[6-Year Review] Introducing Logicool's MX Keys: Appearance and Usability

Table of Contents

• Product Introduction
• Appearance, Backlight, and Usability
• Pairing and Dedicated Software 'Logi Options+'

Product Introduction

The keyboard introduced in this article is the old model, the "MX KEYS", but

The model currently on sale is the new "MX KEYS S".

If this was helpful, purchasing through these buttons would be encouraging!

The appearance is almost identical, and while there are slight differences in features, it feels like a natural evolution.

If you're buying now, please note that it will be the new model, "MX KEYS S".

Appearance, Backlight, and Usability

First, let's look at its appearance.

The material is primarily plastic, but unlike cheap products, it has an aluminum-like finish with a smooth feel, a solid weight, and a premium look.
Its slightly rounded design also gives it a charming touch.

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After 6 years of daily 8-hour use, it has become worn and faded, but it gives it a sense of character.

The key surfaces have a concave shape, which helps guide your finger to the center of the key.
The typing feel is shallow but has a certain firmness, providing a good rebound.

Even after 6 years of use, this rebound sensation has not diminished, and there are still no unresponsive keys.

While it may depend on usage, its durability seems quite high.

Here's what it looks like from the side.
The upper part seems to house the battery and other components, and this section creates the keyboard's angle.

There is no keyboard angle adjustment feature.

I think the angle is relatively small, so those who prefer a steeper angle or a flat keyboard might need to make some adjustments.

Here's what it looks like from above.

The top features a power switch and a USB-C port for charging.

The battery is built-in.

I've used it for 6 years, and I don't usually turn off the power switch, but the charge seems to last about 2-3 months.

In this regard, wouldn't you say its durability is sufficient?

The underside. There are 6 non-slip pads.

The MX KEYS engraving and marks indicating specifications, etc., are present.

Backlight illuminated.

It's hard to convey in photos, but it's quite beautiful.

You can dim the backlight with 'Fn+F6'
and brighten it with 'Fn+F7'.

The backlight brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels, from off to maximum.
If you install the "Logi Options+" software (mentioned later), the brightness level will be displayed on the screen when you change it.

If this was helpful, purchasing through these buttons would be encouraging!

Pairing and Dedicated Software 'Logi Options+'

The MX KEYS can be paired with up to 3 devices.

There are two pairing methods: Unifying (Logi Bolt for the current MX KEYS S, which is a dongle) and Bluetooth.

Pressing buttons 1, 2, or 3 instantly connects to the device paired with that number.

Long-pressing any of 1, 2, or 3 puts it into pairing mode, allowing it to be detected by Logi Options+ or Bluetooth and assigned to that number.

I use personal and work PCs on the same desk, so this feature is very useful.

This is the included Unifying receiver (dongle). (For the current MX KEYS S, it will be a Logi Bolt receiver).

With Logi Options+, you can pair MX KEYS and MX ERGO (mouse) to a single dongle, which means only one USB port is needed. You can also create a single set, like a dongle for your personal PC and a dongle for your work PC, making management very easy. (See below for details)
This is also a highly recommended feature.

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