Equip Essential 245215 — Wired USB Keyboard, US International, Black
105 keysSoft touchDrainage channelsPlug and play
The Equip Essential 245215 is a plain 105-key wired keyboard for the desk that just needs a working keyboard, and the one feature worth paying attention to is the spill-resistant design with liquid drainage — not merely a sealed membrane, but channels that let a spilled drink run out again. The keys have a soft-touch finish, the layout is standard with a full numeric pad, and it is wired USB-A, plug and play with nothing to install, on a 1.35 m cable. It measures 440 mm wide and weighs 200 g. Equip lists it for Windows 7 through 11, macOS 10.6 and later, and Chrome OS — a wider list than most keyboards at this price publish. In the box: the keyboard.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Layout: US International QWERTY is the layout most people in Cyprus type on: wide Enter key, @ above 2. If your current keyboard is UK layout, the Enter key changes shape and a few symbols move, but letters and numbers are identical. This is a wired USB-A keyboard, so there is nothing to charge or pair and it works in the BIOS and in boot menus. There is no wireless option, no Bluetooth, no backlight, no media or hot keys and no palm rest. Equip publishes no key technology, no key travel, no key-life rating, no tilt-foot detail and no warranty term at all for this model — those rows are left out here rather than guessed, and if the warranty or the durability rating decides your purchase, buy the Logitech K120 or the CHERRY KC 1000 instead, both of which publish both. One more note: Equip’s own page prints the dimensions in a jumbled field order; the figure that matters is the 440 mm width of a full-size board.
Best For
✓ Offices and schools buying keyboards in quantity
✓ Machines that need keyboard access before Windows loads
✓ Reception counters and shared workstations
✓ Desks where a drink is a realistic risk
✓ Mac and Chromebook users, which Equip lists explicitly
✓ Data entry, thanks to the full numeric pad
Key Features
Drainage, not just sealing
Equip builds actual liquid drainage into the base, so a spilled drink runs out rather than sitting on the membrane.
Soft-touch keys
A softer keycap finish than the bare plastic you normally get at this price.
Three operating systems listed
Windows, macOS 10.6 or later and Chrome OS, published by Equip — most budget keyboards list Windows alone.
Nothing to install
Wired USB-A, plug and play, no drivers, and it works in the BIOS on a fresh machine.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Equip |
| Series |
Essential Wired USB Keyboard |
| Part Number |
245215 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4015867230510 |
| MPN |
245215 |
| Keys |
| Keys |
105, standard layout |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Key surface |
Soft touch |
| Construction |
Spill resistant with liquid drainage |
| Layout |
US International (QWERTY) |
| Backlighting |
None |
| Key technology |
Not published by Equip |
| Key life |
Not published by Equip |
| Build |
| Width |
440 mm |
| Weight |
200 g |
| Colour |
Black |
| Palm rest |
Not included |
| Connection |
| Interface |
Wired USB-A, plug and play |
| Cable |
1.35 m |
| Operating system |
Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS 10.6 or later, Chrome OS (Equip) |
| Compliance |
| Certifications |
CE, RoHS |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Equip does not publish a warranty term on its product page. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; for anything beyond that we handle the claim with Equip on your behalf — ask us before ordering if the term matters for your purchase. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does drainage actually mean?
There are channels in the base that let liquid run out of the keyboard rather than pooling inside it. It is a step beyond the sealed-membrane "spill resistant" claim, and it is why this one survives a knocked-over cup better than its price suggests.
Does it work before Windows loads?
Yes. It is a wired USB keyboard, so it is available in the BIOS and in boot menus.
How long do the keys last?
Equip does not publish a keystroke rating for this model. If durability figures matter to you, ask us for the Logitech K120 (10 million) or the CHERRY KC 1000 (10 million, laser-etched legends).
Which layout is this part number?
This one is US International. Tell us if you need a different national layout and we will check what Equip publishes.
Singular Expert Insight
Buy this when the brief is genuinely "a keyboard, cheap, that survives coffee". If anyone asks about warranty or key life, move up to the K120 — Equip publishes neither. See our
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Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You want the cheapest full-size wired keyboard with real liquid drainage, in US International layout.
Skip it if
You need wireless, media keys, a backlight, or published key life and a warranty term.
Also consider
Logitech K120 for published durability and a 3-year term, or the CHERRY KC 1000 for laser-etched legends and hotkeys.