Logitech K98M 무선 키보드 리뷰: 생산성에 적합

Smooth and snappy switches. Unique and functional mounting method. Lightweight yet sturdy design. Two wireless connectivity options (USB-A dongle or Bluetooth). Customizable with Logi Options software. Compact full-size layout is ideal for productivity. TIRED Flexible all-plastic assembly. No wired functionality. Large size isn’t actually very portable. Logitech has always known how to make a mouse. The MX Master line is, essentially, the ultimate productivity mouse. It’s always had a perfect blend of style, functionality, and usability that not many designs are able to master. However, you hardly ever see an MX Master mouse paired with one of Logitech’s keyboards. Instead, they find themselves next to a broad selection of alternatives. I’ve found my trusty Leopold FC660c to be the perfect complement to my comparably ancient MX Master 2 … But that’s odd, right? You’d think the people at Logitech would be able to develop a keyboard with the same level of usability and satisfaction as its iconic modern mouse. Now, it has. The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is a really competent wireless mechanical keyboard that feels fantastic to use. The only thing that shocks me is that it took Logitech this long to get there. Snappy, Short Switches The most important part of this keyboard is the switches. I’ve tested a lot of keyboards where the manufacturer is convinced that their personal switches are better than every other one on the market, but in reality, they’re just … eh. It happens a lot. That’s not happening here. Logitech’s switches, which share multiple design choices with enthusiast-focused options from brands like Momoka and TTC, are really nice. While Logitech couldn’t tell me who manufactured them, I would imagine they were made by one of multiple new brands that focus on smooth “pre-lubed” switches—a choice that makes a lot more sense than sticking with the typical Cherry or Gateron manufacturing. These switches feel crisp and snappy, with a smooth keypress and a shorter 3.5 mm travel distance (compared to a Cherry MX switch’s 4.0mm). Opening up one of the switches, there appears to be factory lubrication applied to the sliders on either side of the stem. The switch is also a “long pole” switch, with the total length of the stem and pole totaling 13.7 mm (comparatively, a standard Cherry MX Black measures 12.5 mm). The longer pole has two functions, both shortening travel distance and creating a distinct feeling when bottoming out a key. A longer pole also has an effect in typing sound, but the difference there is much harder to quantify and is dependent on multiple other variables within the keyboard. All other things being equal, though, a longer pole will result in a louder and “sharper” sound. Typing feels quick and responsive as a result of the shortened keystroke and smooth travel. This combines with the stack-mount design of the keyboard to create a typing feeling that is comfortable and soft, yet not overly plush or slow-feeling. Beyond that, the stabilizers are all tuned incredibly well, without any rattling from the factory or after prolonged use. The typing sound feels consistent across all of the main alphabetical keys, and only becomes slightly deeper when pressing keys along the edge of the case. Options for Optimization Logitech’s bundled productivity software, Logi Options, is a really impressive piece of technology. It adds quite a bit of functionality to the keyboard, offering complex and easily programmable macros that can do everything from simple operations like remapping keys or adjusting volume, to more complicated patterns like opening browser tabs with specific websites. Setting these up is easy and seamless, with pretty much every step being as intuitive as possible. The keyboard even has three dedicated keys in the top-right for custom macros. Options, of course, also have built-in integration for AI assistants like ChatGPT, with a dedicated “Prompt Builder” UI that can be summoned with the press of a button. Thankfully, unlike some keyboards, AI functionality can easily be disabled, with the key defaulting to Page Down and being remappable to anything else. Unlike other new keyboards, there is not a dedicated Copilot key. Instead, there are only Alt, Function, and Control keys to the right of the spacebar. The keyboard comes with a USB-A wireless dongle that can be stored in a slot on the back, and also has Bluetooth connectivity. Wired connectivity, though, is entirely absent. Instead, like most of Logitech’s productivity items, the USB-C port is used exclusively for charging. This decision has always made some sense for Logitech’s mice, since a cable can get in the way of moving a mouse, but makes far less sense for a keyboard, which is entirely stationary. This isn’t the end of the world, but it doesn’t make much sense. The K98M also features LED backlights. These are permanently set to white, with only a single adjustment for brightness—a far cry from the hundreds of options offere