Updated 2 Nov 2026
Is the Logitech MK540 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo worth it?
Yes — the best cheap set for long typing days.
The keyboard has quiet but snappy keys, a built-in palm rest, three tilt positions and programmable function keys; the mouse is a comfortable, contoured right-handed shape with a smooth wheel. Both share one USB receiver, and Logitech quotes three years on the keyboard's batteries and 18 months on the mouse's. It's bulky, connects only through the receiver, isn't backlit and has limited Mac support.
92%of 114 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Palm rest and three tilt angles
- Quiet, tactile keys
- Comfortable contoured mouse
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What owners say
Owners love typing on it and find it well made and comfortable. The complaints are connection lag or a short range, sets that arrived faulty, warped or without the receiver, and a mouse whose left click failed.
Good to know
- USB receiver only, with no Bluetooth.
- Bulky: it takes a lot of desk space.
- Limited support for Mac shortcuts.
- No backlight.
From 114 buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Nice to type onMentioned a lot
- Good qualityMentioned a lot
- ComfortableMentioned often
- Works reliablyAlso mentioned
- Good valueAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- Lag, short range or stopped connectingOccasional
- Arrived faulty or warpedRare
Get it if…
- You type for hours at a Windows desktop.
- You want comfort without paying MX prices.
Skip it if…
- You use a Mac or switch between devices: the MK850.
- Your desk is small: the Pebble 2 Combo.
More on the MK540 Advanced
How we reached this verdict
PCWorld found the MK540 quiet yet snappy, roomy and programmable, with a mouse that impresses with smooth scrolling and gestures, though it's too bulky to carry and has limited macOS support. That's the one full expert test we found, so the verdict also rests on Logitech's spec page and verified owner reviews.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: PCWorld, Logitech, Digital Trends, GGRecon, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 2 Nov 2026How we decide