Hama markets a wide variety of keyboards and mice, including several sets – such as the subject of our current test, the KMW-600 Plus. One of the interesting features of the set is that, despite the favorable price, both members of the set are multi-mode, i.e. they can communicate not only with the help of their own receiver, but also via Bluetooth.
Keyboard with many extras
Immediately after unpacking, you can see that the keyboard is much larger than average. On the one hand, this is a good thing, as you can be sure that the keyboard is full-sized, which is an important condition for comfortable use. On the other hand, it is also a fact that the gadget takes up more space on the table than average. The larger-than-usual size is due to two extra things: one is the integrated wrist rest, and the other is the also built-in tablet and phone holder. The latter is located above the F buttons and is so large that even a modern 12-inch tablet can fit in it – even when lying down. The holder holds the tablet at just the right angle so that you can use it as a quasi-notebook together with the keyboard – because the set’s additional extra function is that it can connect not only to its own 2.4 GHz receiver, but also to two Bluetooth devices, such as in the holder for your tablet or phone. You can switch between the paired devices with the three integrated in the numerical part, and the PrSc, ScrLck and Pause buttons that have been removed from here have been placed above the 2×3 island that also includes the Del and Ins buttons.
And speaking of the buttons: there are a total of 115 keys on the keyboard (with Hungarian layout), and the math shows that there are 107 “normal” buttons, and in addition to the already mentioned three, there is also a multimedia “console” (to start playback , to stop and switch between numbers), and a scroll wheel (for vertical scrolling). There is also an Fn key, so the number of actually available functions is much larger, since each F key has a secondary command, and the calculator even has a fully dedicated key. By the way, it is also possible to make the secondary command the default for the F keys.
The buttons have an island design, but their surface is straight, which makes the typing experience somewhat worse. The stroke travel is somewhere between the stroke travel of thin keyboards and standard keyboards, maybe a little bit longer than optimal. On the other hand, the pressure point is definite, and we found the force required for striking to be adequate – overall, you can quickly get used to the KMW-600 Plus. There is no backlight, but considering that the power supply is provided by a AAA battery, this is not so surprising. However, the operating time is incredibly long, according to the specification it can be up to three years with normal use. In addition to the wrist support, comfort is also aided by the two fold-out back supports, which can be used to adjust the angle of inclination just optimally. It is interesting that an opening for the USB receiver was also created on the belly of the keyboard; when not in use, the adapter is held in place by a magnet.
A small but comfortable mouse
Since it is a set, the keyboard also comes with a mouse, namely a type that cannot be purchased separately. But if you only want the mouse, there is a model in the product range that looks like this in sections; You can find it under the name MW-600 or article number 182616. However, a very important difference compared to the version in the set is that the 182616 mouse cannot establish a Bluetooth connection. In exchange, a receiver that fits into a USB-C socket is included, as there are more and more notebooks that have more of this connector, or that may not even have USB-A.
After the short detour, let’s look at the subject of our test. The mouse is quite small, which can be a problem if you have larger than average hands. And it’s not even symmetrical, Hama designed this gadget for right-handed mouse users. Despite its small size, the rodent is one of the heavier ones, but this is no longer a disadvantage: the larger than average weight increases accuracy. The shape is comfortable, so despite the small size, prolonged use with an average hand size will not cause any problems.
There are also two extra buttons on the mouse, which have been placed in such a way that it is convenient to press them with the thumb. By default, the forward and back functions are assigned to these two buttons, but of course it is possible to change them. The two extra buttons mean that in addition to the usual three (left button, right button and pushable scroll wheel), as well as the DPI switch, a total of six buttons are installed on the mouse. The DPI switch is a useful addition, as it allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the optical sensor without opening any software. The sensitivity can be adjusted in three levels: 1000, 1600 and 2400 DPI can be selected, which means that there is a suitable option for both work and play.
Just like the keyboard, the mouse can also connect to two Bluetooth devices in addition to its own receiver, which can be switched between with the button on the gadget’s belly. The mouse works on batteries, the single AA-sized power source does not need to be replaced for two years during normal use. In addition to efficient energy management, the lifetime of the battery can also be increased by using the hardware power button. Behind the battery cover, the mouse also has a socket for storing the USB adapter, and it is better to use this, because based on some tests, it seems to us that the cover holds the small receiver more securely than the magnetic solution of the keyboard.
We borrowed the Hama KMW-600 Plus from Hama for the duration of the test, thank you! The set price approx. 19 thousand HUF.
Source: geeks.hu
