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Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard Graphite
Last Updated: February 4, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
193
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
50
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NUMBER OF USB PORTS
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Review Analysis - 143 recent, verified reviews
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Keyboard
98keys, typing, keyboards, logitech, mx keys
+90%
-10%
" ... I've been using Apple Magic keyboard for decades, but Logi(tech) did incredible job putting this all together. ... Way nicer keys, backlight, super solid heavy weight, great keys, just overall is best of the best. ... "
" ... I'm tying this review on the MX Keys. ... "
" ... Well lite background keys. ... "
" ... This is one sweet keyboard. ... I've been looking for a full-width wireless keyboard and decided to try both the Apple (Magic) Extended Wireless keyboard and this one. ... Backlighting is nice. ... "
" ... This is a great keyboard. ... The build quality is great and I really like the keys of this keyboard. ... I will eventually pickup a palm rest or find a way to modify the angle, but I still recommend this keyboard. ... "
" ... This version is now a full keyboard and the keys are stronger. ... "
" ... I work as a transcriptionist, so my job is typing sometimes 10 to 12 hours a day. ... I am very particular about my keyboards because I need them to last, and I need the profile and keystroke to be optimal for the way I type. ... That was the best purchase I ever made, and that keyboard lasted for more than four years before the space bar hardware snapped and I couldn't use it anymore. ... They were also not making keyboards with the perfect stroke system anymore. ... This keyboard has lovely, fairly quiet keys that have a clean press, so they can keep up with my typing speed with accuracy and don't make my fingers tired. ... I'm so glad that Logitech went back to the perfect stroke keys, as they are much more reliable, last longer, and are so much smoother for typing. ... I find it preferable to buying a constant stream of expensive batteries for all the time I spend typing. ... If you're someone who spends a lot of time typing, or who works from multiple computers and wants a keyboard that will manage both, you won't be disappointed in this one, even for the price. ... "
" ... My keyboard showed up earlier than the estimated delivery date. ... * Easy to see the keys because of the backlit keys as I sit in my dark office (November 14th - Sun has set here in the Northeast at 5 p.m.). ... * I plugged in the USB receiver and MX Keys immediately connected to my computer. ... There is no hand rest on the MX Keys so my left hand is much closer to the keys. ... Overall I like the keyboard. ... "
Comfort
58keyboard, typing, key, keyboards, fingers
+90%
-10%
" ... It feels great in your hands and is a pleasure to use. ... They keys fit your fingers perfectly. ... "
" ... - the typing feeling a lot cleaner and more substantial ... "
" ... Now I love Apple products and own many but one thing I quickly noticed is that Apple's lies very flat (which Ain'y ergonomic for me) and that it has almost knife-sharp edges on the exterior. ... Feels solid, to be sure but… not very comfortable for frequent use. ... But most importantly, It's got great key action. ... Keys are comfortable, soft to the touch, smooth to use, and have a great indented area in the middle of the key that really help guide your fingers while you're typing. ... Doesn’t slide around but easy (and not painful!) ... "
" ... The keyboard is made of metal and feels solid, unlike the $50 keyboards I have had in the past. ... The curve of each key makes it to where your fingers have no problem staying in place. ... I would pick the MX Keys every time. ... "
" ... Much easier on the hands when typing! ... "
" ... The keys provide a little less actuation force than that of a rubber dome keyboard, but enough where you still have to provide a comfortable amount of pressure. ... "
" ... Way nicer keys, backlight, super solid heavy weight, great keys, just overall is best of the best. ... "
" ... Feels really nice to type on ... "
Device Compatibility
37computers, mac, multiple, logitech, switching
+89%
-11%
" ... Excellent Bluetooth Keyboard ... "
" ... I have it hooked up to my Windows box and a Macbook Pro. ... "
" ... Yes it's $99, but the quality is A+ and best of all it can be used on 3 PCs. ... "
" ... It's a seamless transition to my MacBook Pro and set up was super easy. ... "
" ... It's really nice to be able to swap between up to 3 devices. ... "
" ... Connecting the keyboard to my computer was easy using either the wireless dong (included) or Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Connects to 3 devices. ... "
" ... It is seamless to switch between computers with either Bluetooth or Unifying. ... "
Controls
23key, backlight, depression, programmable, pressing
+91%
-9%
" ... I love the feel of the keys and so happy the keys are illuminated. ... "
" ... -The keys have a great feel. ... "
" ... Every individual key has a recessed portion which makes typing on it much better. ... "
" ... Also being able to program buttons to do certain things specific to you applications is really cool. ... "
" ... Keys are comfortable, soft to the touch, smooth to use, and have a great indented area in the middle of the key that really help guide your fingers while you're typing. ... There’s quite a few programmable keys, including app-specific. ... "
" ... The curve of each key makes it to where your fingers have no problem staying in place. ... "
" ... - integrated shortcut buttons great for mac: launchpad, mission control, calculator ... "
" ... The best feature: connect to up to 3 PCs then simply push a button to move from one to the next. ... "
Mouse
17keyboard, mx, logitech, mx master mouse, left handed
+94%
-6%
" ... The battery life isn't as great as I'd hoped (compared to the mouse) but I is a much larger accrssory and I do forget to turn it off when I'm not using it so I could do better to help myself out. ... "
" ... I use a mac, an PC and my laptop all throughout the day and used to have multiple keyboards and mice. ... I have the MX Mouse coming in tomorrow and will be posting a review about it soon as well. ... "
" ... I also recommend you get its partner, the Logitech MX Master mouse they just released. ... "
" ... If I had to complain about something, I would say I wish the battery would last as long as the MX mouse on a charge. ... "
" ... works by sensing mouse moving past screen edge . ... "
" ... Also, the quick charge means I can charge it for just a bit, then charge the mouse and keep working without having to run two cables. ... "
" ... I never realized how much I used the "mouse right button click key" until I they moved it. ... "
" ... I have the mx mouse and the keyboard, this is the best combination if you work on multiple OS's. ... "
Build Quality
17feels, looks, top notch, metal, finish
+100%
" ... i see reviews mentioning this is aluminum . ... it looks & feels great and i guess it is real alu vs fake metal looking plastic, but it seems to be more of a thin alu shell wrapped around a core vs a "slab" like the Apple keyboards . ... "
" ... The material quality, feel, functionality are all flawless. ... "
" ... I really like all the other features and it feels well made. ... "
" ... I love how beefy and heavy it feels, just such a solidly built piece of hardware. ... "
" ... + Build quality is top notch. ... In any event, the confidence I have that this will hold up for years outweighs any hypothetical concern I would have over weight (that's a personal stance, obviously). ... "
" ... Not only does it feel great, but it is also durable. ... "
" ... It looks and feels great. ... "
" ... It is made with very high quality metal materials. ... "
Battery Life
15battery, charge, weeks, charging, recharge
+93%
-7%
" ... Huge fan of this, keys feel amazing and charge lasts a very long time. ... "
" ... The battery lasts long enough that I don’t feel like I’m constantly charging it. ... "
" ... I haven't had it long enough to see how battery life is, so I'll put this on my list of long term tests. ... "
" ... I use it every day all day and charge lasts several weeks. ... "
" ... Last for a long time on one charge I swear haven charge it yet from when I first got it. ... "
" ... Backlighting is well done, including the ability to turn off backlight to save battery life. ... "
" ... If I had to complain about something, I would say I wish the battery would last as long as the MX mouse on a charge. ... "
" ... Battery light is also very good so far. ... "
Bluetooth
14logitech, keyboard, via, paired, dongle
+64%
-36%
" ... 4) It also has three programmable Bluetooth settings so you can connect to three devices and change between them with a push of a button. ... "
" ... The MX Ergo track mouse is Bluetooth. ... "
" ... It is seamless to switch between computers with either Bluetooth or Unifying. ... "
" ... Smooth typing, excellent bluetooth connection, works with my mac and my PC simultaneously. ... It's paired via bluetooth to my mac-mini and my mac pro laptop as well as my desktop PC via logitech dongle. ... "
" ... Logitech seems to have fixed all the Bluetooth connection issues. ... "
" ... Excellent Bluetooth Keyboard ... "
" ... It is quiet, heavy and well built, and provides Bluetooth and dongle connectivity for computers without Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Connecting the keyboard to my computer was easy using either the wireless dong (included) or Bluetooth. ... "
Charging
13charging, keyboard, weeks, usb c charging, mx
+100%
" ... I use this for work and a full charge seems to last a while, as I rarely need to plug it in to recharge. ... "
" ... I use it every day all day and charge lasts several weeks. ... "
" ... Note: het the mx master 3 to go with just because that one is charged via usb-c as is the mx keyboard. ... "
" ... The feel (lots of sturdy smooth metal), the beautiful keys, the ease of setup, the ISB C charging. ... "
" ... I'll just plug it in when I'm done and going to bed so it can charge overnight. ... "
" ... The battery lasts long enough that I don’t feel like I’m constantly charging it. ... Also, the quick charge means I can charge it for just a bit, then charge the mouse and keep working without having to run two cables. ... "
" ... And btw the way you charge the keyboard is done through a USB-C port which is good to see more companies switching over. ... "
" ... If I had to complain about something, I would say I wish the battery would last as long as the MX mouse on a charge. ... "
Product Reliability
10logitech, windows, properly, multiple, expect
+80%
-20%
" ... I used the Logitech Wave for over ten years. ... "
" ... This was great while it worked. ... "
" ... This is a great update from an older type of model I have had for over 5 years. ... "
" ... still not dead yet lol ... "
" ... but I feel the need to keep my systems up to date and I have a few useful years left. ... "
" ... It worked fine. ... "
" ... A solid product that I expect I'll happily use for years. ... "
Design
10nice, feels great, feels, top notch, fit
+100%
" ... Feels really nice to type on ... "
" ... It looks and feels great with top notch fit and finish. ... "
" ... The material quality, feel, functionality are all flawless. ... "
" ... Fit & Finish top notch ... "
" ... Feels high quality and has a nice weight to it. ... "
" ... It looks and feels great. ... "
" ... it looks & feels great and i guess it is real alu vs fake metal looking plastic, but it seems to be more of a thin alu shell wrapped around a core vs a "slab" like the Apple keyboards . ... "
" ... * Looks high-tech (not plastic!). ... "
Software Platform
9os, keys, mac, key, software
+78%
-22%
" ... It worked with my old Asus laptop and Windows Enterprise. ... "
" ... Having the additional functionality of the Logi software made it sync and getting it to work the way I want it, a breeze. ... "
" ... Everything works , cant complain , but not working with my laptop with HP enterprise windows ,probably because of security features installed ... "
" ... I use it with both Mac and Windows. ... The only thing that I might find lacking is that the software (Logi Options) should allow for a better configuration or customization in terms of the keys (for example remapping the caps lock key to the ctrl key). ... "
" ... That being said, if you want the full potential to customize the keys on Mac, you have to make sure the OS is a newer one. ... It turns out that only the newer versions of Logitech Option, which only runs on newer versions of OS, are compatible with the MX keyboard. ... "
" ... Also being able to program buttons to do certain things specific to you applications is really cool. ... "
Display Clarity
9backlight, typing, key, display, mx
+89%
-11%
" ... I also have one Viewsonic 27" display on the desk. ... "
" ... The backlight is a big plus. ... "
" ... My keystrokes have a new and positive strike and the backlit display helps me no end with my evening shift in writing and reviewing. ... "
" ... works by sensing mouse moving past screen edge . ... "
" ... Backlight is very response and bright enough to be seen in rooms that are bright. ... "
" ... I use a 50" 4k monitor and I'm typing on the MX in a dark room about 18 inches from the screen. ... "
" ... can adjust brightness too ... "
Setup
8setup, software, switch, set, install
+100%
" ... It's a seamless transition to my MacBook Pro and set up was super easy. ... "
" ... Having the additional functionality of the Logi software made it sync and getting it to work the way I want it, a breeze. ... "
" ... Setup is easy after downloading and installing the software, which also makes adjustments easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Set up was straightforward using with desktop and laptop. ... "
" ... It is easy to setup and with a click of a button I can switch between devices with almost no lag while switching. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... There are advanced features that can be setup. ... "
Ease of Use
8setup, switching, switch, websites, super
+100%
" ... It's a seamless transition to my MacBook Pro and set up was super easy. ... "
" ... Setup is easy after downloading and installing the software, which also makes adjustments easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... It is easy to setup and with a click of a button I can switch between devices with almost no lag while switching. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... There are advanced features that can be setup. ... "
Price
8100, worth the money, good, worth, time
+88%
-13%
" ... I still feel that the price is too high for it, but I got it basically half off, and that was worth it. ... "
" ... I was skeptical due to the price, but j can say I am completely satisfied. ... "
" ... Very solid for the price. ... "
" ... If that is too costly, I'm sure there are other options that are quite good but more reasonably price. ... "
" ... A good investment of the 100 bucks it cost me. ... "
" ... It's not the best thing I've ever typed on but it's worth the money. ... "
Apps
6buttons, shortcut, options, keys, websites
+100%
" ... They have custom software you can install, but it provides almost no customization functionality. ... "
" ... Instead you have to have their software installed to flash on the screen for a second when you toggle one of the lock keys. ... "
" ... - integrated shortcut buttons great for mac: launchpad, mission control, calculator ... "
" ... Logitech Options Software is great! ... "
" ... There’s quite a few programmable keys, including app-specific. ... "
" ... Also being able to program buttons to do certain things specific to you applications is really cool. ... "
Size
6travel, heavy, desk, slide, quality
+67%
-33%
" ... good weight to it. ... "
" ... Feels high quality and has a nice weight to it. ... "
" ... * Smaller and lighter than my previous Logitech MK710. ... "
" ... I love the low profile edges and that it takes very little room on my desk. ... "
Ports
5via, usb c port, switching, receiver, port
+100%
" ... The display is switched between computers using a 3 input HDMI switch. ... "
" ... Getting creative I hooked up my double monitors to the docking station, then my desktop to the one via VGA and my laptop to the other via retractable HDMI also purchased on Amazon. ... "
" ... And btw the way you charge the keyboard is done through a USB-C port which is good to see more companies switching over. ... "
" ... I have a Logitech mouse (MX Master 3, another Logi winner) so they share the Logi USB dongle, freeing up a USB port. ... "
" ... * I plugged in the USB receiver and MX Keys immediately connected to my computer. ... "
Fit
5fit, finish, desk, looks, feels great
+80%
-20%
" ... It looks and feels great with top notch fit and finish. ... "
" ... Fit & Finish top notch ... "
" ... they've nailed so many things, the very nice weighting and rubber feet make it stay put on your desk . ... "
" ... Stays secure on desk. ... "
Features
4lighting, level, back, setup, nice
+100%
" ... I have gone through so so many trying to find just the right one that has the exact features, size, ergonomics, feel and noise level. ... "
" ... and the back lighting is nice to have at times. ... "
" ... There are advanced features that can be setup. ... "
Sound Quality
3hear
+100%
" ... Silent and amazing feel ... "
" ... It's a whole thing you don't want to hear about. ... "
" ... It's super quiet and sensitive. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3nice
+67%
-33%
" ... + Dual Functionality is a nice touch. ... "
Cleaning
3keyboard, clean, keys
+100%
" ... This keyboard has lovely, fairly quiet keys that have a clean press, so they can keep up with my typing speed with accuracy and don't make my fingers tired. ... "
" ... - the typing feeling a lot cleaner and more substantial ... "
" ... clean keyboard that’s $80 less than the craft version ... "
Weight
3heavy, quality, nice, feels
+67%
-33%
" ... good weight to it. ... "
" ... Feels high quality and has a nice weight to it. ... "
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Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 10
USB: Yes