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Logitech MX Mechanical 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 NoiseSwitchesKeystrokes
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Products

Logitech MX Mechanical
Logitech MX Keys S

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Updated Dec 09, 2024 06:10 PM

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

Logitech MX Mechanical

Logitech MX Keys S

The Logitech MX Mechanical and the Logitech MX Keys S are wireless full-size keyboards with low-profile designs. The MX Mechanical uses mechanical switches and can be purchased with tactile Brown or clicky Blue switch varieties. On the other hand, the MX Keys S has tactile scissor switches, which are quieter.

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Variants

  • MX Mechanical (Graphite)
  • MX Keys S (Black)
  • MX Keys S (Graphite)
  • MX Keys S (Pale Gray)
  • MX Keys S for Mac (Pale Grey)
  • MX Keys S for Mac (Space Gray)

Review

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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Graphite
MX Keys S
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Black
MX Keys S
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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B&H
Pale Gray
MX Keys S
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Pale Grey
MX Keys S for Mac
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Space Gray
MX Keys S for Mac
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.2
7.1
No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Top Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

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

Width  

17.1" (43.4 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 
 

1.82 lbs (0.827 kg)
1.77 lbs (0.804 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech MX Mechanical Build Quality Close Up
Logitech MX Keys S Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Side Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.5°
5.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

8°
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

23.3 mm (0.9")
14.1 mm (0.6")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

5.7
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Customizability Overview  

Logitech MX Mechanical Customizability Overview
Logitech MX Keys S Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Non-Customizable Design
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Backlight Features 
 

8.0
7.5

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Backlighting Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Max
Logitech MX Keys S Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Min
Logitech MX Keys S Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
8.0

White Shot  

Logitech MX Mechanical White Shot
Logitech MX Keys S White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

3.4 ft (1.0 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  

Logitech MX Mechanical Extra Features
Logitech MX Keys S 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
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech MX Mechanical Bundle Picture
Logitech MX Keys S 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 
 

8.2
9.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

49.1 dBA
36.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Brown
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

48 gf
62 gf

Actuation Force 
 

46 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.4 mm
1.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.3 mm
2.1 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.6
7.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

12.4 ms
12.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.9 ms
±3.0 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

12.4 ms
12.8 ms

Bluetooth 
 

16.4 ms
16.1 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

11.2 ms
11.8 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.9
6.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

15.1 ms
14.8 ms

Key Release 
 

40.4 ms
38.1 ms

Data Transmission 
 

5.4
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

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

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

143 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No

Chord Split 
 

4.2
4.1

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

22.1 ms
22.2 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+
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

9.2
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Partially Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Graphite
MX Keys S
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Black
MX Keys S
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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B&H
Pale Gray
MX Keys S
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Pale Grey
MX Keys S for Mac
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Space Gray
MX Keys S for Mac
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