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Logitech MX Keys Mini vs Logitech POP Icon Keys

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LogitechMX Keys MiniLogitechPOP Icon Keys
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2024
Typing
LayoutCompactCompact
SwitchesScissorScissor
Key travel1.8 mm1.8 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–1.8 ± 0.3 mm total travel
KeycapsSpherically dished keys shaped for fingertipsContoured, 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 layoutsEnglish UK, English International, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Ukrainian (UK store)
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)Four Action Keys on the right (customisable in Logi Options+); shortcut keys including mute, emoji and screenshot; three Easy-Switch keys; legends for Windows and Mac
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverBluetooth
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 receivers–
Battery life detailRechargeable 1500 mAh Li-Po; Logitech quotes up to 10 days with backlighting or up to 5 months with it offTwo AAA batteries (user-replaceable); over 36 months; automatic sleep
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 laterBluetooth Low Energy with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 12 or later, iPadOS 15 or later, iOS 15 or later, Android 12 or later and ChromeOS
SoftwareLogi Options+ (Windows and macOS) for key customisation and backlight settings; Logitech Flow with a Flow-enabled Logitech mouseLogi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Action Keys, F-key shortcuts)
Design
Weight506.4 g530 g
Width × depth × height295.99 × 131.95 × 20.97 mm324.51 × 136.96 × 22 mm
MaterialsLow-carbon aluminium scissor plate; plastic parts include 30% (Graphite) or 12% (Pale Gray, Rose) certified post-consumer recycled plasticPlastic parts with 37% to 70% certified post-consumer recycled plastic, depending on colour; transparent frame
ColoursGraphite, Pale Gray, Rose (UK store; Black also sold in the US); MX Keys Mini for Mac in Pale Gray and Space GrayGraphite & Green, Off-White & Orange, Rose & Off-White, Lilac & Off-White
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, user documentation
Warranty2-year limited hardware warranty (UK)2-year limited hardware warranty

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