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Keychron B6 Pro vs Logitech MX Keys S

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KeychronB6 ProLogitechMX Keys S
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024June 2023
Typing
LayoutFull sizeFull size
SwitchesScissorScissor
Key travel–1.8 mm
BacklightNoneWhite
Automatic backlight–Yes
Keys labelled forMac, Windows and moreMac, Windows and more
Touch IDNoNo
SwitchesScissor mechanismScissor switches with 60 g actuation force, rated for 10 million keystrokes (function keys 5 million)
KeycapsABS, concave; legends for Mac and WindowsSpherically dished keys shaped for fingertips
Layouts109 keys (100%); ANSI (keychron.com); UK, French, Nordic, Hungarian, German and Swiss ISO (ISO Layout Collection; UK ISO on keychron.uk)English UK, English International, Belgian, Croatian/Slovenian, Czech/Slovakian, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swiss, Ukrainian (UK store); MX Keys S for Mac in English UK, English International, French, German and Swiss
Backlight–A hand proximity sensor turns it on and an ambient light sensor sets the level; seven levels; stays off in bright rooms and below 10% battery; duration and brightness adjustable in Logi Options+
Special keys17 multimedia keys; Fn + Shift opens the emoji pickerDictation, emoji and microphone mute/unmute keys in the F row; Easy-Switch keys; Fn + Esc swaps media keys and F-keys; legends for both Windows and Mac (a Mac layout on MX Keys S for Mac)
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth, USB receiver and CableBluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between–3
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 8 monthsUp to 5 months
With the backlight on–Up to 10 days
Receiver2.4 GHz USB receiver at 1,000 Hz polling; Bluetooth 5.2 at 90 Hz; USB-C wired at 1,000 HzLogi Bolt USB receiver included (not compatible with other Logitech receivers); MX Keys S for Mac has none in the box but works with one, which Logitech advises for Macs with FileVault on
Battery life detail800 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 8 months, or up to 1,200 hours of continuous use (about 8 months at 5 hours a day), in Keychron's lab tests; usable while chargingRechargeable 1500 mAh Li-Po; Logitech quotes up to 10 days with its default backlight settings or up to 5 months with backlighting off
ChargingUSB-C; around 2.5 hours to chargeUSB-C port at the top right; usable while charging; USB-A to USB-C cable (USB-C to USB-C with MX Keys S for Mac)
Works withmacOS, iOS, Windows, Android and LinuxBluetooth with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, Android 8.0 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; MX Keys S for Mac lists macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 14 or later and iPadOS 14 or later
SoftwareZMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for key remapping, macros and shortcutsLogi Options+ (Windows and macOS) for Smart Actions, key customisation and backlight settings; Logitech Flow with a Flow-enabled Logitech mouse
Design
Weight623 g810 g
Width × depth × height429 × 130 × 14.5 mm430.2 × 131.63 × 20.5 mm
Size429 × 130 mm, 623 g; 5.2 mm high at the front and 14.5 mm at the rear; 3.2° typing angle–
MaterialsABS bodyLow-carbon aluminium key-module bracket; plastic parts include 26% (Graphite, Space Gray) or 11% (Pale Gray) certified post-consumer recycled plastic
ColoursSpace Gray, Ivory White, Retro Blue, Retro Red (keychron.com); Space Gray and Ivory White (keychron.uk UK ISO)Graphite, Pale Gray (UK store; Black also sold in the US); MX Keys S for Mac in Space Gray and Pale Grey
In the box–Keyboard, Logi Bolt USB receiver, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, documentation (also sold with MX Palm Rest); MX Keys S for Mac comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and no receiver
Warranty–2-year limited hardware warranty (UK)

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