Logitech
MX Keys Mini
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:James L.
Published:

The Logitech MX Keys Mini is a wireless Bluetooth-only out of box, membrane keyboard that is very portable and compact. It is low profile and very slim. The Logi Bolt USB Receiver can be purchased separately through Logitech.

It is available from Logitech for $99.99 USD and is available in 4 colorways. For a non-mechanical, non-customizable keyboard it is priced at a premium.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Portability

    It is very light, weighing only 504g, and is very slim, making it easy to travel with.

THE BAD

  • Connectivity

    It is only Bluetooth compatible, and the included cable is only for charging.

  • Price

    For a keyboard that is only Bluetooth compatible and is not mechanical or customizable, it is priced rather high.

THE REST

  • Overall

    This is a keyboard for the few who wants a low profile and portable keyboard. There's not much to it otherwise.

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Hardware
HardwareNotes

The Logitech MX Keys Mini comes with the keyboard, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and a user manual. The MX Keys Mini is available in 4 colorways (Black, Graphite, Pale Gray, and Rose). It is built with an all plastic chassis. It has ABS laser-etched, and shine-through keycaps. The keycaps are low profile and have a concave divot to allow for easier typing accuracy.

Labs found through testing that it has a tactile typing experience that is quiet, and with only a little board flex.

The MX Keys Mini is Bluetooth-only out of box, though the Logi Bolt USB Receiver can be purchased separately through Logitech. The battery capacity is 1500 mAh.

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Dimensions
The keyboard is placed on a 900 x 400 mm desk pad next to a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse.

The keyboard is placed on a 900 x 400 mm desk pad next to a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse.

Height
Width Max
Depth W/ Palm Rest
Depth
Weight
Construction
The right side of the keyboard containing the navigation keys.

The right side of the keyboard containing the navigation keys.

Chassis Material
Base Plate Material
Base Plate Color
Stabilizers
Keycaps
The left side of the keyboard.

The left side of the keyboard.

Keycap Material
Lettering
Shine Through Keycaps
Connectivity
The keyboard is connected via Bluetooth only, and is charged by a USB-C cable.

The keyboard is connected via Bluetooth only, and is charged by a USB-C cable.

Wireless
Wired
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
Multi-Device Pairing
Receiver
Receiver Storing
Battery Type
Computer Side Connector
Keyboard Side Connector
Cable Length
Detachable Cable
USB Passthrough
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

The Logitech MX Keys Mini is not QMK or VIA compatible. However, the function keys, backlighting, shortcuts, and app-specific profiles can be customized via the Logi Options+ app. It is compatible with both Windows and MacOS computers. It features dual-labeled keycaps for Windows and MacOS, and a Mac-only version of this keyboard is also available.

Software
Software
Mandatory Registration
Number Of Profiles
Onboard Memory
Cloud Sync
Macro Programming
QMK Firmware Compatible
VIA Key Configurator Compatible
Windows Compatible
MacOS Compatible
Backlighting
RGB Software
Backlighting
Backlighting Color
Per Key Illumination
Performance
PerformanceNotes

The Logitech MX Keys Mini is a membrane keyboard with a tactile typing feel. It comes with membrane Scissor switches. When used in its only mode, Bluetooth, it has an above average and variable latency of 9.21 to 23.48 ms. The proprietary switches have an operating force of 59.46gf, 1.27mm of pre-travel, and 1.95mm of total travel.

Keystroke
Latency
Sound Sample
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

The MX Keys Mini does not come with a wrist rest and has a fixed 5° incline angle.

Ergonomics
The keyboard ergonomics at a fixed angle of 5 degrees.

The keyboard ergonomics at a fixed angle of 5 degrees.

Board Size
Board Type
Palm Rest Included
Low Profile
Incline Angles
Key Alignment
Numpad
Dedicated Function Row
Dedicated Arrow Keys
Key Spacing
Ghosting & Rollover
KRO Wired
KRO Receiver
KRO Bluetooth
Ghosting
Test Configuration
Tested Settings
Firmware Version
Software Version
Polling Rate (Wired)
Polling Rate (Wireless)
Debounce Time

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