BlackBerry KEY2: 1 Week Later (Black & Silver) Review 

Yep, doing the final edits on the OnePlus 6 review. It's 17 minutes and packed full of information (y'all wanted me to be more concise). Enjoy this in the meantime.

You're such an excellent reviewer in that you zero in on small things which actually do make a difference to regular people day-to-day. Thanks Erika!

With the trend of phones with no buttons, this gives me hope.

Even though I'm not in the market for a BlackBerry, I always enjoy watching your videos. You always have a certain honesty in your reviews, and I love seeing the different visual angles of a device that you don't see another reviews.

Erica very thorough review. Thank you. I’ve noticed that you take the time to point out reasons why someone can have their keyboard and eat it to. Unlike some reviews that just expect the phone to be a s9 or Ix. Nice vid please keep em coming.

I have to say, I love your review of the key2 and it was a joy to watch.

The silver looks more professional and more unique. The black one makes it look like every other phone on the market.

Well made review, as always!

Can't wait for your full review of this phone!

Thanks for a great, very balanced review of the KEY2. The camera's decent, that's good enough for me for clearly not why I'm getting it. Ordered the silver variant but you almost convinced me that the black version was even cooler ;)

Welcome back💙

Great coverage of the features!

I surprisingly really like the look of this phone. I think it's looks real chic, but I don't know if it's worth switching my Samsung Galaxy S9...

ERICA I NOTICED YOUR NEW RING ! ! ! WHAT A LUCKY GUY TO BE WITH YOU.........

I'm still using my BlackBerry Classic. I don't know why but I just love a Blackberry.

This is a good video, goes into a lot more detail than most reviewers have

Erica Absolutely enjoyed when you asked which Color I liked I just picked one as I liked Both. And yes right with you about being excited as I do like Blackberry always have. Awesome Video and will be waiting for follow up.Thanks so much for sharing Deb.👌💪👍

I'm usually a fan of black, but that silver one looks incredible! If I hadn't purchased my S9+ not long ago, I'd honestly consider the Key2. Great looking phone!

I bought the international key 2 128GB and I love it!!. Really brought it for the security features. I like the black phone each to there own. I went with ATT because it's GSM and the battery life is awesome!

Thanks - good review and interesting points in the screen and camera.

Is a "full review" coming for the Key2?

Thank you erica , the review is so satisfing and thank you black berry this is the phone I need :)

I want the passport 2

Great video as always. Thank you.

Good, comprehensive review!

The best review of the Key2 EVER ! I had the KeyOne and got a Pixel 3 for Xmas, which has some awesome features but I gotta admit I miss the physical keyboard, especially the smart keyboard on the KeyOne and I hear the Key2 is even better. Now I gotta decide, do I trade in my Pixel 3 for a Key2 🤔 or is it a Upgrade ?

hi Erica! are you gonna do an update video on the Key2? was looking forward to see your 1 month review 😄

Thank you for the nice review. I have the Key One black edition. I'll be interested to find out whether the Key 2 would be a smart upgrade or not.

Glad to see a phone with superb battery life and no notch in 2018. I also had the V20 like you and the battery has not held up. Gotta run to the charger 2/3 through the day.

I just ordered the Key2.....can’t wait to get it. I’ve been wanting to have one for awhile but the last I heard they were going bankrupt. Or something like that so I never looked into it until now. So glad I did and thanks for the review. 😊

Blackberry has never been known for awesome cameras I doubt very much any Improvement will be made to it via updates it's interesting that you type of bit slower on it than glass While others possibly previously long-time users of BlackBerry have they discovered that the type faster on it than glass. Obviously this isn't going to be everybody's cup of tea. Personally I would have preferred a flagship priv 2. I appreciate the fact that you take time to properly experience the device before giving your review.

The black one looks so much black and so much rad...😍

At least this review was unbias and fair. Just watch the Unbox Tharapy review and Lou sounded like a full on Blackberry hater. It was rather disappointing to watch.

Good review!

I just got this at my Walmart for $350 without activation.All black.It looks great .Love the keyboard.Battery is lasting 37 hours.

Had a blackjack back in the day and was literally thinking it looked similar right before you said it

Wow I just want to know about the accessibility status of key2. I am using key1 with talkback.. But I am facing some issues with my phone. And I am still in the android 7.11. When will be the 8 update? Any idea?

My question is about Apple Music, I have a BlackBerry PRIV and I use the app daily but last week they updated it and I wasn't able to use it because it says it's not compatible with the phone so I had to download an older version

Erica, do you consider yourself faster on a virtual keyboard even when taking Ctrl+cut/copy/paste/select all into account? This is where I think the physical keyboard really improves efficient. Selecting text and waiting for the prompts for these options on a virtual keyboard are too slow.

I've always wanted a Blackberry phone but never had one so hopefully in the future I can get one.

Not sure why but this makes me miss the Sidekick terribly! 😭😭😭 I'd buy that baby in a second flat.

I loved the Samsung BlackJack II (in red) and I miss a REAL keyboard on my phones!! I'd go with the silver here, though. Personally, I would like an updated LG Quantum (which as far as I know was only a Windows Phone, and yes, I unironically love Windows Phones - they are fantastic for me) because it had a touchscreen on the front, but it slid out underneath to have a GREAT keyboard.

I have the black and love it, waiting on my silver one.

Black looks stunning.

I wish that BlackBerry could make a extremely sophisticated version of the old Sidekick. That would be a cool phone!

As a longtime blackberry user I loved the design and hardware of both key1 and key2. Ended up buying all 3 variants of key 1 and both silver n black key2. With licensing deal on the verge of its end I jumped ship n went on with an iPhone 11 but as the news breaks out regarding a 5G blackberry coming next year I've started watching the unboxing videos of blackberry devices.Still have the black key1 without Sim but of course I'm buying the new blackberry.

Came across your channel and I love it. Very detailed from other videos. Great review. what do you use to record and edit your videos. I am interested in learning how to do tech reviews?

Erica I just love the details you put in your videos, If MKBHD is the King of Technology Nerds, You are the Queen :) I love the way you explain about even the tiniest bit of a product!!

Hello Erica, 3 questions as I have a keyone and I am considering getting the keytwo. 1. Lag time...does the new model have lag issues like the previous? 2. My keyone tends to run hot at times where android has to cool it down, does the keytwo have the same issue? 3. How is the sound from the speaker? Does the keytwo have sound from both speakers or only one? Is the sound loud or on the softer side like the keyone? Thank you! Jonathan

After watching this review I'm not sure I want to upgrade from my KeyOne. So, the screen of the Key2 is "meh!" as you say. Is it the same quality as the KeyOne? And the camera worries me now too. It was supposed to be better than the camera on the KeyOne. Edit: Looks like KeyOne may get the Oreo update. I'll hold off my decision until afterwards.

Erica, how is the call quality and signal strength?

Does this Android BlackBerry retain the old sound profiles, where you could have the entire thing muted, save SMS from a certain contact? I really miss that granular control in Android.

Erica, thank you for the helpful video and especially your comments about the keyboard. One question: Has the extra clickiness sound of the space-bar actually diminished over time so that it sounds more similar to the other keys? Also, do you find that the space-bar feel/sound is different between the black and silver versions?

How is the reception I returned the K1 because it did not work as a phone. Please check in poor phone areas

can you confirm the Cast function on your Key2 on TV is choppy? I suspect this is due to Snapdragon 660. My Keyone Snapdragon 625 also produce choppy casting on TV.

is there double press on the spacebar for periods? or is punctuation limited to using the 'alt' button then corresponding keys? thanks!

I simply can't wait for your OPPO FIND X unboxing, Erica 😅😊

Aw man, I had high hopes for that camera. Is there a way to change the capacitive buttons, like on the LG V20? I'm a big fan of having the back button on the right.

Such a beautiful device.

Yessss!!!!

Is Blackberry still the most secure phone? Considering to buy one.

How is the call quality on this phone? What about the speakers? Nobody ever talks about this in their reviews.

Erica what about its earphone voice quality? is it like roar? also its radiation emition is acceptable?

Hi thanks for comparing the silver and black edition. Currently have the silver keyone. Would love to get the black for key2. I just want to ask about the external keys (volumes, power, conven keys) is it the same as with keyone? As I have issue with my keyone. Dust usually gets in the keys, making it hard to press. Hope to hear from you.

My choice is Black. However, do you know if this device will get a Bronze Edition?

I really like this phone, but am looking forward for the full review, especially about camera, screen brightness, and how the phone is fast with comparing with iPhone .... waiting for ur full review ....

How is touch latency?

Can you download a camera app with image stabilization? Can you download apps like any other phone?

Still using mine (black) in 2020 and I love it.

You can customise the colour balance in developer settings!

Thanks for looking into the display. I'll skip the K2 and hope for something better for the K3.

Would you consider using this as one of your daily phone?

Great Video! Black would be my choice.

oh i love my blackberry keyone

Soooo whatcha gonna do with the one you aren't going to keep. I'd like either or 😃 the silver one I'd buy for sure.

They both look nice phones, my only concern is dust/dirt on/in the keys long term durability ?

Blackberry key2 camera vs OnePlus 6 which one is good

Hey Erica, What is your favorite daily driver? :) Love your channel btw

Thanks for the spacebar update

Why they still make 8 mbp for the front camera after all this year? I do miss using this particular brand but the major bummer is the camera resolution and all

Is silver color painted or with pure metal?

Will the audible app work with this phone?

I just bought the silver one for 250$!! Can't wait to get my hands on it. ❤️

The silver is so much more elegant but we can't discuss taste, I suppose. Whatever! I love mine. It is gorgeous in so many ways. The shortcuts are awesome. The scrolling is amazing. And their hub is the best on the market. Totally customizable phone

so which one is better the key2 le or the key 2 ???

Is it just for a business usage? A lot of people keep saying that, i wanna buy it as a normal usage is this wrong? )":

I love this phone!

Hello Erica, Could you do a performance review in a few months please? The factor that held me from buying the KeyOne was many said that the phone gets extremely laggy down the line.

I’m gonna be the guy to ask (if it hasn’t already been asked) - what’s Pokemon Go like when playing on the BB Key 2?

Is there an esc key or can one be mapped?

How can I order one now ? Thanks

The sym key allows you to bring up the virtual keyboard seamlessly with the Qwerty KB for me the camera has been great at night I use the flash then a quick edit thru SnapSeed my pictures have been excellent no issues

Damn, I was intrigued because of the physical keyboard, but the screen is one of the most important parts of the phone for me. I also use the camera quite frequently and rely on it to not blur my photos. I dealt with that in all my budget and midrange devices before I got my current S7 Edge and I'm never going back to having to hold my breath to take a photo.

Great review and a question. If I have a tmobile # and Verizon # can I combine to one phone using the Key2 dual sim? Lmk and again thank you.

Erica do you have a channel that you sell tested phone or tech stuffs?

Black or Silver? i am 50-50! Sometimes i prefer silver, sometimes black. Can't decide...

Nah that silver one looks soo much nicer than the all black 🔥

I would consider this phone if it were about $400, i really miss typing on an actual physical key board. I wish Samsung would have a phone with an actual keyboard. Great video!

@Erica Griffin hey Erica! I love your review. Thank you for this. I understand that a lot of people will only consider this as a secondary phone. However, if you care about security, by using a non-bb phone as your primary, you might as well not use a bb phone as your secondary device. Is this correct? I wish that the key3 will be the only phone in my pocket. I work in construction and we send back and forth a lot of indoor, low light photos, and color samples with the clients. I’m crossing my fingers that with the key3, TCL/BB will be able to resolve the camera software for good, and also increase the screen size by transferring the navi buttons on screen. If possible, I hope they transfer the headphone jack on the bottom so the wire doesn’t cover the screen while making a call and navigating the screen. I usually make a call with headphones on since it’s noisy in my workplace.

This looks even better in black. This is the phone to use when in a tuxedo!