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Logitech MX Keys
Logitech MX Mechanical
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Keys
Logitech MX Mechanical
The Logitech MX Keys and the Logitech MX Mechanical are two full-size wireless keyboards designed for office use. Overall, they share similar features and functionality, but the MX Keys uses scissor switches whereas the MX Mechanical uses mechanical switches. Also, the MX Keys is compatible with the Logitech unifying receiver while the MX Mechanical uses the BOLT receiver.
Variants
- MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Space Grey (Mac OS))
- MX Mechanical (Graphite)
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MX Keys
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MX Mechanical
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MX Keys
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MX Mechanical
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MX Keys
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MX Mechanical
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MX Mechanical
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Walmart.comMain Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.4
7.2
Single-Key Latency
5.8
7.6
Chord Split
1.5
4.2
Multi-Key Latency
6.2
6.9
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.8" (2.0 cm)
1.1" (2.7 cm)
Width
16.9" (43.0 cm)
17.1" (43.4 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)
1.82 lbs (0.827 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5.8°
3.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
8°
Home Row Height
13.1 mm (0.5")
23.3 mm (0.9")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
5.7
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
No
Backlight Features
7.5
8.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
No
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
8.0
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)
Length
4.4 ft (1.3 m)
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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
Extra Features
Extra Features
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
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.6
8.2
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
40.2 dBA
49.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Brown
Switch Type
Scissor
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
61 gf
48 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
46 gf
Pre-Travel
1.3 mm
1.4 mm
Total Travel
1.9 mm
3.3 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
5.8
7.6
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
21.7 ms
12.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±7.9 ms
±2.9 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
26.8 ms
12.4 ms
Bluetooth
21.7 ms
16.4 ms
PCB (Estimated)
20.8 ms
11.2 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.2
6.9
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Receiver
Key Press
22.7 ms
15.1 ms
Key Release
43.1 ms
40.4 ms
Data Transmission
5.3
5.4
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
Chord Split
1.5
4.2
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
60.3 ms
22.1 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
N/A
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+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
9.2
Android
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partially Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Black (Multi-OS)
MX Keys
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MX Mechanical
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MX Keys
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MX Mechanical
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MX Keys
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MX Mechanical
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MX Mechanical
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Weirdly enough I’ve stumbled across this and found it insanely helpful and perhaps even more in depth than I could ever imagined! Thank you RTINGS.com for taking the time to be so thorough! I went for the MX Keys S, which turns up today and I think I might be regretting the decision not to go mechanical, but I’ll be using it for both gaming & office work so the office scores here and the greater incline max I think will benefit me in the long run. Anyway - THANK YOU!