Satechi has introduced a compact travel duo aimed at mobile productivity: the OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand and the OntheGo Bluetooth Mouse. Built for people who work from planes, coffee shops, coworking desks, and hotel lobbies, the pair focuses on portability, quiet operation, and seamless switching between devices without sacrificing usability.
The pitch is straightforward: turn a phone or tablet into a practical writing station, then jump to a laptop or desktop with a single toggle. It’s a familiar idea, but Satechi’s execution targets friction points road warriors know well—stability, multi-device pairing, and battery simplicity.
Portable Input Built for Phones and Tablets
The OntheGo Keyboard’s protective cover doubles as an adjustable stand that supports tablets up to 13 inches in either landscape or portrait orientation. That means it accommodates everything from a smartphone to a large tablet, giving you a stable screen angle on cramped surfaces like airline tray tables or narrow café counters.
Three-device pairing is baked in, with quick switching to move between, for example, a tablet, a phone, and a laptop. For anyone juggling notes on a phone while drafting on a tablet, the ability to hop across devices without re-pairing adds real-world efficiency.
Low-Profile Keys, Flat-Folding Design
Under the hood, the keyboard uses quiet scissor-switch keys for a low-profile, more laptop-like feel. The subdued acoustics matter in shared spaces, and the flatter travel helps keep the chassis slim enough to slip into slim sleeves or daypacks. When you’re done, it folds flat—no dangling folios or add-on stands to wrangle.
Unlike some third-party travel keyboards, Satechi skipped the integrated trackpad. Instead, the companion OntheGo Mouse handles pointing. The mouse features a sturdy base for stability, a soft-touch top for comfort, and a DPI button to fine-tune sensitivity—useful when jumping from a 6-inch phone UI to a 13-inch tablet canvas.
Seamless Switching and Practical Power
Both accessories support pairing with up to three devices and let you swap on the fly. That aligns with the way many mobile workers actually operate: messaging on a phone, research on a tablet, and long-form writing on a laptop. It’s the kind of multipoint behavior accessory makers have increasingly prioritized as remote and hybrid workflows persist—a trend analyst firms like IDC have highlighted across the broader PC and tablet accessory market.
Power is handled with everyday predictability. The keyboard includes a 360 mAh rechargeable battery and charges via USB‑C, which makes it easy to top up alongside modern phones and laptops. The mouse offers up to 67 hours on a single charge, enough for multi-leg business trips without anxiety. For most travelers, that translates to charging less and working more.
Pricing and How It Compares
The OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand is priced at $80, while the OntheGo Bluetooth Mouse comes in at $30. That positions the bundle as a midrange, value-forward option. For context, Logitech’s Keys-To-Go keyboard often sells around the $70 range, and the Pebble mouse line typically lands near $30, while premium tablet keyboards from device makers can run well into triple digits.
Satechi’s approach differs in a few ways: the integrated cover/stand reduces bag clutter, the quiet scissor switches are tuned for shared spaces, and both devices emphasize tri-device pairing from the outset. For users who prefer modular setups—choosing their own mouse rather than committing to a keyboard with a cramped trackpad—this separation makes sense.
Who It’s For
Frequent flyers, students, field reporters, and digital nomads are the clear audience. If your workflow spans a phone, tablet, and laptop, multipoint controls and a no-fuss stand can remove daily friction. The keyboard and mouse should work with any device that supports standard Bluetooth HID profiles, covering common mobile and desktop platforms.
Colors are offered in sand or black, matching the minimalist design language seen across modern accessories. It’s an understated look that blends into office desks and café setups alike.
Availability
Both the OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand and the OntheGo Bluetooth Mouse are available now directly from Satechi. For travelers chasing a compact, cross-device typing and pointing kit without overthinking compatibility or cables, this is a thoughtful, reasonably priced pairing.