3Dconnexion Keyboard PRO - Is it worth the money?

3dconnexion recently sent me their new product for a review: The Keyboard Pro with Numpad. A big THANK YOU to the 3dconnexion marketing department! In this video I show you what’s in the box and how to set up and install the device. SPOILER ALERT: it’s a solid product with some minor flaws you need to know before buying. Watch the whole video as I share my personal opinion at the very end!

If you have any questions or concerns, let me know in the comment section below.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Unboxing
2:22 – Setup
3:58 – Installing the driver
4:13 – Settings keyboard
6:03 – Settings numpad
6:57 – What I like
8:54 – What I don't like

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[JoshPurple]

Excellent review 🏆! Thank You Ben 🙂! Hope all is well and all the best!

[mixchief]

@3D Gladiator. Thanks for the review! Would've liked a review on the actual keys as well. How do they feel and sound, etc.

[ryanblakeslee]

Good review, and this may seem like a silly question, but is the keyboard wireless or just the numpad? IF they keyboard is not wireless, does it have a receiver inside it that the numpad can connect to, or does it only connect via BT or a DIFFERENT wireless receiver, such as one used with the cadmouse pro (assuming you don't already use BT for the cadmouse)? Don't know if you'll get a chance to reply, but Thanks!

[black_number_one]

Can you use the function keys to control music (pause, foward...)?... I see it has sound/speaker control on it but not the others like on most keyboards. Thanks

[jessefurqueron]

Thanks for the review! They missed the mark with me on this one. First off, I’m a huge SM Enterprise fan, have two of em on my system (yep, with some input from 3D Connexion I’m running two on one system). Currently using a Logitech G Pro programmable BACKLIT, somewhat IBM Selectrish style keyboard (yeah, I’m a dinosaur); a Logitech Trackball on right side and a BACKLIT separate numpad usually to top right of trackball. This setup is duplicated under my Cintiq 27 and under my Dell 3819 in an L shape desk. I will not be buying this Connexion keyboard setup because of size, both keyboard and numpad are too deep and also NO BACKLIGHTING. Night owl here requires backlights on his keyboards! Also, not sure how the keys on feel? If not a “Brownish+” slightly positive click feel, need some feedback, that would be a negative. So while still hoping for a Connexion Trackball (Ala Logitech thumb ball) this keyboard/keypad ain’t for me.

[mariomaqueda]

But, did you answer your own question? Is it worth the money?

[kiwinesss]

When in Chrome the 12 buttons are programmed to open certain websites, and unfortunately it is not possible to change this to your own websites, at least I haven't found out how so far.

[MightyMe]

I like the structured way you are doing it. BUT: You mention that you miss a backlight... It is in my eyes as unimportant as can be. Hardly anyone will work in the dark or am I the only one using daylight? USBs attached to my keyboard? In my eyes not really a must have. Actually the more I think about it the less I would want it. What I would have liked to know though, in a review of a keyboard is the main thing that I am missing here: The keyboard itself, Type of keys, mechanics, ergonomics etc. How you use a driver is a "nice to know" but a common thing hardly worth mentioning. But: How is the feel of typing, you do not say anything about it. I use two products of 3d Connexion (Mobile & Desktopwise) and the quality is beyond doubt but here my questions remain open and unanswered.

[andrejoffroy]

Really nice keyboard, unless you're not spilling anything on the keyboard. Small amount of liquid, and is is gone, partly glued, partly screwed and mostly welded, nearly no possibility to repair. Planned product obsolescence? In 2021 H hope for developments that at least try to have an impact instead of producing additional garbage.