Clicks Keyboard
Clicks Keyboard
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The excitement of having a physical keyboard died down a bit when I realized that the backlight was not very bright for me. So I contacted Clicks and a week later, Clicks updated their app to enable customization of their physical keyboard.
Absolutely OBSESSED with this product! Early adopter turned brand loyal consumer! The Onyx for the Black Titanium iPhone 16 Pro Max couldn’t be a more perfect combination! The redesigned keypad, new tougher enclosure and brushed metal side keys are a true testament to how much the user experience feedback is important to the brand. Worth Every Damn Cent!!!
Great product, but unfortunately the keys and balance doesn’t work well well for me. I would also like the keyboard to be heavier or weighted. It made the phone too long and floppy. My hands have some flexibility limitations, so the product just wasn’t right for me. A modified case with a battery bump, under the keyboard and extending towards the top of the phone, might help the phone’s holding balance with the additional benefit of an external battery pack. Just a thought for a future version.
I tend to watch much reviews and focus on negative reviews prior to buying any products. For the Clicks keyboard, some of the major concerns people have was that the product is gimmicky (not too much value), the weight distribution is an issue and the lack of MagSafe support. As an avid Blackberry user - even going back to the days of Sidekick and the Voicestream 3way V100 device (yikes! that old)...I have enjoyed using tactile buttons on a smart device. The Blackberry I used was the Blackberry Key2...which I enjoyed but am biased to my Apple ecosystem, so the Key2 had limited used except for business use. I was skeptical about the Clicks keyboard considering its founders were heavily invested in the Blackberry seen; thus meaning there was an emotional, nostalgic investment towards the products (not solely because it addressed an issue in the smart phone world). Anyways, after fighting resistance and opting to buy, I am more than satisfied with my purchase. The learning curve was more of a trip down memory lane as missteps (or missed taps keys) experienced during the first two weeks are not noticeable after a month of use. I can even type while not looking down and concentrating on my sports on the big screen. An act I was not able to fulfill since my days of using the Blackberry Bold and Sidekick. Even as much as I enjoyed my Blackberry Passport, I did find the keys too far apart while the Blackberry Key2 keys were too thin. While these keys tend to be smaller than I preferred, it is a conceded tradeoff that we must accept nowadays considering the smaller widths of phones. Noticeable benefits: I rarely take it out of the case. I was going to assume because of its size and lack of MagSafe, I was only going to use it during work hours to power through on emails. I find myself rarely taking it off and writing more social media posts on it. The top-heavy concern is not that much of an issue as I am already used to hold my phone is such a manner when typing on a virtual keyboard anyway. Now, typing on a tactile keyboard, it seems much more satisfying feeling my tips press on buttons knowing I am actually hitting a key - much like a keyboard. That sensation "tricks" my brain into knowing that I did not miss a key and I can concentrate much quicker on the next key or word, rather than continuously glancing on what I wrote to see if there are any errors on my sentence. The only draw back is the lack of MagSafe. For charging, it is not much of an issue as I can easily plug a USB-C wire or even lay it on top of a Qi Wireless charging puck. However, my daily wallet is MagSafe and I do see myself carrying it less. Thankfully, with Apple Wallet, most of my cards, IDs and commuter passes are all stored electronically so I do not need to have my physical wallet at my possession at all times. So, overall, I am highly satisfied with the product and glad I purchased it.
Clicks is more than a phone case, they are going for it in the mobile device category. I have been a fan since the V1 clicks for iPhone 15 and am blown away with the product progression and vision. They understand the power mobile user deeply!
Overall, my experience with the Clicks Technology device has been good. It brings back the nostalgia of the BlackBerry days with its accuracy and fantastic tactile feel — typing is smooth, responsive, and very enjoyable. On the positive side, the keyboard makes long typing sessions easier and more precise. However, since I’m using it with the iPhone Pro Max 16, the overall length is quite a bit longer, which took me about two weeks to get fully comfortable with. The size also makes it a little tricky to fit into pockets easily. In short: Pros: Excellent typing accuracy, tactile feedback, nostalgic BlackBerry-like experience. Cons: Larger size on Pro Max 16 takes adjustment, not pocket-friendly.
Absolutely worth the price ! Case feels great, holds phone really well and brings nostalgia back typing again
I used to hate typing on my iPhone, but this keyboard has made it a pleasure. The buttons are easy to press and they have a nice clicky feedback. The keyboard also makes my iPhone feel more like a mini laptop, which I really like. I would definitely recommend this keyboard to anyone who struggles with typing on their iPhone.
I've had this almost an entire month by this point, and I love being able to touch type on my phone again <3 It's definitely worth every penny, in my opinion. I would absolutely purchase this again, and I would recommend this purchase to others. That being said, there are a couple of improvements that could be made, which is why I am leaving 4 stars instead of 5. 1 ) Sometimes the buttons on the left side (Q, A, Upper Case, 123) get stuck for a bit. I am unsure if this is a user error or a design error. 2) I do wish the case had a bit of weight behind the keyboard itself - it took a couple of weeks to get used to how top heavy the phone feels in this case. 3) I wish the keyboard was a full keyboard - I use the '+' symbol a lot, and it's annoying to have to remember to use the specific "keyboard up" key rather than the world "emoji" key to get the on screen keyboard. A full keyboard has a "+" sign already. I understand why Clicks doesn't have a full keyboard - the phone would be hella long with it, I suppose. 3.1) Alternatively, it would be awesome if I could create custom keystrokes using the clicks key + another key on the keyboard. This would allow the option of having/using additional special characters customized to each user.
I love this Clicks keyboard for its clean design. The feedback of the keyboard is better than any previous versions, and it's also easier to take off and on the case than ever.
