5 Best Portable Keyboards for Your Smartphone

Specs:

• Keyboard Layout: 65 percent
• Compatibility: MacOS, Android, Windows, iOS
• Dimensions: 8.94 x 5 x 1.5 inches

It’s foldable, compact, and it has an included touchpad to simulate mouse controls. There’s even a space or partition in the touchpad for the left and right mouse buttons. As for compatibility, this can work in Bluetooth mode (5.1) for Apple and Android phones.

The portable keyboard also comes with a phone stand for easier viewing, so no need to buy that separately. The best part is that it can last for a full 60 days of standby and 84 hours of continuous work.

Specs:

• Keyboard Layout: 60 percent
• Compatibility: Android, Windows, and iOS devices
• Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 3cm

Oh, but we could go even smaller with this one. This Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard from Tonysa practically turns your phone into a small laptop. The keyboard is even smaller than the previous one and is nearly the same size as the phone while laid out.

It’s a bit small, however, but that’s a compromise that’s worth having for this kind of portability. The kit also comes with a faux-leather case with a magnet underneath so your keyboard stays secure. You can carry everything using this case.

Specs:

• Keyboard Layout: 100 percent
• Compatibility: Android, Windows, Mac OS, and iOS devices
• Dimensions: 15.19 x 4.68 inches

If you need something that offers a better degree of control and input, then the ProtoArc XK01 is the ideal option. It’s a full-size keyboard with 105 keys and comes complete with a Numpad which is important for people who fiddle with Excel sheets or numbers a lot.

This one can sync up to three devices and offers seamless switching as well. It also folds into three partitions though it’s still large despite that due to the keyboard layout. The keyboard is also sturdy and the body is made out of aluminum.

Specs:

• Keyboard Layout: 60 percent
• Compatibility: Android, Windows, and iOS devices
• Dimensions: 6.69 x 8.74 x 0.23 inches

We have a winner for the best packaging and casing. It’s the Geyes Folding Bluetooth Keyboard and its conveniently creative design. Instead of folding the keyboard vertically, they created a horizontally folding design which results in a kit that’s no larger than a pencil case when folded.

At the same time, the folds and the casing also act as a phone or tablet stand. That’s just clever engineering right there and you should get yourself one of these if only to show it off to your friends. It also comes in two different color schemes.

Specs:

• Keyboard Layout: 75 percent
• Compatibility: Android, Windows, and iOS devices
• Dimensions: 11.4 x 5.9 x 0.8in

At times, you’re probably going to go on vacations while taking a bit of work with you and consequently, your portable keyboards. So you’re going to want something waterproof in case it rains or gets splashed with sea water (*wink*).

The FOSA Portable Waterproof Mini Keyboard gets the job done. This is another clever design where the keyboard is stored in a cylinder and unravels like a film when you’re ready for work. It’s all thanks to the silicone base of the keyboard, making it flexible and thin. It’s also advertised as waterproof though it’s best not to test the limits of its waterproofing.