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Note: this is not a TKL layout! A tenkeyless layout is the same as the full layout except with the numpad chopped off. This is a 75% layout. Ontop of the numapd, you also lose the printscreen, scrolllock, pause, and insert button!

As a professional, typing experience is secondary to function. The mechanical offers a better feel than membrane, and the features you mentioned that Logitech seemed to focus on? Those are WHY we buy this keyboard. Being able to press a button and instantly connect to another device is the single best feature about this keyboard as someone who is working from a phone, work laptop, iPad, and personal computer throughout the day. Also I NEED it to be as low profile as possible. So much so I almost considered downgrading to the membrane version. It needs to fit in a backpack comfortably. Being twice as thick would cause problems and that’s before adding a very necessary carrying case. Yes the keychron is a better typing experience. I’m crunching numbers, answering emails- not writing a novel or updating a personal diary. I have a custom built gmmk pro for my personal set up. It’s miles better to type on. But I’d never work with it even if it was wireless.

Thank you for your nice Review. For me as a German it is very easy to understand you because you have a very clear voice and there is no special slang or something else. Really nice. Many thanks for that!

I wholeheartedly agree with your review. I ended up returning my MX Mechanical Mini as the typing experience is sub par at best. It feels stiff and "uninspiring" to type on. I do have to credit Logitech for the seamless transitioning from different devices and the awesome battery life. Nice review!

Nice review, but I would disagree on one aspect. The "extra" features that you stated is not really the primary selling features is actually exactly the reason I went with the MX Mechanical. So, I guess it depends on what you as the user really want. I pair mine with Windows, Linux and Mac laptops and the switching "just works". The only issues I ever experience is with my Linux laptop sometimes loosing bluetooth connectivity, but it happens rarely and is quick to resolve (turn the bluetooth off and on again) and I don't think it is related to the keyboard at all. I have paired up with the MX mouse as well, and the two work really well together and I really enjoy the cleaner desk area with less cables. I use a desktop LED stand in place of the monitor light bar, but this is mainly personal preference and related to my own setup (my monitor is rather huge and therefore a little far away from the keyboard for a light bar to work effectively). I have both the older MX and the mechanical - both with the number keypad. The battery life on the mechanical is a lot better for me. Also, I experienced some key wear out on the normal MX and that particular keyboard does not have an option to replace keys, which was actually the reason I tried the mechanical. I am very happy with the MX mechanical and as a full time software engineer I spent more than 10 hours a day on this keyboard, 7 days a week. I have not yet tried other mechanical keyboards, but when the time comes I think I will return to your channel for some updated tips! Thanks again for a great review.

Nice looking keyboard. I been through cycles of different keyboards including a series of mechanical. I settled for the regular Logitech MX keys. The slim (flat) profile was the best for my hand comfort at the end of the day.

CT- Thanks for your time & effort! 👍🏾

This is a wireless keyboard, so you really need to compare it with other wireless keyboards. The Keychron keyboards are really nice to type on but their wireless functionality is awful... they are unreliable, slow to wake up, and battery life is bordering on unusable compared to the Logitech. My Logitech goes weeks without needing a recharge. I would love Logitech to do a proper keyboard that is compatible with standard key caps, but until such day I will stick with my MX Keys... I was cynical before I bought it but the typing experience is actually really good!

Had my MX Mechanical Mini since August to upgeade up from the MX Keys Mini, I bought it to go with my MX 3s, I absolutely love both products.

So finally you hit 200k subs. Congrats mate!

The explanations are perfect but the sound in the background is one of the best I ever heard from tech review.

I bought the mac version for my personal setup, hasn't arrived yet but I didn't know it didn't came with a usb receiver, is it usable on windows?

For me, the difference between brown and blue switches is not volume, it's pitch. The blues are high pitch, which grates on my nerves after a while (like little pebbles dropping to a concrete surface right next to my ear) while the browns are more clickety clack. I reckon a lot of people buy the blues thinking "I like clicky keyboards", not realising the browns are just as clicky, just not so high pitched. As for the Logitech MX Mechanical - It looks pretty good but needs to cost less. For almost $270 AUD, it puts it up against some pretty strong competition. On the other hand, at least you can just walk into a Big W or JB HIFi and buy one.

Thanks for the honest, objective review.

Wow a very nice video.Really high quality video are the things I love and you are one of the channel that fulfills it.

The dongle isn't included on the mac version because you cannot use a keyboard connected through it before logging in after a first boot (from power off) if the Mac has FileVault enabled.

I like having the dongle with this keyboard - I don't have to wait for bluetooth to wake up after sleep like I do with my Magic Mouse and my old Mac keyboard, and also it works instantly in BIOS and the OpenCore bootloader. Battery life is great too - much better than the Keychron K3 I had

@4:34, when you are talking about battery life compared to the apple magic keyboard- what is that darker keyboard in the screen next to the magic keyboard? looks beautiful

Is there a noticable difference between the Graphite and the Space Grey version? (in term of colors)

Before MX Mechanical, I bought MX Keys for programming because everyone said was the best keyboard for programming so I give it a try, after one month of use was uncomfortable, so I decided to try a mechanical keyboard Keychron Q1, it's been great for me and you have the option to customize it, you can swap the switches if you're looking for a different typing feel and the keycaps for a different look. There's a wireless version for this keyboard now Q1 Pro, and lots of other cheaper options if you want to give it a try. I love Logitech mouses, I'm using the MX Master 3 but keyboards is a different story.

I love the MX mini and MX 3s mouse. I have a PC and two macs that I have to switch between and using Flow to switch between them is worth it’s weight in gold.

Great vid mate! Can you do a comparison of the K855? I just got it yesterday, half the price (on sale at Harvey Normam for $119!) TKL also and very nice! Not sure why it hasn't been reviewed much yet... :)

The only thing that i hate of some logitech keyboards on Mac is that I sometimes need to restart in recovery mode and if the wireless keyboard doesn’t have the option to use it wired i need to use the apple keyboard only to do that.

Please let me before buying Is there a difference if the M2 Pro with 12core 19gpu 16 core model is updated to 32GB ram instead of 16GB ram?

how is the latency with this keyboard? Fine for gaming too?

I have a fancy custom keyboard for home use with GMKs, oil kings, lubed owl stabs, etc, etc. I bought one of these for office use where I only go in 2 times a week and its been an absolute dream over there. Would I buy one as my main home keyboard? Absolutely not, for the same reasons you mentioned in your "Bad Stuff" section. It's a bit silly to compare the switches to a non-low profile model. It is a fantastic keyboard for Dev work on a mac if you need a secondary keyboard that's thin and backpackable.

The fact that this can switch easily between PC and MAC is a real plus for me. Especially of you plug it to a KMV monitor...

Have you tried the G915 TKL? You can't replace the switches and it's low profile but I have the clicky version and have been using my gaming machine since release which is an over two years at this point if I remember correctly. I really like it, I can use it without a wrist rest. I'm still using the Apple extended on my Studio because of Touch ID. So use to it on my MBP I don't want to use a Mac without. I'm still personally in awe how much I like the Magic Keyboard, my MBP keyboard and the G915 considering a kept rebuilding old Northgate keyboards for almost 15 years then used a Corsair with MX Blues on it for about 6 after that. If you haven't tried the G915 it's lightning or BT so not like the MX Keys (have one it's ok) or this but you can do dongle to your PC and BT to your Mac and switch back and forth.

Considered the MX Mechanical Mini since I also use the Master 3S mouse. But I ultimately went with the Keychron K3 Pro. Same layout, same low profile, PBT keycaps instead of ABS, and hot swappable switches. So far I don’t regret my choice. Thanks for the great review!

what is the mouse in this video? and what mouses do people recommend for macs?

Macbook has four buttons to the left of the spacebar: Fn, ctrl, alt, cmd. Almost all the "best" keyboards has three buttons. I often switch from a desk job to a mobile job using the keyboard on my macbook and this difference bothers me. Is there keyboard with four left buttons? I'm wondering why all additional has only three.

I was tempted to get the MX Mechanical to jump on board the "mechanical hypetrain", but this video has convinced me to stick with my MX Keys.

I have the Keychron K8 Pro and love it. I switch between a Windows and Mac machine daily so it has all the features of the logitech but with much greater customizability.

Hello thanks for video, i have a question - why you changed almost perfect DELL U3223QE on LG? What exact model is it?

Great review. I actually find the typing experience with my mx mechanical to be quite nice. I'm using the red linear switches and I really like them, especially when coding.

Is it possible to leave the backlight on all the time if plugged into power?

Does the aluminum match the space grey tone of the mx master 3 for Mac?

Does Fn key work in this keyboard on a Mac? Can I press Fn to switch layout, or Fn+e to add emoji? If not than it is the same sh*t as membrane MX mini or Mx Keys that just pretend to be Mac compatible.

will the regular version for windows and Mac connect to a MacBook with bluetooth without the dongle or do you need the Mac version to connect without the dongle?

It is compatible with the Magic Mouse?

Keychron K2 still king 👑

I like my RK 71, it lights up and I can change the lights if I want. It sounds great when you are typing and it is very responsive.

what about keychron k3 pro? is it better than mx mini mechanical?

great job. i have the mx keys mini. and the mx mechanical. now i know exactly what i have. i have no regrets, but it's great to know all about how they fit into the whole scheme of things.

which brand keyboard and switches were used at 9:51?

PBT or ABS plastic keys???

Can’t you change the backlight settings in the logo app to keep the light on longer??

Does this keyboard have mac/win switch button like on Keychrons?

The MX Mechanical Mini for Mac offers a slew of features that checks off all the boxes for a pleasant typing experience, including a small form factor, backlit keys, multi-device connectivity, and a very, very long battery life! I also like the "classic" Pale Grey colour reminiscent of the retro Mac machines. It’s sleek and minimalistic in a way that screams “Apple aesthetics”, and while I don’t hate it, more colourways would be preferred to best fit our themed desks because people have different tastes. The white keys against the black lettering does offer a nice contrast and stands out even in the dimmest lighting, but there also seems to be the sense that the keyboard will be prone to yellowing if used for a prolonged period. Can anyone confirm that? PS: The pricing is fair, I'd say.

I'm truly a fan of low-profile flat keyboards. Nothing offers more comfort for me either when typing or gaming. For a long time now I was looking for a proper mechanical experience but a similar flat/thin design to that of the MX Keys. Well, this one is the perfect product for me. I use it for gaming and typing, not for pure office/productivity environment, and I assure you that with the blue switches this is an excellent experience. It was between this one and the Corsair K100 Air which is even more expensive. I'm glad I chose this one.

Dont the mac one come with unifying receiver if its not bolt? Is it bluetoith only?

I have a M1 Macbook Pro 14 and I have been looking for a keyboard to pair with it. I want something that offers a very good typing experience. I am currently inclined towards Keychron but don't know which model and switch to pick as there are so many options. I don't need the number pad though. TKL is fine for me. Please give me some suggestions as this would be my first mechanical keyboard and there is no place where i can go and try it.

Off subject what r those lights you have in the back ground

the biggest problem of using 3rd party mouse and keyboard with Mac is that they always lag on the screen and moves not as smooth as the Apple accessories.

Keychron K2 ftw. I would highly recommend that Keyboard for the Mac. It's my daily driver, and I have 0 complaints.

I have a keychron k5 SE. Basically a full size k3. Totally agree on the Bluetooth. Mine is plugged in all the time. However, I swapped out the keycaps too and that made a big difference with the typing experience.

Can I use this on Linux as well? (for Steam Deck)

I fixed the auto-turn-off of backlighting by disconnecting the sensor. It was very easy to do.

For me. the Function keys should always be groups of four keys, with space between the groups

Another thing of note is that the keycaps break relatively easily compared to other keyboards I love the board and the color option it's the whole reason I bought it but because the constant keycaps breaks I had to replace all of them but the space bar

what keyboard is that @ 9:56 with the orange escape key?

Nice review. However, I wouldn't compare a low-profile keyboard with a full-size keyboard.

Hi I m using dell xps laptop is apple trackpad is work properly with all feature pls let me know I would like to purchase trackpad

I am still hoping for it to be supported by Meta's Quest 2 tracking, now only the normal MX keys are supported but not this one. Already use Mechanical Keyboard from Corsair K95, don't want to go back to the membrane ones.

well, Keychron K1 made mechanical keyboard for Mac for years now and it works great !!!

You have missing function keys , F1 through to F4 - adjusting brightness up and down, Mission Control and Launchpad.

I touch type, so I never care about the keyboard backlight. I have the MX Keys Mini, and find it better than my old apple keyboard. The dongle is a must. I had too many connectivity issues when connecting via bluetooth. I use a Mac and PC so it's nice to switch between the two with a button press. I don't care about clicky-ness, and would prefer a split dome keyboard over a mech low profile keyboard any day. My dream keyboard is low-profile, multi-OS, split, and mechanical.

I have the MX Keys keyboard and I love the toggle between computers feature. I can seamlessly bounce between my work and personal computer at the press of a button. My biggest gripe is that the button to toggle between devices on the mouse is on the bottom. I wish that there was a setting that when I toggled the keyboard, it also toggled the mouse.

There is a non mac version i assume? Can it switch windows and mac mode? Please?

I was interested in this keyboard and, as an Italian user, I assumed that there was an Italian key layout like for all other Logitech keyboards! But no! It does not exist in Italian! Can anyone recommend me a good Bluetooth mechanical keyboard for my Mac mini? Prerequisites are Italian layout and for Macintosh.

I don't get the fascination/obsession with cordless keyboards. It's unlikely that anyone needs to regularly do party tricks by flipping over your shoulder & carrying on. A corded equivalent will be cheaper, with no fear of disconnection & without the expense of ditching it when the battery finally turns up its toes.

Logitech keyboards have their flaws and weaknesses, but the things that Logitech does with their Logi Options software (which empowers owners to customizes their Logitech keyboard and mice), Logitech's "Flow" feature, and the USB dongle features really make Logitech keyboards and mice stand out. Another Logitech advantage that's underrated (I use a K850 keyboard) is the dual markings on their keyboards. Whether you use a properly-marked Logitech keyboard with a Mac or a Windows PC, the keys at the bottom of the keypad as clearly marked for both MacOS and Windows. You will always be able to see where the Command key (or the Alt key) is because it's plainly visible. Most keyboard manufacturers don't do that; this includes makers of the fancy mechanical keyboards. It would be nice if either Logitech made a nicer mechanical keyboard (with all of the above features) or if someone else made a mechanical keyboard with Logitech's superior markings. Either way, one major disadvantage that ALL aftermarket keyboards suffer from is the lack of Apple's fingerprint ID sensor that's found on all of Apple's latest "Magic" keyboards. Booting up without fingerprint ID under normal circumstances is a minor inconvenience, but when you need to boot from a pre-formatted thumb drive to "clean install" the Macintosh operating system, doing so on a modern Apple-silicon-based Macintosh can be a major pain. So, advantage Apple "Magic" Keyboard, but also lesser-advantage Logitech as well.

Still waiting for the full version

I’m gonna write a thoughtful comment here. I’ve tried keychron and Mx mechanical. I like the sound of the mx mechanical. At first, I thought keychron stuff is better. But I’ve realized something. The keychron Force you to have your hands placed in a focused manner because the groove of each keyboard is more detaily and has a sharper curvature. It gives the feeling of detail-y. But at the same time, I feel like i have to use a bit of my brain to focus/ put my hands closer together to fit the groove of each keyboard. The Logitech Mx mechanical keys feel flimsier.(yes, feel like a cheaper material) But, I found it somewhat more pleasant. Because it just works. Another thing I like about Mx keyboard is that I don’t have to press deeper into it. One thing I don’t like about Mx mechanical logical is that it has no USB version. I strongly believe Mx keyboard is perfect for typing email things/essays. And, obviously I will use something else for gaming. I feel like Mx mechanical would be unforgiving to an emotionally charged finger press. Other than that, Mx mechanical would be perfect for me. (I also read it somewhere that Mx mechanical USB only does charging. And the connection is only by Blue tooth. So if battery stops working and stops charging, that might be it for the keyboard. I’m not 100% on this matter but please double check for yourself.) pricing wise I think it’s a bit pricey but I strongly believe it just got the ergonomic part correctly. I don’t think I can find something as good as this even if I spend $500+ on a keyboard. It feels like a BIC ball pen. There are Cheap feels but just fits hand easier and feels nice to press down on. The space bar of Mx keyboard was a bit of problem for me. The sound first. And, also worried if it would give out after many use. But, I think I’m gonna buy it. It just felt right. Apple keyboards have the smallest height. And, that makes me having to tilt my wrist the least. This Mx mechanical would be the 2nd lowest height. A tad higher than Apple’s but I think my wrist would be ok with that. I currently have a gaming keyboard from Corsair. It’s decent for gaming but I regret a bit when it comes to diary writing or everyday email writing. I think I have to get Mx mechanical keyboard. For adobe/sound work, shortest key height works the best like the Apple’s. It gives you that confidence the key was pressed in and only once. Instead of accidental double entry. It does happen.

Connectivity with the keychron over bluetooth is abysmal though. My apple trackpad and logitech mouse have no trouble connecting over bluetooth but my keychron struggles hard.

I cannot understand why people hate NumPads so much. Anyone doing any actual work with numbers will use that all day long.

Great review! Points off for pronouncing it 'Aloominumm' though...

The only culprit to me being the not so replaceable, but really nice for me keycaps, they are excellent keyboards worth their premium. I had a keychron k3 and while a great looking keyboard, it required charging almost every three days of 8 hours of work. Well after just 6 months, the bottom of the keyboard bulged due to a swollen battery. Very poorly made and with equally poor customer support! Long story short they told me to replace the battery myself! I am using my MX mini mech for 4 months or so now and I love it. Small sized, sturdy, packed with nice features and not upsetting everyone around me at the office.

Logitech still doesn't provide native support for the M1/M2 chip for many of their apps.

So once again on a Logitech keyboard, no Wired connection option?? The word "professionals" has been mentioned a few times, but what about IT professionals? Or even IT hobbyists? They NEED the option to connect with a wire, to get to BIOS options or a boot menu, for instance.

just like to know how it works with macbook without trackpad. I can see that you bought another trackpad and put it aside the keyboard. For me, it is a bit of overkill to investigate another 120+ bucks just to have a cleaner desktop, but in the meantime, I really wish to have a cleaner desktop!

how long does the battery last?

It is a great keyboard in terms of build but I sent mine back when I discovered you cannot increase or disable the backlight timeout when your hands are away from the keyboard for 5 seconds.

I love lowprofile wireless keyboards. Honestly I cannot work on a normal profile keyboard. Plus I like the no nonsense experience with the features Logitech provides.

Good review. I liked it specially because it is non bias. The internet is full of advertisers masked as youtubers.

I am so torn on my next keyboard, I love the idea of a customizable full sized mechanical keyboard, need to have a full numpad (have debated just getting a separate one and getting an 80% or TKL keyboad) I like the low profile, something like the Keychron K5 (or Pro/Max) or even a 96% layout like the K17 Pro since the numpad is still intact and the backspace and del keys are in standard location... however shine-through legends are a must for me especially the keys I don't use as often, like some of the higher F keys, the various parentheses, some of the operator keys and the secondary functions like media controls mapped as secondary functions on the F keys or any non-standard locations for other modifier keys. So many times in a dim room I struggle to see these less used keys and when I've tried any sort of lamp or desk illumination the glare just causes me eyestrain. I've been searching tirelessly for keycaps I could use on the keychron low profile switches with shine through top-faced legends but they just don't exist anywhere, and the south facing illumination on most newer pcbs don't help my case either. Corsair and Redragon do a really good job of shine-through but I'm not crazy about their fonts, I have been reduced to just settling for a redragon vata or splurging for either this logitech or else the Corsair k70 (but then feel like I'll wish I ended up going with a keychron or some other more customizable one instead).

What's aloominum?

I do not have a light bar, and also it is distracting to have a glaring light overhead

Lightning on the magic keyboard, at the time it was originally released in 2015, was very much a decent design choice, main reason being most mac users have an iPhone, and are guaranteed to have a charger for your stuff that way. At the time it was originally released USB-C wasn't really super popular yet nor was it the "standard" like it is now. However, them STILL using lightning is a dumb decision since iPad has been USB-C for a while, iPhone has now switched to USB-C, and all of the Macbooks have been charging with USB-C. for quite a few years now, and certainly since they updated the keyboard in 2021.

Keychron, MX Logi or other mechanical? 1. New Mac user 2. Use a Logitech vertical mouse (Lift or other larger vertical one if not travelling) 3. Writing is my business 4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 5. Post-sales customer service for when I have a problem are paramount to me 6. Portability and pleasant *sound* are very close seconds (all in video are a bit too high-pitched for me, but 'brown' the best) 7. Tactile handgasm is valuable 8. Low or even moderate price is not a major consideration (in other words, I am willing to pay twice the price for the perfect keyboard) 9. Don't care about customisability Additionally, how does one try out multiple kinds of keyboards without spending a lot of money and time? The demo display in shops are free but you can't type anything real. P.S. I window-shopped in Malaysia and strongly disliked the multi-colour lights on gamer keyboards. What's the point?

I HATE mechanical keyboards! The noise drives me nuts, and if I am working near someone who uses one, I want to do really mean things them if they type a lot. Apple's keyboards are nice and quiet and they work well for me. I just bought an Apple keyboard with Touch ID. I love that I no longer need to reach over to my MacBook Pro and use the Touch ID sensor. I was using a really nice keyboard from Satechi that has a backlight function. The keyboard feels great to use but its battery runs down way too fast, even if I keep the backlight function turned off. Somehow the backlight function keeps finding a way to turn itself back on. Because it doesn't integrate with macOS fully, I don't receive battery low warnings while using the keyboard. I know the battery has run out when the keyboard simply stops working in mid sentence! The battery issue is the number 1 reason why I decided to to get a new keyboard, and the Touch ID sensor was number 2.

Please make a video on Best mouse for mac too😭

Did you mentioned low profile vs normal profile? Quite different too. MX series is low profile.

I tried this one and ended up with the Nuphy Halo 75.

Can you review logitech k855?

i purchased the keychron k3 pro but i keep coming back to apple keyboard

maybe we need one o one comparison with nuphy air 75

For the price, it's not worth it. My only issue with magic keyboard 2 is the arrows. But should I buy a keychron instead of this mx.

why do all reviewers forget to talk about the gaming performance of this product?!