Black Friday has slowly become a global phenomenon, and the deals have already kicked off online markets across the globe, and we don’t want you to miss some of the top smartphone deals. So, if you’re looking to grab a smartphone with a huge discount or if you have missed the recent festival sale, then Flipkart is offering another opportunity to you in the name of the Black Friday sale. We have handpicked a list of the top 5 Black Friday smartphone deals on Flipkart, and we hope you’ll get what you missed at the previous sale.
Realme GT Master Edition (6GB)
Sale Price: ₹21,999*
The mid-range master Realme GT Master Edition is priced at ₹26,999, but the Black Friday deal allows you to purchase the phone from as low as ₹21,999*, and it appears like one of the best smartphone deals available on Flipkart today. The smartphone is one of the first phones in India that arrive with the new Snapdragon 778G processor. The smartphone offers a high-quality Super AMOLED display and a battery that charges up from zero to 100 per cent in about 35 minutes. The device packs in a 120Hz AMOLED display, 65W fast charging, 64MP triple camera setup, and is labelled one of the top-notch smartphones under ₹30,000.
Oppo Reno6 5G
Sale Price: ₹29,990
Oppo Reno6 5G is perhaps one of the most beautiful smartphones manufactured in recent years. The successor of the Reno 5 Pro is available priced initially at ₹35,990, but thanks to the Black Friday deals, you can get the smartphone for just ₹29,990. The smartphone carries almost all the features of its bigger sibling with some exceptions, such as it comes with flat edges and a matte-finished metal frame design. The iPhone 12 look-a-like smartphone sports a 6.43-inch full HD+ display, triple rear camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, and an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor paired with 8GB of RAM.
iPhone 12 Mini
Sale Price: ₹46,990
Vivo recently launched the X70 Pro and X70 Pro+ smartphones in the market and expanded its premium smartphone range. The X70 Pro+ has already been competing with the likes of iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S21 Ultra in terms of camera features. While the X70 Pro isn’t just a half-baked refresh of its predecessor X60 Pro but an updated version of the X60 Pro+ with a better AMOLED display and an improved camera system. The smartphone boasts a 6.56-inch full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 5G. The smartphone supports a 44W Flash Charge adapter which offers 60% of battery in just 30 minutes.
iPhone 12 Mini
Sale Price: ₹42,999*
Apple launched the iPhone 12 Mini in India last year. It is an affordable and compact yet powerful flagship phone the company has produced ever. If you’re one of those people who have been dreaming of a small phone but don’t want to compromise on quality, then iPhone 12 Mini is the best option out there for you. The phone offers a versatile camera, fabulous display, added benefits of 5G and MagSafe battery pack. Since its launch, it has been a favourite phone of many people as it sports almost all the features of the iPhone 12, and at the same time, it consumes a tiny space of your pocket.
Motorola Edge 20 Pro
Sale Price: ₹34,999
Motorola Edge 20 Pro is Motorola’s top-notch flagship model of 2021, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and 12GB of RAM.
The smartphone arrives with an impressive 144Hz display and clean near-stock Android. The Edge 20 Pro offers certain flagship features such as a periscope camera for greater camera zoom range, a bigger battery and an improved chipset. The sleek and slim Moto phone boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with HDR10+ support with a camera hole at the top centre and thin bezels all around. The smartphone is powerful enough to run almost anything you throw at it on the performance front without any hiccups.
Almost 70% of smartphone owners in the world can not live a single day without their smartphones, and more than 50% of smartphone owners believe that their phone is the most valuable asset they own. Being born in a tech-driven world, we naturally get attracted to every other newly launched smartphone, especially iPhones. Nowadays, many major smartphone brands offer remarkable trade-in promotions for users looking to upgrade their phones, and Apple is one such company.
Apple first launched its trade-in program in 2013 and encouraged a vast number of people to obtain the program and do their part for the planet and become beneficiaries by trading their old iPhones or smartphones after they are done with it. The company offers a substantial amount of credit to the consumers when they trade in their old phones, but why does the company offer such a deal? Why is that promotion so valuable to the company? What does the company do with old devices?
Apple Trade-In
Apple plays a mind game with its customers, and being faithful customers, we easily fall for the trap. The company knows human psychology, and they offer programs/promotions basis on it. After using the iPhone for about 2 or 3 years, they know that people start looking for another device and either hand over the old one to someone in the family and friends looking for a phone or sell their old iPhone as a second-hand unit to the local smartphone dealer. Unfortunately, all of the above acts hammer down the company, resulting in reduced sales of new iPhones.
Apple introduced a trade-in program when the company’s first quarterly profit decreased in 2013 after a long time, but the Cupertino, California, headquartered firm, started focusing more on it through advertising after the launch of the iPhone X. The idea was simple, the iPhone X was the costliest iPhone when it was launched for the first time and purchasing it was quite a hefty investment. A large number of customers wanted to buy it but couldn’t afford the price, and that’s when Apple aided consumers with a trade-in promotion and offered them a credit value for their old iPhones.
How does it work?
iPhone’s durability leads customers to buy older versions without any second thought, and since Apple launched its trade-in program, customers are on cloud-9, but if you look at the big picture, it’s supremely profitable for the company. Whenever customers opt for a trade-in program, they move from an older iPhone to a newer iPhone, automatically keeping users locked into Apple’s ecosystem, which best benefits the company. Secondly, by refurbishing the older iPhone and reselling it for a more affordable price in the market, Apple makes double profits from a single handset, boosting their overall revenue.
The company has built a specialised robot called Daisy that is capable of recovering any recyclable materials in a phone, which helps the company recover money from damaged devices. The robot is programmed to recycle a minimum of 200 phones per hour, recovering high-priced materials that could otherwise end up in a junkyard. The trade-in promotion arrives with a win-win situation for everyone, including the environment, as it helps the company reuse working elements from older phones instead of transferring them to the landfill.
A step-by-step guide to trade in your old iPhone or smartphone with Apple:
Answer a few questions about your current smartphone, such as questions related to the brand, model and condition.
After you finish the array of questions, the company will give you an estimated trade-in value and apply it as instant credit towards your purchase.
Add the instant credits to your new purchase and place the order for a new iPhone. You’ll get a confirmed delivery date of your new iPhone along with a trade-in exchange.
By the time the courier guy arrives at your doorstep, you should be ready with your old iPhone so they can run a diagnostic test and verify that your smartphone works.
The courier guy will check your old phone’s physical condition of the touchscreen, enclosure or back glass, camera lenses, front and back camera functionality, battery wear and tear, storage capacity, performance speed, Wi-Fi, mobile functionality and will ask you to turn off Find My iPhone and initiate a factory reset.
That’s it! Clear all these necessary steps, and you’ll have a new iPhone with the advantages of the trade-in value.
With this, Apple plans to retrieve materials from the old devices to make new devices. The action will subtract the need to extract new metals and components from the earth, helping the environment stay intact. According to Apple’s most recent environmental report, the average Apple device generates 252 pounds of CO2, accounting for about 77 per cent of the company’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The renovation method is preferable to save the environmental issues, and Apple might allow third-party companies to repair iPhones in the future.
When it comes to the video and audio streaming fields, only two names gather out from our brains: Netflix and Spotify. Though they have various rivals in their respective fields, still these two always stand apart. Yesterday, Spotify announced that it is collaborating with Netflix to launch a dedicated Netflix hub that will serve as a one-stop-shop for all Netflix-related media, some of which is exclusive to Spotify.
On the hub, free and premium listeners from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and India can access the media content, which includes official soundtracks and playlists from Netflix shows and movies, including popular shows such as Stranger Things, La Casa De Papel, Narcos: Mexico, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Virgin River, and Andrew Garfield’s recently released movie Tick, Tick… Boom!.
The dedicated Spotify-Netflix hub also includes Netflix-tied podcasts, like Okay, Now Listen, Netflix Is A Daily Joke, 10/10 Would Recommend, You Can’t Make This Up. It also has enhanced albums for select titles, such as the new film ‘The Harder They Fall’, where along with the soundtrack, users can access a behind-the-scenes look of the soundtrack creation led by Jay-Z.
The exclusive content of the hub is accessible from the mobile as well as the web version of the service. All you have to do is search “Netflix” in the Spotify app, and you’ll be able to enjoy exclusive content. In addition, Spotify has refreshed a content destination in honour of the “La Casa De Papel (Money Heist),” Part 5 Volume 2, where fans can play a game of which character they’re from La Casa De Papel.
The Netflix hub is very much similar to what Spotify created for Disney a few years ago, which also features soundtracks, playlists, and podcasts surrounding the various Disney media. Spotify recently rolled out its real-time lyrics feature globally, which was introduced in 26 markets last year, including India. The Netflix-Spotify collaboration may further enhance the competition with Apple as they plan to roll out more exclusive content to the Netflix Hub in the coming months.
The British luxury automobile maker Rolls-Royce is best known for making expensive and fancy cars, but now, along with manufacturing automobiles, the company has entered into the aviation world and has developed an aircraft called the ‘Spirit of Innovation’. The aircraft clocked up a maximum top speed of 623km/h (387.4mph) just two months after its maiden flight, which makes it “the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.”
The company said in a press statement the aircraft set three world records in total, managing 532.1km/h over 15km, climbing to 3,000 metres in 202 seconds, and reaching 555.9 km/h over 3 kilometres, which helped the aircraft smash the existing record by 213.04 km/h. The company has claimed the record and is awaiting confirmation from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), who control and certify the world aeronautical and astronautical records.
The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ is an old-school “tail-dragger” aircraft with the canopy pushed way back. The company says the aircraft is powered by a 400kW electric powertrain and the most power-dense propulsion battery pack ever constructed in aerospace. The company partnered with aviation energy storage specialist Electroflight and automotive powertrain supplier YASA to build the aircraft.
The aircraft was designed to smash world records and bring zero-emissions air travel one step closer. The test pilot and Rolls-Royce Director of Flight Operations Phill O’Dell achieved a speed of more than 213.04 km/h in the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ and broke the previous record set by the Siemens eAircraft. After breaking the 4-year old record, he said, “this is the highlight of my career and is an incredible achievement for the whole team.”
Rolls Royce’s CEO Warren East said in a statement, “Staking the claim for the all-electric world-speed record is a fantastic achievement for the ACCEL team and Rolls-Royce. Following the world’s focus on the need for action at COP26, this is another milestone that will help make ‘jet zero’ a reality and supports our ambitions to deliver the technology breakthroughs society needs to decarbonize transport across air, land and sea.”
The instant cameras have made a big comeback in recent years, and when a company offers these cameras with digital image technology, what more could one wish for? The popular Instant camera maker Fujifilm recently unveiled a retro-themed Instax Mini Evo digital camera, which features 10 integrated lens modes and 10 filter options to offer 100 different photo combinations.
The camera has been designed with a premium touch, and it boasts a classic analogue-style look with top-mounted dials and a print control function, which work as a printer, allowing you to print out pictures from your smartphone wirelessly. The Mini Evo camera has an LCD display like other hybrid Instax cameras to help you frame the end result before printing.
The Mini Evo camera has a 1/5-inch CMOS with a primary colour filter, and it features 10 different lens modes: Vignette, Soft Focus, Blue, Fisheye, Colour Shift, Light Leak, etc., along with 10 filter options such as Vivid, Pale, Canvas, Monochrome, Sepia, Yellow, and more. The camera also allows users to save a printed picture taken by the camera on the smartphone by using the Instax Mini Evo Smartphone app.
The Fujifilm camera features a 28mm f/2 lens and a three-inch rear LCD screen to select images, add frames, edit, print, and adjust settings. The camera has internal storage where it can store approximately 45 shots, and besides the internal storage, users can store about 850 images clicked by the Mini Evo camera in a 1GB MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory card.
The shutter speed of the Mini Evo camera ranges from 1/4 second to 1/8000 second (automatic switching), and the ISO ranges from 100 to 1600. The lightweight camera is priced at $199.95 (approx. Rs15,000) and will be available for purchase in Japan from 3rd December. The company will launch the camera in the US in the next year, followed by other countries.
Bharti Airtel and Jio are two of the largest and most preferable telecom operators in India. When Reliance launched Jio and endeavoured various competitive prepaid and postpaid plans, Airtel was the only telecom operator who stayed put and fought hard. The two rivals not only offers their users physical SIM cards but also offer eSIM functionality for supported devices. The two telecom stalwarts also grant an option to convert your physical SIM to eSIM for devices that support it.
What is eSIM?
eSIM or embedded Subscriber Identity Module is installed directly into your smartphone or any device and can connect you to any operator offering eSIM services. The eSIM option allows smartphone makers to save space in a device and add more features instead. The Samsung Gear S2 Classic 3G smartwatch was the first device to implement an eSIM. Currently, only Apple, Samsung, Google, and Motorola offer phones that support eSIM functionality in India.
Step-by-step guide for Airtel SIM holders:
Let’s take a look at the step-by-step guideon how to activate your Airtel eSIM, but before you go ahead, make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi throughout the activation process.
Send a message – eSIM <space> registered email ID to 121.
If your email ID is valid, you will receive an SMS from 121 to confirm the initiation of the process.
Reply to this SMS with 1 and confirm the e-SIM request within sixty seconds.
If your email ID is invalid, then an Airtel representative will call you to take the final consent to reinitiate the process under the correct email ID and guide you through updating the email.
If the provided email ID is valid, you will receive another SMS from 121 asking you to provide consent over call.
Once confirmation is done, you will receive a final SMS from 121 regarding the QR Code, which you will find on your registered email ID.
The QR code is unique and applicable for one device and the one-time purpose only.
While scanning the QR code, be sure not to select the Delete option for the settings, as this will permanently delete your eSIM profile.
If you don’t receive an email with the QR code within 30 minutes, or the scanning process gets aborted in the middle, you will have to send an SMS NOSIM to 121 to avoid disconnection of the physical Airtel SIM.
The process takes 2 hours for eSIM activation; till then, your physical SIM will continue to work.
Further Steps- for iPhone users:
Go to Settings and tap on Mobile Data
Tap on Add Data Plan
Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.
Further Steps- for Samsung users:
Head to Settings and tap on Connections
Tap on SIM Card Manager and select Add Mobile Plan
Tap on Add Using QR Code
Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.
Further Steps- for Google Pixel users:
Go to Settings and select Network & Internet
Select Mobile Network and tap on Advanced
Tap on Carrier and then Add Carrier
Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.
Further Steps- for Motorola Razr users:
Head to Settings and select Network & Internet
Select Mobile Network and tap on Carrier, followed by Add Carrier
Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.
Further Steps- for Motorola Razr 5G users:
Go to Settings and select Network & Internet
Tap on + sign besides Mobile Network and Hit Next (Download your SIM).
Scan the QR code received on your registered email ID to activate the e-SIM and follow the prompts.
Step-by-step guide for Jio SIM holders:
Now, it’s time to take a look at the step-by-step guideon how to activate your Jio eSIM, but before you go ahead, make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi throughout the activation process.
Head to Settings and then About phone for EID and IMEI numbers. (Please note down the EID and IMEI numbers to avoid hassle during the process)
Send SMS GETESIM <32 Digit EID> <15 Digit IMEI> to 199 and soon you will receive a 19-digit eSIM number and eSIM profile configurationdetails.
Next, send SMS SIMCHG <19 digits eSIM number> to 199
You will get an update on eSIM processing in the next two hours.
Once you get the message, confirm by sending SMS 1 to 183
Then, you will get an automated call that will ask you for the 19-digit eSIM number.
After successfully confirming the 19-digit eSIM number, you will receive a confirmation SMS for your new eSIM.
If you receive a notification to configure the profile, click on it, select Install data plan, and press continue.
Further Steps- for iPhone users:
Head to Mobile Data in Settings
Tap on Add Data plan and then tap Enter details manually on the bottom
In the SM-DP+address column, enter smdprd.jio.com
Enter the activation code you received (Step 2 – eSIM profile configuration details) in the Activation code section
Tap on Next and then tap on Add Data plan
Choose the Data Plan Labels, press continue, and your Jio eSIM should now be activated.
Further Steps- for Samsung users:
Go to Settings and tap on Connections > SIM card manager> Add mobile plan
Select Scan Carrier QR code and Tap on Enter code instead
Enter the Activation Code in this format- LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$ followed by the 32 digit activation code received via SMS/ email with space and tap on Connect
Your Jio eSIM should now be activated.
Further Steps- for Google Pixel users:
Go to Settings and tap on Network & Internet
Select Mobile network and tap on Download a SIM instead
Tap Next and enter activation code manually by tapping on Need help?
Enter the Activation Code in this format- LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$ followed by the 32 digit activation code received via SMS
Select Activate, then tap on Done, and your Jio eSIM is now activated and configured.
Further Steps- for Motorola users:
Head to Settings and select Network & Internet
Select Mobile network and tap on Next
If you have a Motorola Razr Select Mobile network, tap on Advanced > Carrier > Add Carrier > Next
Tap Next and enter activation code manually by tapping on Need help?
Enter the Activation Code in this format- LPA:1$smdprd.jio.com$ followed by the 32 digit activation code received via SMS
Select Activate, then tap on Done, and your Jio eSIM is now activated and configured.
The rumoured Motorola Smartwatch, Moto Watch 100, gets official, and for a change, the company waives Wear OS and starts the software journey by launching the company’s first smartwatch that runs on a brand new in-house Moto OS. The surprising change in the operating system will help the smartwatch increase its battery life and deliver up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge, which is far ahead of what Wear OS can provide.
Features
The newly launched Moto OS is claimed to be focused on health as it features preloaded 26 sport modes, including SPO2 tracking, a heart rate monitor, accelerometer and gyroscope, which helps the watch provide fitness results with detailed stats and data. The Moto Watch 100 also track the results of activities and games like basketball, badminton, bike indoor, cricket, snowboard, tennis, and yoga, among others.
Specifications
The Moto Watch 100 features a 1.3-inch circular LCD display with a 360 x 360 pixels resolution and an always-on mode, which is a surprise package. The Moto Watch 100 is 5ATM water-resistant and supports Bluetooth 5.0. The watch comes with a 355mAh battery that takes about an hour to charge fully. It also supports features like GPS, BeiDou, and GLONASS for better navigation and connectivity.
The 45.8g smartwatch is packed in an aluminium casing and measures 42x46x11.9mm. The case of the Moto Watch 100 will be available in two colour variants, Glacier Silver and Phantom Black. Along with the stylish cases, the watch also offers replaceable 20mm straps with various colour options. The smartwatch is compatible with devices running on at least Android 5.0 or iOS 10.0.
Price & Availability
The Moto Watch 100 is listed on the Motorola US website with a price tag of $99.99 (approx. ₹7500) and is available for pre-orders in the US market only. The availability of the watch in other countries and regions, including India, is not yet confirmed, but we expect the company will soon launch the Moto Watch 100 in several other locations outside the US.
Back in February, Motorola joined forces with Canadian company eBuyNow to launch a smartwatch, and now, a rumoured smartwatch Moto Watch 100 has leaked in new official-looking renders. An investor presentation between the two companies revealed they’d launch a Motorola branded smartwatch next year, but it seems like they’re ready to tackle the smartwatch soon.
The leaked renders show a premium-looking minimalistic design smartwatch sporting a circular display, two physical buttons on the right side and is said to come with a silicone strap marked with a striped design. The watch is expected to run on Google’s Wear OS and feature Snapdragon Wear 4100. Along with features like heart rate monitoring, inbuilt GPS support and step tracking, the smartwatch is expected to feature a waterproof design.
According to the reports, the smartwatch is designed for a budget audience, but it has a premium feel. The leaked renders show the watch in a black finish, but Motorola may launch the smartwatch in various other colour options and straps. Interestingly, in the month of February, the smartwatch was referred to as the “Moto G Smartwatch”, but according to some reports, it might be another watch from the company which they’re planning to launch in the coming year.
The source suggests the Moto Watch 100 will feature a 1.3-inch circular LCD display with 360×360 pixels resolution and is tipped to measure 42x46x11.9mm. The upcoming budget smartwatch from Motorola packs a 355 mAh battery and comes with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
The smartwatch is also expected to feature a heart rate sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, SpO2 sensor, sleep tracking, sensor counting and ambient light sensor. Unfortunately, the smartwatch doesn’t come with a rotating bezel, and there’s no official announcement from Motorola about the launch of Watch 100 yet, but we expect to witness a launch soon.
Since WhatsApp launched the WhatsApp Web service to offer people access to WhatsApp through multiple devices, people have been waiting for the next-level feature where they can link their WhatsApp account to secondary devices and continue sending and receiving messages without the primary smartphone online, but is it really possible to operate WhatsApp without a smartphone intermediary?
Well, it is possible, and the mission is accomplished as WhatsApp has recently confirmed and launched the multi-device feature where users can use linked companion devices without the need to keep their smartphones connected. The company has been testing a multi-device beta program for the last few months, and now it is officially rolling out the feature on both Android and iOS versions.
How to use WhatsApp Web on PC Without a Smartphone Connection?
Gone are the days when you had to make sure about your smartphone connection before you could bring a conversation on your linked web browser. WhatsApp has confirmed that users can send and receive messages from PC or WhatsApp Web over an internet connection without even the smartphone acting as a mediator. However, users can connect only four devices to the platform at the same time.
To use the feature successfully, users will be required to initially link their device to the Web, Desktop, or Portal, which is a one-time-only process. After which, users will be able to use WhatsApp Web without their smartphones up to 14 days after the smartphone goes offline. The feature also includes audio and video calling directly via WhatsApp Web or desktop, and now it’s high time to take a quick look at how you can activate the feature?
Open WhatsApp on your primary smartphone and log in on your WhatsApp messenger.
Head to the three-dotted menu at the top right corner of the home page of your WhatsApp and tap on it.
Tap on Linked Devices and join the Multi-device beta program.
Select “Link a Device” and tap on continue.
Scan a QR code from the web version of WhatsApp (on a laptop, desktop or tablet) – web.whatsapp.com.
Soon, both the devices will get connected, and WhatsApp Web will synchronise your messages.
Once logged in, even if your primary smartphone gets switched off, you will still be able to send and receive messages via WhatsApp Web.
WhatsApp web client might take some time, but it will work without much struggle once the device gets connected. Unfortunately, the feature arrives with a few limitations for iOS devices as it doesn’t allow users to delete messages or conversation threads from a linked device. About safety, the newly launched feature is end-to-end encrypted and completely secure.
Being a part of the ongoing pandemic and information age, we all or at least most of us, prefer Work From Home over a traditional office. Whether you’re in your home or a corporate office, or anywhere else for that matter, we all use computers or laptops to make our life more accessible and smoother. Now, talking about the keyboard, it is an essential part of modern tech-based life. Without it, we can’t do much on our computers or laptops and being honest, most of the time when we’re not in a generous mood or when we’re typing a prompt mail or playing games, we use our keyboards like a punching bag and smashes every key of it like we’re a war zone soldier.
Though most keyboards are built to handle such pressures, what will you do if you lose a key or any key stops working? Well, for computers, you’ll have to buy a new keyboard or depend on the on-screen keyboard for that particular key but in the case of laptops, once you lose a key, restoring everything to its original state can be burdensome for some of us.
So, it’s better not to use in-built keyboards all the time, especially when you type for a long span and have a habit of pressing the keys in a vivid manner. Accidents can happen at any time, and to prevent them, we would recommend you to use Wireless keyboards, and if you’re looking for the same, you’re at the right place.
Why Wireless Keyboards?
Wireless keyboards are life-saving when you prefer a neat, decluttered desk or like typing comfortably with your keyboard on your lap. They help you type faster and are ideal for pairing with laptops or even computers at workstations or home. Wireless keyboards are travel-friendly compared to their counterparts and work best not only on your computer/laptop but also on your tablet, your phone, or even your TV. Nowadays, wireless technology is everywhere and has done an impeccable job in the past few years and finding the best one is tricky, and it all depends on how you’re going to use it, for work or a gaming purpose? So, before we hit the list, let’s take a quick look at specs to consider.
A perfect sized keyboard is always going to help you and light up your life. If you travel a lot, then go for a light one and if you’re a gamer, go for a smaller than average keyboard, as you’re not going to use it for typing. If you’re a writer or doing some sort of work related to heavy use of the keyboard, go for a more oversized keyboard to hit the keys comfortably. Look for a keyboard according to your preferred operating system because sometimes special characters matter. Gamers, keep in mind, if you’re an avid gamer, you’re going to need keyboards that connect to multiple devices with the press of a single button and a customizable option for RGB lighting or at least backlighting.
Logitech MX Keys
Price – ₹12,995/-
Logitech MX Keys is one of the best wireless keyboards out there for iMac users. It offers the best typing experience with its full-size structure, and it features a built-in number pad and backlit keys to equip you with a great user experience and maximum productivity. The low-profile keyboard could be your perfect office companion. Its wireless connectivity empowers you to pair a total of three devices over Bluetooth or its USB dongle, and you can easily switch between these three connected devices.
The typing experience is smooth, and people sitting next to you can’t complain about losing concentration over a keyboard noise. The keyboard has a rechargeable battery, and it offers an impeccable 10 days of power backup. So, if you’re looking for a keyboard with a great blend of comfort and features that provide a versatile typing experience along with a premium price and durable build and have enough space on your desk, we recommend Logitech MX Keys for you.
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
Price – ₹14,999/-
Are you one of those who type for long hours, are tired of repetitive strain injuries, and looking for a comfortable keyboard to avoid arm, wrist, or shoulder pain? In that case, you should definitely try ergonomically designed keyboards such as Microsoft’s Sculpt wireless ergonomic keyboard that offers a pain-free experience and even take care of your bad posture. The keyboard offers a split layout and design and a nicely cushioned palm rest to keep you in an ideal typing position and avoid additional pressure on the wrists.
The keyboard is split in half and offers a separate number pad, making it significantly different from its equivalents. The affordable ergonomic keyboard connects via a 2.4 GHz wireless USB dongle and requires two AAA batteries to work, which seems a little outdated. However, this ergonomic keyboard by Microsoft will surely help you recover lousy posture, but only if you stay put with it during those initial days.
Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard
Price – ₹3,195/-
Logitech has a rich history of creating excellent computer accessories, and the name Logitech will often pop up when you’re looking for computer accessories, especially keyboard and mouse. The comfortable and compact Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard is one of the best budget-friendly keyboards out there in the market, which offers great design and compelling battery backup of up to 2 years with its AAA batteries.
The keyboard arrives with round-shaped keys, and it takes a while to adapt to it; and it also lacks a backlighting feature and macro programmable keys. The smart-looking keyboard could be paired up with three devices via Bluetooth (it doesn’t come with a USB dongle), and one can easily toggle between the devices such as smartphones, tablets, Apple TV, and most computers using the F1-F3 hotkeys. The tiny and well-built wireless Bluetooth keyboard is offered in three colours: dark grey, rose, and off-white.
Apple Magic Keyboard With Numeric Keypad
Price – ₹12,500/-
Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, the name itself suggests it has something magical in it, and we can’t deny the fact because it’s a fact. The aesthetically designed Apple Magic Keyboard will undoubtedly add a slight tint to your modern office, and if you’re a follower of a minimalist lifestyle, it’s clearly the best buy for you. The Magic Keyboard sports light and bouncy keys to satisfy your typing experience.
Previously, it was available without a number pad and only bundled with Apple’s 5K iMac Pro, but now it is available in full size with Numeric Keypad, and the company even sells it separately. The flat designed Apple Magic Keyboard is ideal for gaming, reading or working with spreadsheets as it offers an impressive battery life of one month, on a full charge. The ultra-sleek space-grey keyboard offers keys based on a scissor mechanism to enhance your typing experience, but unfortunately, it is only compatible with Apple products.
Corsair K63 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Price – ₹15,999/-
Corsair is one of the few companies that manufacture a wireless alternative of its popular gaming keyboards, and their latest addition, a refresh of the old Corsair Gaming Lapdog but slimmer and wireless, Corsair K63 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, is an exceptional one. The new K63 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is almost similar to its wired sibling, and if you’re familiar with Corsair keyboards in the past, then while using this one, you’ll feel super comfortable as the keyboard is specially made for people who prefer to operate from the comfort of the couch. The K63 keyboard has a frameless and straightforward design, and users can pair the keyboard with either a wireless USB receiver or Bluetooth. The keyboard features dedicated media controls, linear Cherry MX Red switches, excellent compatibility with various operating systems, but at the same time, it lacks backlighting as it is limited to a single blue colour. However, the K63 wireless keyboard is still a good option for gaming and also for work too.
