Wednesday, October 11th 2023
Logitech Introduces Ergonomic Wave Keys and Wave Keys for Business
Today, Logitech unveiled Wave Keys and Wave Keys for Business, a wireless ergonomic keyboard to address the increased need for wellbeing and comfort at the desk. Wave Keys features a signature wave design in a compact layout for comfortable typing that does not require relearning how to type, as well as an integrated cushioned palm rest for day-long support. As individuals of all ages spend more time in front of their computers, ergonomic needs are on the rise.
"We believe that everybody deserves to feel good at the end of a day of work, so we set about designing workspace essentials that are as attractive and approachable as they are ergonomic," said Art O'Gnimh, general manager of the Core Personal Workspace business at Logitech. "Wave Keys has workspace wellbeing at its heart, thanks to its science-driven design with a stamp of approval from leading ergonomists."
Wave Keys' unique wave shape places hands, wrists and forearms in a natural typing position, and the integrated cushioned palm rest gives more wrist support throughout the day. Its compact layout fits many home or office desks, with three classic colorways to complement your workspace setup - Graphite, Off-White, and Rose (Rose available in 2024 in select markets).
Wave Keys is designed in line with Logitech's goal to create product experiences that improve people's lives. This means considering environmental and social impacts as part of every design decision. Wave Keys is certified carbon neutral, just like the rest of Logitech products, and the paper packaging comes from FSC -certified forests and other controlled sources. The plastic parts in Wave Keys include certified post-consumer recycled plastic to give a second life to end-of-use plastic from old consumer electronics - 61% for Graphite and 46% Off-White.
This multi-OS compatible keyboard connects via Bluetooth, or the included Logi BOLT receiver for enhanced security, to up to three devices at once such as Mac, PC and iPad, and easily switches between them at the tap of a button. For smoother days at the desk, users can personalize their experience with the Logi Options+ App to assign productivity shortcuts, such as "Do not disturb" to remain focused in your work, and create Smart Actions that save time and keep work flowing, including a one-touch morning routine to help you easily start your day and a relax time that provides well-deserved rest throughout the day.
Wave Keys is the latest addition to Logitech's ERGO Series, alongside Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse and other products for workplace wellbeing, and upholds the company's human centered and science-driven approach to product design and experiences. The keyboard was carefully crafted with rounds of user testing including at Logitech's Ergo Lab and has a stamp of approval from US Ergonomics.
Ready for Business
For companies that prioritize employee wellbeing, Wave Keys for Business introduces a new ergonomic keyboard, ideal for employees who are ergo-conscious and looking for a keyboard that is comfortable with instantly familiar typing. The keyboard is equipped with Logi Bolt secure wireless technology for reliable connections, even in congested wireless environments, and is engineered to meet today's increasingly strict enterprise security standards. With Logi Bolt, IT teams can mass deploy a comfortable, easy-to-use keyboard to their entire global workforce and monitor the keyboards remotely through Logitech Sync to ensure their team's devices are healthy and up to date, with global customer support for Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and other leading operating systems.
The Logi Options+ App is also available for mass deployment to employees for a customized user experience, including streamlining repetitive tasks with Smart Actions or configuring keyboard shortcuts.
Pricing and Availability
Wave Keys will be available in Graphite and Off-White beginning October 13, 2023 on www.logitech.com and at other global retailers for a recommended retail price of $59.99 in North America and €79.99 in Europe. The Rose color will be available in select markets beginning Spring 2024. Wave Keys for Business in Graphite will be available on www.logitech.com and through authorized resellers beginning November 2023.
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Logitech
"We believe that everybody deserves to feel good at the end of a day of work, so we set about designing workspace essentials that are as attractive and approachable as they are ergonomic," said Art O'Gnimh, general manager of the Core Personal Workspace business at Logitech. "Wave Keys has workspace wellbeing at its heart, thanks to its science-driven design with a stamp of approval from leading ergonomists."
Wave Keys is designed in line with Logitech's goal to create product experiences that improve people's lives. This means considering environmental and social impacts as part of every design decision. Wave Keys is certified carbon neutral, just like the rest of Logitech products, and the paper packaging comes from FSC -certified forests and other controlled sources. The plastic parts in Wave Keys include certified post-consumer recycled plastic to give a second life to end-of-use plastic from old consumer electronics - 61% for Graphite and 46% Off-White.
This multi-OS compatible keyboard connects via Bluetooth, or the included Logi BOLT receiver for enhanced security, to up to three devices at once such as Mac, PC and iPad, and easily switches between them at the tap of a button. For smoother days at the desk, users can personalize their experience with the Logi Options+ App to assign productivity shortcuts, such as "Do not disturb" to remain focused in your work, and create Smart Actions that save time and keep work flowing, including a one-touch morning routine to help you easily start your day and a relax time that provides well-deserved rest throughout the day.
Wave Keys is the latest addition to Logitech's ERGO Series, alongside Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse and other products for workplace wellbeing, and upholds the company's human centered and science-driven approach to product design and experiences. The keyboard was carefully crafted with rounds of user testing including at Logitech's Ergo Lab and has a stamp of approval from US Ergonomics.
Ready for Business
For companies that prioritize employee wellbeing, Wave Keys for Business introduces a new ergonomic keyboard, ideal for employees who are ergo-conscious and looking for a keyboard that is comfortable with instantly familiar typing. The keyboard is equipped with Logi Bolt secure wireless technology for reliable connections, even in congested wireless environments, and is engineered to meet today's increasingly strict enterprise security standards. With Logi Bolt, IT teams can mass deploy a comfortable, easy-to-use keyboard to their entire global workforce and monitor the keyboards remotely through Logitech Sync to ensure their team's devices are healthy and up to date, with global customer support for Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and other leading operating systems.
The Logi Options+ App is also available for mass deployment to employees for a customized user experience, including streamlining repetitive tasks with Smart Actions or configuring keyboard shortcuts.
Pricing and Availability
Wave Keys will be available in Graphite and Off-White beginning October 13, 2023 on www.logitech.com and at other global retailers for a recommended retail price of $59.99 in North America and €79.99 in Europe. The Rose color will be available in select markets beginning Spring 2024. Wave Keys for Business in Graphite will be available on www.logitech.com and through authorized resellers beginning November 2023.
3 Comments on Logitech Introduces Ergonomic Wave Keys and Wave Keys for Business
Microsoft already has a wireless keyboard with a fingerprint reader, but it seems it has entered end of life as its out of stock in most places. PS the keyboard lacks a lot of modern features found in modern wireless keyboards like multi-device support.
Successors for rather successful models don't really exist, by what I can see.
It's a "Buy an MX model" or nothing, almost.
Weirdly though, Philips has a line of keyboards and wireless mice that are actual Logitech designs and I would wager, they are also the OEM. And those models are filling in the blanks.