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Logitech MX Keys vs MX Keys S

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseKeystrokesAdjustable Input GranularitySwitches
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Products

Logitech MX Keys
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Logitech MX Keys Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Output Type
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Output Type
Non-Adjustable
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Our Verdict

Logitech MX Keys

Logitech MX Keys S

The Logitech MX Keys S is a newer version of the Logitech MX Keys. The MX Keys S only has minor physical differences in its shortcuts on the F-row. It also has an auto-brightness feature that adjusts the backlighting according to your environment, and it provides more options for customizing the backlighting using the software, while the older MX Keys only allows you to toggle the lighting on or off. The other major difference is that the MX Keys S connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or with the Logi BOLT receiver. In contrast, the older MX Keys connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or the Logitech Unifying Receiver.

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Variants

  • MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys S (Black)
  • MX Keys S (Graphite)

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 
 

6.4
7.2

Single-Key Latency 
 

5.8
7.6

Chord Split 
 

1.5
4.1

Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture 
 

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Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

0.8" (2.0 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)

Width  

16.9" (43.0 cm)
16.9" (43.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.77 lbs (0.805 kg)
1.77 lbs (0.804 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up 
 

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Logitech MX Keys S Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture 
 

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Logitech MX Keys S Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

5.8°
5.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

13.1 mm (0.5")
14.1 mm (0.6")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview 
 

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Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Mechanical Switch Compatibility 
 

Non-Customizable Design
No Mechanical Switch Pinout

Magnetic Switch Compatibility 
 

No Magnetic Switch Support

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
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Backlight Features 
 

7.5
7.5

Backlighting Picture 
 

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Brightness Max 
 

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Logitech MX Keys Brightness Max
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Logitech MX Keys S Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min 
 

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Logitech MX Keys S Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
8.0

White Shot 
 

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

4.4 ft (1.3 m)
3.4 ft (1.1 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 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features 
 

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Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.6
9.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

40.2 dBA
36.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Logitech MX Keys Key Switch Actuation Graph
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Logitech MX Keys S Key Switch Actuation Graph
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Initial Force 
 

N/A

Peak Tactile Force 
 

61 gf
63 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
36 gf

Bottom-Out Force 
 

74 gf

Pre-Travel Distance 
 

1.3 mm
1.4 mm

Total Travel Distance 
 

1.9 mm
1.7 mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

0.0

Input Linearity Graph  

 Preview Graph
Logitech MX Keys S Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph  

Logitech MX Keys S Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone 
 

N/A

Bottom Deadzone 
 

N/A

Detection Ratio 
 

N/A

Minimum Step Depth 
 

N/A

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Output Type 
 

No
Non-Adjustable
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

5.8
7.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Logitech MX Keys Single-Key Latency Graph
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Logitech MX Keys S Single-Key Latency Graph
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Best Connection 
 

21.7 ms
12.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±7.9 ms
±3.0 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

26.8 ms
12.8 ms

Bluetooth 
 

21.7 ms
16.1 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

20.8 ms
11.8 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
7.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Logitech MX Keys Multi-Key Latency Graph
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Logitech MX Keys S Multi-Key Latency Graph
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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

22.7 ms
14.8 ms

Key Release 
 

43.1 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

5.3
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB 
 

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Logitech MX Keys Multi-Key Raw USB
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Logitech MX Keys S Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

500 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No
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Chord Split 
 

1.5
4.1

Chord Split Graph  

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Logitech MX Keys Chord Split Graph
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Logitech MX Keys S Chord Split Graph
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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

60.3 ms
22.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logi Options+
Logi Options+

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Check Price

Black (Multi-OS)
MX Keys
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MX Keys S
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Graphite (Multi-OS)
MX Keys
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Graphite
MX Keys S
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Space Grey (macOS)
MX Keys
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Pale Gray
MX Keys S
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Pale Grey
MX Keys S for Mac
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MX Keys S for Mac
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