ProtoArc XK01 TP Foldable Keyboard with Touchpad, 0.65 in Keycaps, Black

I've had this keyboard for about 6 months, and use it regularly enough I feel comfortable reviewing it. I purchased this pretty much to go with what you see in the photo, a Legion Go. This is a windows gaming device where the controllers detach to leave a high-powered, work-appropriate Windows tablet. But to really be able to use this, I needed both a separate keyboard and a mouse. Since I carry everything on me, I needed a functional but ultra-portable solution-- I already had a folding keyboard, which was great, but adding a wireless mouse was getting to bulky-- since I'm already carrying charging cables and a portable battery pack. This keyboard is probably one of the nicest folding chicklet keyboards I've used. The build quality is pretty solid, I haven't had any of the keys get loose. The trackpad is solid, but doesn't always register clicks, but I think that's part of the mechanical limitations. I've also noticed that the trackpad is a fingerprint/oil magnet, but so long as you're not doing this for aesthetics it works just fine. The thing has an internal battery charged by USB-C, which is vastly more convenient in 2025 compared to the micro-USB charging ports I've had on other folding keyboards-- and the device charges quickly and has a handy red/blue indicator light. It goes to sleep when folded. It also is great at waking up the device. I found pairing pretty easy. If I wanted to get fancy and pair it to multiple devices there are bright yellow Bluetooth shortcuts above the trackpad. I'm a touch typer and while not as comfortable or as accurate as a full mechanical or laptop keyboard, it feels as good as you're going to get for one of these devices. I use this mostly for writing emails and notes at work. For light productivity, it works great, but if you're going to be typing a 20 page term paper on your tablet, I'd suggest a full keyboard and mouse setup-- this isn't the most ergonomic solution, but to be fair, none of these folding keyboards are. One of the things I like is that it comes with a handy sleeve that closes with a magnetic button, it's a great touch that protects the keyboard without adding much in the way of bulk. It also comes with a phone/tablet stand that I'm sure is great, but I put to the side. There is a tiny little pocket in the sleeve for that. At $60 it's literally a third the cost of a Surface Pro keyboard, and about a quarter of the cost of folio keyboard option for Apple. I'd say it's a great option, especially if you find yourself limited by a touch screen. It also could be used with game consoles for the rare times you need to enter text such as character naming or entering in passwords when you don't want to use a controller.

I like this keypad, it is responsive and is almost full sized to a regular keyboard. The attached touchpad is a feature I was looking for as I connect this to mobile devices when travelling and I dont have to worry about a separate mouse. It has the feature to connect to three Bluetooth devices and switch between them using the buttons but I have not used that feature yet. No issues so far and works as expected!

I am often apprehensive buying from a manufacturer I have never used before, but after several reviews, I settled for this keyboard as the primary input device for my Asus ROG Ally X. It was very easy to connect, and the keys are as responsive as any traditional keyboard. It is very portable in my laptop bag along with my other devices without adding a ton of weight. The best thing is that it has the touchpad which a lot of foldable keyboards fail to include. This means I only need to connect one device and not two. It is much easier to use than the on-screen Windows 11 keyboard for touchscreens. There was an adjustable plastic stand that came with it. It took me awhile to figure out what it is for. It is for holding your device such as an iPad or cell phone at a comfortable reading angle. It is not for use on the keyboard itself. In fact, the keyboard does not have any ergonomic tilt to it at all, so I find it easier to use it on a slightly sloped surface. The rubber feet on the bottom provide enough grip to be able to hold it at the 5-10 degrees to give it a more comfortable typing feel. The addition of a flip foot on the bottom to adjust the angle would be preferred, but I can cope with it - especially since it was purchased for portability and not exactly functionality. The keyboard charges by USB-C and charges rather quickly. It has lasted for days without running out of a charge. Just keep a spare USB-C cable on you to recharge it if needed. It is thin an lightweight, so I don't expect it has much in the way of long-term battery usage. And there is no power indicator to show you the level of charge. The cover comes with a magnetic snap which holds it closed well. It is not a traditional snap, but rather one of those rare-earth type magnets that hold firmly. I have not yet run into any issues with it demagnetizing anything around it, but I don't often run into that issue except with the mag-safes on the backs of phones occasionally corrupting a credit card. This has not had that issue. In fact, I am content to not use the cover since all it does is delay my scratching the external surfaces of the keyboard. It will eventually get scratched, so why delay it? And with no external parts such as a kickstand, it does not snag on anything. Overall, a great investment for portable devices that don't already have a keyboard. I am considering a separate one for Raspberry Pi devices. You can pair three devices with the keyboard at once. I have not yet needed to add a fourth device, so I am not sure how difficult it would be to repurpose one of the three slots.

Compact without feeling cramped. The folding design is sturdy and locks flat with no flex while typing. Key travel is better than expected for this size, and spacing is close enough to a full keyboard that I adjusted within minutes. Pairs quickly and stays connected across my phone and tablet without hiccups. Battery life has been excellent so far, and the auto sleep helps when tossing it back in the pouch between uses. The included case is a small but meaningful win. It protects the hinge and keeps everything together in a bag without adding bulk. If you need something truly portable that still feels usable for real work, this hits the mark.

Overall for the price, the keyboard felt cheaper in build quality. Trackpad has lag. It takes a quarter finger length swipe on the trackpad to have the cursor move on the screen. Click buttons at the bottom of the trackpad requires quite a bit of force to click forcing other fingers to lift off the trackpad, rendering it unusable for precise or semi precise work that requires accurate and timed cursor movements or delicate touches. The trackpad made weird sound, when you tap on the trackpad as if there is a gap in between the top of the touchpad and the base. There is no angle adjusting on the Keyboard and it lays flat on the desk therefore not ergonomical. Keys felt a a bit tight to press and you might feels your fingers getting tired after a while. There is no storage space for the dongle on the keyboard and therefore the chances are you might loose the dongle. I would recommend these improvements to ProtoArc. On the positive side fold hinges felt durable, comes with a pouch and phone stand for travels. Keyboard can connect to two BT devices and one through a dongle. It is definitely a space saver and appropriately weighted for portablility.

Doesn't Feel Like a Folding Keyboard—and That's the Point This keyboard is an absolute must-have for an Android tablet. I recently bought a Galaxy Tab and immediately realized that if it was going to replace my laptop, I needed a keyboard and mouse. I first bought a smaller keyboard and mouse combination, and it was okay, but I needed more. This keyboard is exactly what I was looking for. It's full-sized and easy to type on, and once unfolded it feels much more like a standard laptop keyboard than a portable folding keyboard. I originally thought having a separate mouse would be better, but I've found that a touchpad is much easier when you're on the go. It also means there's only one item to keep up with, connect, and charge. Something incredibly important that I didn't even realize mattered until I started looking for exactly the right keyboard is that all folding keyboards aren't created equally. Some compensate for the hinge by using undersized or oddly positioned keys around the fold. As a touch typist, I'm pretty sure that would drive me insane. This one does it differently. The hinge folds UNDER the keyboard while the keys themselves remain full-sized and properly laid out. When it's open, you don't have to adjust the way you type just because the keyboard happens to fold. (Look at my photo and you'll get it.) The three Bluetooth connections initially seemed excessive, but I've grown so used to this keyboard that I now connect it to my phone as well as my tablet when I'm at my desk. I put the phone in the included holder and can switch between the two devices with the press of a button. Both devices feel much more like working on a laptop than an Android device when this is connected. I'm even considering pairing the third connection with my work computer and ditching my regular keyboard. So, three Bluetooth connections? Turns out they're not excessive after all. If you need a folding portable keyboard but don't want it to feel like a folding portable keyboard once you unfold it, this is the one you want.

This is a terrific portable, foldable keyboard. I can't tell you how many keyboards of used and tested, including travel keyboards. This keyboard is the closest to a standard keyboard I've come across. Very comfortable to use, the keys and layout standard and the quality exceptional. The touch is comfortable and the layout intuitive. The track pad is functional and properly placed to the side to avoid accidental contact. Definitely recommend this keyboard. The only drawback is that the keyboard is slightly larger and heavier when folded. But I do think that is a compromise worth making for its near full size and the ergonomics.

Overall it's not a bad keyboard if you just need the keyboard. Unfortunately, I don't know if I got a little bit of a dud, or if the sensitivity doesn't work with my fingertips but the scrolling with the touchpad is 50/50 at best for me. I can sit there trying to scroll for a minute and it won't move, then it will just start working fine for a few minutes, then it's intermittent. The pairing, and keyboard itself feels nice, typing is responsive, and I do like it, but I got it specifically for the touchpad and it's a bit frustrating to use that part. I'll likely be returning it, but I haven't made up my mind quite yet. Just wish the touchpad was better.

Excellent clavier portable, mais le système de transport pourrait être amélioré J’utilise ce clavier beaucoup plus que je pensais. Au début, je l’avais surtout acheté pour Google TV et une utilisation relax à la maison, mais finalement je l’utilise aussi avec mon téléphone pour le travail et ça me sauve énormément de temps. Je travaille dans un hôtel et parfois je suis : - à la réception, - dans la cuisine, - au déjeuner, - en train de marcher un peu partout, - loin de l’ordinateur principal. Avec seulement le clavier du téléphone, l’écran devient plus petit et c’est moins rapide pour travailler efficacement. Avec ce clavier : - le téléphone reste presque plein écran, - je tape comme sur un vrai ordinateur, - j’utilise le touchpad/souris intégré, - et faire rapidement des réservations ou certaines tâches devient beaucoup plus simple. J’ai aussi connecté : 1. mon téléphone, 2. mon Google TV, 3. et il me reste encore un profil disponible pour un autre appareil. Le changement entre les appareils fonctionne très bien. Pour Google TV, je préfère souvent écrire directement au clavier au lieu d’utiliser la recherche vocale. La recherche vocale est pratique, mais selon le bruit autour, la distance ou la prononciation, ça ne fonctionne pas toujours parfaitement. Avec le clavier, c’est rapide et Google complète automatiquement les mots, ce qui aide énormément. Honnêtement, la qualité générale m’a impressionné : - aucune coupure, - aucune instabilité, - aucun problème de connexion, - ça fonctionne tout simplement. Le seul point que j’améliorerais serait le système de transport/pochette. Le clavier lui-même est excellent, mais la partie transport semble avoir été pensée un peu trop serrée. Quand le clavier est dans la pochette, il n’y a presque aucun espace. S’il y avait juste un petit peu plus de jeu — assez pour glisser un ou deux doigts — ce serait beaucoup plus facile pour sortir et remettre le clavier rapidement au quotidien. Je crois aussi qu’une version légèrement plus compacte pourrait être intéressante, mais sans rendre le clavier trop difficile à retirer d’une poche de pantalon ou d’un sac. Bref, excellent produit, très bien conçu au niveau du fonctionnement, mais le côté transport pourrait être encore plus pratique dans la vraie vie de tous les jours.

I absolutely love this keyboard. First off all it is surprisingly sturdy and very well built with the hinges feeling incredibly strong. The way it folds up makes it ideal for my usage and taking it home from the office each night. The trackpad works alot better then I thought it would with no missing function on a Windows laptop. My next think is trying on my Samsung Tab S10 Ultra for editing using LumaFusion. If it works for that then we have a fantastic winner here!

I like it. I had to purchase tiny stands as i found it a bit too flat. Connects fast vua blue tooth, no issues.

Honestly, even tho it costed more then other options, I'm glad I went with this one because it looks like the money was put more into the quality. I love that it turns off when you fold it closed. The cycle between each Bluetooth device. It's USB c charge which is the most convenient. It has a good size, works on my phone, TV, laptop, tablet with ease. Hmm if I was to think of a flaws? Err.... There isn't really any unless you like to eat over your keyboard 😅 then your kinda asking for problems. Oh and some people want to know this, this keyboard focuses WINDOWS first, over Mac. I had a keyboard that focused Mac before windows and it was annoying changing it with each boot up. I have not tested it on Mac, so maybe this info won't matter. 😁🫡 (If you are wondering what tablet is in the background to size reference, its a Galaxy Tab S9+)

le produit est très très bon, j'en ai déjà un. celui-là, je n'ai pas pu l'essayer, il etait en version qwerty, il me faut un azerty. Le service client est au top. J’ai été remboursé de l’intégralité. pour le retour, c'est à vos frais puisque c'est une entreprise basée à Londres. j'ai payé 30 euro pour les frais de livraison, j'en paie 23 pour le retour. et je ne vous parle pas de la complexité de la déclaration en douane. soyez sûr de commander à une entreprise européenne ou alors dont le produit se trouve en EU.