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product_id: 48560342
title: "Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black"
brand: "logitech"
price: "€ 21.62"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/48560342-logitech-k740-illuminated-wired-keyboard-for-windows-laser-etched-backlit
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# Laser-etched backlit keys for perfect visibility Silent low-profile PerfectStroke keys for noise-free typing Ultra-thin design fits sleek modern workspaces Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black

**Brand:** logitech
**Price:** € 21.62
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💻 Light up your late nights with style and silence.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black by logitech
- **How much does it cost?** € 21.62 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/48560342-logitech-k740-illuminated-wired-keyboard-for-windows-laser-etched-backlit)

## Best For

- logitech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted logitech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Comfort:** Soft-touch palm rest supports your hands for fatigue-free typing during long hours.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** USB wired connection guarantees instant compatibility with Windows PCs and laptops—no setup fuss.
- • **Illuminate Your Workflow:** Laser-etched backlit keys ensure crisp, distraction-free typing even in low light.
- • **Sleek Minimalist Aesthetic:** Ultra-thin profile with a transparent frame elevates your desk’s style and professionalism.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Productivity:** PerfectStroke low-profile keys deliver smooth, silent keystrokes for focused work sessions.

## Overview

The Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard combines laser-etched backlit keys with an ultra-thin, sleek design and whisper-quiet PerfectStroke technology. Designed for Windows users, it offers ergonomic comfort with a soft palm rest and full-size layout, ensuring effortless, distraction-free typing in any lighting. Its durable build and USB plug-and-play functionality make it a reliable, stylish choice for professionals who demand both form and function.

## Description

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Review: My third KB 740 in eight years - This is the third Logitech illuminated keyboard I've bought since 2011. They are good-looking, (fairly) robust and loaded with useful features such as the facility to disable caps lock via the Logitech software. I don't touch type and often work at night, so the illuminated keys are a real help as they allow me to work in low light. Although the keyboard is expensive, it is very well made with super-quiet keys and excellent fit and finish. If you ever have to take it apart (I'll come to that), it is easy to remove the back once you realise there are four screws beneath the product labels on the underside as well as the ones that are visible. Inside, there's a sturdy metal chassis for weight and rigidity. Compared to the 2014-bought one it has replaced, my latest KB740 has much quieter keys, especially the spacebar. I'm not sure whether that is due to design or because the old one had been hammered hard for nearly five years. Another welcome difference is that the 2014 item cost 35% more than the 2011 one (£69.99 vs £52), whereas the price of the 2019 one hasn't changed since 2014. While the keyboard is definitely robust and will stand up to several years of hard use, I would make one observation as a left-handed user. As I use the mouse with my left hand, the heel of my right hand tends to rest on the right end of the built-in palm rest when I'm not typing. Duh!, you say. That's what it's there for. However, the rest is made of fairly thin plastic and eventually it can crack where the non-mouse hand rests. Since the circuit board and usb/power connector are beneath the right end of the rest, you eventually end up getting intermittent disconnections. Thanks to it being user-serviceable, the problem can be fixed for a while with superglue but eventually the connection gives up the ghost. That aside, it's a great keyboard and good value for money at 26p per week over five years considering the amount of use I get out of it.
Review: Makes typing in the dark a pleasure.... - Beautiful keyboard, to both look at and to use. Almost silent, perfectly and lightly weighted spring to the keys, it's a real pleasure to use. The smooth satiny finish to the surrounding areas to the keys make them really nice to rest palms or hands on. Illumination is gentle and perfectly even (each key is lit, or at least they seem to be) rather a blanket light underneath which would fade at the periphery. Gentle orange is used for the control keys at the top. The weight isn't as heavy as some illuminated keyboards I've used, as I always use mine spread across my lap. If there's a downside, it's that it's USB chorded but obviously the illumination has to be powered and the chord, for me, is on the wrong side, near the front right corner. However the chord is of good length and so lessening restriction of movement though it could get tangled round something, I suppose. It's a keyboard to enjoy and take for granted, when you have it - I'd hate to have to go back to those clumpy, shiny and heavy slabs of plastic that I used before - definitely worth the investment, if you can. It makes typing a pleasure, once again. I can't praise it higher, really, can I?

## Features

- Type easily-even in the dark. Backlighting : Ensures the keys are sharp, bright and easy to read. Only the key characters are illuminated, so you see just what you need to see without distraction
- Make a bold statement : Your desk will love it. The ultra-thin profile and transparent frame of the Logitech K740 wired keyboard will help keep things looking sleek
- First-class comfort : The soft-touch palm rest helps position your hands comfortably on the keyboard
- Logitech PerfectStroke key system : It makes every keystroke quiet, natural and fluid-even if you strike the edge of a key
- Full-size layout : All the keys are right where you’re used to, so you can type quickly and comfortably. Compatible with Windows PCs, laptop computers and tablets. Compatible with wired, wireless, Bluetooth or gaming mice
- Upgrade to MX Keys : For increased productivity, ultimate typing experience, Smart backlighting, optimal size, USB/Bluetooth, USB-C rechargeable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FHXV58Q |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 242,698 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 3,949 in Keyboards (Computers & Accessories) |
| Brand | Logitech |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (921) |
| Date First Available | 18 Sept. 2013 |
| Form Factor | Standard |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 998 g |
| Item model number | 920-005694 |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Power Source | USB power |
| Product Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 4 cm; 997.9 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Logitech
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** PC/server
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth, USB
- **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** Single Color
- **Keyboard description:** other, QWERTY
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Recommended uses for product:** Office
- **Special feature:** Backlight^Full-size keyboard^Wrist rest
- **Style:** UK Layout

## Images

![Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SIlrJ0fRS.jpg)
![Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61w3aZg-3mS.jpg)
![Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611zY9nS3JS.jpg)
![Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yzAQyhF-S.jpg)
![Logitech K740 Illuminated Wired Keyboard for Windows, Laser-Etched Backlit Keys, Ultra-Thin Design, Silent Low-Profile Perfectstroke Keys, USB Plug-And-Play, PC/Laptop, QWERTY UK Layout - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yxKV8gb5S.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern Name, Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why is it that it costs £55.90 in the UK? It costs $55.40 on the US site which when converted is £35.88.**
A: Also, In the US they pay sales tax. Unlike in UK where VAT is already included in price

**Q: Can it be used with the linux operating system.  more specifically, can it be used with linux mint?**
A: Yeah, it works fine on Linux. Even the media keys.

**Q: Is this a wired/cabled keyboard?**
A: Yes.  You can get them not wired but as it has illuminated keyboard I thought better to get wired as saves having to keep changing batteries.  It is fantastic.

**Q: Can you assign any keys for special functions?**
A: Yes if you install Logitech SetPoint Software you can assign shortcuts for common Windows functions to your keyboard's F-keys.More info here:  http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/mice-pointers/articles/11650

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My third KB 740 in eight years
*by E***T on 26 February 2019*

This is the third Logitech illuminated keyboard I've bought since 2011. They are good-looking, (fairly) robust and loaded with useful features such as the facility to disable caps lock via the Logitech software. I don't touch type and often work at night, so the illuminated keys are a real help as they allow me to work in low light. Although the keyboard is expensive, it is very well made with super-quiet keys and excellent fit and finish. If you ever have to take it apart (I'll come to that), it is easy to remove the back once you realise there are four screws beneath the product labels on the underside as well as the ones that are visible. Inside, there's a sturdy metal chassis for weight and rigidity. Compared to the 2014-bought one it has replaced, my latest KB740 has much quieter keys, especially the spacebar. I'm not sure whether that is due to design or because the old one had been hammered hard for nearly five years. Another welcome difference is that the 2014 item cost 35% more than the 2011 one (£69.99 vs £52), whereas the price of the 2019 one hasn't changed since 2014. While the keyboard is definitely robust and will stand up to several years of hard use, I would make one observation as a left-handed user. As I use the mouse with my left hand, the heel of my right hand tends to rest on the right end of the built-in palm rest when I'm not typing. Duh!, you say. That's what it's there for. However, the rest is made of fairly thin plastic and eventually it can crack where the non-mouse hand rests. Since the circuit board and usb/power connector are beneath the right end of the rest, you eventually end up getting intermittent disconnections. Thanks to it being user-serviceable, the problem can be fixed for a while with superglue but eventually the connection gives up the ghost. That aside, it's a great keyboard and good value for money at 26p per week over five years considering the amount of use I get out of it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes typing in the dark a pleasure....
*by T***R on 9 March 2016*

Beautiful keyboard, to both look at and to use. Almost silent, perfectly and lightly weighted spring to the keys, it's a real pleasure to use. The smooth satiny finish to the surrounding areas to the keys make them really nice to rest palms or hands on. Illumination is gentle and perfectly even (each key is lit, or at least they seem to be) rather a blanket light underneath which would fade at the periphery. Gentle orange is used for the control keys at the top. The weight isn't as heavy as some illuminated keyboards I've used, as I always use mine spread across my lap. If there's a downside, it's that it's USB chorded but obviously the illumination has to be powered and the chord, for me, is on the wrong side, near the front right corner. However the chord is of good length and so lessening restriction of movement though it could get tangled round something, I suppose. It's a keyboard to enjoy and take for granted, when you have it - I'd hate to have to go back to those clumpy, shiny and heavy slabs of plastic that I used before - definitely worth the investment, if you can. It makes typing a pleasure, once again. I can't praise it higher, really, can I?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do not get if you play games.
*by M***U on 18 June 2017*

Biggest issue I have with this keyboard, and honestly, a deal-breaker for me, I cannot press W-Shift-Space at the same time. It just doesn't work. And it's the same with many other key combinations. I cannot press more than 2-3 keys at the same time. If you play games, avoid this keyboard. I am very happy with everything else about it, the velvet-y feeling the keys have, the smooth lighting, the wrist-rest. Everything is quality.

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