Logitech
MX Mechanical Mini
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:James L., and Arthur B.
Published:

The Logitech MX Mechanical Mini is a compact wireless keyboard tailored for productivity enthusiasts. Retailing at $149.99 USD, it boasts a lightweight, portable design with multi-device Bluetooth compatibility for seamless switching between up to three devices.

Users can select from three Kailh Choc V2 switch options: Linear, Tactile Quiet, or Clicky, ensuring a versatile typing experience. Ideal for productivity and office work, the MX Mechanical Mini is a good mechanical upgrade for users who are used to the Logitech MX Keys Mini or Apple Magic Keyboard.

With an aluminum top plate and a robust build, it's durable yet easy to carry. Perfect for hybrid workers or frequent travelers, the MX Mechanical Mini balances portability and premium features at a competitive price.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Portability

    The keyboard is lightweight and compact, making it very portable. Its multi-device Bluetooth compatibility allows seamless switching between devices, such as a home computer and a work laptop.

  • Typing Experience

    The keyboard offers a smooth, comfortable and familiar typing experience. It has minimal board flex, and quiet mechanical switches.

THE BAD

  • Nothing at the time of writing

THE REST

  • Overall

    The MX Mechanical Mini is a compact and reliable keyboard ideal for productivity users on the move. With three mechanical switch options and full customization of the F-row, users can personalize this keyboard to their liking.

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Hardware
HardwareNotes

In the Box, the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini comes with minimal accessories, including the keyboard itself, a Logi Bolt wireless receiver, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and user documentation. It features a compact 75% layout, complete with a full programmable function row and shared media control keys.

Constructed with an aluminum top plate and plastic chassis, the keyboard has minimal board flex. The keycaps are made from ABS plastic, but do have a slight soft coating which will help with the finger oil shine with prolonged usage. Through testing, the keyboard demonstrated a smooth, quiet typing experience, which makes it ideal for hybrid workers. It can be connected via Bluetooth or wirelessly with the included Logi Bolt receiver.

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.

Height
Width Max
Depth W/ Palm Rest
Depth
Weight
Construction

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.

Keycap Material
Lettering
Shine Through Keycaps
Connectivity

The keyboard can be connected by a USB Type-C to Type-A detachable 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 Mechanical Mini is fairly customizable within the Logi Options+ software. Users can customize the entire Function row (F-row), and can easily switch between F-row functions and personalized functions.

Users can also adjust the white backlighting with various options and effects. The backlighting auto-adjusts to ambient lighting, and is activated with a hand proximity sensor.

The keyboard offers up to three multi-device capabilities that can easily be connected using the preset buttons. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, and iPadOS systems making it very versatile.

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

Featuring Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile switches with three switch options—Linear, Tactile Quiet, or Clicky— the MX Mechanical Mini performs best for everyday tasks, with relatively high latency in Bluetooth mode, and above-average results with the Logi Bolt receiver. Labs tested the Tactile Quiet switches. 

Its quiet tactile switches provide a responsive yet comfortable typing experience. While it may not be the fastest keyboard, it is designed for everyday office productivity, rather than high-speed gaming.

Unfortunately, due to the current in repair state of our testing robot we could not collect keystroke actuation data. We will be updating this page with collected data once the robot is fully functional. Please note the keystroke actuation test bench and the latency test bench are separate

Keystroke
Switch Type
Hot Swappable
Stem Type
Pin Configuration
Pin Orientation
Tactility
Operating Force
Bottoming Force
Key Start Force
Pre-Travel
Total Travel
Switch Name
Latency
Sound Sample
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

The MX Mechanical Mini does not come with a wrist rest and features two adjustable incline angles. Its low-profile design makes it suitable for extended typing sessions without causing too much discomfort.

Ergonomics

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The keyboard ergonomics at an angle of 3.5 degrees, with the adjustable leg in.

Board Size
Board Type
Palm Rest Included
Low Profile
Incline Angles
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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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