Overview

The iClever Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard BK06 is built for people who carry a tablet or phone and want real keys without adding bulk. Folded, it measures 158 x 102 x 13 mm and weighs just 176g, so it slips into a bag beside a tablet rather than competing with it for space. The outer shell is finished in leather, which gives it a softer feel in hand and a more restrained look than typical plastic travel keyboards.
The key layout spreads in a V shape and tilts 7 degrees to follow the natural angle of your hands. It uses a pantograph mechanism with a 19mm key pitch, matching what you get on a full-size keyboard, so the cramped feel common to small travel boards is largely avoided. The keys are designed to be quiet, which makes the BK06 usable in a cafe, an open office, or a seat on a train without drawing attention.
The folding mechanism opens a full 360 degrees in both directions, so there is no wrong way to unfold it and little risk of damage from forcing it. A magnetic design switches the power on and off automatically as the keyboard opens and closes, a small convenience that matters when you use it every day.

Connectivity & Compatibility

The BK06 connects over Bluetooth and pairs with iOS, Android, and Windows devices that support Bluetooth. Up to three devices can be registered, and a button press switches between them. Once a device has been paired, the keyboard reconnects to the last one used automatically, so you do not have to repeat the setup each time.
Only one device is connected at a time, however. Think of it as a roster of three devices you rotate between rather than a keyboard that talks to several at once. The layout is US ANSI, and the functions reached with Shift plus the function keys can behave differently depending on the host device and OS version, so it is worth checking the manual if you rely on specific shortcuts.
Charging runs over USB, and a full charge is rated for roughly 60 hours of use. That works out to charging every few days at most, which cuts down on what you need to pack for a business trip or a longer journey.

Product Info

The BK06 sits in the entry-to-mid range of mobile keyboards rather than the desktop enthusiast segment. Its selling point is the combination of a full-size 19mm key pitch and pantograph switches inside a 176g folding body, which is a harder balance to strike than it sounds. Pricing is approachable, making it a realistic first external keyboard for a tablet owner. A quality warranty of 18 months from purchase is stated for the product.

Best Use Cases

  • Tablet users who write long notes and emails on an iPad or Android slate: the 19mm pitch and pantograph keys are far easier to type on than an on-screen keyboard, though anyone chasing mechanical switch feel will be disappointed.
  • Frequent travellers and cafe workers who want to cut bag weight: at 176g folded to 158 x 102 x 13 mm with around 60 hours of runtime, it removes the need to carry a charger every day, while people with a fixed desk setup gain nothing from the folding design.
  • Owners of a phone, a tablet, and a PC who want one keyboard across all three: three devices can be registered and switched with a button, but since only one connects at a time it is not suited to operating several machines simultaneously.

Product Disclosure (Amazon)

  • Manufacturer: iClever
  • Model: Bk06
  • ASIN: B01MA23P3J
  • Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.