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BlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry Athena

BlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry Athena
BlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry AthenaBlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry AthenaBlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry AthenaBlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry AthenaBlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry AthenaBlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry Athena
alaScore 88

111 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 reviews of BlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry Athena. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and reliability. The design and battery are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive views about the sound and size, and views about the connectivity and durability are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Key2 / BlackBerry Athena is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

BlackBerry KEY2 review: The undisputed keyboard king

 

The BlackBerry KEY2 isn't the first Android-powered BlackBerry, but it is by far the best. Its blend of style, solid performance, a fantastic physical keyboard and a long-lasting battery more than enough to win over one-time BlackBerry devotees and...

Long-lasting battery ; Fantastic physical keyboard ; Multitasking is lightning-fast ; Sleeker physical design

Camera can be hit-or-miss ; Sometimes confusing button placement ; $650 is pricey for a mid-range device

Chris is Engadget's senior mobile editor and moonlights as a professional moment ruiner. His early years were spent taking apart Sega consoles and writing awful fan fiction. That passion for electronics and words would eventually lead him to covering...

Jun, 2018
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Expert review by : Julian Chokkattu (digitaltrends.com)

BlackBerry Key2 hands-on review

 

The BlackBerry Key2 is the perfect, refined successor to the nostalgic KeyOne.

Excellent keyboard, handy new Speed Key ; Beautiful design ; Speedy performance, good battery life ; Good display ; Lots of privacy- and security-focused features

Headphone jack isn’t centered

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Expert review by : Adam Patrick Murray (pcworld.com)

BlackBerry KEY2 review: How the keyboard became my Android power tool

 

While the BlackBerry KEY2 focuses on business users, it's keyboard makes this phone a powerhouse for any Android user.

Tactile keyboard is a treat to use ; Speed Key unlocks new navigation possibilities ; Mediocre hardware performs like a champ

Small screen with large bezels

I may have moved on to another phone, but the KEY2 stays with me in spirit. I find myself missing the keyboard. It’s the only Android phone I’ve used this year that truly had me excited. So whether you are an ex-BlackBerry user wondering if you should...

Jul, 2018
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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

BlackBerry Key2

 

The Key2 will thrill BlackBerry devotees with a great little keyboard and more privacy control than you'll get on other Android smartphones.

Nice physical keyboard with powerful shortcut key. Focused on security and privacy.

Dim screen. Disappointing cameras.

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Jul, 2018
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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

BlackBerry Key2 has great battery life and great ideas

 

But battery life is fantastic and the Key2 has some stellar tricks.

The BlackBerry Key2 improves on the KeyOne across the board. Outdoor daytime photos are crisp and bright, and portrait mode works well. Keyboard shortcuts that open other apps are fantastic, as is a programmable convenience key. Battery life is excellent.

Despite larger buttons, the Key2's QWERTY keyboard still feels cramped. The Key2 is laggy, and suffers from weak low light photography and capacitive navigation buttons that get in the way.

If you rely on an older BlackBerry phone, the BlackBerry Key2 is a worthy upgrade, but it will frustrate people switching from all-touch phones, despite some winning extras.

Jun, 2018
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Expert review by : Stefan Etienne (theverge.com)

BlackBerry Key2 review: a keyboard with a phone

 

Nostalgia isn't always good

Excellent battery life ; Security and timely updates

Lower-end chipset than competitors ; Keyboard gestures are not very good ; Cameras are unimpressive ; Small screen is frustrating to use

The very thing that makes the Key2 a BlackBerry is the same thing that keeps the Key2 from competing in a modern smartphone world. A BlackBerry needs a keyboard, but no one needs a keyboard on a smartphone in 2018.

Jun, 2018
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Expert review by : Thomas Meyer and Daniel Schmidt (notebookcheck.net)

BlackBerry KEY2 Smartphone Review

 

A BlackBerry with a physical keyboard. The BlackBerry KEY2 combines the manufacturer's traditional physical keyboard with a few special security features that also runs Android OS. Find out what the KEY2 is good for in this review.

meaningful security and business features ; physical keyboard for frequent typists ; fast CPU

relatively small display ; flat sound ; poor camera performance in low-light

The days of BlackBerry OS are over, but the BlackBerry KEY2 is still a business-centric device. The KEY2 has a physical keyboard that is almost as quick to type on as a virtual keyboard after some practice. The KEY2 scores highly for its snappy SoC and...

Jul, 2018
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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

BlackBerry KEY2 Review: Growing keys, shrinking audience

 

If we're giving out awards for smartphone dedication in the face of modernity, the BlackBerry KEY2 should probably get a spot on the podium. TCL's 2018 flagship continues to obstinately buck the trend for full-touch, refining its physical keyboard and...

If you want hardware QWERTY in 2018, this is your phone ; Build quality is exemplary ; Security and software update commitments are admirable ; Excellent battery life

Physical keyboards just aren't as flexible as virtual ; Camera is only average ; Still no wireless charging ; Still not waterproof

Jun, 2018
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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

BlackBerry KEY2 review: It's still all about the keyboard, security, and productivity

 

Our BlackBerry KEY2 review takes a look at the updated Android smartphone with a physical keyboard from TCL Communication. Check out our full review!

Minor design improvements ; Larger keyboard ; New Speed Key for added functionality ; Plenty of productivity and security ; Fantastic battery life ; Decent camera

No water-resistance ; Some may consider it pricey given the internal components

Oct, 2018
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Expert review by : Myriam Joire (geekspin.co)

BlackBerry KEY2 review – It’s for the fans

 

BlackBerry's been making Android phones for several years now, but it wasn't until it was acquired by TCL that things really started heating up. In many ways, last year's KEYone was the company's return to The BlackBerry KEY2 is definitely the best...

Hardware keyboard ; Sexy design ; Unique form-factor ; Solid battery life ; Headphone jack

Expensive ; So-so cameras ; Small-ish display ; No water resistance

Making the keyboard great again

Jun, 2018
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