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MX Keys Mini Review - BOOST Productivity While ELIMINATING Pain!
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@DJ_CJ_NL Жыл бұрын
have the same pair since recently, absolutely love them. Went for the mini because of the ergonomic aspect of placing your mouse closer. Really works well so far.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Right? It's been a few months now and I'm still really happy with the pair. Even for gaming it's been great. Thanks for watching 👊
@remmiallimacse8407 Жыл бұрын
I just bought this earlier today from their website. I got 35% off so it went down to $67.99 with tax it came out to be $74.96. I paid it with my PayPal account n was awarded $20 discount for 1st time use so it came out to $54.96. Now that's a deal!! But it gets better. I then text a coworker n sold her my Logitech k380 n Pebble mouse for $50. So if u think about it, I just got me an MX keys mini for $4.96. Less than $5 bucks 😁😄
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
I am a value hunter myself and that is a SICK deal! Nice one. If you remember let me know what you think once you've had a chance to use it!
@remmiallimacse8407 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLifeoh for sho, now a days one has to look for deals, not that I'm cheap, but I like to save money when possible. And yes, I'll come back soon n let u know. 🤜💥🤛
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
@@remmiallimacse8407 Love it! Yup, I'm the same. 👊👊
@theperrydasilva 8 ай бұрын
I've never really considered about my elbows until you pointed this out!
@TheSAHDLife 8 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video! Such a good little keyboard especially for the price.
@lawrenceflowers2680 9 ай бұрын
Just got mine. The full size version and loving it 🥰 it’s works great with my Mac 🖥️ 🎉
@TheSAHDLife 9 ай бұрын
Nice! It feels really solid right?! I'm still really happy with mine. For the price it just seems like a great value to me. What mouse are you using?
@lawrenceflowers2680 9 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I am using the Magic 🪄 trackpad .
@orfeous 6 ай бұрын
im considering the full size version as well.. but also intrested in the ergonomic model it looks in this video with the mini version that it has issues to be still.. that is annoying.. i dont want it to be floating around with just nudge it. how do you feel about your keyboard today if you still have it? can you recommend it?
@TheSAHDLife 6 ай бұрын
@orfeous I sold the computer and I bought myself a M1 Max MacBook. However my wrists have been hurting so I'm thinking of getting a split keyboard but I'm not sure which one yet. I really did like the MX Keys though as sometimes I actually like having it on an angle. But I could see why you wouldn't want it to move also. Surprisingly it didn't slide around too much
@lawrenceflowers2680 6 ай бұрын
@@orfeous Yes it’s an excellent keyboard I’m still looking mine!
@tun1to 17 күн бұрын
useful, thanks !
@TheSAHDLife 17 күн бұрын
Glad you found the video! 👊 Thx for the comment.
@nitemanify 7 ай бұрын
Your point about how the full sized keyboards stretch your arm, shoulder, and wrist out unnaturally is why I’m looking at this. I use the numpad a ton but it’s just getting super uncomfortable.
@TheSAHDLife 7 ай бұрын
Have you ordered one yet? I loved the MX Mini. I ended up selling my computer and now I'm on a. MacBook pro which has a similar keyboard. I might get a monitor and dock this laptop in which case I will get another MX Mini! And yeah, you could just order a little bluetooth numbpad for when you need it.
@nitemanify 7 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I'm still mulling it over between the mx mini and a keychron k2 but leaning towards the mx mini. Thanks!
@TheSAHDLife 7 ай бұрын
@nitemanify yeah I considered the keychron also. They are mechanical right? I used to love the sound of mechanical but now I prefer the softer clicks that Logitech is doing... Logitechs newer mice have the quiet yet satisfying clicks too. Both good choices tough. Good luck!
@nitemanify 7 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife Ended up ordering the MX keys mini. It came in on Friday and I've been using it since. It's a joy to type on and connectivity is great and it's so quiet. Solid recommendation.
@TheSAHDLife 7 ай бұрын
@@nitemanify What a great comment to read. So glad you are enjoying it! 👊
@youluvana Жыл бұрын
I just got this keyboard and mouse combo. One cool thing is that it can use the same new Bolt receiver. BTW one comes with the mouse but not with the keyboard. I guess you would have to use the keyboard with Bluetooth/unified receiver, if you only get the keyboard and don't have the Bolt receiver. But it's such a positive surprise. Logitech has come a long way. Seems like they actually know how, and want to make better products now. Even the software hasn't shown any issues in the few days I have been messing with it. I really like how the software doesn't have to be running for the customization to be in effect. Because both of these have internal memory to store every possible setting. Having wireless devices rely on an app running is a recipe for unreliable behavior. The reason why I got the mouse was to have convenient way to control audio volume from my couch, using the extra scroll wheel. But seems like I'll use it for so much more. Might even replace my wired mouse with it, for certain tasks.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
What would be the benefit of using the bolt receiver over bluetooth? The alienware desktop I bought (second hand) just paired up both devices wireless and they work so great I hadn't even considered doing it otherwise? And really great points in your comment... I want to see your review!!
@youluvana Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife An other review said the bolt receiver makes a better connection. It's less interruptable. But if you don't have issues with bluetooth, there might be no difference for you. I would probably try bluetooth too, if it means having fewer dongles connected to PC. But these two are my only wireless devices, so I use only the bolt receiver. I have only used them for a few days. Can't really do a good review. The mouse is a bit heavy, which can be a benefit for fine movements, like you said. Overall wish it was lighter. If it was lighter and had a wired mode, I wouldn't need a second mouse at all. And this makes me want to get a new gaming mouse with silent switches. When I use my headset, the microphone picks up my gaming mouse clicking really bad.
@youluvana Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife Oops, I lied. Turns out that the devices don't have onboard memory. If you x out of the app, there is no indicator on the status bar that it's still running. But it is. The app runs silently in the background. It has still been working great though.
@zome59 11 ай бұрын
using the Mac version. I think it`s like a new version of the old Apple Magic Keyboard V1. It has similar keytravel, and for me most important, the narrow arrow keys. And it also has rechargeable battery built in, like the newer Apple Magic Keyboard V2. That`s great. I don`t like the arrow keys on the Magic Keyboard V2, so i recently switched to the big dark version with touch ID. But that`s to big for me, and i often tapped on the the other keys above the arrow keys. I`m happy now with the Mac version of the MX Mini, would be really nice to have a dark version of it! No, i cannot work with the Win-Layout of the Win/Mac version
@TheSAHDLife 11 ай бұрын
That's awesome. Always really interesting to hear others take on this keyboard. I am using it right now! I still have a soft spot in my heart for ergonomic keyboards but I don't want to cough up the dough for what it would cost for it to be better than this.
@typingcat 9 ай бұрын
I guess this is the best option available (all "low profile" mechanical keyboards like K3, are not really low profile, when compared to scissor switches), but there are two glaring problems: (1) the lack of key full customisability (not just function keys). This should be possible by firmware update, but Logitech just doesn't do it. (2) the lack of home/end/pgup/pgdn key column. I.e., I want the 75% layout that some laptops have, and even Logitech's own Mechanical Keyboard Mini has. Why the hell did they add the column to the mechanical version, but not to the scissor switch version?
@TheSAHDLife 9 ай бұрын
Ya good catch! I'm still really happy with it though it's not perfect... it's good enough for the price point. I feel like the MX series both the mouse and keyboard are due for an update soon. Hopefully they've got lots of feedback like this.
@edmondloo1975 4 ай бұрын
I bought the MX Keys Mini and used it for just a month and it suddenly goes haywire! The backlights keeps on blinking like crazy even when I'm not touching it! So annoying that I gave it away to my friend. Seriously, I almost break it into 2 pieces! Now I've bought the Apple Magic Keyboard. For my own point of view, I personally felt that the Apple Magic Keyboard is much comfortable to use though......
@TheSAHDLife 4 ай бұрын
You gave your friend a broken keyboard?! lolz. That sucks you got a lemon though :( but at least you found a keyboard that works better for you. Hidden blessing?
@edmondloo1975 4 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife no no I didn’t break it. I was about to break it but my friend asked for it so I gave it to him. It’s only the backlight glitch. The keyboard itself is still new and in good working condition. All the buttons are ok. I just bought it for a month.
@TheSAHDLife 4 ай бұрын
@edmondloo1975 well that's nice of you!
@edmondloo1975 4 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife as long he is happy, I felt happy too.....
@BIGBOSS183 Жыл бұрын
If you're talking about problems on your wrist you should consider getting a carpio, It changed the way that I work
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Never seen those before. Thx for sharing 👊
@Paczka99 Жыл бұрын
If you are talking about ergonomics, worth to remember that distance between your arms (especially when both are on keyboard) is not ergonomic because your chest is closed.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Ya, I think the posture you sit in while at the desk is incredibly important for sure... it's a bit of a rabbit hole to go down talking about. I suppose I was trying to ignite thoughts about posture and body alignment in peoples minds with this video. It's a path I'm still going down myself. I'm going to be setting up a new office since we are moving in the next couple of weeks so I will be incredibly mindful of all of that and create videos on anything helpful or useful I learn along the way.
@Paczka99 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife yep, I don't have ideal position also, but physiotherapist said me once that the best position would be with splitted keyboard when arms can be far away from each other with table in shape of banana to be inside it and have hands on both sides. In that position your chest is open, this splitted keyboard should also be in that angle that your hands are set vertically of course.
@typingcat 9 ай бұрын
The current standard full keyboard layout is bad for right-handed people, who are the majority. The reason is as this person said, there are key columns on the right, where the mouse should be. The key column order should be [numpad] [arrows] [letters], NOT [letters] [arrows] [numpad].
@TheSAHDLife 9 ай бұрын
Interesting suggestion! I like just having the small keyboard with a separate numpad you can bring in as you need. But my wife is an accountant so needs it like ALL the time whereas I don't need it at all. Still really happy with the keyboard.
@typingcat 9 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I rarely use numberpad (mainly when I use Blender), so your solution is also fine, but the problem of that is the up/down arrow keys are too small, and pgup/pgdn/home/end keys are missing (I use home/end very often). Also, if it is mechanical, the up arrow usually invades the right shift, which causes me to mis-press the up arrow when I tried to press the right shift.
@TheSAHDLife 9 ай бұрын
@@typingcat I totally get it. Similar to the numbpad could you buy a customizable pad you could add to your favorite keyboard? I guess that's the incentive on custom builds eh? My friend is really into keyboards but I prefer these cheaper pre-built ones that are "almost" perfect. But if I were you and needed those extra keys I would be a bit frustrated.
@typingcat 9 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife Home-made keypads are thick because they are mechanical. I prefer thin keyboards. I have seen some factory-made thin keypads that look as if you cut the [arrow - numberpad] part of the full size Apple Magic keyboard. I thought I could buy that and put it on the left side, but I wish the order was [numberpad - arrow] instead of [arrow - numberpad], because I use the keys on the arrow column more than the numberpad.
@Artofdrink Жыл бұрын
I have two of them, though I did buy a Microsoft number pad for efficiency. I'm lefthanded as well, so I can put the number pad on the lefthand side which has benefits.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
I was going to and probably should have mentioned the addition of a numpad... My accountant wife would obviously need one, and like you said the hidden benefit of that is for those left handed people. You have two of them so I take it you like them as well? I'm a big fan of the split keyboard ergonomic design so I would prefer that but I'm happy with this low profile setup for the price anyway.
@Artofdrink Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I like the small size and weight, they feel solid. Plus they work with most Bluetooth tablets (Android) my Windows laptop and Apple tablets as well. I use a Davinci Resolve Speed Editor so my desk is cluttered enough and a small keyboard keeps things sane. Why two keyboards though? Efficiency, like you I'm mostly a SAHD (doctor wife) with three kids and I make videos out in the "shop" so I have to carry my gear and such back and forth, leaving the keyboard and tablet out there is oddly efficient.
@vladghelu516 Жыл бұрын
Really smart!
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Months later still happy! I hope it lasts for years... it's seeming like it will! Logitech builds great stuff.
@codux4136 7 ай бұрын
you forgot to mention that you have the mac version of the keyboard , the windows version have a different key layout : enter button , left shift are smaller
@TheSAHDLife 7 ай бұрын
It's actually the Windows version! Which, oddly has Windows/Mac keys on them... I mean you can use it for both. The Mac only one does NOT have split keys on it. You can see the difference son the Mac MX Mini here - www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/mx-keys-mini-for-mac.920-010389.html Windows MX Mini - www.logitech.com/en-eu/products/keyboards/mx-keys-mini.html
@codux4136 7 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife in your video i see that Enter key is like the mac version : horizontal. The windows version enter key is more squared or something, L shape
@TheSAHDLife 7 ай бұрын
@codux4136 yeah weird right? Either way I was quite happy with the keyboard... So if I had to be 100% honest I would want the MX Keys mini in a ergonomic position. I still haven't found the perfect keyboard yet but I really love a lot of things about this one and think it's a great deal
@codux4136 7 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife i just ordered the PRESTIGIO Click&Touch keyboard wich seems awesome, touch in almost all surface of the keyboard , sensor on it, universal app to make it work on mac, windows android. Just have a look at it its awesome and cheap also, 30$ or something
@t0dd000 Жыл бұрын
The next step to ergonomics is a trackball instead of a mouse. That keyboard cocked up at the back is not conducive to ergo either. Would have to play with that.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Oh for sure. I'm not saying my setup is the perfect setup or anything but it's much better for me and causes me less pain while allowing me to work at my usual speed. I don't think I could do the trackball very efficiently! Do you have an efficient setup, if so what do you have that is different?
@PiskevitTR 11 ай бұрын
Mouse is good but in every restart on pc , the connection is coupled. We need to pair the keyboard on Bluetooth. Logitech can not solve this problem on Windows 11
@TheSAHDLife 11 ай бұрын
Hmmm, that sounds like something is messed up for sure... maybe either with your computer or with the device? Did you just buy it or has it been doing that since the beginning?
@PiskevitTR 11 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I tried to other Win 11 Pc's same. But on phone or mac it work well.
@TheSAHDLife 11 ай бұрын
@@PiskevitTR That sucks and doesn't seem right. Maybe you got a wonky one :(
@007sMoneyPenny 11 ай бұрын
Does anyone have a clue to fix my issue? With Bluetooth everything works fine but I want to use the keyboard also when booting/ restart my laptop. I wanna use the Mx keys mini with the Bolt receiver but it doesn’t work. I’ve tried multiple options: used different bolt receivers I own, reset the keyboard , switched between the 3 connecting buttons,,.. it’s my business laptop and I have no admin access to install the logi options software. Btw with my regular Mx keys (for business) and its logi bolt it works perfectly fine. 🤔
@TheSAHDLife 11 ай бұрын
Ugh, that sounds annoying. Sorry, I don't have any suggestions.... just wanted to share in the frustration.
@Stoprizzingmeupdaddy Жыл бұрын
I have an Rk61 do you think it’s good or shall I get another keyboard
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
I think it's good! Seems like a nice size... are the keys too high or do they feel good on your finger? I like the flatter keys as my finger tendons don't feel like they are being shortened in the resting state, if that makes sense.
@Stoprizzingmeupdaddy Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife the keys are sorta high but otherwise it feels great. AND THE SOUND 👌🏻
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
@@Stoprizzingmeupdaddy haha ya with those mechanical keys when you get ripping the sound puts ya in the flow!
@abdulrahmanali7936 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to map the pg-up/pg-down/home/end to the fn & arrows? This is a seriously important to me.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
That's a great question and I would usually try this out and let you know, but we moved and all my stuff (including my main computer) is in storage. You can check what buttons are mappable through the software. You can download the software to see which actions are programmable for yourself or maybe check the faq on the software page: www.logitech.com/en-ca/software/logi-options-plus.html#supported-mice If I'm able and remember I'll let you know once I set my computer back up!
@abdulrahmanali7936 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife THank you! :)
@AvonWyss Жыл бұрын
This mapping is actually built in (just as it was in earlier mini Logitech keyboards such as the K810).
@mdtaylor2274 Жыл бұрын
@@abdulrahmanali7936you can use the Fn and ⬆️ for page up and down. Fn and left/right arrows are home and end. Hope that helps 👍
@mannyponce2230 Жыл бұрын
Preeetty sure the MX deal stands for Mexico.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Haha I love this answer.
@alexand4003 Жыл бұрын
Does the backlit stay on with usb connected
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Great question... I didn't know so I tested it out for you. And the answer is yes, it does. I left it plugged in for over 1 minute with the lights on, and with the lights off, and it stayed on the whole time. Hope that helps!
@alexand4003 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife thanks so much for doing this for me!!! I definitely appreciate. You earned a sub 😃
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
@@alexand4003 So glad I could help. And welcome aboard friend! 👊👊
@jakesiney Жыл бұрын
Its Phil Mitchell.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Phil McKraken!
@inflationking1271 5 ай бұрын
Your problem with your right hand could stem from another activity
@TheSAHDLife 5 ай бұрын
🤣
@Michelbouf 8 ай бұрын
mx means mexico in two char format
@TheSAHDLife 8 ай бұрын
Exactly! So they're outsourcing the production to Mexico and giving credit in the name. I think you cracked it! lol
@thomasanderson5929 Жыл бұрын
It has a major bug with Mac OS Ventura; it keeps going to sleep after only a few seconds or minutes. It's unreliable. Mac OS Monterey worked fine, but something in the new update broke it and Logitech doesn't give a shit to fix it, nor does Apple.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
That's really weak. Yeah I mean if it doesn't even work then it's a piece of junk
@shazmimain8293 Жыл бұрын
wait really? how often does it do that? I just bought it and worried it becomes useless for me
@ChibiKeruchan Жыл бұрын
The only thing that I hate in it is that they don't come with the logibolt. I really hate that part of it... super hate it. at the very least they should include 1 logibolt for keyboard even if you didn't buy the combo. coz I believe the mouse is the one with logibolt included. if you look carefully that shit there can connect to 3 devices. so it is also fuckin common sense to put 3 logibolt. so if you put 1 logibolt included for each device. then the solo has 1 logibolt. and if combo it comes with 2 logibolt. that at the very least is sensible. atleast for today in which there are still devices out there that are 8yrs old above that couldn't connect with it using internal Bluetooth
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Fair point! My device does have bluetooth connectivity so I didn't run in to that problem, otherwise I would have talked about it for sure... How do you like actually using the keyboard?
@theandroids Жыл бұрын
Logitech are scum for not including a dongle in the box.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
Yeah you know, that's interesting... Perhaps they've taken a page from Apples book and want to charge $50 for every little extra piece.
@theandroids Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife It's funny, we as consumers have so much power and don't use it. If people said we are not buying that iphone and followed through when they first pulled that crap, they would have put the charger back in the box or given out vouchers etc. But, alas. the majority just said take my money. Companies see what each other get away with and follow suit. Then just laugh at us. It's incredibly stingy and despicable considering the premium cost, not to put the bolt receiver in the MX mini box Greed.
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
For sure. Agreed. I still enjoy the mouse though... Lol
@abdullahsalim5389 10 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife is it possible to connect mini keys with logi bolt that comes with mx mice
@TheSAHDLife 10 ай бұрын
@@abdullahsalim5389 to be honest my friend I am not sure. I just use the built in bluetooth for the mouse and keyboard myself as it works 100% with how I use everything. If I found out I'll let you know!
@monopolybreaks2785 Жыл бұрын
That f1 f2 f3 useless for apple ecosystem now lol
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
lol right? There are a few things I don't use on there myself... I'm still really happy with this. Using it right now!
@monopolybreaks2785 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I'm planning to get the lift mouse a long with this. My main issue here really is i use f3 for mission control but I can do that with the mouse :)
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
@@monopolybreaks2785 My wife has the lift mouse and seems to really like it! What is mission control? :)
@monopolybreaks2785 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife it exposes all the windows that are open hahaha i just use it a lot! Def MX Keys Mini + Lift mouse!
@TheSAHDLife Жыл бұрын
@@monopolybreaks2785 Haha yes! I didn't realize what it was called and I didn't realize I had this on my triathlon mouse for a couple years, doh! Thanks for the reminder, and I'm glad you enjoy a similar setup!
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