Logitech Ergo K860 Review

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Verdict: Buy. The K860 already tops our ergonomic keyboards and mice roundup as the best overall pick, and a closer look at the specs and the review record backs that up. A curved, split key layout, a full-size wrist rest, and a feature set that has barely changed since launch because it has not needed to. This verdict is built from RTINGS’ published testing, PC Gamer and PCWorld’s hands-on coverage, and the pattern across more than 6,600 verified owner ratings, not from an in-house test bench.

What it actually does well

• Split, tented layout: the key well breaks into two angled halves with the center raised (tenting) and fold-out legs that drop the front edge -4° or -7°, the reverse of a standard keyboard’s rear-tilt. RTINGS’ measurements confirm the geometry; PC Gamer credits the wrist rest built around it as one of the most comfortable in the category.
• Full-size layout, no compromises: 110 keys including a full number pad, so nothing gets cut to make room for the ergonomic shape, unlike most compact split boards.
• Dual wireless: pairs over Bluetooth or a USB receiver and switches between paired devices.
• Owner track record: more than 6,600 Amazon ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, a large enough sample to trust the pattern rather than a handful of cherry-picked reviews.
• List price around $130, though it has been seen on sale closer to $90 (per our roundup).

Where it is not the best option

There is no backlighting at this price point, which is a real miss for a $130 keyboard. It is also a full-size board, so the split shape does not save desk space the way a compact split keyboard does; measure your desk before ordering. And the split itself takes a real adjustment period. PCWorld and PC Gamer both note a settling-in window before typing speed returns to normal, which lines up with what every published review of a split keyboard says about the category generally.

Who should buy this

Anyone whose wrist or forearm pain traces to a standard flat keyboard, per Question 1 in our buying guide. The K860 is the lower-commitment ergonomic option: still one keyboard, still fits a normal desk, with genuine wrist-angle correction, versus a fully split board like the MoErgo Glove80 that asks for more desk space and a longer learning curve.

Who should skip it

If desk space is tight, the K860’s full-size footprint is the wrong shape; a compact curved keyboard fits better. If per-key backlighting matters for a dim workspace, look elsewhere at this price. And if a standard keyboard has never caused discomfort, there is no need to fix what is not broken, save the money.

Every verdict on this page is built from RTINGS’ testing, PCWorld and PC Gamer’s published reviews, and the pattern across verified owner ratings, not from an in-house test bench. See How We Judge for our full method, and our affiliate disclosure for how we handle Amazon Associates links.

The K860 spec sheet, in plain numbers

Everything below comes from Logitech’s own K860 product page (US English model, part 920-009166), linked at the bottom of this review. We have not measured it ourselves.

Setup and fit notes before you order

• Measure for 18 inches plus a mouse. At 456 mm wide with the number pad built in, the K860 plus a mouse needs more desk width than most people expect. On a small desk, that can push the mouse out past shoulder width, which undoes part of the benefit.
• It is a desk keyboard, not a travel one. At about 2.6 lbs with a fixed wrist rest, it is built to stay put.
• The wrist rest cannot come off. Logitech confirms it is permanently part of the frame. If you already own a wrist rest you like, you will not be able to swap it in.
• Logitech’s comfort numbers are its own. The product page claims 54% more wrist support and 25% less wrist bending from the cushioned rest. Those are the maker’s figures, not independent test results, so treat them as a claim.
• Short warranty for the price. One year is standard for Logitech, but it is well short of the 10 years Ergotron offers on the LX monitor arm, for example. Keep the receipt.

Image credits: product photo from Logitech’s own product page, shown unedited for review commentary.