Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

8
Average:

2
Bad:

3

Pros:

Comfortable.
Plenty of shortcut keys.
Good battery life.

Cons:

The keyboard's keys aren't spill resistant.
Expensive.

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Last revision on April 22, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Comfortable
Plenty of shortcut keys
Good battery life
Uses Bluetooth
Bulletproof Logitech build quality
Useful Smart Calculator Function
Includes a MX Revolution Mouse
Super Aesthetics
Good response and range
This keyboard has an LCD screen that can alert you to new messages and access music

Reviewers Didn't Like

The keyboard's keys aren't spill resistant
Expensive
Keyboard cannot be turned off
Mouse is only for right-handed people
Display makes it difficult to tuck inside keyboard trays
MX Revolution mouse is old news
Glut of shortcut buttons youll probably never use
Large
Buggy drivers possibly
Keyboard lacks any type of ergonomic design past the wristwrest
Keyboard batteries unfortunately don't have the life of most wireless keyboards because of the LCD screen
No USB and audio connections
Spongy typing feel

Expert reviews and ratings

100

This keyboard and mouse combo is ergonomic, rechargeable and packed with...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

100

If you're looking for luxury, this is the set to choose. However, lavishness comes at a price - double that of the Microsoft model. The mouse is an ergonomic dream (so long as you're right-handed) and is configurable so that you can choose a...

By Web User on January 28, 2010

What we have here is a deadly combination of the best keyboard and mouse in one bundle, the MX5500 Revolution. The most striking change from the older MX3200 is the use of Bluetooth technology, giving you longer range.The keyboard retains the layout...

By TechTree on March 12, 2009

I found the wireless connectivity of both the devices to be...

By BrightHub on January 30, 2009

At $170, the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5500 Revolution is far from being a bargain basement offering. It’s probably more than what most people are willing to spend on a wireless desktop set, so you would think that Logitech would step it up a...

By The TechZone on January 11, 2009

The entire combo retails for a cool $169.99, which includes the MX Revolution mouse and keyboard in the Bluetooth variety. To give you some comparison, the mouse itself retails at $99.99. Microsofts m7000 combo set retails at only $129.99. However...

By Laptop Logic on October 20, 2008

The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution is a very nice combination of a top-end mouse and quality keyboard, all in a solid Bluetooth-enabled package, and with an equally high price tag. The overall quality and design of the hardware is...

By Sharky Extreme on June 27, 2008

With a smooth key action and sturdy design, this keyboard is a joy to type on. Both the keyboard and mouse connect via Bluetooth – Logitech includes a Bluetooth dongle with a quick setup button so you don’t need to mess around with...

By V3.co.uk on June 23, 2008

The keyboard in this set isn't what you would call compact or subtle. With a built-in wristrest and a glossy bump above the keys housing an LCD screen, it takes up far more room than a traditional 105-key model. The screen is the interesting part:...

By PC Pro on June 19, 2008

At £83, the MX 5500 set is very expensive. Its textured rubber feels classy. The keyboard has an LCD screen that can show the time, the temperature, the number of times the keys have been pressed, your email inbox and details of the media file...

By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2008

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