At a glance
Expert’s Rating
Pros
- Affordable keyboard/mouse combo
- Comfortable design
- Versatile app and customisation features
Cons
- No wired/USB connection
- No rechargeable battery
- Mouse is right-handed only
Our Verdict
It may lack the stylish design of Logitech’s MX range, but the Comfort Plus Combo combines comfortable ergonomics with versatile customisation features at a competitive price. The lack of rechargeable batteries is disappointing, though – as is the lack of a left-handed version of the mouse.
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Who the Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880 is for:
- People on a budget
- Professional users who use a keyboard and mouse all day long
- Power users who like to customise keyboard and mouse controls
Who it’s not for:
- Left-handed users need not apply
- People who prefer a low-profile, silent keyboard
- People who prefer a wired keyboard and mouse
Logitech’s MX range includes some of the best mice and keyboards available for the Mac, but with individual devices costing well over $100, they’re far from cheap. By contrast, the Signature Comfort Plus Combo pairs a keyboard and mouse for just $99.99/£99.99, while the M850L mouse is also available separately for $49.99/£49.99. Like the MX mice, however, it’s only available in a right-handed design.
The Signature Comfort Plus Combo is aimed at budget-conscious professionals who spend long hours at a desk. Its comfortable ergonomics and extensive customisation features outweigh compromises such as the right-handed-only mouse and replaceable batteries, making it an excellent value choice for most office users.
The curved contours and built-in wrist-rest are designed to reduce strain during long hours at work.
How comfortable is the Comfort Plus Combo?
Logitech states that the Comfort Plus Combo is “designed for comfort” and is aimed at people who spend long hours every day working with their mouse and keyboard. The Comfort Plus keyboard doesn’t have the ‘split’ design of ergonomic keyboards – such as Logitech’s own Ergo model – which are split into two sections that are placed at an angle in order to reduce strain on the wrists, but it does have a smoothly curved surface and a built-in wrist-rest that allow you to rest your hands in a more natural and comfortable position while typing.
That may be a matter of personal preference for some people, but I found that typing on the Comfort Plus keyboard felt quite natural, and while the plastic keyboard isn’t as solidly built as the more expensive MX Keys from Logitech, the keys do travel well and felt firm and responsive as I began taking notes for this review. The keys aren’t too loud either, which is something that I find irritating with some less expensive keyboards.
The Comfort Plus mouse has a special ‘cushion’ to support your palm while you’re working.
The buttons on the Comfort Plus mouse are designed to be silent too – although it’s more accurate to say that they’re very quiet, rather than completely silent. At first glance, the Comfort Plus mouse looks like a slightly smaller version of the MX Master, with the same distinctive ridged pattern on the surface, with Left/Right buttons and a scrolling wheel on the top panel, and two buttons for your thumb on the left-side of the mouse. It doesn’t have the second scrolling wheel of the MX mouse, but the Comfort Plus mouse does introduce one new feature in the form of a soft, spongy ‘palm cushion’ that is supposed to support your hand during long hours of use.
To be honest, I barely noticed the palm cushion while using the mouse myself, so I’m not convinced that this is a particularly important innovation. However, I did find that the lower profile of the Comfort Plus fit my palm more comfortably, with the top panel of the mouse not bulging upwards as much as that of the MX Master.
But, as mentioned, there’s no left-handed version of the Comfort Plus mouse, and Logitech’s oft-repeated boast about ‘extending human potential’ rings rather hollow when it only applies to right-handed people (needless to say, there’s one or two lefties here at Macworld).
How does it connect and what’s missing?
The low cost of the Comfort Plus Combo does involve a few compromises. The Comfort Plus keyboard and mouse both rely on Bluetooth for a wireless connection. They can’t be used in wired mode with a USB-C cable, and the standard version of the Combo doesn’t include Logitech’s Bolt USB adaptor, which provides a more reliable and secure wireless connection than Bluetooth. However, Logitech has stated that it will release a Business Edition of the Comfort Plus Combo that includes the Bolt adaptor for $109.99/£109.99.
The lack of USB means that the keyboard and mouse don’t include a rechargeable battery either. Logitech does include replaceable batteries in the box though, and states that both keyboard and mouse should last for ‘up to 24 months’ before the batteries need to be replaced.
You can pair the keyboard and mouse with your Mac or mobile devices using the standard Bluetooth Settings panel, and they can pair with up to three different devices, allowing you to share the keyboard and mouse with a Mac and an iPad, or a PC and switch between them as required.
The biggest omissions are practical rather than deal-breaking. The keyboard and mouse rely entirely on Bluetooth, with no wired USB mode for charging or use. They also use replaceable batteries instead of rechargeable ones, while Logitech’s more secure Bolt USB receiver is only included with the Business Edition.
What can you customise with Logi Options+?
Logitech sometimes prefers to call itself Logi for some reason, and the app that controls its mice and keyboards is called Logi Options+. You don’t need to download the Options+ app to get started, as both mouse and keyboard can pair with your Mac or mobile devices using a standard Bluetooth connection. However, the Options+ app allows you to adjust a wide range of settings and controls, such as the Function keys on the Comfort Plus keyboard, or the side buttons on the mouse.
Business users can set up the keyboard with shortcuts for apps such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, while creative users can create shortcuts to work with Photoshop or other design tools.
The Options+ app provides similar features for the buttons on the mouse, allowing you to assign commands such as Forward/Back to the thumb buttons for use with a web browser. There are also the inevitable AI features, such as an AI Prompt Builder that can be triggered with a mouse button or keyboard command to start typing out a prompt for your vibe-coding sessions.
The Options+ app allows you to create keyboard shortcuts to speed up work on your most important apps.
Is the Logitech Signature Comfort Plus Combo MK880 worth buying?
The MX range offers better build quality, rechargeable batteries, wired USB support and extra productivity features, so it’s worth the upgrade for demanding users.
However, most right-handed office workers will find the Comfort Plus Combo comfortable, customisable and good value. The lack of rechargeable batteries is disappointing, but replacing them every couple of years shouldn’t be too much of a chore.
