Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard – Illuminated Keys & Multi-Device Sync – Compatible with 2020 iMac, 2020 MacBook Pro, 2020 MacBook Air, 2020 iPad Pro/Air, 2012 & Newer Mac Device
Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard
Upgrade your on-the-go setup with the Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard.
Designed with Apple users in mind, the keyboard features a full QWERTY layout, multi-device Bluetooth connection, and MacOS function keys – all with a smaller, more compact size.
Perfect for setting up in your home office or at an outdoor café, the Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard is equipped with convenient backlit keys and rechargeable USB-C port for enhanced typing in any setting.
- Designed for Apple users in mind
- Connects up to three Bluetooth devices
- Illuminated keys & USB-C rechargeable
- Ultra-compact, sleek design
- Compatible with MacOS & iOS devices
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Optimized for MacDesigned with Apple users in mind, the Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard includes all the must-have features you need, like easy-to-use Bluetooth, adjustable backlit keys, and Mac function keys – with all the bulkiness you can leave at home. | Convenience at Your FingertipsFeaturing backlit illuminated keys with ten adjustable brightness levels, plus function hot keys designed for Mac & iOS to work with ease wherever you are. | Multi-Device BluetoothEquipped with Bluetooth keys to effortlessly type across up to three connected devices, so you can go from writing out an email to texting back the group chat with a single press of a button. | Rechargeable USB-C PortIncludes a convenient, rechargeable USB-C port to keep your keyboard up and running for minimal downtime. Battery life varies based on use and backlighting settings. Includes USB-C charging cable. |
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| Connectivity | Wired USB-C | Wireless Bluetooth | Wired USB-C | Wireless Bluetooth |
| Multi-Device Sync | – | Up to 3 Bluetooth devices | – | Up to 4 Bluetooth devices |
| Rechargeable | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Illuminated Keys | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyboard Layout | Full QWERTY layout | Full QWERTY layout | Extended QWERTY layout with navigational arrows | Extended QWERTY layout with navigational arrows |
| Numeric Pad | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 510 g |
| Dimensions: | 28.3 x 11.43 x 0.99 cm; 510 Grams |
| Brand: | Satechi |
| Model: | ST-BTSX1M |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Satechi |
I personally picked up this keyboard to use with my ipad pro 12 inch. I must say it is a perfect companion especially with the grey color choice which matches my apple trackpad and ipad very nicely.
Besides the look and feel of this keyboard being premium it provides an additional handful of useful options.
* Perfect length size as it is the exact length of my ipad pro 12 inch.
* Backlighting keys (only in one color though but with 10 brightness levels)
* The keys are large in size where you wont be pressing other keys by accident.
* Function shortcut row
* LED indicator for CAPS lock, FUN lock and battery charging LED
* Can LINK up to 3 BT devices
* Comes with two rubber stubs to be able to lift the keyboard to a more angled view
* Comes with USB C to USB C cable that is used for charging and can also be used as a wired keyboard solution.
One other huge benefit with his keyboard and its battery level is that this works with the Apple battery widget. I have not come across any 3rd party KBs that are compatible with this widget so I was happy to see this manufacturer was able to get this to work.
The one issue I have faced with the keyboard is typing errors. First I was feeling that the keyboard was not registering all the key presses and it was a BT issue.
The more I use it, I am feeing that since the individual keys are pretty large and need a little force to press, its more of a physical typing user issue rather then electronically. I am hoping overtime as this keyboard gets used more frequently the keys will register a bit more easily and wont have to be pressed down so much, as the key travel time might be the issue on not all keys registering. I am coming from an apple keyboard where the slightest touch would register and with this one it takes a little more persistent push of a key. So I am feeling this typing experience will get better overtime as it seems to have already gotten better.
Well done Satechi.
Hope they continue to make revisions with this keyboard on updating BT version and look into the travel time on the key presses and it’s Sensativity.
El teclado esta muy bien acabo, al tacto se siente muy bien, es de aluminio y se ve muy elegante y sencillo. En general muy bien, pero es en ingles (mi culpa yo no me fije). es un lio encontrar los acentos las diagonales el signo igual. definitivamente no puedo trabajar as, ver si lo puedo regresar, pero definitivamente lo voy a cambiar. otro detalle es que hay un poco de retraso al escribir, pero este es solo cuando lo prendes, para mi gusto esto es un detalle meno
Me encanta este teclado, lo uso con mi Macbook. Las teclas estn en el mismo lugar que mi Macbook, ligeramente diferentes teclas de flecha. Las teclas se sienten similares en cuanto a los viajes. La batera dura mucho tiempo y se puede utilizar tanto por BT o en el cable USB conectado.
No he notado ningn lag o malas teclas despus de usarlo durante una semana durante el trabajo. La retroiluminacin es agradable y el diseo es impresionante como se esperaba de Satechi.
Gran alternativa ms barata al teclado oficial de Apple.
El nico inconveniente que he notado, es que las teclas no funcionan cuando las presionas en el borde. Tienes que pulsar las teclas realmente en el centro del botn para que funcione, y mis hbitos de escritura aparentemente estn causando que me pierda la ‘T’ a veces, ya que mi dedo est golpeando en el borde en lugar de la mitad. Pero despus de usarlo ms, me he acostumbrado y estoy seguro de que no me causar ningn problema.
Read many negative reviews but want to experience it by myself, at $49.00, it is good deal.
Nice design with good feel, can be paired with 3 devices, backlit keys, color match with my MacBook.
I also have Apple keyboards and other as well, but this one is one of the best, I highly recommend this.
I love it and I’m glade that I bought this keyboard.
Prima toetsenbord, voelt solide aan en typt lekker, helemaal zoals ik verwacht had. Net niet het originele apple toetsenbord, maar zit er heel dicht tegenaan, absoluut z’n geld waard.
In every way including cost this outshines the overpriced Apple magic KB .
The keys have a tad more travel, it feels like one of the older MacBooks circa 2010, which isn’t a bad thing. The backlight works well too, there’s a little bit of bleed around the keys as well as the actual letters lighting up, which I think is by design rather than a technical limitation. It would have been nice to have a UK keyboard layout option, but it’s not the end of the world. shift + 3 is the sign if anyone is wondering.
The build quality is very good, it’s up there with the Apple Magic Keyboard. The grey colour of the keyboard doesn’t match the space grey of the Apple magic keyboard exactly, it’s a slightly lighter shade (see attached photograph). It doesn’t bother me as I’m using it together with an Apple Magic Mouse which is black on top, but I could see it being an issue if you were looking to colour match to the Magic Trackpad.
Connectivity seems good. It paired with my M1 Mac mini with no issues, and wakes the computer from sleep just fine. The keyboard can be paired with up to 3 wireless devices, and can be used wired as well. I haven’t encountered the issue with the keyboard not being recognised at the login screen, or with key presses registering more than once – which was mentioned in a couple of the other reviews. It all works fine for me.
The function keys labeled for screen brightness don’t seem to work though. I have an Apple Thunderbolt Display connected to my Mac mini, and using the same keys on my previous keyboard adjusts the screen brightness. I don’t know if I’ve not set it up correctly or something, but the rest of the function keys work fine and do as you would expect.
Over all I’d give this keyboard 5 stars. While it’s not perfect, the price is reasonable and I think the score needs bumping up a bit as it should be more than 3/5. Until Apple decide to make the space grey Magic Keyboard in the smaller size, this is the nearest you’re going to get.
I rarely write reviews for ANYTHING. However, I have been searching high and low to find a Space Gray/Black rechargeable keyboard to “match” the look of the Apple trackpad and the Logitech MX Master 3 Mac Mouse.
Since I didn’t want a Space Gray keyboard WITH included keypad (the only one that Apple currently provides), I felt like I was just out of luck. THEN, I ran across a review for this keyboard. If you don’t install the little rubber pads to raise the keyboard slightly for better typing angle, it is about the same thickness and size as the Apple trackpad as you can see in the photo. VERY nice! However, WITH the pads, the typing angle is improved and still has that “Made-by-Apple” look. Add the illuminated keys (variable brightness included), the “soft-touch” keys, great key travel and feedback, and the ability to pair it with 3 different bluetooth devices, recharging capability, etc. and you have a STELLAR looking and functioning keyboard. I’ve just had it a day, but am THRILLED with it all already.