BlackBerry Key2 LE

TechAeris | Alex Hernandez

It's a fine mid-range device, but it's my opinion that physical keyboards are just not for everyone anymore.

Coolsmartphone | Dan Carter

Having used a few Blackberry devices recently, I pretty much knew what I was expecting from the KEY2 LE. A decent cut-down version of the original Key2.

NotebookCheck | Florian Scmitt

Slimmed down, but in the right places. The BlackBerry KEY2 LE is a decent business smartphone with a physical keyboard that retains most of the KEY2's best features.

IT PRO | Alan Martin

While we're still not sold on the utility of a physical keyboard in this day and age, the sensible cuts TCL has made to the BlackBerry Key2 LE make it a much more attractive proposition - particularly for security-conscious businesses.

Expert Reviews | Alan Martin

Should you buy a BlackBerry in 2019? I wouldn't personally... But if you prefer everything with a BlackBerry taste, then the Key2 LE is worth a nibble.

Android Authority | Williams Pelegrin

The BlackBerry Key2 LE is a great option for keyboard loyalists who can't splurge. Everyone else should keep walking.

TechRadar | Holly Brockwell

A 'light' version of the Key2, the Key2 LE offers the classic BlackBerry keyboard in a less pricey package. It's not a mainstream proposition, but its target audience will love it.

MobileTechTalk | Domenico Lamberti

All in all, the KEY2 LE makes sense for a very small nice, but BlackBerry has found a way to wiggle in and snuggle into many niches over the years, so whilst I can't see it yet,

Mobile Syrup | Domenico Lamberti

All in all, the KEY2 LE makes sense for a very small nice, but BlackBerry has found a way to wiggle in and snuggle into many niches over the years, so whilst I can't see it yet, When the successor eventually comes out next year, I'll probably be kicking myself over this paragraph.

Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton

The price reflects the mid-range specs, but what you get is still a solid, productivity-boosting device that holds true to the values you'd expect from a BlackBerry.

Know Your Mobile | Damien McFerran

A good-looking throwback to a simpler age, but the lack of power and that strange screen ratio might put some people off.

PCWorld | Adam Patrick Murray

The BlackBerry Key2 LE cuts some corners to come in cheaper than the standard Key2, but luckily that sweet keyboard is unaffected.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

This phone is for people who want a physical keyboard, some extra work tools, and BlackBerry's software. If you consume lots of media (particularly video), go with a normal, slate-style device. I like the Key2 LE's character, but it's strictly for keyboard die-hards.

NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari

Unless you're utterly and completely certain by now that you need a physical keyboard, the Key2 LE is not the best use of your money.

Trusted Reviews | Jon Mundy

The Key2 LE remains a 'BlackBerry die-hards only' affair, but it's far more sensibly priced than its big brother.

91mobiles | Prateek Pandey

Despite everything, I feel that the BlackBerry KEY2 LE is a solid smartphone albeit, caters to a niche group of users.

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

BlackBerry returns to its business roots with the Key2 LE, and in shunning high-tech features, the phone borders on the boring.

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

The Key2 LE makes BlackBerry's physical keyboard phone affordable, though it carries some compromises to hit its lower price.