I like to consider myself to be a skeptic when it comes to viral gadgets. I love scrolling TikTok, and I’m definitely a sucker for an aesthetic video, but I’ve tried countless TiKTok gadgets in the past — some which passed the test (like my much-beloved Solawave skincare wand) while others have flopped pretty dang hard. With TikTok Shop greatly increasing the number of products on my FYP, however, my standards for a wow-worthy product have only gone up.
Usually, that means I’m the person who obsessively scours reviews prior to purchasing a product — and waiting for the hype to die down so I don’t end up with yet another gadget I barely use — but the instant I saw Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk on TikTok, I knew I needed to try it out ASAP.
What is the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk?
Billed as the ultimate work-from-home kit, Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk is finally available in North America — and it’s easy to understand the hype. The bento-esque foldaway kit includes the Casa Keys wireless keyboard, Casa Touch wireless trackpad, and an ergonomic laptop stand — which conveniently folds into a beautiful storage case that holds all of your gear and fits easily into a backpack or laptop bag.
Compatible with most laptops and tablets ranging from 10 inches to 17 inches, including operating systems like Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and ChromeOS, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is smart, sleek, and stylish…and sports some impressive specs. The Casa Keys and Casa Touch both hold an impressively long battery life, with a five-month battery life for the wireless keyboard and a three-week battery life on the touchpad. Plus, thanks to Logitech’s Logi Options+ App, it’s easy to customize your experience — meaning even Mac users can access some of the same gestures on the Casa Touch.
First impressions of the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
Let’s be real — the Casa Pop-Up Desk is super pretty. It’s probably one of the more aesthetically pleasing products I’ve tried in the last few years, and Logitech didn’t disappoint in the visuals department. While there are three colors available, I received the unit in bohemian blush — a subtle, rosy pink — and I was pleased to discover that it looks soft and understated rather than garishly loud like many pink products. The recycled plastic material and certified carbon-neutral packaging offer a nice sustainable touch, and I was pleased to discover that the Casa Pop-Up desk looked great while also feeling great. It’s sturdy without being too thick, and it’s lightweight without feeling cheap or breakable.
The Casa Pop-Up Desk is super user-friendly
Using the Casa Pop-Up Desk is incredibly easy. After charging the Casa Keys and Casa Touch with the included USB-C charging cable (which, yes, meant I needed to charge them one at a time), I packed up the case and took it to my favorite coffee shop to get to work.
Once I was there, it only took a few moments to set up my workstation. I was worried it would look a bit obnoxious (considering laptops already are portable), but it was quick and easy to toss my M2 MacBook Air onto the ergonomic laptop stand, and connecting both the keyboard and trackpad via Bluetooth was a breeze. Both were user-friendly and incredibly responsive, even for someone with a typing speed of nearly 100 words per minute.
Plus, the learning curve for each device was relatively low — especially once I installed the Logi Options+ App. The tutorial was quick and effortless, and I really appreciated being able to set up more of the gestures I was used to on my MacBook. I did struggle with the keyboard layout from time to time, but — as someone who typically uses a custom gaming keyboard instead of my MacBook’s built-in keyboard — this wasn’t a huge deal.
I’ll actually use the Casa Pop-Up Desk longterm
As for actually using the Casa Pop-Up Desk on a regular basis? I loved the versatility of the entire thing. I didn’t find myself reaching for the keyboard and trackpad when I was home (since I’m pretty happy with my home setup), but I use the laptop stand daily — and love taking the entire setup with me to coffee shops. I’m also eager to bring the Casa Pop-Up Desk on a few of the upcoming trips I have on my calendar, and I know it’s going to make working away from my home office much easier.
The trackpad had a slight learning curve
Most of my issues with the Casa Pop-Up Desk were pretty small, and most of them involved the Casa Touch trackpad. I really struggled to get some of the multi-touch gestures to work — including clicking and holding with one finger while dragging the other to select text — as well as drag-and-drop. Everything else worked pretty well, but it simply wasn’t as responsive as my MacBook’s built-in trackpad. I could drag and drop, but it required a lot of trial and error before I figured out I needed to click much harder on the Casa Touch than I do on my MacBook. As for the two-finger click and highlight, maybe it’s a classic case of user error, but I eventually gave up trying to make it work.
For most tasks, the difference between the Casa Touch and my MacBook’s trackpad (or my Magic Trackpad) isn’t very noticeable. Writing this article with the trackpad and keyboard, for example, has been relatively seamless. However, when I was locked into a graphic design project, the differences slowed me down enough that I ditched the trackpad completely. I think I could get used to it with more practice, but since it’s not my daily device, it’s not really worth the time investment for me.
Is the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk worth it?
Clocking in at $179, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is a bit of a splurge. However, for the right person, I could definitely see this product being well worth the investment.
Whether you’re someone who works from your kitchen table, travels a lot, or loves camping out at a coffee shop, investing in the Casa Pop-Up Desk would be a great way to upgrade your remote-work kit — without needing to lug around a ton of separate pieces. It’s beautiful, functional, and oh-so-convenient, which means it’s definitely a worthwhile investment for those looking for a travel-friendly kit.
If you’re looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse to upgrade your desk — or you’ll only be an occasional user of the Casa Pop-Up Desk — I might recommend looking elsewhere. Logitech has some amazing wireless keyboards on the market at a lower price point, including the much-loved MK540 and the more portable Pebble 2 combo, so there are lots of options available. Granted, most of these come with a standard wireless mouse instead of a trackpad, but — if you’re looking for a fantastic, reliable trackpad — I’m not sure the Casa Touch is quite good enough to warrant splurging on the entire kit. In fact, my previous home office setup included Apple’s Magic Trackpad and a budget Logitech keyboard that was roughly the same price (and far more performant) than the Casa Pop-Up Desk.
That being said, I am still very pleased with the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk, and I can definitely say that — for certain users — it’s totally worth the hype. Is it for everyone? Not really. But for me, it’s a pretty big win.
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