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Logitech MX Keys Mini
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Logitech · MX

MX Keys Mini

Released September 2021

Logitech's compact wireless keyboard with backlit, low-profile scissor keys and no number pad, suited to smaller desks and to people who want their mouse closer to the keyboard.

Layout
Compact
Switches
Scissor
Backlight
White
Battery
5 months
Connects by
Bluetooth and USB receiver
Weight
506.4 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is excellent to type on, quiet, well built and easy to carry, with handy multi-device pairing. The common complaints are the high price for a small keyboard and limited customisation, with no macros; TechRadar and PCWorld missed adjustable feet, and RTINGS and TechRadar noted the USB receiver is not included.

From rtings.com, tomsguide.com, techradar.com and pcworld.com

Specifications

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Typing

Layout
Compact
Switches
Scissor
Key travel
1.8 mm
Backlight
White
Automatic backlight
Yes
Keys labelled for
Mac, Windows and more
Touch ID
No
Switches
Scissor switches rated for 10 million keystrokes (function keys 5 million)
Keycaps
Spherically dished keys shaped for fingertips
Layouts
English UK, English International, Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swiss (UK store); MX Keys Mini for Mac comes in the same layouts
Backlight
A 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 keys
Dictation, 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)

Connections and battery

Connects by
Bluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between
3
Power
Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 5 months
With the backlight on
Up to 10 days
Receiver
None in the box; works with a Logi Bolt USB receiver bought separately, but not with other Logitech receivers
Battery life detail
Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-Po; Logitech quotes up to 10 days with backlighting or up to 5 months with it off
Charging
USB-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 with
Windows 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 later
Software
Logi Options+ (Windows and macOS) for key customisation and backlight settings; Logitech Flow with a Flow-enabled Logitech mouse

Design

Weight
506.4 g
Width × depth × height
295.99 × 131.95 × 20.97 mm
Materials
Low-carbon aluminium scissor plate; plastic parts include 30% (Graphite) or 12% (Pale Gray, Rose) certified post-consumer recycled plastic
Colours
Graphite, Pale Gray, Rose (UK store; Black also sold in the US); MX Keys Mini for Mac in Pale Gray and Space Gray
In the box
Keyboard, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, documentation (a USB-C to USB-C cable with MX Keys Mini for Mac)
Warranty
2-year limited hardware warranty (UK)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Compact, at 296 mm wide and 506 g
  • Backlight turns on as your hands approach and adjusts to the room's light
  • Dictation, emoji and microphone mute keys

Cons

  • Bluetooth only out of the box; the Logi Bolt receiver is sold separately
  • No number pad, and smaller arrow keys than MX Mechanical Mini
  • Up to 10 days per charge with the backlight on

Closest rivals

Model
LayoutSwitchesBacklightBatteryConnects byWeightReleased
KeychronB1 Pro
CompactScissorNone8 monthsBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable425 gMay 2024
LogitechPebble Keys 2 K380s
CompactScissorNone36 monthsBluetooth and USB receiver415 gSept 2023
LogitechPOP Icon Keys
CompactScissorNone36 monthsBluetooth530 gOct 2024

Sources

  1. logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/mx-keys-mini.920-010495
  2. logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/mx-keys-mini-for-mac.920-010525
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  5. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4409084730775-Getting-Started-MX-Keys-Mini
  6. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4409094450327-Getting-Started-MX-Keys-Mini-f…
  7. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5528296254743-Why-are-MX-Mechanical-Mini-and…
  8. news.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2021/Maximize-Creative-Potential-…
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  10. logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-keys-mini.920-010388
  11. logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-keys-mini-for-mac.920-010389

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