Targus AKB868UK Sustainable Energy Harvesting EcoSmart™ Wireless Keyboard - Black

Targus Sustainable Energy Harvesting EcoSmart™ Wireless UK Keyboard with DefenseGuard™ Antimicrobial Protection, in Black - AKB868UK

Named a 2023 CES® Innovation Award Honoree in the Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy product category, the Targus® Sustainable Energy Harvesting EcoSmart™ UK-layout Keyboard combines Bluetooth® and advanced solar technologies with post-consumer recycled materials in an eco-friendly, full-size keyboard. Manufactured from up to 85% recycled material and infused with antimicrobial protection*, this keyboard helps to prevent the growth of micro-organisms, while helping to protect the environment - even its packaging is recycled.

It’s primarily powered by solar cells optimised to harvest light from a variety of light conditions (including indoor artificial lighting) and connects to up to 3 devices using Bluetooth® SoC, which means its extremely low-power capabilities makes it 3 to 4 times more power-efficient than other Bluetooth keyboards. And, this keyboard features Targus DefenseGuard™ Antimicrobial Protection. Unlike topically applied sprays, this DefenseGuard keyboard is infused with antimicrobial additives that don’t wear or wash off, and works continuously for the life of the product. This eco-conscious, patent-pending keyboard was designed to embody sustainability in the workspace and beyond, and deliver a comfortable typing experience. It’s lightweight, ergonomic, uses ultra-low power consumption, has multi-device connectivity, and plug-and-play compatibility. Overall, a superior addition to your workspace.

Key Features

• CES innovation-award 2023 honoree in the Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy product category
• Manufactured from up to 85% post-consumer recycled plastic materials, finished in sustainable packaging
• Made with DefenseGuard™ Antimicrobial Protection* which creates a cleaner surface and works continuously to help prevent the growth of micro-organisms
• Efficient energy harvesting technology and ultra-low power Bluetooth® BLE 5.0 provides practically limitless battery life in ambient or artificial light conditions
• Large 1600 mAh Li-polymer battery, rechargeable via photovoltaic cells or USB-C® (cable included)
• Comfortable typing response thanks to tailor made Targus® keyset
• Enterprise ready with durable scissored key design (rated up to 5 million key-strokes)
• Backlit keys with 3 levels of adjustable brightness (up to 8 hours operation on max. setting)
• Familiar comfort with full-sized, triple zoned design with dedicated number keypad
• Multi-device connectivity for up to 3 devices
• Convenient battery life indicator and On/Off power button
• Compatible with Chrome OS®, Windows®, macOS®, iPadOS®, iOS®, and Android™
• Please note that this keyboard has a UK layout. Images shown with US keyboard for illustrative purposes.

Energy Harvesting Solar Capabilities

Primarily powered by solar cells (amorphous silicon photovoltaic cells) optimised to harvest light from indoor lighting (ambient or artificial), this keyboard also connects using Atmosic™ ATM3 series Bluetooth® SoC, which means it’s extremely low-power capabilities makes it 3 to 4 times more power efficient than any other Bluetooth solution on the market.

Made from Sustainable Material

This keyboard was designed from the ground up to embody sustainability. Its main materials are up to 85 percent Global Consumer Recycle (GRS)-certified post-consumer recycled plastic.

Power Efficiency

The keyboard comes equipped with an ultra-low-power Bluetooth chipset, which is three-to-four-times more power efficient than competitive chipsets in today’s keyboards.

DefenseGuard™ Antimicrobial Protection

Infused with antimicrobial additives, you can rest assured your keyboard is fully protected. Unlike topically applied sprays, DefenseGuard™ offers protection to help prevent the growth of micro-organisms that does not wear or wash off and lasts for the life of the product*.

* Antimicrobial protection is limited to the device itself. This keyboard has been infused with an antimicrobial additive. Active ingredient: Silver Phosphate Glass (nano-). EPA Est/ 99234-CA-1