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MX Mechanical

Released May 2022

Logitech's full-size wireless keyboard with backlit, low-profile mechanical switches and a number pad, suited to people who want mechanical key feel on a keyboard that moves between up to three computers or devices.

Layout
Full size
Switches
Low-profile mechanical
Backlight
White
Battery
10 months
Connects by
Bluetooth and USB receiver
Weight
828 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers find it comfortable for long typing sessions thanks to its low profile, with solid build, capable software and easy switching between three devices. Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware call it expensive next to more customisable rivals and regret the lack of a wired mode; RTINGS noted that some keys don't work as intended on macOS and Linux.

From rtings.com, tomsguide.com and tomshardware.com

Specifications

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Typing

Layout
Full size
Switches
Low-profile mechanical
Key travel
3.2 mm
Backlight
White
Automatic backlight
Yes
Keys labelled for
Mac, Windows and more
Touch ID
No
Switches
Low-profile mechanical switches in Tactile Quiet (brown), Clicky (blue) or Linear (red); Logitech lists 55 g actuation force and 1.3 mm actuation distance, rated for 50 million keystrokes
Keycaps
Dual-colour keycaps with a matte surface
Layouts
English UK, French and Swiss with Tactile Quiet switches only; English International, German and Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Finnish with all three switch types (UK store)
Backlight
A hand proximity sensor turns it on and an ambient light sensor sets the level; eight levels; six effects (static, breathing, reaction, contrast, wave, random); stays off in bright rooms and below 10% battery
Special keys
Dictation, emoji, search and microphone mute/unmute keys; Easy-Switch keys; Fn + the light bulb key changes the backlight effect; Fn + Esc swaps media keys and F-keys; legends for both Windows and Mac

Connections and battery

Connects by
Bluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between
3
Power
Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 10 months
With the backlight on
Up to 15 days
Receiver
Logi Bolt USB receiver included (needs a USB-A port)
Battery life detail
Rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-Po; Logitech quotes up to 15 days with backlighting or up to 10 months with it off
Charging
USB-C port at the top right; 4 hours from empty to full; usable while charging, though the cable only charges it; USB-A to USB-C cable included
Works with
Bluetooth 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; Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS
Software
Logi Options+ (Windows and macOS) for Smart Actions, app-specific profiles, Fn key functions and backlight effects; Logitech Flow with a Flow-enabled Logitech mouse

Design

Weight
828 g
Width × depth × height
433.85 × 131.55 × 26.1 mm
Materials
Low-carbon aluminium top case; plastic parts include 45% certified post-consumer recycled plastic
Colours
Graphite
In the box
Keyboard, Logi Bolt USB receiver, 1 m USB-A to USB-C charging cable, documentation
Warranty
2-year limited hardware warranty (UK)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Choice of Tactile Quiet, Clicky or Linear low-profile switches
  • Up to 15 days per charge with the backlight on, or up to 10 months with it off
  • Connects over Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt receiver

Cons

  • The USB-C cable only charges it; it doesn't work as a wired keyboard
  • With the English UK layout, Logitech's UK store sells only the Tactile Quiet switches
  • The backlight doesn't light every character on the keycaps

Closest rivals

Model
LayoutSwitchesBacklightBatteryConnects byWeightReleased
LogitechG413 SE
Full sizeMechanicalWhite–Cable780 gFeb 2022
KeychronV5 Max
Full sizeMechanicalRGB190 hoursBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable925 gDec 2023
KeychronV6 Max
Full sizeMechanicalRGB190 hoursBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable1110 gFeb 2024

Sources

  1. logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/mx-mechanical.920-010756
  2. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5216332603799-Specification-MX-Mechanical
  3. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5216357107991-Getting-Started-MX-Mechanical
  4. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5528427283991-How-do-I-know-which-type-of-sw…
  5. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5528388118551-How-to-swap-between-backlight-…
  6. support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/6860785703063-Why-doesn-t-the-backlight-illu…
  7. news.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2022/Feel-the-Performance-with-Lo…
  8. logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-mechanical

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