Logitech MX Keys Mini Minimalist Wireless Illuminated
Logitech MX Keys Mini Minimalist Wireless Illuminated Keyboard, Compact, Bluetooth, Backlight, USB-C, Compatible with Apple MacOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Metal, Light Gray, QWERTY
MINI SIZE, BIG COMFORT
A layout designed for effortless precision, with a minimalist form for better ergonomics.
SMART ILLUMINATION
Backlit keys light up the moment your hands approach and automatically adjust brightness.
THE ULTIMATE SETUP
Team MX Keys Mini with MX Anywhere 3 for advanced functionality and inspired design.
PERFECT STROKE KEYS
Type with confidence on spherically-dished keys shaped for your fingertips.
FLUID TYPING
Create with a keyboard crafted for efficiency, stability, and precision.
SMART KEYS
Get next-level productivity with Dictation, Mic Mute/Unmute, and Emoji keys.
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Easily connect up to 3 devices with Bluetooth Low Energy – no need to use up a USB port.
MULTI-COMPUTER, ONE FLOW
Type on multiple computers – and transfer text, images, and files between them
CUSTOMISE FN KEYS
Assign the F-Keys for specific functions or custom shortcuts
MX + CREATIVE CLOUD
Get a complimentary 1-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription with this keyboard purchase.
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 MX Keys Mini |  MX Keys |  K780 |  K800 |  Craft | |
| Size | Compact | Full size | Compact | Full size | Full size |
| USB Type | USB-A to USB-C | USB-A to USB-C | – | micro-USB | USB-A to USB-C |
| Illuminated Keys | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power | 10 days without backlight | 10 days without backlight | 2 AAA batteries / 24 months | 10 days | 7 days |
| Connected Devices | up to 3 | up to 3 | up to 3 | 1 | up to 3 |
| FLOW Control | up to 3 | up to 3 | up to 3 | No | up to 3 |
| Compatibility | Windows,macOS, Linux,Chrome OS | Windows,macOS, Linux,Chrome OS | Windows, macOS, Chrome OS | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Compatibility | iPadOS, iOS, Android | iPadOS, iOS, Android | Android | – | – |
| Key Customization | Customizable Fn-row keys | Customizable Fn-row keys | Customizable F4,F5 and F6 keys | No | Customizable Fn-row keys |
| Logi Options | Logi Options compatible | Logi Options compatible | Logi Options compatible | No | Logi Options compatible |
| Weight: | 550 g |
| Dimensions: | 29.59 x 13.19 x 2.09 cm; 550 Grams |
| Brand: | Logitech |
| Model: | 920-010496 |
| Colour: | Pale Gray |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Manufacture: | Logitech |
| Dimensions: | 29.59 x 13.19 x 2.09 cm; 550 Grams |
Second time I am buying this keyboard, fell in love instantly when bought it.
Different type of typing that what i am used to.
Seamless and quiet.
A must have tech gadget!
Absolutely amazing, well worth the money, such good quality, has good weight to it and the keys are very smooth and lights up. You can connect to three items at once.
Chuffed to bits I finally have a sturdy solid functional wireless keyboard. Works great with my M1 Max Macbook Pro. But too heavy to be portable.
Now I want to write a book as typing is so comfortable. No flimsy feel about this and battery lasts a long time (weeks so far). Although the battery has lasted so long, I have not tested the charging cable yet!
So buzzing about this purchase. Why did I not get a wireless keyboard years ago? I was not sure if this would be worth the money but I feel it is. Only issue is now I want to buy a wireless trackpad!
I’ve been using logitech products for some time now. I loved the MX Keys, so i thought as i was in the market for a smaller keyboard, i’d give the MX keys mini ago.
To cut a long story short, dont bother buying if you plan on only connecting via Bluetooth (in windows). It was the most frustrating few days of my life trying to troubleshoot. In the end i gave up and purchased the MX master 3S to go along side the keyboard, but for most importantly, it comes with the new bolt reciever.
Its been fantastic to be honest. No more sporadic dissconnects. Solid experience so far.
I can honestly on recommend this keyboard, but only if you’re either buying/already have the bolt reciever.
Connects to multiple devices flawlessly. Low profile keys makes it very easy to type. How the keyboard knows when to backlight the keys is beyond me
Just what I needed for home work station. I like everything about this keyboard especially the fact that it has Bluetooth connection and mini for limited space
The material is high quality and well built. Soft and comfortable to rest the wrist on it however it is a bit on the thin side so a mechanical keyboard might not be a good type to use it with.
So I was merely looking for a Wireless keyboard that used the 2.4Ghz USB mini adapter; as I preferred that over Bluetooth. (more solid/reliable IMO)…and so I was having a hard time finding one that seemed worthy…I came across this Logi keyboard and while I was not a fan of the price at all, I know that I loved my Logi MX Anywhere 2 mouse that I had since around 2016, and still going strong. And so I took the leap and got this keyboard. And WOW, it’s build quality has totally blown me away…strong, sturdy, has good weight to it. Just a ‘premium’ looking and feeling keyboard. The only downside is that you need to buy the BOLT USB receiver separately (https://amzn.eu/d/18eBq77) for an already expensive keyboard. But at the end of the day, with the premium ‘look’ and ‘feel’ of this keyboard, I’d say it’s worth the investment.
I need to be honest. I always bought the most reviewed and cheaper keyboard and mouse around when I needed it. But I never thought that investing on a more premium keyboard and mouse set would make a difference in my life. The Logitech MX Keys keyboard is something else, it’s an absurd how its keys feels good when typing, how smart it is the backlight that illuminates confirming your space brightness, conserving battery when it does not need to be lit.
As for the M720 Triathlon Multi-Device Wireless Mouse, it’s comfortable to use, you can customize ALL its buttons via software, and the fact you can use both products on three different devices with a click of a button makes it more interesting so you can swiftly changes devices while working on different things at the same time.
The look and feel are solid and reek of quality. Very easy to set up to work across multiple devices, even ones without Bluetooth. Very happy!
Fantastic little keyboard, key action and positioning perfect, weighty, stable, great options and configurable, BUT………there are no feet to adjust angle or tilt, tried various risers and feet but due to the thick top end of the keyboard the feet cannot be positioned far enough back causing a pivot when typing, there are 3d printed items available in USA but not shipping abroad.
Pros:
– Very premium feel (but not 70 worth!)
– Keys are very nice to press and it’s easy to type quickly. It’s very comfortable.
– Easy to switch between devices with F1-F3 keys
– Connects to up to 3 devices, including my iPad Pro
– Pink
– Backlit (it’s bright enough, bear in mind that the pictures attached to my review are taken during sunrise with sun flooding my room!)
– Customisable function keys
– Pretty good battery life
Cons:
– overpriced
– doesn’t come with bluetooth receiver and you have to buy it separately. considering how expensive it is, it should be included!
– ‘Flow’ function on the Logitech Options+ software is limited for the keyboard. There is the option to have this keyboard ‘follow’ a compatible Logitech mouse when you switch devices with the mouse, but there is no option to have the mouse follow the keyboard. This is frustrating because it’s much faster and easier to switch devices with the keyboard than mice.
– Takes longer than ideal to connect to my iPad once I switch it over
– THERE IS NO WAY TO HAVE BACKLIGHT PERMANENTLY ON! YOU HAVE BASICALLY NO CONTROL OVER BACKLIGHT OTHER THAN TO TURN IT OFF. All you can do is increase or decrease brightness, but this isn’t a permanent change, as it resets quickly and adapts to environment. you can’t change how many minutes or seconds backlight turns off after you finish using it. you can’t leave backlight permanently on.
– Customisable function keys but there are no alternative key caps for them. bear in mind that Logitech do not sell replacement key caps for the MX keyboards either, so if one goes you have to try your luck on eBay with someone selling keys from their broken keyboard!
– Would be great if the keyboard raising bar at the back was adjustable. I struggle to use keyboards without wrist rests but this keyboard was far too low until I added my own feet to it.
– Possibly loose charging port. I am unsure if this is a fault specific to mine or if it’s like that on all of them and isn’t an issue. I have ordered a second one to compare and will return whichever according to if it he charging port is like that on purpose or whether it’s a fault.
Overall, it’s a very nice and premium keyboard, but it’s grossly overpriced and considering the price, it’s a bit of a joke that there’s such limited control over the backlight. I would recommend if you have a specific criteria like I did, but otherwise, you can save your money and find a cheaper option that would make you just as happy.
I’ve been using the MX Keys for a few months now. If you like “squishy” keys for work, this keyboard is perfect. The battery life is phenomenal (I charge it around once a month!).
Switching between computers is perfect too. Simply press a single button. It works every time without issue.
No concerns at all about this keyboard. I’m excited to buy a matching mouse!
I’ve been using the MX Keyboard for about six months now. I love it. It’s heavy and has a real quality feel. The keys have a very positive response, which improves accuracy when typing. It’s quiet in use and charges in a couple of hours. I use it for hours every day and probably charge it once or twice per month. It’s very customisable though I’ve only made one change as I’m happy with it as it is. If something happened to it, I would definitely buy another.
The keyboard comes well boxed and with clear instructions. The options to change connection with a click of the button has been amazing for quickly transitioning between laptop/monitor to iPad.
The keyboard came partly charged and two weeks later of frequent use, I’ve still to charge it.
I’m very picky with my keyboards but I quite like the feel of these buttons and appreciate the backlight for when I’m working past office hours. Not sure how it will last in the long run, but so far I’m definitely a fan!
Bought this keyboard for general office use and software dev. It came with a unifying USB dongle but I don’t use it because I already have a Logitech mouse that also came with one. It’s great that I don’t have to waste another USB port.
It’s a good looking keyboard and wonderful to type on. High quality plastics. Key action is solid with a perfect amount of travel. Very useful shortcut keys and has a num pad but still manages to be quite compact. Height is not adjustable but the fixed height is fine for me. Battery is excellent so far. I don’t use the backlight so after a month’s use the battery level is still full. Logitech’s unified Options+ software is really good. It allows management of all Logitech devices and good level of customisation.
I live and work abroad and unfortunately Logitech do not allow exports of their localised products. I was desperate to get this keyboard with UK layout so a big thank you to Amazon UK for shipping this renewed product (actually good as new) to Japan with no hassle at all. Took about a week to arrive and still worked out cheaper than buying locally.
A lot of the special keys are unfamiliar which is taking some getting used to and I don’t know what most of them do yet. I couldn’t work out how to take a screen shot, it’s supposed to be the camera icon but that didn’t work for me, but the snipping tool shortcut is to hold down opt|start and shift and then click s, which is more useful anyway.
I hesitated before spending so much on a keyboard but it was definitely worth it.
I’ve been using this keyboard for more than a year now (I requested it as my Christmas present, after an extensive research). And I’m very happy with it.
Pros:
1. Letters on the keys will never fade. This was the main reason I was looking to ditch my previous keyboard (Logitech K400). Because the letters are made of different material (to lit up) rather than printed on the keys, it will never be rubbed off over the time.
2. Good battery life. I use it all day every day for work (constantly typing) and leisure and the battery lasts for months as long as you leave the backlight turned off. (Backlight is adjustable using F4/F5 keys)
3. You can easily switch between devices. Typing on the keyboard is way easier and quicker then on the phone, of course.
4. Easy to turn the power off. So I can leave the desk without worrying about my cat ruining my work or changing random settings using some keyboard shortcuts.
5. Compact. No num key pad, so the keys are directly in front of me rather than slightly to the left.
6. Reliable. The keys don’t start to stick like cheap 20 non-branded ones after a month.
Cons:
1. They keys are (pale) gray, not white. I knew it before I got it but I was still disappointed by how dull the colour looked. I’d say it’s duller and darker gray than it looks on the promotional pictures.
2. Small niggle but every time you turn the keyboard back on, the backlight setting is back to default (max brightness). It’s slightly annoying if you prefer the light to be off like me. (This doesn’t happen if you don’t touch the power button. It only goes to “sleep” so it remember the settings)
Overall, tick almost all the boxes. Would highly recommend.
I’m very happy with this keyboard, I deducted a star because Logitech has plenty of time to add the ability to have the backlight timer set to be longer than 5 seconds. In logi Options+ all you can do is turn the backlight on or off.
If set on the backlight activates when your hands are close to the keyboard but then only lasts 5 seconds. This wasn’t so much an issue for me because I have a light on my desk and prefer to disable the backlight to have the keyboards battery last as long as possible.
This keyboard also works with same usb receiver that the mx master mouse does which was another reason I wanted to try this one.
As long as you don’t care about the backlight issue I’m sure you will enjoy using the keyboard it’s really nice to type on.
It arrives in a lovely box which the inner slides out to reveal the keyboard all wrapped in crepe like paper, dongle underneath it and cable in a small box within.
The colouring is lovely, but it’s not made of metal.
It has a nice weight to the keyboard which keeps it stable when using.
The backlighting of the keys is controlled by a proximity sensor, but I have noticed it sometimes illuminates momentarily when I close, but not that close to it.
You can switch off the backlight when using during daylight or under lighting, this will increase battery life.
If you get the chance see if you can try one in a shop as the angle may not suit you, as it has no adjustable feet.
The base has thin rubbery feet which hold it in place firmly.
Build quality of mine is very good.
It can be connected either by dongle or Bluetooth.
When connected by Bluetooth to a Mac (well my Mac and I’ve since read probably all types of Mac) it does not work when you initially start up your Mac from shutdown, you need to sign in either on laptop keyboard or physically attached keyboard, then it will work okay.
You can connect the keyboard to 3 devices using Bluetooth.
You also get a dongle and usb c cable.
The on/off switch is on rear right side so is usb c port.
I noticed the large escape key, which makes all the top row keys not aligned with the row beneath, my other Logitech keyboards are aligned.
Fn key is bottom right of main keys.
If you use the dongle (unifying type) it works even after startup from shutdown.
This Bluetooth issue is mentioned on apples forums, it’s to do with how the driver loads up.
I find it a bit weird as my older solar k760 works just fine, even after shutdown, but I assume it’s due to older Bluetooth technology.
I now just put my Mac to sleep.
I do like the versatility of being able to change what the top row keys do with different programmes.
The lock button is very handy when needing to leave your desk.
I like how the keys feel when typing, with their concave centre shape.
This is my 6th or 7th wireless Logitech keyboard, having used the larger solar keyboard before with windows only, my k780, k760 and a variety of smaller other ones.
Reliability I have found to be very good, and expect same from MX.
My k760 & k780 still work.
Two things I would like on this keyboard are solar & being able to type password after a shutdown.
I use this keyboard in conjunction to my mx masters 2 or my Ergo mice.
The keyboard works just fine with windows based pc’s I have noticed no startup password quirks.
Overall in the short time I’ve been using I do like it.
Will update this once I’ve used it a bit longer, especially on battery life.
I’m using mainly as my main work from home keyboard on windows and personal on Mac.
I should also say it supports moving docs etc from one system to another, when both on same network, but I don’t use that, only experimented a couple of times to see it work.
Do I find it worth the price, so far I would say yes and if as reliable as my very ancient Mac k760 ( got it around 2012/13) I will be pleased, though I think my k750 is older but that’s a windows only one and it still works too but have changed rechargeable battery once on it.
In summary, lovely typing keyboard, well made, a couple of quirks and especially multi OS.
****Update****
I read on Reddit, that turning off FileVault on Mac allows keyboard to connect after starting from shutdown.
But then you need to weigh up security or convenience, I keep an encrypted portable hard drive.
I also have my old K760 just for startup issues.
One little point, Logitech needs to supply a usbc dongle, having to use a converter, makes it look terrible on the MacBook Pro, sticks out, but also gets round startup issue.
I looked at various keyboards before buying this one, and it has been a pleasure to use…
It has Bluetooth built in, and can also connect to a USB wireless dongle, which is provided. It can connect to 3 different devices, and has a quick button to connect to each, so I’m able to connect this to my work laptop, my home desktop or my Chromebook as needed.
The keyboard is kind of like a top end laptop keyboard, in that it is a scissor switch, membrane type (it’s not mechanical) with a very shallow degree of travel on the keys. However, I find that this lets me type relatively quicker compared to a full mechanical keyboard that has a greater amount of key travel.
It is also LED back lit, which is great if using in dim light. This can be set to be fully on (which shortens the battery life) or through a range of settings to being completely off. I have it set on the minimum light setting… this detects your hands near the keyboard and switches the back light on. When you stop typing for so many seconds, it will automatically switch off again.
The battery last probably a couple of weeks between charges on this setting, however, I have a USB 3.0 to USB C cable plugged into my laptop, so I can easily recharge if needed.
It might seem expensive for a non-mechanical keyboard, though given how many hours I spend using it, and how nice it is to use, I definitely think it’s worth the price.
I mainly use this keyboard for productivity work and it is excellent, sturdy, well-built and aesthetically pleasing (I got the white color). The best thing about it are the keycaps which are slightly rough, providing more grip and have a little moulded “dip”, allowing your fingers to better grip them when typing.
My only complaint is the backlight which turns on and off as it switches off the backlight when you lift your palms off the keyboard. Although this helps it attain that excellent battery life as I only need to charge it once every 3 months, it can get a little annoying sometimes.
My concerns were unfounded though, as this keyboard is brilliant; very slim profile, very nice feel to type on which is very Apple keyboard-esque with low profile keys. Keys are well marked, and feel nice to type on with very little noise and, for me anyway, enough travel to feel like I’ve reassuringly pressed them but without causing typing fatigue.
I use a keyboard extensively at work from 9-5 and this feels fantastic, and has only been charged once initially when I got it. Admittedly I do not use the backlighting on the keys as I work in a well lit environment mostly, so I would imagine were I to use this and the “automatically light on hand approach” sensor would reduce my battery life. The battery can be replaced relatively easily with a bit of online research should the need arise anyway, and with this rate of discharge/recharge I shouldn’t envisage having to do this for a long time.
Physically switching between devices is very easy with 3 distinct pairings to specific devices above the cursor keys, with the current one being illuminated with an LED. I just connect via Bluetooth rather than use the unified receiver dongle, and have had no issues with drop outs or interference or anything of that nature.
I found that, in use, the feeling of typing was improved with the official gel wrist rest which is purpose designed for this very slimline keyboard. As this was very much a personal preference, I’d try without the wrist rest first and then buy it later if you felt like you might benefit from it, as the wrist rest is kind of expensive for what it is.
Some folk complain that having both the Apple and Windows specific key functions marked on some keys was messy, ugly, or a bit cluttered looking but I haven’t found that in use and as someone who switches between Windows and Mac/iPad I actually found it incredibly useful. Guess it might be slightly annoying if you only used one particular operating system but, even if I did I don’t know what the big deal is as to me it is still very aesthetically pleasing. I don’t know how they could have solved this being a multi OS device any more elegantly to be honest.
The backlight looks great and is dimmable, but as previously mentioned, I have it turned off as my workplace is well lit.
Absolutely great piece of kit, all I’d say is having experienced all the bells and whistles of the MX Master mouse, it would have been nice if this similarly had some tricks up its sleeve, but in this case it’s just a keyboard with limited customisable stuff other than a few buttons and the F keys. Might have been nice for my purposes had it had a jog shutter dial or something as is on the Logitech Craft keyboard or some kind of added value, but hey, that’s just a wee gripe about what it doesn’t have; everything it does have works well, and it feels great.
Much like the MX Master Mouse, I don’t regret the spend at all as I feel the quality of life improvements I didn’t even know I was missing are more than worth it for something I use for many hours on a daily basis.
Hands down this is one of the best keyboards I’ve ever used. It’s very easy to set up, simply follow instructions. It does come with a partial charge, but you will need to give it a full charge for a few hours before the battery is full. It might be worth doing before you set up.
If you use a few computers/devices at once, then this keyboard will be easy for you to switch between devices, which will be a huge plus for some. The second huge plus is that you can use this if you are a PC or Mac user. Some of the keys will have 4 symbols with a line down the middle. The symbols on the left are for Mac users, the right for PC users.
The F keys also have 2 functions. One is for the usual F functions, the other is for the keyboard. Simply press the ‘fn’ button then the F key and it will do various things. For example, fn & F6 will turn off the backlight, fn & F7 will turn the backlight back on.
If you like the backlight, then you will get about 10 days of battery, if you are happy without then you will supposedly get about 5 months (although I’ve not had the keyboard long enough to test this out).
Ergonomics: This keyboard is very well built, and much more solid (and heavier) than most wireless keyboards. The keys have almost a cup in them to support your finger tips. As a touch typer, I appreciate this. It’s very comfortable to type on for long periods of time. The keys aren’t cramped together so you won’t get uncomfortable. However, it doesn’t have any adjustable feet. It does feel quite low down and it does have a slight slant downwards, but the lack of any adjustable feet may be a deal breaker for some. The keyboard isn’t silent when you type, but it’s not the loudest I’ve had either. I quite like the sound this one makes.
For a wireless keyboard, the connection is brilliant. There is no lag or missing of key strokes, unlike every single other wireless keyboard that I have used.
The reason I’ve knocked a star off is 2 fold: 1 is that it is expensive for a keyboard (although brilliant, the price point will put people off) and 2 is that when you select to turn off the backlighting, whenever you switch your keyboard off and back on again, it defaults to the backlight being on. Not a huge deal, but it is a little annoying.
Overall though, a brilliant bit of kit, worth investing in. Highly recommend.
Firstly, there was the extra option of a white key version, which is the one I bought. I know people have criticised the visibility, which is true if you have the backlight on in the daytime, but that is something unnecessary, it just reduces battery time, and I never did it with the graphite version anyway. I prefer white keys because, unlike with black keys, at night time the light from the monitor is enough to see everything clearly without needing the backlight as essential. They also help the keyboard to stay looking cleaner. The darker colour is still there though for people who prefer that.
Secondly, in essence, the keyboard has the same typing experience as the full size version. So if you liked that you’ll like this.
I admit I was a bit concerned to see that there was no receiver in the box and that the keyboard isn’t compatible with the regular unifying receiver. I normally use the receiver as, apart from also using a compatible Logitech trackball, I have more confidence in its reliability, after having the odd bluetooth dropout when using a K380. No problems though as the bluetooth connection has worked flawlessly so far, but I will probably still buy the new receiver when it is released, just in case. Actually it’s difficult to see how they could improve on this. I suppose if I was being picky I would say I prefer batteries like the K780, as they last absolutely ages without the minor hassle of having to recharge. But that would mean leaving out the backlight, which while no more than a nice addition but not essential to me, would probably be a deal breaker to others. An excellent compact keyboard. Recommended.
As a programmer who lists technology as a hobby/curse, I’ve been known to type a few lines. For a good few years now, I’ve been trying to find a suitable keyboard for a reasonable price. I didn’t think my list of requirements was excessive as it comprised of R/F wireless and backlit. I believe my mistake was “reasonable price”
After trying a number of offerings from companies such as Jellycomb (which are good, I don’t deny), I decided to bite the bullet and shell out for one of these to go with my excellent MX Anywhere mouse. I should have got one of these in the first place. It’s solid it weighs as much as a medium-sized bungalow. The case is so sturdy with its construction from a neutron star. If anyone ever breaks in, I’m clouting them with this
Typing has become enjoyable again! Just the right amount of travel, good consistency and nice tactile feedback. The solidity lends confidence to keypresses and helps eliminate “bounce” (sometimes my fingers don’t hit with the right pressure and cause two keystrokes as a sort of bounce). It’s quiet, but not so silent it starts to feel mushy. There’s a nice resistance to keypresses
The backlight is so handy and pretty clever. Other keyboards I’ve found (all one of them) require a keypress to illuminate whereas this just needs me to reach my hands towards it. Neat! It does result in random illuminations when I place it next to me and grab a drink, but I’d say that was a bit of a niche issue
I’ve seen such complaints as “too heavy” and read this as “too quality” and also a complaint that the charging cable doesn’t act as the data cable. The *charging* cable. On a *wireless* keyboard. I suppose in that vein, I could complain the USB-C isn’t Thunderbolt compatible. What if I want ray-traced backlighting?
I think some of the hotkeys might suffer the worryingly prevalent “repeat strike” which causes them to fire 8-12 times per keypress, but I’ve only experienced that with the Task View key so far. If it goes all K380 on me, I’ll update this response
I don’t game, but from what I know, I’d never give a low-profile keyboard a high gaming score. This is a productivity keyboard, rather than a gaming one. Though if you don’t prefer a mechanical for gaming, give this a try! The tank-like build should handle a losing streak pretty well. Just don’t slam it into a wall unless you want to lose the wall
Key layout is fine and if the multi-OS key-printing confuses a little, just remember the Windows characters are on the right side of the key and the Mac version on the left
Update: I’ve had this for a little while now and by this point, the K380 had started exhibiting weird key repetition behaviour. This is a known thing for Logi keyboards, apparently. I got worried when, while using AnyDesk, I started getting multiple versions of keys sent through at random. However, I’m 99.9% certain that the repetition there was the product of the connection/software rather than the keyboard. Connected directly, I’ve had no issues at all. Such a relief as I love this keyboard (enough to spend 21 on a hard case)! The Flow software is, as ever, really useful. I’ve switched off Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock and Insert (bloody annoying keys) and set up my own versions of the hotkeys. A neat little feature is gestures: Hold the fn key and move the mouse to perform an action
I have to use Ubuntu 18.04 in work and was a bit disappointed to discover that Logi doesn’t provide *nix software. But I was determined to get this working. Bluetooth may have worked, but my work machine has no adapter. There was no recognition when I connected it. Bugger. But it wasn’t beating me, so after a bit of looking around, I found Solaar. It’s not perfect and it can’t alter keyboard or mouse settings, but it at least gets them working and even takes a guess at the battery level! I say ‘guess’ because the two display locations change frequently and never agree with each other
Anyway, more than happy now to recommend the absolute s&*t out of this keyboard. And the MX Anywhere 2S mouse
It has a super-premium look and feel – even the heft of it when you lift it up says ‘expensive’. It is beautifully compact and slimline and yes, it has that aforementioned solid feel that says there is some quality engineering going on. The fascia has a brushed aluminium look but seems to be plastic when touched, this doesn’t really detract from the impression of a luxury finish though.
The keys are flat and square-ish, softened at the corners with rounded indentations to help you type and a decent spacing between keys. It’s just a personal opinion but I really like this form factor for keys, I seem to make far fewer false keypresses where I also hit an adjacent key when I type something. A nice touch is that the keys at the four corners of the board are extra rounded on their corners to match. The keys also have, for me, just the right amount of travel and very slight tactile feel with a bit of resistance. Definitely the best non-mechanical feel I have yet experienced. Nicer even than my trusty K800 which now feels ‘mushy’ in comparison. This kind of feel is fantastic for office and general purpose use but probably isn’t ideal for many kinds of serious gaming, especially things like FPSes where you may want to also get a mechanical board.
Key legends are very clear and easy to read. As a bonus for me, there are also Mac markings so if you are using it with a PC and Macbook as I am, you get the full functionality on both machines. I also paired it with my S10e and it worked great with Samsung Dex desktop. You get marking for media control and extra OS functionality on the function keys.
The backlighting is well implemented – adjustable from subtle to quite bright and like my previous K800 keyboard there are proximity sensors that light it up whenever you move your hands near. Very useful as being wireless, it’s not practical to keep backlighting on all the time.
Surprisingly, there is no way to adjust the tilt – There is a fixed tilt courtesy of the ‘step’ that spans the width of the keyboard along the top at the back. I get the impression that Logitech designed the keyboard to be used at this specific angle and optimised everything around that. It certainly works for me but I guess some might want more adjustability?
Connection is via Logitech’s nifty ‘Universal’ USB nano-receiver and/or bluetooth. Bluetooth is great for secondary and tertiary devices but the Universal receiver is a very good solution for the main connection and comes paired out of the box. It provides a fast and stable connection and supports many other Logitech input devices. You can switch between the three supported connections with dedicated buttons on the keyboard and if you are using Logitech’s ‘flow’ software, when you press the appropriate selection on the keyboard then you can have your pointing device switch too (if it’s a Logitech device that supports it, older stuff won’t).
You don’t have to use it, as the dongle makes the keyboard act like a standard USB device to the host computer, but Logitech’s new ‘Options’ software handles configuration. This is flashier than their old Setpoint software but to me didn’t seem quite as functional, perhaps that was down to familiarity or maybe because it is pretty new and will develop over time. It covers the basics though.
Charging is via USB-C which is good to see – this is definitely the way forward for connectivity. Note that the USB-C is for charging only, connection to computer is still via dongle or bluetooth. That’s a shame as a fully wired option would have been nice and allowed always-on backlighting but in practice probably won’t be much of an issue.
I can honestly say that this just might be worth the price. Yes, it’s super expensive for a non-gaming, non-mechanical keyboard but it for me at least, is pretty much the pinnacle of a general purpose keyboard. Looks and typing feel is off the scale (or maybe they just happened to nail my own personal preference for keyboard feel – these things can be pretty subjective). If you want to use it with multiple machines and across platforms, it offers even more functionality to justify the steep price. But anyone interested in a really good keyboard should at least try this out.