Hi guys, keys are indeed can be assigned in the OS. But, for me, the fact that bluetooth keeps disconnecting in between os and no wired connection as backup is a killer. Otherwise, this is a FANTASTIC keyboard. The search goes on...
I have been a Mac user for the past 15yrs or so. I recently purchased the MX Keys Mini and a MX3 mouse because my work issued me a Windows laptop and I needed a keyboard/mouse that would work with both laptops. I can't believe how much more I like the MX Keys Mini over my Magic keyboard. I swear I can type faster and more accurately with it and the keyboard feels amazing under the finger tips. I don't miss the Launch Pad key as I have never used Launch Pad in all my years of using Macs. I didn't think about the ability to hardwire being as I have only used laptops for the past few years but I have been considering a Mac Mini so may use the Bolt receiver on it if I buy one. Thanks for the great review!
Just found out last night the MX Keys Mini exists. I've had it for about 2 hours now and it's 100% perfect for me on two Windows PC's (laptops). Everything is exactly where it should be, fn+arrows work for home, end, page up, page down, function row can be toggled and locked out to media buttons or function buttons (although there is no indicator light to tell which mode is active that I can tell), dictate and emoji and other function buttons can be re-mapped to much more useful buttons (people complaining that emoji button is stupid and won't buy this because play/pause and next track are missing - just re-map them people), typing feel is fantastic and super quiet, proximity white backlighting is perfect, build quality is next level, bluetooth is working great so far. Zero issues to report and I am extremely happy with my purchase. For the price, there is no excuse for not including the Bolt dongle. And here, have an emoji from the included button nobody seems to like. ✌
@@andikasmaradhana7381 Just to test it for you, yes. With Logi Options, I temporarily switched Volume Down (F12) to be Previous Track and Volume Up (Ins) to be Next Track, and it works exactly as expected. I've been using this every day for a month, and I love it every bit as much as the day I got it. Hard to imagine saying it, but It's the perfect keyboard (for me) in every way!
I have one and love it. I had an old Universal receiver that came with an old mouse plugged in when I first turned the keyboard on. It connected without me having to do anything so I didn’t need to get a Bolt receiver. And the Universal receiver works with my new MX mouse. That said, I decided not to get rid of my almost twenty year old wired keyboard - truly wired because it has an annoying cord - just in case.
But I've bought it anyway :D good news is, that you can set up keys from F4 to F12 as you wish. As I'm used to not have backlighted keyboard, I have changed keyboard light buttons (F4, F5) to my own.
I just bought this only to find out that it does not support a wired connection. As a dual boot user this is a big deal for me, as I usually interact with the BIOS of my PC quite often. Later I found out about the USB Bolt receiver but it's a shame that it does not come inside the box!
I think the point of this keyboard is that its compact and portable. I don't think having a wired connection option is something necessary for the market Logitech is striving to appeal to. This is more likely for those who work with ipads/tablets, and or travel a lot and need this size with primary bluetooth capability.
For me, it's not just about portability. The optimal position for a keyboard if you do a lot of typing is dead-centre to your display (i.e., the B and N keys lined up). With a full size keyboard, your mouse is uncomfortably far away if you do that. I have a Keychron K2 V2 which is also compact (albeit 75%, so a touch wider than this one) and that supports Bluetooth and wired connections. (The Bluetooth on the Logitech seems to be better, though.)
Exactly, I use this when I travel or just take an iPad pro with me. I use the MX Keys full size keyboard at home. This video is a case of thinking of the MX Mini as a main replacement keyboard and a do it all keyboard.
I'm a developer. I seldom use my Mac outside. The size is perfect. I don't need the num keypad. I place my magic trackpad where the num keys would be. And the half sized left and right keys make me locate those keys (along with the up/down ones) with ease. Very ergonomic.
Thanks for making this video! I recently purchased the Logitech K380, and although I've been enjoying it I've been wondering about the MX Keys Mini. It seems like they're both approximately the same size, and the layout look somewhat similar. So far it's hard to validate the big price difference, especially since I would consider adding on the Bolt receiver. Would love to hear your feedback. Thanks!
@Ignacio Garcia K380's keys are bit smaller if I recall correctly. Indeed, there is a big price difference even without the bolt add on reciever. If you are happy with what you have now, then no need to change. my opinion.
I was planning to purchase the MX Keys Mini but noticed that the MX is actually more noisy (when clicking on the keys) compared to the K380 so I have opted to get the K380. I do agree I can't justify the huge price gap.
1 download software for customising rhe f1 keys 2 i have the bolt dongle...no difference over bluetooth. Unless you have an old bluetooth i dont know why it will be bad 3 wired option... this keyboard last more than a week with lights on... for me anyway. So if you want wired....than buy a wired. 4 bonus tip for anyone thinking of buying this for page up down home end just use fn and arrow keys...thats standard for all devices
Great video Tao, very clear and informative. How do you find using the keyboard in terms of ergonomics? Do you feel your wrist is moving a lot as you type? Debating whether to get this or a more ergonomic keyboard.
With no bluetooth, you have to spend $35 for a logi dongle. I had to return it. Man, you nailed it: wired connection. Is that hard?! I loved the feel and clicks and the reliability, bu i cant afford bluetooth hickups and connectivity issues while on prod problems. It is productivity keyboard, not media and gaming.
I’ve been using macs for the past 10yrs or so and I’ve been using nothing but apple’s peripherals, but my wife bought me the MX master 3 as a gift and I’m obsessed with it. I personally use mission control A LOT. I delegated that button to one of the thumb buttons on the mouse. Maybe that’s why they didn’t include those keys. (That’s just a wild guess)
I am going back MX Keys Mini to Amazon because of Mac Central Control is messing. Thanks for your review as was looking for some comment about Mac Central Control. I thought the problem was setting only.
I use mission control a lot. But never touch the mission control button on the keyboard. I use hot corners instead And yes I wish they have wired option too
I do want a wired option, I would've gotten this keyboard if it supported wired option. Do you recommend any other minimalist keyboard that supports both with switch functionality?
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 and 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......
@Alan Axotla I have no issues with Magic Keyboard when using in Windows. I use it when wired up to Windows system. Just bare in mind that shortcuts and function keys combo will be different.
Thanks for talking about the key travel, I have been wondering how it compares with the Magic. I have reservations about the small-size left-right arrow keys though - I really like the full size ones on the Magic keyboard. So I'm not sure I'll get the MX. :/
My case is the opposite about the left and right keys. I can type without looking at the keyboard. With the full size left and right keys I needed to see the keyboard because I didn't have a good tactile reference. The half sized left and right keys allow me to locate that part of the keyboard with ease. At least to me. But to each, its own.
Thanks @Tao for addiing the subject of USB reciever as I have faced the same issue of bluetooth many times and had too changes Keyboards frequently due to the same . Logitech 580 is a great budget option as you can use 2 separate USB unifying recievers on 2 separate machines. That makes things much easier while restarting or in sleep mode.
I did buy it yesterday and I absolutely love it. Its so sexy I just want to touch it all the time. There is some kind of pleasure when touching this keyboard. I love the little feature how it lights up when You hower hand over it or touch just the case of it. The whole keyboard is touch sensitive. If You keep it in Your lap it never goes dark. It feels so alive.
What I, as a Linux user, want is an additional vertical key column (either on the left or on the right) that has the four keys (PgUp/PgDn/Home/End). I use those keys very often when editing text. I know under macOS, those keys are not used often, but Logitech could allow key remapping and Mac users can use those keys as Mission Control, Launchpad, and other features they use often, so that would solve this man's problem too.
thank you for the review! so helpfull!! I didnt understand the connection issue. i have the mx mouse and it has a usb that came with it and its connected to my computer. if i will buy the new mx mini and i dont to buy the usb i wont be able to connect it? or its just more stable connection than the bluetooth. also, if i will buy the new usb that logitech wants me to buy, ill be able to connect both my mouse and keybord to it?
Basically, both the mx master and the mx keys mini can connect via Bluetooth, but they use different usb connectors, so you would need both the “old” connector that came with the mouse and the new bolt connector made for products like this keyboard.
I got the keyboard, but I don't know how to use it during boot in my Mac to enter EFI password and such. I could do it with a generic Bluetooth keyboard I had (Acteck, do not buy, bad quality). If anybody knows how to use the keyboard during boot to enter passwords, that would be greatly appreciated. Using Bluetooth here. No Logitech dongles.
Agreed. Wired connections are much more stable. I switched from an Apple Magic keyboard to a MX Keys keyboard and the only thing I miss from the Apple keyboard is the wired connection. Thanks for the hard work and the helpful review.
Wish Logitech released just wired versions of their keyboards. I have tried to use a Bluetooth keyboard with my desktop, and it was not a good experience. Whenever I put the PC to sleep and wake it up, the keyboard loses connection and I had to smash the keys and wait a few seconds to be able to use the keyboard. And the keyboard does not work under BIOS (UEFI) or in the Linux login screen after booting. I prefer wireless mice, but I see no point of using wireless keyboard with desktop.
I'm getting an iPad Air for university and want a keyboard that I can use for both that and my PC at home. It's either gonna be the K380 or I'm going to splurge on the MX Keys but I'm undecided!
Thx for your review, I was planing tomorrow to buy this keyboard, but... but, since there is no wired option (as I though) I change my mind, so I will take keychron K3 I think
+1 for wire support, but i would like a dongle. I work on a workstation with ethernet and i had to attach a (big ugly messy) bt/wifi antena to make this keyboard work. Another thing is more like a tradeoff, while the material feels like skin, but it also collects dust
Thanks for such a thorough review! I agree about the F-keys. I also own a Keychron K2 V2 and that has standard Mac F-keys (and the added benefit of being a 75% layout, so you get an extra column of keys including page up, page down, end etc.). Totally different kind of keyboard to this, but it shows you can make a compact keyboard for Mac that supports 3 separate connected devices, and doesn't compromise the shortcuts we all know and love.
After trying out both on windows, I returned the MX Keys MIni. The typing experience on the apple keyboard is just better. It has slightly shorter travel, the keys have less 'mush' feeling when pressed, and there is less resistance all the way through the stroke. If you do a lot of typing , the resistance isn't noticeable until you need to rapidly press the same key. If you type with less than 95% accuracy like I do you're going to be spamming the delete key, and this is where the resistance is notably less on the apple keyboard. Feature wise the MX has more to offer; the apple magic's Fn doesn't even work on windows, and if you don't have Bluetooth on your computer, you'll have to plug it in. So if you care more about features then the mx is for you, but if you are about raw typing enjoyability then the apple magic keyboard is the way to go.
"if you don't have Bluetooth on your computer, you'll have to plug it in" from what I learned, this keyboard doesn't work wired. It's just for charging. It's a big NO for me.
@@TechnoBots1 incorrect. mx keys does not support usb wired connection. it's a charging port only, doesn't matter if you use the cable from logitech or 3rd party cable.
I heard you say you switch between windows and mac. I would like to know how the keyboard works for windows vs mac. I see on the key caps lettering that the windows key is not the same key as the mac command key. Does it automatically recognize which system it is attached to at one time? Or do you have to install an app which remaps the keys?
Great video. While I agree the keyboard should work wired while charging, in a regular Mac the bluetooth does work on boot right when it's powered on, not after login screen.
Not true. I had two Bluetooth Acteck keyboards (crappy brand, do NOT buy) and they would work during boot time But I had to replace them because they broke. This keyboard is ALMOST perfect. The only thing missing is this thing precisely: I have dual boot on my Mac, and it's quite annoying that I cannot use the keyboard during boot to enter the EFI password.
I recently bought this keyboard. I'm a Mac / iPad user. I'm trying to figure out what the Del/Lock function key is for on the far upper right of the keyboard.
Really wanted to get this as I loved the original and was waiting for a smaller version. But not including the new dongle (or wired usability) is unforgivable.
due to the fact that logi bolt is not included with keyboard ms keys mini, if i am buying mouse mx master 3 for business (that include logi bolt) can i connect both device (keyboard and mouse) with the same logi bolt i found in the box of mouse? Thanks in advance for your time and reply
@@TaoMStudio thanks a lot, just one more question. I just bought the ms keys mini, if i'll buy the logi bolt can i purchase a normal mx master 3 or i am forced to buy mx master 3 for business? I don't know if the normal mx master 3 can be connected with logi bolt. Thanks in advance for your reply
I disagree with your desire to change the shortcuts. Switching between devices quickly is my main reason for this keyboard. Microphone off as a shortcut is great. The variant with a number pad also has the shortcuts you are looking for integrated. Please leave MX Mini as it is. 😊
No wired connection? I don't need (or want) wireless, bluetooth, or a battery...I'm on a desktop. Wired is simple & reliable, and should be an option if you want to use it. Deal-breaker...
@@TaoMStudio Can you pls try this: Hold Shift and Option keys + Press the F1 key to lower the brightness or the F2 key to increase the brightness. Does it work?
Honestly the full size mac version is a better option. It has all the function keys and comes with the USB receiver which works instantly. Unless you need the travel size it offers a better solution.
Hi guys, keys are indeed can be assigned in the OS. But, for me, the fact that bluetooth keeps disconnecting in between os and no wired connection as backup is a killer. Otherwise, this is a FANTASTIC keyboard. The search goes on...
I think you have a defective unit? I've never had Bluetooth connection issues on mine, ever.
@@osamashaher3772 is yours the mac for version?
@@BidenLaptop yep
I have never had a problem with mine, something is wrong with yours or your PC blutooth is faulty
the real answer is the microsoft designer keyboard
I have been a Mac user for the past 15yrs or so. I recently purchased the MX Keys Mini and a MX3 mouse because my work issued me a Windows laptop and I needed a keyboard/mouse that would work with both laptops. I can't believe how much more I like the MX Keys Mini over my Magic keyboard. I swear I can type faster and more accurately with it and the keyboard feels amazing under the finger tips. I don't miss the Launch Pad key as I have never used Launch Pad in all my years of using Macs. I didn't think about the ability to hardwire being as I have only used laptops for the past few years but I have been considering a Mac Mini so may use the Bolt receiver on it if I buy one. Thanks for the great review!
Just found out last night the MX Keys Mini exists. I've had it for about 2 hours now and it's 100% perfect for me on two Windows PC's (laptops). Everything is exactly where it should be, fn+arrows work for home, end, page up, page down, function row can be toggled and locked out to media buttons or function buttons (although there is no indicator light to tell which mode is active that I can tell), dictate and emoji and other function buttons can be re-mapped to much more useful buttons (people complaining that emoji button is stupid and won't buy this because play/pause and next track are missing - just re-map them people), typing feel is fantastic and super quiet, proximity white backlighting is perfect, build quality is next level, bluetooth is working great so far. Zero issues to report and I am extremely happy with my purchase. For the price, there is no excuse for not including the Bolt dongle. And here, have an emoji from the included button nobody seems to like. ✌
Did you change one of the function button on ur mx mini to next and previous track? The option is available on logi options+ apps?
@@andikasmaradhana7381 Just to test it for you, yes. With Logi Options, I temporarily switched Volume Down (F12) to be Previous Track and Volume Up (Ins) to be Next Track, and it works exactly as expected. I've been using this every day for a month, and I love it every bit as much as the day I got it. Hard to imagine saying it, but It's the perfect keyboard (for me) in every way!
@@scottludwig3446 thank you😁😁
Was looking for this exact comparison. Thanks for sharing!🤘
I have one and love it. I had an old Universal receiver that came with an old mouse plugged in when I first turned the keyboard on. It connected without me having to do anything so I didn’t need to get a Bolt receiver. And the Universal receiver works with my new MX mouse.
That said, I decided not to get rid of my almost twenty year old wired keyboard - truly wired because it has an annoying cord - just in case.
Agreed with the switch suggestion!
I really don't get it why they didn't put 1 button (like on MX Master 3 mouse) to cycle through devices (1,2,3). Mission control could live :(
True!
But I've bought it anyway :D good news is, that you can set up keys from F4 to F12 as you wish. As I'm used to not have backlighted keyboard, I have changed keyboard light buttons (F4, F5) to my own.
I just bought this only to find out that it does not support a wired connection. As a dual boot user this is a big deal for me, as I usually interact with the BIOS of my PC quite often. Later I found out about the USB Bolt receiver but it's a shame that it does not come inside the box!
mine came in the box
oh wait i have the MX keys not the mini. not sure if the mini have the receiver
@@MattGarcyaDC it does not. i had to buy it separately.
@@the_emmo does mini support universal receiver? I heard not.
@@myralchista only Bolt receiver unfortunately.
I think the point of this keyboard is that its compact and portable. I don't think having a wired connection option is something necessary for the market Logitech is striving to appeal to. This is more likely for those who work with ipads/tablets, and or travel a lot and need this size with primary bluetooth capability.
For me, it's not just about portability. The optimal position for a keyboard if you do a lot of typing is dead-centre to your display (i.e., the B and N keys lined up). With a full size keyboard, your mouse is uncomfortably far away if you do that. I have a Keychron K2 V2 which is also compact (albeit 75%, so a touch wider than this one) and that supports Bluetooth and wired connections. (The Bluetooth on the Logitech seems to be better, though.)
Exactly, I use this when I travel or just take an iPad pro with me. I use the MX Keys full size keyboard at home. This video is a case of thinking of the MX Mini as a main replacement keyboard and a do it all keyboard.
I'm a developer.
I seldom use my Mac outside.
The size is perfect. I don't need the num keypad. I place my magic trackpad where the num keys would be.
And the half sized left and right keys make me locate those keys (along with the up/down ones) with ease.
Very ergonomic.
Thanks for making this video! I recently purchased the Logitech K380, and although I've been enjoying it I've been wondering about the MX Keys Mini. It seems like they're both approximately the same size, and the layout look somewhat similar. So far it's hard to validate the big price difference, especially since I would consider adding on the Bolt receiver. Would love to hear your feedback. Thanks!
@Ignacio Garcia
K380's keys are bit smaller if I recall correctly. Indeed, there is a big price difference even without the bolt add on reciever. If you are happy with what you have now, then no need to change. my opinion.
I was planning to purchase the MX Keys Mini but noticed that the MX is actually more noisy (when clicking on the keys) compared to the K380 so I have opted to get the K380. I do agree I can't justify the huge price gap.
i'm looking for MX because k380 sometimes have bad connection with the bluetooth.. somehow MX also don't have reciever.. 😂😂
@@TaoMStudio Just Bought the MX Keys, The Unifying receiver comes in the Box
Hey how is the K380? I recently ordered this on Amazon for $30 but instead they sent out the MX keys mini.
Excellent video and comments. Thank you.
1 download software for customising rhe f1 keys
2 i have the bolt dongle...no difference over bluetooth. Unless you have an old bluetooth i dont know why it will be bad
3 wired option... this keyboard last more than a week with lights on... for me anyway. So if you want wired....than buy a wired.
4 bonus tip for anyone thinking of buying this for page up down home end just use fn and arrow keys...thats standard for all devices
Thanks for sharing
Gracias por aclararme las dudas que tenía con respecto a este teclado.
Great video Tao, very clear and informative. How do you find using the keyboard in terms of ergonomics? Do you feel your wrist is moving a lot as you type? Debating whether to get this or a more ergonomic keyboard.
Logi's keyboard often fails to wake up a hibernating computer via bluetooth connection
With no bluetooth, you have to spend $35 for a logi dongle. I had to return it. Man, you nailed it: wired connection. Is that hard?! I loved the feel and clicks and the reliability, bu i cant afford bluetooth hickups and connectivity issues while on prod problems. It is productivity keyboard, not media and gaming.
You can just use ctrl+up instead of the launchpad button or put the shortcut on your MX3 Master.
THanks for this video!
control + arrow up -> mission control
YESSSS! Thanks
I’ve been using macs for the past 10yrs or so and I’ve been using nothing but apple’s peripherals, but my wife bought me the MX master 3 as a gift and I’m obsessed with it. I personally use mission control A LOT. I delegated that button to one of the thumb buttons on the mouse. Maybe that’s why they didn’t include those keys. (That’s just a wild guess)
Dude, your doing keyboard review and you didn't show us actual sound test. Dislike
Great video. But I was expecting a typing test with sound at some point.
I am going back MX Keys Mini to Amazon because of Mac Central Control is messing. Thanks for your review as was looking for some comment about Mac Central Control. I thought the problem was setting only.
I’m glad I found this channel, this man does his research unlike some other channels
I use mission control a lot. But never touch the mission control button on the keyboard.
I use hot corners instead
And yes I wish they have wired option too
This guy knows what he's talking about. Logitech are you listening? 👍🧐
I do want a wired option, I would've gotten this keyboard if it supported wired option. Do you recommend any other minimalist keyboard that supports both with switch functionality?
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 and 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......
my MX Keys Mini started squeaking, specifically the backspace key and enter.... now I'm on the hunt for something better
How do you feel the compatibility of the magic keyboard with Windows? i wanna get the magic keyboard but im most of the time using windows
@Alan Axotla
I have no issues with Magic Keyboard when using in Windows. I use it when wired up to Windows system. Just bare in mind that shortcuts and function keys combo will be different.
You can just get an rpg mouse to hot key those commands or use hot corners or use an apple trackpad
Beautiful 👍👍
Thanks for the video broo
To connect the keyboard to another pc profile or boot camp you can connect the second or the third profile
Does this mean there will be a newer version of the mx keyboard coming out soon? I want a keyboard and have been looking at the mx keyboard!
Thanks for talking about the key travel, I have been wondering how it compares with the Magic. I have reservations about the small-size left-right arrow keys though - I really like the full size ones on the Magic keyboard. So I'm not sure I'll get the MX. :/
My case is the opposite about the left and right keys.
I can type without looking at the keyboard.
With the full size left and right keys I needed to see the keyboard because I didn't have a good tactile reference.
The half sized left and right keys allow me to locate that part of the keyboard with ease. At least to me.
But to each, its own.
Thanks @Tao for addiing the subject of USB reciever as I have faced the same issue of bluetooth many times and had too changes Keyboards frequently due to the same .
Logitech 580 is a great budget option as you can use 2 separate USB unifying recievers on 2 separate machines. That makes things much easier while restarting or in sleep mode.
the business version of this has the logi bolt…
Can we have it plugged in to laptop charging and connect by Bluetooth. I. E CHARGE and use over Bluetooth during charging
you can change mission control button the Mac settings
The fact that it doesn’t have a cable connection makes this not suitable for me. The K811 was the best. Have 2 still working great.
I just spilled Sprite all over my Logitech $120 keyboard. So now Im buying this one at Best Buy. Pick up in 1 hr. Damn Sprite, damn all nighters.
I did buy it yesterday and I absolutely love it. Its so sexy I just want to touch it all the time. There is some kind of pleasure when touching this keyboard. I love the little feature how it lights up when You hower hand over it or touch just the case of it. The whole keyboard is touch sensitive. If You keep it in Your lap it never goes dark. It feels so alive.
What I, as a Linux user, want is an additional vertical key column (either on the left or on the right) that has the four keys (PgUp/PgDn/Home/End). I use those keys very often when editing text. I know under macOS, those keys are not used often, but Logitech could allow key remapping and Mac users can use those keys as Mission Control, Launchpad, and other features they use often, so that would solve this man's problem too.
thank you for the review! so helpfull!!
I didnt understand the connection issue. i have the mx mouse and it has a usb that came with it and its connected to my computer.
if i will buy the new mx mini and i dont to buy the usb i wont be able to connect it? or its just more stable connection than the bluetooth.
also, if i will buy the new usb that logitech wants me to buy, ill be able to connect both my mouse and keybord to it?
Basically, both the mx master and the mx keys mini can connect via Bluetooth, but they use different usb connectors, so you would need both the “old” connector that came with the mouse and the new bolt connector made for products like this keyboard.
I got the keyboard, but I don't know how to use it during boot in my Mac to enter EFI password and such.
I could do it with a generic Bluetooth keyboard I had (Acteck, do not buy, bad quality).
If anybody knows how to use the keyboard during boot to enter passwords, that would be greatly appreciated.
Using Bluetooth here. No Logitech dongles.
Agreed. Wired connections are much more stable. I switched from an Apple Magic keyboard to a MX Keys keyboard and the only thing I miss from the Apple keyboard is the wired connection. Thanks for the hard work and the helpful review.
Wish Logitech released just wired versions of their keyboards. I have tried to use a Bluetooth keyboard with my desktop, and it was not a good experience. Whenever I put the PC to sleep and wake it up, the keyboard loses connection and I had to smash the keys and wait a few seconds to be able to use the keyboard. And the keyboard does not work under BIOS (UEFI) or in the Linux login screen after booting. I prefer wireless mice, but I see no point of using wireless keyboard with desktop.
Did someone find a workaround for the Mission Control key (f3) on the Logitech? That’s a game killer for me
Plenty of users have shared it in this thread. There's a default one and you can customize it as well.
Is it a problem so far using this without a usb bolt receiver?
Will it work with an iPhone?
Hey guys, is it possible to link this with the PS5? I know might be a dull question lol and yea I’ll being using this with a PC mostly.
You made very good statements and I agree with all of them. Logitech listen Please.
So this cant be used with the wire as a normal wired keyboard? How that not possible, isn't it charging while being used anyway?
As soon as I saw that it was bluetooth, I took it out of my cart. Almost made a big mistake. How dumb is that decision??
I'm getting an iPad Air for university and want a keyboard that I can use for both that and my PC at home. It's either gonna be the K380 or I'm going to splurge on the MX Keys but I'm undecided!
Great video, you convinced me not to get it. Really, it should have had a wired option and included the dongle. Thanks for make the video.
Thx for your review, I was planing tomorrow to buy this keyboard, but... but, since there is no wired option (as I though) I change my mind, so I will take keychron K3 I think
+1 for wire support, but i would like a dongle. I work on a workstation with ethernet and i had to attach a (big ugly messy) bt/wifi antena to make this keyboard work. Another thing is more like a tradeoff, while the material feels like skin, but it also collects dust
Wired option? Not really.
Stop complaint about the Mac launcher shortcut button. You can change all the shortcuts in the Logitech options desktop app.
do you have comparison video of logitech mx mini vs logitech k380
Can you please review which keyboard taste better and better in the shower 🚿
Love this keyboard, I just wish it didn't have so much light bleed around each key.
Thanks for such a thorough review! I agree about the F-keys. I also own a Keychron K2 V2 and that has standard Mac F-keys (and the added benefit of being a 75% layout, so you get an extra column of keys including page up, page down, end etc.). Totally different kind of keyboard to this, but it shows you can make a compact keyboard for Mac that supports 3 separate connected devices, and doesn't compromise the shortcuts we all know and love.
After trying out both on windows, I returned the MX Keys MIni. The typing experience on the apple keyboard is just better. It has slightly shorter travel, the keys have less 'mush' feeling when pressed, and there is less resistance all the way through the stroke. If you do a lot of typing , the resistance isn't noticeable until you need to rapidly press the same key. If you type with less than 95% accuracy like I do you're going to be spamming the delete key, and this is where the resistance is notably less on the apple keyboard.
Feature wise the MX has more to offer; the apple magic's Fn doesn't even work on windows, and if you don't have Bluetooth on your computer, you'll have to plug it in. So if you care more about features then the mx is for you, but if you are about raw typing enjoyability then the apple magic keyboard is the way to go.
"if you don't have Bluetooth on your computer, you'll have to plug it in" from what I learned, this keyboard doesn't work wired. It's just for charging. It's a big NO for me.
@@agent_ethan you have to use the cable that comes with it otherwise it won't work
@@TechnoBots1 incorrect. mx keys does not support usb wired connection. it's a charging port only, doesn't matter if you use the cable from logitech or 3rd party cable.
@@agent_ethan oh I thought you meant the apple keyboard
What a well done review! So relatable and straight forward- like one of us.
I can't believe they don't include the bolt dongle with the KB. Thanks for pointing this out.
Hey, can you use a different usb receiver other than the logi bolt to connect with pc?
Logitech please listen to this guy 👌
I heard you say you switch between windows and mac. I would like to know how the keyboard works for windows vs mac. I see on the key caps lettering that the windows key is not the same key as the mac command key. Does it automatically recognize which system it is attached to at one time? Or do you have to install an app which remaps the keys?
It does on the original mx keys.
oh boy I cant wait mine will ariive monday
Was considering buying it, quite bummed out to discover that the wired option is not available..!
Are'nt the F keys programmable?
Very helpful thanks for the vid
2 years later, has Logitech updated?
Nope
@@TaoMStudio Damn
I need wired option too, for exactly the same reason: dual booting OS
logitech bolt dongle solves the problem, even wirelessly. It came included with mx mechanical mini.
I ordered the k380 but Amazon sent this one out instead. Basically got this for 30 bucks.
@king Bucketz
Niiice !
i need wired keyboard like this
Did you mention battery life?
Great video. While I agree the keyboard should work wired while charging, in a regular Mac the bluetooth does work on boot right when it's powered on, not after login screen.
Not true.
I had two Bluetooth Acteck keyboards (crappy brand, do NOT buy) and they would work during boot time
But I had to replace them because they broke.
This keyboard is ALMOST perfect.
The only thing missing is this thing precisely: I have dual boot on my Mac, and it's quite annoying that I cannot use the keyboard during boot to enter the EFI password.
Those shortcuts are very useful for me, and this mx keys not gonna work for me.
I recently bought this keyboard. I'm a Mac / iPad user. I'm trying to figure out what the Del/Lock function key is for on the far upper right of the keyboard.
I"ve wondered the same. But the good news is that you can configure it to whatever you want it to be
Very helpful
Really wanted to get this as I loved the original and was waiting for a smaller version. But not including the new dongle (or wired usability) is unforgivable.
It doesnt work with the regular version only with the 'business' version and that one does have the bolt receiver included
due to the fact that logi bolt is not included with keyboard ms keys mini, if i am buying mouse mx master 3 for business (that include logi bolt) can i connect both device (keyboard and mouse) with the same logi bolt i found in the box of mouse? Thanks in advance for your time and reply
@Riccardo Rosignoli According to Logitech, up to 6 devices can be connected to 1 Bolt receiver.
@@TaoMStudio thanks a lot, just one more question. I just bought the ms keys mini, if i'll buy the logi bolt can i purchase a normal mx master 3 or i am forced to buy mx master 3 for business? I don't know if the normal mx master 3 can be connected with logi bolt. Thanks in advance for your reply
I disagree with your wish to move the device switch, because Mission Control can be conveniently mapped to mouse buttons.
I disagree with your desire to change the shortcuts. Switching between devices quickly is my main reason for this keyboard. Microphone off as a shortcut is great. The variant with a number pad also has the shortcuts you are looking for integrated. Please leave MX Mini as it is. 😊
No wired connection? I don't need (or want) wireless, bluetooth, or a battery...I'm on a desktop. Wired is simple & reliable, and should be an option if you want to use it.
Deal-breaker...
You just need to mention that you don’t need tenkeyless and actually couldn’t care less about scissor switches 😉
Logitec has plenty of wired keyboard...just don't get this one since it
was designed for tabler users in mind! :)
What/which wireless keyboard has both bluetooth and wired connection?
Keychron keyboards
Nice video! How can you adjust the display brightness of your mac with this keyboard? I think I'd miss the dedicated keys for that.
@Caio Accioly
Unfortunately, there are no dedicated keys for that.
@@TaoMStudio But can you do that using the function keys?
@Caio Accioly
Nop
@@TaoMStudio Can you pls try this: Hold Shift and Option keys + Press the F1 key to lower the brightness or the F2 key to increase the brightness.
Does it work?
@Caio Accioly
not working. that key combo is for fine tune brightness. the issue with this keyboard that there are no brightness keys mapped for it.
the battery on your keyboard will die
simple: Mission Control is more efficient through active corners.
Logi keyboards forever, 🇨🇭 quality.
DO NOT BUY THIS BLUETOOTH PIECE OF CRAP. It doesn't even come with a USB dongle.
I want wired option.
Honestly the full size mac version is a better option. It has all the function keys and comes with the USB receiver which works instantly. Unless you need the travel size it offers a better solution.