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Logitech MX Keys Mini vs Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s

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LogitechMX Keys MiniLogitechPebble Keys 2 K380s
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021September 2023
Typing
LayoutCompactCompact
SwitchesScissorScissor
Key travel1.8 mm1.5 mm
BacklightWhiteNone
Automatic backlightYes–
Keys labelled forMac, Windows and moreMac, Windows and more
Touch IDNoNo
SwitchesScissor switches rated for 10 million keystrokes (function keys 5 million)Scissor keys with 60 ± 10 gf actuation force, rated for 10 million keystrokes (function and cursor keys 3 million)
Key travel–1.5 ± 0.3 mm total travel
KeycapsSpherically dished keys shaped for fingertipsRound, low-profile keys
LayoutsEnglish UK, English International, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swiss (UK store); MX Keys Mini for Mac comes in the same layouts–
BacklightA hand proximity sensor turns it on and an ambient light sensor sets the level; eight levels; stays off in rooms brighter than 100 lux and below 10% battery–
Special keysDictation, emoji and microphone mute/unmute keys in the F row (the mute key needs Logi Options+); Easy-Switch keys; Fn + Esc swaps media keys and F-keys; legends for both Windows and Mac (a Mac layout on MX Keys Mini for Mac)Customisable F-row shortcuts in Logi Options+ (emoji, dictation, screenshot and others); three Easy-Switch keys (F1–F3); dual-labelled Mac and Windows modifier keys; the layout adapts to the paired operating system
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverBluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between33
PowerRechargeableAAA battery
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 5 monthsUp to 36 months
With the backlight onUp to 10 days–
ReceiverNone in the box; works with a Logi Bolt USB receiver bought separately, but not with other Logitech receiversBluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 5.1); no receiver in the box, but it pairs with a Logi Bolt USB receiver sold separately; not compatible with Unifying receivers; range over 10 m
Battery life detailRechargeable 1500 mAh Li-Po; Logitech quotes up to 10 days with backlighting or up to 5 months with it offTwo AAA alkaline batteries, pre-installed; up to 36 months (Logitech's product page and battery article; its specification sheet says over 50 months)
ChargingUSB-C port at the top right; usable while charging; USB-A to USB-C cable (USB-C to USB-C with MX Keys Mini for Mac)–
Works withWindows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 14 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, Android 8.0 or later, Linux and ChromeOS over Bluetooth; MX Keys Mini for Mac lists macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 13.4 or later and iPadOS 14 or laterWindows 10 and 11, macOS, iPadOS 14 or later, iOS 14 or later, Android and ChromeOS; a separate K380s for Mac is also sold
SoftwareLogi Options+ (Windows and macOS) for key customisation and backlight settings; Logitech Flow with a Flow-enabled Logitech mouseLogi Options+ (app profiles, Logitech Flow, low-battery alerts, F-key customisation) on Windows and macOS
Design
Weight506.4 g415 g
Width × depth × height295.99 × 131.95 × 20.97 mm279.5 × 124.2 × 16.4 mm
Size–279.5 × 124.2 × 16.4 mm; 415 g with batteries, 395 g without
MaterialsLow-carbon aluminium scissor plate; plastic parts include 30% (Graphite) or 12% (Pale Gray, Rose) certified post-consumer recycled plastic–
ColoursGraphite, Pale Gray, Rose (UK store; Black also sold in the US); MX Keys Mini for Mac in Pale Gray and Space GrayTonal Graphite, Tonal White, Tonal Rose
In the boxKeyboard, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, documentation (a USB-C to USB-C cable with MX Keys Mini for Mac)Keyboard, two AAA alkaline batteries (pre-installed), user documentation
Warranty2-year limited hardware warranty (UK)2-year limited hardware warranty

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