We compared two wireless numeric keypads: the cimetech Wireless Numeric Keypad and the Satechi Bluetooth Numeric Keypad Slim.
What we looked at
Connection, battery, build, key layout, and price.
The verdict
If you want a plug-and-play 2.4G keypad with a USB receiver at the lowest price, the cimetech is the pick at £11.99. If you would rather pay £17.50 more for an aluminium Bluetooth keypad that recharges over USB-C, the Satechi is the alternative, at £29.49.
A £11.99 18 key 2.4G keypad with a USB receiver.
A £29.49 18 key slim aluminium keypad with Bluetooth and USB-C charging.
cimetech Wireless Numeric Keypad, 2.4G Mini Numpad with USB Receiver, 18 Keys — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a compact 18 key wireless numeric keypad that connects through a 2.4G USB receiver for laptops, notebooks and desktops, with a notebook-style key structure and silicone keys described as quiet. Listed as portable, easy to store and plug and play. Carries 4.3 stars from 1,955 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Far cheaper than the Satechi on these listings, at £11.99
- Plug-and-play 2.4G USB receiver
- Quiet, notebook-style keys
- Larger review history than the Satechi (1,955 vs 1,630 ratings)
Worth knowing
- Uses a USB receiver, so it takes a USB port
- No stated rechargeable battery in the details we reviewed
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone with a spare USB port on a laptop
- Those who want a compact number pad
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want Bluetooth with no dongle
- Anyone who wants an aluminium build
Satechi Bluetooth Numeric Keypad Slim, 18 Keys, Silver — Aluminium Bluetooth
Intended for: Marketed as an 18 key slim aluminium numeric keypad with Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for Mac, Windows PCs and iPad, a US numeric layout, USB-C charging and up to 2 weeks of battery on a single charge, entering sleep mode after 1 hour of inactivity. A USB-C to USB-C cable and manual are included. Carries 4.2 stars from 1,630 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Bluetooth, so no USB dongle needed
- Slim aluminium build
- USB-C rechargeable with up to 2 weeks per charge
- Works with Mac, Windows PC and iPad
Worth knowing
- Costs £17.50 more than the cimetech on these listings
- Slightly lower star rating than the cimetech (4.2 vs 4.3)
Best for
- Buyers who want Bluetooth with no dongle
- Anyone with a Mac or iPad setup
- Those who want a rechargeable keypad
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the lowest price
