Logitech Launches Signature Slim Solar K980 Keyboard

Logitech on Tuesday launched the Signature Slim Solar K980, a fullsize wireless keyboard that draws power from ambient light and does not require cable charging, the company said. The keyboard, available immediately on Logitech’s website and at major retailers, comes in consumer and business models and will retail for about $99.99 for the universal and macOS versions and $109.99 for the business edition, Logitech said.

Logitech said the K980 uses the company’s Logi LightCharge technology, a light‑absorbing strip across the top edge that recharges an internal battery from natural or artificial light. The company said the keyboard requires as little as 200 lux of ambient light to maintain power and can operate for up to four months in complete darkness once fully charged. Logitech also said the internal battery is engineered to last up to 10 years before replacement may be needed.

The K980 is a lowprofile, fullsize keyboard with a numeric keypad and scissorswitch keys designed to mimic a laptop typing feel, Logitech said. It supports Bluetooth connections to up to three devices and carries multi‑OS legends for Windows, macOS and ChromeOS. Users can toggle between devices with...