Side by Side Comparison of: AmazonBasics vs HP

It's still holding up after nearly 3 years! None of the letters have faded and I have extremely oily skin from all the moisturizing and face touching (bad habit, I know). It does have the clickity clackity typing sound but I've never minded it. Good for typing the occasional internet item review and casual gaming. But I imagined you would probably want something higher quality and more responsive to your touch if you have a job that requires extensive use of keyboard. Also, if you're a fast typer it will take you some time to adapt to the slight delay in response time v finger speed because you gotta make sure you press down all the way before moving onto the next character.Keyboard is slightly raised, perhaps by a 1/4 inch, pretty insignificant so it pretty much feels like it's laying flat. This height is not adjustable.

Basic, simple, clean, great product. I didn't need anything fancy, I just needed something that works. This works. The keys are a LITTLE loud compared to the usual "soft touch" keys expected on most low-profile keyboards these days, but personally I like the sounds. I also am a huge fan of the dedicated volume buttons on the top of the keyboard (though I do wish they were on the bottom to be more easily reached).

I purchased a brand new asus all in one conputer with wireless keyboard and mouse and out of the box the stupid thing didnt work because of a hardware problem. I moved to a small town and it was such a hassle to return the whole computer for the keyboard and mouse so i found the cheapest one on amazon to test on my computer to narrow down the problem.well, i kept my computer, threw the wireless crap away and kept this awesome $12 wired mouse and keyboard conbo. Works great!

These combos are about the cheapest way to get a keyboard and mouse and they are reasonably good quality. The mouse has a nice rubberized finish and is precise. Good mouse. The keyboard is one of the "chiclet" kind that are so in vogue that have a flat surface and little keys poking up out of it (rather than the type that has keys that cover the whole space and touch each other). I blame Apple for this design becoming so common. I preferred the old kind, but they both work. I buy this keyboard for my kids. When I buy a keyboard for myself I get much higher-end stuff.To get a similar package a normal keyboard instead of chiclet, get the Logitech MK120 for $2 more.

Our (much more expensive) wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse with ergonomic keys, etc, just died. Man, you cannot really use a computer without a functioning keyboard and mouse!! I just replaced them with these wired versions and am very happy. They arrived well packaged, and plugged in and worked right away. The mouse is very reliable. My son says "You should buy this product if you are looking for a standard keyboard and mouse." (His sister's keyboard has some lit keys and is apparently "not standard.")

It's been two years since I bought this bundle. Surprisingly they've both lasted and I have never once had any sort of problem with them.As you'd expect from the AmazonBasics line they're pretty standard in appearance and functionality. If all you need is something cheap that'll last then this is for you.The mouse offers a no frills experience with just the left and right buttons and scroll wheel with middle click. The coating on the mouse is smooth and enjoyable to touch but will get dirty over time, so make sure to clean it often.The keyboard is like the mouse, pretty standard. It is a flat style with short keys, glossy plastic, and 1 and a half feet wide. It offers some small extra functions that I've enjoyed, too. At the top right of the keyboard are four small keys I've used constantly, almost everyday. A mute button, vol. down, vol. up, and a calculator button. Those volume buttons change the in system volume and have saved me from some embarrassing moments. The calculator button is something that I never thought I'd be using as much as I actually do. It's just a simple shortcut that opens the calculator program found in many operating systems but it's been really useful. There are other media keys but I've rarely made use of them. Also, like the mouse you'll want to clean this keyboard often as it attracts a lot of dust and dirt with it's glossy plastic body.Both devices use a standard wired USB to connect and have never failed to connect.While I may no longer be personally using the mouse at this point, my little brother uses it now, I'm still rocking the keyboard and am very happy with this purchase.

This keyboard surprised me, although it is lightweight, the keys are where they should be; am very tactile with the keyboard and depend on my touch hitting the right key as with older keyboards that were larger, then the smaller version came out, compact version I guess which was horrible; this keyboard is exactly as it should be, somewhat surprising when I do look down which is seldom and letters are not all worn off keys. My typing speed is very fast, and this keyboard keeps up with me precisely, I love it! HP got this one right. Thank you.

This keyboard works so very well, I tested every key. Its going to last a long time. I had previous keyboards that I had bought from CVS, took them home, and found sticking keys, and keys not working. (I think that brand was Logitech).. nothing against CVS. So after 3 keyboards from local store than didnt work, decided to pick one from Zon (Amazon), cuz you get more to choose from. The last thing I wanted was another non working keyboard. Thank goodness this one worked.

This is a perfect keyboard for people like me with small hands who do not like super "clicky" keys. I also have to have a 10-key number pad (I used this in the past at work for lots of data entry) and this delivers without being huge and bulky. Bought one of these for work years ago and now have one for my personal computer. It is very compact however, and I can't imagine it would work very well for someone with large hands.

My kids go through so many keyboards for the desktop. I admit, they munch near it all the time and crumbs and water do damage. I am so thankful for keyboards like this one. It is the basics that are needed at a great price and was shipped quickly. No fuss! Just plug and play! If this one dies, there will be no tears on my part as I will just order another one!

I currently own a mechanical gaming keyboard which I love.It was missing the Num Pad on the right side which I needed. The main reason for buying this was I needed a cheap keyboard that wasn't as loud as my mechanical keyboard (it can get loud especially when on the phone).This seems to work just fine! Great value.

My favorite keyboard, they would last if I could keep my parrot off of it, so they are not parrot proof.The keys are not hard to press nor are they bulky as in some keyboard I have ordered. I like the straight box shape so my gel wrist rest, sits right up against the keyboard.

The Keyboard and mouse combo work well. If you do not have problems with wires and have the USB ports available they save you on batteries.The keyboard especially is good for gnoshers, who have crumbly snacks while surfing. The spacing around the keys and the base is not very large so large crumbs will not sink below eye level and can easily be shaken off or blown off with canned air or a Swiffer.

This keyboard and mouse combo is essentially exactly what I expected at the price point. It's not the best keyboard ever made, but it wasn't purchased due to the quality of construction. This is a great keyboard for someone looking for something cheap. The layout is pretty solid for someone that touch types and overall it isn't bad. The mouse is a bit uncomfortable, but I have used a lot worse at the same or even higher price points.Overall, if you're looking for something long term this is most likely not the product for you. If you're looking for something temporary or for a backup, this works just fine.

The quality of construction is appropriate to the price. I'm not a huge fan of the chiclet style keys, but they are comfortable and I never mistype. The mouse is very light and takes a little getting used to. Otherwise, the mouse is grippy and accurate. It shipped with the barest shipping materials. I'm glad there was a plastic bag around everything because the thin cardboard was coming apart.

Great keyboard and mouse combination for a pretty great price, and my first exposure to AmazonBasics products. They both function as you would expect, there was no delay in device installation on my Dell tablet docking station at work. The only complaint I have, and is completely a personal preference (it does not affect the quality of the keyboard or mouse), is that there are no adjusting legs to elevate the keyboard for a more ergonomic feel.This is a great keyboard and mouse combination!

This bundle represents a genuinely exceptional value. You could pay a lot more money for a keyboard and mouse that are no better than this one. So, why did I rate is just four stars instead of five? Because one small tweak would have made it perfect: Amazon needs to put a USB port on the keyboard for the mouse. As it is, you'll need to use two USB ports on your computer to get these both hooked up. If that's a problem for you, be forewarned. If it's not, though, don't hesitate to take advantage of this insanely priced combo.

I purchased this set because it was cheap and I needed a keyboard and mouse for my Raspberry Pi workbench. I've only had them a few days but they work flawlessly. They're cheap and affordable. I may end up purchasing a couple more sets just to keep as spares or have for when I work on systems for others.The mouse is responsive even without a mouse pad. I have it on a wood desk that I built from scratch. I don't have any issues with my cursor jumping around. The keyboard is great! Very responsive, feels good to type on, and will work perfect for coding my Raspberry Pi projects.

Very basic keyboard. Works well, not too loud...for transparency it's not a silent keyboard, it's just not as loud as others I've owned. Very slim profile, even when propped up. Does what it's supposed to do.

I is a QUERTY keyboard as expected. It has a nice feel with positive feedback. My wife, who is a retired secretary, enjoys the feel of the keyboard. It arrived on time and works as promised.

I bought this to replace the same model keyboard that I'd bought some time earlier. The old keyboard had become too decrepit, requiring MUCH pressure for some of the keys to work at all. So far, the new one is working well. It was relatively inexpensive, which is why I went with it.

need basic keyboard for a small price and that is what I got. works well with my laptop, using it to key this review. I recommend it for those, who like me are not on a keyboard all day/\. saw a review that stated it was noisy, that person must have much better hearing than me, or mine is that much quieter, it makes very little noise at all

Does what it needs to do and is very durable. Nice overall quality for the price. I keep acidentally hitting caps lock but maybe that is a problem for me and me only. I would reccomend this leyboard if you are saving money and looking for a cheap board to get things done. I will keep this until i feel like upgrading ti a mechanical keyboard.

A good super cheap keyboard so long as you don't plan on using it too heavily.It's very light weight and material efficient. I suspect some would call it "flimsy", but the quality is good and I don't think the negative connotations of that word are deserving. The keys are shallow depression and feel pretty good for a super cheap keyboard.The cable is about five foot long, thin, and very flexible. Quite nice.Over-all a great spare keyboard or one for basic office-type occasional use.

It does its job, but I don't think I would purchase this again. I wasn't expecting a premium keyboard from the start, but here's some problems I had with it. The typing on the keys is pretty loud, the build quality itself is to be expected (when it's around $15), and the cord is short. I don't know if it was worth skimping out the extra five or so dollars just to get the bundle over buying a ten dollar keyboard / mouse separately, but it's easily a decent replacement or temporary keyboard if you're planning on buying a better keyboard.

Just got the keyboardI like the individual letter buttons, but there are some drawbacks.Chord is shorter by a foot than other keyboards.If you like they keyboard raised, you need to add something underneath as the built in raise is barely noticeable.The 4 media keys (back-stop-pause/play-forward) share keys with F9-12 & you need to hit Fn at same time (which is annoying)The other volume media keys are fine & above number area.Length & width are great & it works fine, but keys are a bit noisy (if that matters)I'd give it 3.5 stars but no 1/2 star option.I cannot comment on mouse since it was not in box when delivered.

Wish I have read about the short mouse cord before purchasing. The bundle is a good value for its quality assuming you can use both corded mouse and keyboard.If you have too switch to another mouse (wireless or not) because of the short length or adding a USB extension cord, the additional cost would negate the value of this combo.In my case I was fortunate to rearrange slightly and make the short mouse cord work, but barely and I prefer to have more slack on the cord. The keyboard has nice feel and the cord again could be longer too.

Very basic construction. The top of the keyboard is molded into a lip at the back that acts as a stand, so there is no way to lay it flat if that's what you like for use or storage. It's not quite as high as using the little legs on other keyboards wither. I prefer a propped up keyboard, so it's not quite right for me. The key action is a bit softer than I like, with a touch a bit softer than the standard Dell or Logitech keyboards have. Overall it's cheap but functional.The mouse is a little smaller than you may be used to but feels and works fine. It has a flat finish. The red LED that is part of the optical sensor is very bright.The two are OK for the price.

Summary: Good product for the price, mine stopped working appropriately within warranty period and got replaced. Buy if you are looking for a decent keyboard at a good price (and if ergonomy isn't a big issue for you).Description: this is a good investment, especially if you are looking for something cheap but with a decent quality.Mouse: it is a conventional laser mause. Works quite well. The cable connects to the USB port. So far I have no complains at all with it.Keyboard: feels good, it feels like typing in a laptop keyboard. It is very compact but for me at least that is not an issue.In terms of ergonomy it can improve. First the keyboard has a specific height. Unlike must other keyboards out there it doesn't have a feature to lift itself up and adjust a little bit to make you comfortable. Also it would be useful if it offered some kind of support for the hand as we type ( not an issue if you type for a little time, but if you type a lot, a support will be of great use).Experience: worked well for the first months, but the volume key got stuck and it caused a massive pain. Fortunately, this happened during warranty period and Amazon sent me a new one right away.Warranty: being an amazon product, handling my issues with the missworking keyboard was easy. A five minutes chat solved my issues and azon sent me a new keyboard at no cost. Warranty is a 10/10

The keyboard works as, well, a keyboard and cant beat the price. The cord length is perfect for a laptop or desktop on top of your desk. However it is too short for one under the desk, 4'5" (1.3462 m). I have a full size tower and this keyboard doesn't reach the end of a standard desk. For reference, my previous HP Keyboard/mouse had a cable lengths of 6'7" (2.0066 m). same goes for the mouse. the only exception beyond the aforementioned is that every now and then it doesn't register clicks the first time.1 more thing that may not affect most of you is that on older motherboards the keyboard doesn't register in BIOS unless you are out of legacy usb (or is already legacy) config which makes things difficult when trying to change boot order or even get into BIOS. I've gathered a few older machines when upgrading some friends to modern OSs and several Linux variants (only tried Centos, Ubuntu, and Debian so far) recognize them during install and operation. To be fair in the product info it does not state "plug and play" but all keyboards should have basic functionality. Or maybe I'm a hardware snob :)

I bought this an an emergency replacement for my non functioning Apple bluetooth keyboard. Compared to the size, feel and look of bluetooth keyboards this looks huge, clunky and feels like a 1st generation PC keyboard. On the plus side: it arrived overnight, it's cost effective, and it does the job. I'm happy to have it as a backup.

Biugh brand new and a few of the buttons i almost have to punch to work right as i started using it. Other than that no issues

Like most other reviewers I can say the keyboard is generally OK.After a week of usage the colon key is not working well and quite often I need to press it several times.

Products are ok but you can tell they are on the cheaper side. Some of the buttons do not work but 90% of the board works

Wasn't expecting much from this board. Just bought it to hold me over until I finished my PC build and got a new mechanical keyboard. However, a few complaints. The major complaint being that the 8 key on the numberpad didn't work straight out of the box. It's the only key I've found that doesn't work. Also, the keys pick up a ton of oil from your fingers making them very slippery very fast, and I don't have oily hands. All in all a fine placeholder for a month but happy to get rid of it.

I wanted a keyboard to use with a laptop that has a broken keyboard until I can get it fixed..This is a full sized desktop keyboard. Had I known that, I would have looked further for a different one.It does have separate 10-key so that IS nice. The keys feel very different and I do not like the touch very much.The touch on an Amazon wired USB keyboard feel better to me.Can hardly wait to get my new laptop keyboard installed, though.

Surface too shiny - reflections are distracting, height not adjustable, indicator lights not easily visible.

The keyboard, while a full size keyboard, has an awkward arrangement. It is similar to a laptop keyboard in its compact layout. I have a hard time typing on this keyboard after using a standard one. It is functional, and i have had no issues, but i cant get over the layout.

Not really good for people learning to type; they keys aren't like a 'normal' keyboard.Very lightweight, almost flimsy. Not adjustable as far as angle.The mouse is fine.

I type a lot at work; bought this in the hopes of improving typing experience, but in the end it simply doesn't cut it.Key stroke and feed back is decent for a membrane keyboard; this is definitely an upgrade from the cheapo Logitech $20 dollar keyboard despite costing less. Typical of Amazon Basic products, it's good quality for very cheap prices.Unfortunately, that's the end of the good things I can say about it. After all it is a membrane keyboard, so keystroke feels mushy and vague; the best way I can describe it is that it feels like you are typing on rotten fruit. The keyboard itself is rather flimsy with lots of flex, so it doesn't provide a solid feel at the end of your finger tips. But everything above pales in comparison to the largest fault of this product, that is the small key caps.As you can see in the picture, there is a lot of gap in between keys, which means the key caps are much smaller than usual; and that means when you speed up the typing, letters that normally would register is now a miss or typo due to the smaller real estate you are usually used to.At the end of the day, I cannot think of an application for this keyboard. I'll probably end up having to bring a mechanical keyboard to work from home.

I was looking for a keyboard and mouse to use with my work laptop when I bring it home. For IT security reasons, I could not use wireless peripherals with the machine; instead, I had to purchase a wired keyboard and mouse. I am sad to say that I was disappointed with the end result, though it's quite possible that I just had bad luck, considering that most of the reviews here are so positive.I will start with the keyboard. I came into this purchase knowing that I don't particularly care for chiclet-style keyboards, but the price, and the fact that I got a mouse almost for free, persuaded me to buy this package. If you don't like chiclet keyboards, this keyboard will likely not change your mind about them; however, it is usable, and does not feel overly cheap. If you typically like chiclet keyboards, you will probably be very happy with that aspect of the package.That brings me to the mouse . . . unfortunately, I have not been happy with the mouse. The finish on the mouse was surprisingly nice, so my initial impression was quite favorable. It felt soft, with a kind of satin finish. The tracking was also good, and I was impressed that a mouse at this price would track so well and so smoothly. I was also happy with the scroll wheel. Unfortunately, the mouse failed to meet my expectations in one important regard: the right mouse button sticks. I right click on a link so that I can open it in a new window and invariably the button sticks, meaning I have to pick it up and literally pry the button back up to a neutral position. This flaw makes the mouse unusable, at least for me, and I will probably end up throwing it out and picking up another at a local brick and mortar.

Thin and Insubstantial default angle less than usual, and not adjustable (used to flip-uip feet, I guess) but so thin-- keys rise maybe 1/8" above keyboard deck and I', used to 3/8 for good tactile feedback and easy of finding them without looking. Function keys are all in a line and I prefer them grouped with space between F1-4, 5-8, and 9-12. The windows keys work well, though-- calculator, media player, etc. Tiny LEDs in the keycaps for caps lock, num lock scroll lock would take some getting used to. I sent this one back because it was actually warped a bit and wanted to rock on the desk surface. Don't want it for a spare, hope to find something better.

I liked that this has a normal keyboard layout but the cord is annoying and the tab key stopped working after just over a month of being used only 3 times a week.

Kind of a cheap keyboard that works well but, be very careful with it if you want it to use it for a long time. This is a great keyboard to have for a back-up. This keyboard does not have any extras, and it not very durable. Mine lasted for about a year as my primary keyboard. Also, did not react very well to spills.

Stopped working after a month

The keyboard lasted approximately 12 weeks before the control and function keys started malfunctioning. I did realize when I bought it, that these are "recycled" and repaired keyboards. Don't waste your money on them.

Ordered this new keyboard, as the old one was struggling to capitalize. Picked something fairly cheap but with good reviews here. Great. Now I plug it in, and it works fine, except...both my previous keyboard and this one have little raised lines to help orient your fingers on the home keys. This is very helpful to me, as I often type in the dark.But the old keyboard had the lines on the F and the J. This one has them on the F and the K. Wha--?!? NO! Why? That's not even symmetrical! (I think I could get used to D/K faster than F/K.) It's *really* hard to get adjusted to. So many of my sentences start out like (and here I'm going to type the classic "quick brown fox" sentence with my fingers where they naturally settle):"Tje qiocl brpwm fpx ki,[ed pver tje ;azu dpgs/"Good times. Gaahhh.

I have used this one for a few months now (since November). The space key is sticking and making a terrible clacking noise. I took the key off, to see if there was anything I could do, but it is sticking and loud and I am going with something else. Totally annoying. I realize the space key is the most used, but I expect a little longer life out of it. I replaced my old HP keyboard with this one, the first one lasted 7 years. This one not even a year.

Keyboard fine but arrived without the mouse. I need the keyboard now so a return is not an option.

was broken

This keyboard sucks. It's so hard to click. The keys are to far apart and oddly postioned in a way so I can't type fast.

first one had two weeks before the O key stopped working. got a replacement and after one week mutiple keys would not work.retruned for a refund never had a problem with a keyboard before. first time

$15 and it works perfect.like a top of the line from several years ago..Its amazon. they treat you legitUPDATE2 WEEKS USE, DEAD S KEY. WENT TO THE DUMPSTERTO BAD. IT HAD A REAL NICE FEEL

Excellent mouse (I ended up buying the mouse on its own) and a HORRIBLE keyboard. The keys have a very bad feel to them, they are too small, the travel is too long, and the keyboard plastic frame is so weak that it sat unevenly on my desk until I twisted it strait (you can just sort of torque it back and forth and it stays in the shape you twist it). I love Amazon Basics products in general but this was a big miss. Even if you almost never use the keyboard, you can get better cheap keyboards form other manufacturers.

half the keys didn't work .. bad investment !

There is a delay when I type which constantly makes me spell everything wrong. I have very fast high speed internet, it's definitely the keyboard... I guess you get what you pay for!

The Space bar began sticking after 3 days of use.

I guess you get what you pay for. Feels cheap and some of the keys stick.

Had this HP keyboard hooked up for just a few weeks and it stopped working. And of course just over the refund date. But keyboards should work longer than 6 weeks. #HPFail. Find a more reliable keyboard.

Ordered (3) to use at Taxaide volunteer site that does INCOME TAXES for the Elderly via AARP, Just put in service on Feb 1, 2017, but find out THAT'S PAST THE DATE OF RETURNS! The "D" key only works some of the time, thus making errors on entering names/data on Taxpayer returns. Unit has "HP" logo on it, but may not be genuine product? Hope this review prompts a replacement for defective key switch?