Best Overall
Logitech MK120
Key details
- Mouse
- Optical, ambidextrous
- Extras
- Spill-resistant, tilt legs
- Layout
- 104 keys
- Connectivity
- USB wired
The MK120 is the wired combo we recommend first because it gets the ordinary stuff right: a full-size 104-key layout, a number pad, an ambidextrous optical mouse, and two USB plugs that need no software. The deep-profile keys have a familiar, slightly cushioned landing, and the keyboard's curved space bar and adjustable tilt legs make it easy to settle into. Nothing here feels premium, but nothing feels like a compromise you'll notice at a desk job either.
We paid close attention to the small conveniences, since this is the set most people will live with. The spill-resistant keyboard gives you a little time after a coffee knock, and the 10-million-keystroke rating is respectable for membrane keys. The mouse tracks smoothly on a desk and fits either hand, which matters if two people share the computer. The white lettering is easy to read, and there are no batteries or dongles to keep track of.
The trade-off is that this is a basic set. There are no media keys, the mouse has no extra buttons, and the keys can sound hollow in a quiet room. Long-term durability is the other question: the three-year warranty is generous for the price, but a steady diet of heavy typing is more than this set is built for. For email, browsing, schoolwork, and the family desktop, it is still the safest place to start.
Pros
- Full-size 104-key layout with number pad
- USB plug-and-play, no batteries or dongles
- Spill-resistant deck and adjustable tilt legs
- Three-year warranty backs the budget price
Cons
- No media keys or mouse side buttons
- Keys can sound hollow in quiet rooms
We recommend the MK120 as the default wired combo for most desks: a full-size 104-key layout, a comfortable ambidextrous mouse, and USB plug-and-play at a budget price.