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Dell KM717 Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, Gray
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Dell KM717 Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, Gray

Bottom line: The Dell KM717 Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: Pairs up to 3 devices; switch with a knob or buttons; main trade-off: 2 AAA batteries required and not included.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Pairs up to 3 devices; switch with a knob or buttons
  • ✓ Two connection paths: Dell Universal Pairing or Bluetooth LE
  • ✓ Full-size 3-section layout keeps the numeric keypad
  • ✓ Six hot keys: sleep, volume, mute, search, play/pause, forward

Cons

  • ✗ 2 AAA batteries required and not included
  • ✗ Mouse tops out at 1000 dpi, low for gaming or 4K displays
  • ✗ Bluetooth versions older than 4.0 are not supported
  • ✗ Windows 7 machines need a Bluetooth driver update first

Manufacturer description

The Dell KM717 Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse pairs a full-size, three-section keyboard with an ergonomic 1000 dpi mouse, and its headline trick is multi-device switching: pair up to three devices at once through Dell Universal Pairing or Bluetooth Low Energy, then jump between them with a knob or dedicated buttons. That makes this Dell combo a fit for a desk where a work laptop, a personal PC, and an Android tablet all compete for the same keyboard. The layout keeps the numeric keypad and adds hot keys for sleep, volume, mute, search, play/pause, and forward, with shortcut support…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Dell KM717 Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Dell's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many devices can the Dell KM717 connect to at once?

Three. You can pair up to 3 devices at a time using Dell Universal Pairing or Bluetooth Low Energy, then switch between them with the knob or dedicated buttons.

Does the Dell KM717 come with batteries?

No. Both the keyboard and mouse require 2 AAA batteries that are not included in the box, so plan to supply your own.

Will the KM717 work with my laptop's Bluetooth?

It supports Bluetooth 4.0 and newer, including Intel AC 3160/7260/7265/8260, Qualcomm Killer N 1202, Broadcom 1830, Realtek 1801, and Marvell AVASTAR cards. Earlier Bluetooth versions are not compatible.

Is the KM717 mouse good enough for gaming?

Its movement resolution is 1000 dpi, which suits office and productivity work. Competitive gamers generally want higher-dpi sensors, so treat this as a productivity mouse.

Does it work with Android as well as Windows?

Yes. The keyboard has multi-OS support and includes the most popular shortcut keys for both Windows and Android, plus hot keys for volume, mute, search, and playback.

Key Features

  • Connect your way with Dell universal Pairing1 or Bluetooth Low energy.
  • Switch easily between up to three connected devices.- Pair up to 3 devices at a time and with a knob or buttons, switch between them for typing
  • Designed for comfort and ergonomics and movement resolution is 1000 dpi
  • For 2.4GHz RF connection place the wireless receiver close to the devices, operating temperature is 32 degree Fahrenheit to 104 degree Fahrenheit
  • 2 AAA batteries required (not included, best with Polaroid AAA batteries) and hot keys function are sleep, volume, search, mute, play/pause, forward.Min Operating Temperature : 32 °F
  • Compatible devices: Compatible Bluetooth Cards: Intel AC 3160; Intel AC 7260; Intel AC 7265; Intel AC 8260; Intel N 6235 Intel N 7265; Qualcomm Killer N 1202; Qualcomm 1538; Qualcomm 1535; Qualcomm 1820; Qualcomm 1707; Qualcomm 1601; Realtek 1801; Marvell AVASTAR; Broadcom 802.11; Broadcom 1830; Broadcom 1708. For Windows 7 PCs using Bluetooth 4.0 radio, Please update your PC's Bluetooth drivers to the latest version before connecting. Please note that systems using earlier versions of Bluetooth are not compatible.

Full Specifications

BrandDell
ColorGray
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityBluetooth, 2.4GHz
Model NumberKM717
Power SourceBattery Powered
CompatibilityPC, Switch
Built-In MediaDell Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - KM117 2-AAA batteries 1-AA battery USB Receiver Documentatio
Item Type NameDell Marketing USA, LP KM717 Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Number of Keys104
Connection TypeWireless
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part NumberKM717
Number of Packs1
Special FeatureWireless
Antenna LocationOffice
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Movement DetectionOptical
Number of Batteries2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Keyboard DescriptionErgonomic

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