bit less exp"
"It has a load of real "synth" features like envelope controls, analogue filter, and even a stereo chorus."
"Has those feature too for $249"
"Currently using a Casio CT-S200 and Yamaha PSS-A50 for practice"
#8
Microsoft
3.8
(4)
"I love the design of this one."
"Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard is portable and can switch between three BT devices."
"My recent favorite is the Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard. Lighter and thinner than the K380 but the keys still feel nice."
"I tried Microsoft Designer Compact keyboard, but don't recommend it - they key travel is meh, the tactile feeling is awful, and I make a lot of typing mistakes using it."
#9
ProtoArc
4.3
(3)
"I just bought this one and it's great. Very nice build quality too."
"Foldable: find what you want on Amazon or AliExpress. i just ordered the Protoarc foldable keyboard with trackpad"
"Users liked: Compact and portable design, Easy and quick bluetooth connectivity, Full-sized keyboard experience."
#10
Planck
4.3
(3)
"Favorite keeb."
"Not sure if this will fit your requirements, but you could consider a Planck."
"They're kits/parts you can buy and build yourself if you have the interest."
#11
Royal Kludge
4.0
(3)
"Thanks for the update, I've decided to go for a clinker mechanical Royal Kludge F68"
"I've been using a RK F68 myself. Despite being a mechanical keyboard, it's quite small, especially when folded."
"I use a Royal Kludge RK68 65% keyboard, which does bluetooth, usb & is backlit."
#12
iClever
4.0
(3)
"ICleaver BK18"
"I went with iclever BK18. So far so good. Numpad mode is useful if you do a lot of calculation."
"I use this and love it with my small bluetooth Aerox 3 Mouse."
#13
Nuphy
4.0
(3)
"Nuphy Air 75 v2 is a good one."
"Mechanical switches so it'd be a bit louder than some chiclets."
"It fits pretty nicely in my laptop bag."
#14
Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard
5.0
(2)
"It is great folded up, and stored."
"If you can find one of these, it's great!"
#15
ZSA
5.0
(2)
"Another +1 for the Moonlander. The build quality is excellent. I frequently commute with mine, and it's a good travel-friendly device"
"I love the ZSA moonlander."
#16
Korg
5.0
(2)
"I really like my Korg nanoKEY2. Inexpensive, responsive, has velocity sensitivity and pitch bend, and is extremely lightweight and portable"
"I love my Kronos - there's really nothing it cannot do."
#17
Satechi
4.5
(2)
"I love the Satechi Slim X1 for a compact travel keyboard. My go-to for tablets."
"Many users prefer the sleeker, slimmer aesthetic of the Satechi keyboard - it is smaller and more portable as compared to chunkier MX Keys Mini."
#18
Casio CTS-1
4.0
(2)
"I bought a Casio CTS 1 for my portable choice and it is proven to be quite up to the task."
"Very similar to the np12 and go piano but more modern."
#19
Logitech Keys to Go
4.0
(2)
"Has iOS specific keys.. The “feel” is a bit unusual, but I’ve gotten used to it."
"About as light as possible and fantastic."
#20
Roland GO:Keys
3.5
(2)
"Check Go:keys, CTS1, NP12."
"Only has synth action (unweighted) keys."
#21
ZAGG
5.0
(1)
"Can't recommend enough."
#22
Targus
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely perfect imo. Easy to use, super thin, fits in my back pocket if needs be."
#23
AKAI Professional
5.0
(1)
"I believe the already suggested AKAI Professional MPK mini Play MK3 to be superior, as it has its own sounds and speaker."
#24
Donner
5.0
(1)
"Funny lookin' and a dream to play and play around with."
#25
Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard
5.0
(1)
"My wife uses the ergonomic Microsoft keyboard which is supposed to be the best."
#26
Keyboardio Atreus
5.0
(1)
"Maybe the Keyboardio Atreus?"
#27
Lenovo
5.0
(1)
"Its perfect for me, and has the trackpoint nip for emergencies."
#28
Akai
5.0
(1)
"The Akai Professional Mini Play is, without doubt, the single finest tablehooter on which it has been my pleasure to lay my hands."
#29
MoKo
5.0
(1)
"I got myself this one and love it."
#30
Zagg
5.0
(1)
"I have the Zagg Rugged Book Go on my 12.9” iPad Pro."
#31
CME
4.0
(1)
"If youre looking for a mobile keyboard controller I’d look into the xkey by CME Pro."
#32
Keyclicks
4.0
(1)
"Yup, I got a wireless version from Keyclicks though. Trackpad is such a good idea for travel"
#33
Arturia
4.0
(1)
"I would either go with the Arturia MiniLab 3"
#34
Komplete Kontrol
4.0
(1)
"I would either go with the ... Komplete Kontrol A25."
#35
Lumi Keys
4.0
(1)
"Lumi Keys are very cool"
#36
Kawaii
4.0
(1)
"I have the es920, and it's really great for me."
#37
Epomaker
4.0
(1)
"I have a tkl bluetooth mechanical I picked up from Amazon from Epomaker that worked really good for me."
#38
Samsers
4.0
(1)
"I’ve done a few full days of work with this one because I travel a lot, and it works great with deck."
#39
Anker
4.0
(1)
"I have a rebranded ok if these and it works great. It even props the deck up for you."
#40
Rii
4.0
(1)
"This Rii i4 works great. No lag, so can also be used for gaming."
#41
Teenage Engineering
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend a used OP-1 for the price, it is standalone and works with a 4track tape interface."
#42
RK61
4.0
(1)
"I use a rk61 keyboard and logi mx anywhere 2s with no issues."
#43
Keychron K2
4.0
(1)
"My keychron k2 gen 1 that I carry around for a bluetooth keyboard retailed at $100 iirc."
#44
Yamaha FP-10
4.0
(1)
"Check FP10, P45, P121; CTS1, Go:keys, NP12"
#45
Yamaha DGX-530
4.0
(1)
"I’ve taken my Yamaha DGX-530 to a few gigs and had an easy time."
#46
Roland FP-90
4.0
(1)
"I can certainly vouch for its realistic touch and sound."
#47
Yamaha Piano with Hammer Action
4.0
(1)
"You will need to have a keyboard with hammer action like on acoustic pianos."
#48
HHKB
4.0
(1)
"I have a HHKB Pro2. Newer versions have USB-C and bluetooth."
#49
Alesis Prestige
4.0
(1)
"Alesis prestige looks like a lot of bang for buck."
#50
Roland FP-30X
4.0
(1)
"Little higher up Roland FP-30X."
#51
Yamaha P-515
4.0
(1)
"A bit further Yamaha P-515."
#52
Yamaha MOF8 88
4.0
(1)
"It's a really good keyboard imo, has TONS of sounds."
#53
New Trent
4.0
(1)
"Might not be what your looking for but it's worth a lot more than the price."
#54
Varmilo
4.0
(1)
"I think a 60% size is perfect for that purpose."
#55
iRig
4.0
(1)
"Maybe an iRig Keys? There’s mini-keys and full-size keys models, that you can plug in an iPad with a lightning cable."
#56
Roland
4.0
(1)
"How about the Roland GO:Keys?"
#57
Periboard
4.0
(1)
"I've resorted to a Periboard for 5 years or so and it's still going strong."
#58
Aluminum Keyboard
3.0
(1)
"I ordered this one a while ago...should be coming in soon."
#59
Jorno
3.0
(1)
"If this guy ever gets his act together and begins production of this keyboard it may be something you would like."
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