BGR names the Samsers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse 2 among its portable options.
BGR names four portable keyboard and mouse options: the Samsers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard, Logitech POP Icon Keys, Apple Magic Mouse 2 and Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s.
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BGR's four portable tablet peripherals split into two mice and two keyboards. All four support iPads and Android tablets, but their useful differences are size, battery setup and whether the device favors one ecosystem.
The Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s is the smallest and lightest option in the group. BGR lists it at 4.3 by 3 inches and 0.17 pounds. It connects over Bluetooth, can pair with as many as three devices and works with Android and iPadOS. Logitech says a single AA battery can power it for two years.
Its middle button can be reassigned through the Logi Options+ app, giving tablet users a way to launch apps or trigger other shortcuts. BGR also says the mouse supports a wired USB connection, although a tablet may need a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter.
Apple's Magic Mouse 2 is slightly heavier at 0.22 pounds and is the more ecosystem-specific pick. BGR says the USB-C version works with iPads running iPadOS 18.1 or later and can connect to Android tablets over Bluetooth. Its touch surface supports gestures on iPad, including horizontal swipes and a secondary click, though the gesture set is smaller than on a Mac.
Apple estimates up to a month of use on one charge. The familiar drawback remains: its charging port sits on the underside, so the mouse cannot be used while charging. A brief charge can still provide enough power for a work session.
The Logitech POP Icon Keys is the nonfolding keyboard choice. It supports Android, iPadOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Google TV over Bluetooth. The keyboard weighs 1.17 pounds and measures 12.77 by 5.39 by 0.86 inches, so it fits in a backpack but does not fold.
It uses two AAA batteries, which Logitech says can last around three years. Four programmable keys can be customized through Logi Options+, but the compact layout omits a dedicated number pad.
The Samsers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard takes the opposite approach. Its tri-fold body closes to 5.98 by 3.82 by 0.71 inches and weighs 0.35 pounds. It works with Apple and Android tablets and adds a touchpad on the right, reducing the need to carry a separate mouse.
Samsers uses a rechargeable USB-C battery instead of replaceable cells. BGR reports a two- to three-hour charging time and about 48 hours of use, with a 10-minute sleep mode to conserve power. The keyboard connects only through Bluetooth and cannot act as a wired USB keyboard.
The practical split is straightforward: the Pebble favors multi-device portability, the Magic Mouse favors Apple-style gestures, the POP Icon Keys favors a more familiar typing surface and the Samsers model saves the most bag space.
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