Keychron K3 vs Logitech MX Keys Mini

Which Keyboard Is Better?

Products

Keychron K3
Logitech MX Keys Mini

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Our Verdict

Keychron K3

Logitech MX Keys Mini

The Keychron K3 and the Logitech MX Keys Mini are both low-profile wireless keyboards with multi-device pairing via Bluetooth. If you prefer compact mechanical boards, the Keychron K3 is a better choice since it's available with a variety of Gateron Mechanical and Keychron Optical switches. You can also use it in a wired mode with its cable, while the Logitech only lets you charge the battery with the cable. Also, it has RGB backlighting and some navigation keys that the Logitech lacks. On the other hand, the Logitech is a compact non-mechanical board with scissor switches. It has white backlighting and customization software to remap keys and create profiles. Also, unlike the Keychron, you can use it with a USB receiver, but you need to buy it separately.

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Variants

  • K3 (K3B3 - Black)
  • MX Keys Mini (Black)
  • MX Keys Mini (Graphite)
  • MX Keys Mini (Pale Gray)
  • MX Keys Mini for Mac (Pale Gray)
  • MX Keys Mini (Rose)
  • MX Keys Mini for Mac (Space Gray)

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K3B3 - Black
K3
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Black
MX Keys Mini
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K3B3 - Black
K3
B&H
Graphite
MX Keys Mini
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K3B3 - Black
K3
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Pale Gray
MX Keys Mini
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K3B3 - Black
K3
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Pale Gray
MX Keys Mini for Mac
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Rose
MX Keys Mini
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Space Gray
MX Keys Mini for Mac
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.0
8.1

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
5.6

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
58 gf

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

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Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (75%)

Height 
 

1.1" (2.7 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)

Width  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
11.7" (29.6 cm)

Depth 
 

4.6" (11.6 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.397 kg)
1.11 lbs (0.504 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Wrist Rest  

No
No
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Backlighting 
 

9.3
8.9

Backlighting Picture  

White Shot 
 

Brightness Max 
 

Brightness Min 
 

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
White

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Ok
White Only

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Programmable 
 

No
No
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

4.0 ft (1.2 m)
4.6 ft (1.4 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
No

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Gateron Low Profile Brown
Scissor

Mechanical 
 

Yes
No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

48 gf
29 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.7 mm
1.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
2.0 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

7.5
8.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Quiet
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Latency 
 

7.0
6.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

14.6 ms
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

22.1 ms
16.2 ms
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
5.6

Software Picture  

Software Name  

No Software
Logitech Options

Account Required 
 

No Software
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Cloud Sync 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

9.2
8.5

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Full
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

Full
Partial

iOS  

Partial
Partial

iPadOS  

Partial
Partial
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Check Price

K3B3 - Black
K3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
MX Keys Mini
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BestBuy.com
K3B3 - Black
K3
B&H
Graphite
MX Keys Mini
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Amazon.com
K3B3 - Black
K3
BestBuy.com
Pale Gray
MX Keys Mini
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
K3B3 - Black
K3
Walmart.com
Pale Gray
MX Keys Mini for Mac
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Amazon.com
 
Rose
MX Keys Mini
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Space Gray
MX Keys Mini for Mac
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Keychron K3

Logitech MX Keys Mini

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