NEW Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard Review - Tactile Quiet Full Size KB
My review of the NEW Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard - Tactile Quiet Version.
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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Package Contents
0:39 - Keyboard Options
1:05 - Design
3:02 - Specifications
4:09 - Lighting Modes
5:38 - Button Features
7:22 - Typing Experience
8:59 - Software Settings
10:55 - Recommended?
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Just ordered 1 right now. Thanks for the review. It helped a lot.
Glad to hear it was helpful. You will love it! It's always a joy to type on this keyboard and having the quick switch buttons for use between my computers is great. Which size keyboard and switch did you get btw?
@@DemCrumblies i got the full size and the same switch as yours, tactile quiet. Also, I decided to grab their MX Mouse 3 with the same exact reason you mentioned, to only use 1 set of keyboard and mouse for both my work and my personal computer.
@@kemle Nice! It's good that you'll be able to use one software to customize both devices to your liking.
Thank you for the throughout guide and review. I was expecting and wished it was much more quiet than it is, but otherwise all the features are fantastic on this keyboard
You're welcome Mike0193Azul. Even though I was also hoping for a quieter keyboard too, I've actually gotten used to the sound. I might actually be open to the linear version in the future now.
Beautiful i just loved the sound of the keys and quickly got used to the working on the keyboard. Replaced my earlier MX S keyboard
That's great to hear! Mine is still going strong as my daily driver.
Great review....very clear and precise!
Glad it was helpful!
@@DemCrumblies Thanks to your review I ordered one for myself. 😁
@@shyamprasadsr That's great to hear Shyam! You'll enjoy it!
Nice review! I am interested in this brand new keyboard and have not decided yet which one should I buy tactile or linear for my office. Really helpful.
Thanks Fall Island, glad it was helpful. Good luck!
I love this keyboard. I previously had the MX Keys but replaced it with an MX Mechanical when I dropped it and a key god seriously stuck. It is fantastic. Bluetooth is solid. I pop it in the outer paracord straps in my backpack and bring it with me everywhere.
Yea it really is a solid keyboard. I review other mechanical keyboards, but mostly use this one as my daily driver because it's been so reliable and the Logi+ software pairs well with it to let me remap keys to quick launch certain apps.
Great review! Keep it up!
Thanks 🙂
Finally a great practical review
Thanks Mateo! I'm glad it was helpful 🙂
great review. I just got one of these myself to use with my Mac.. I really liked the explanation of some of the keys.... It is my first mechanical keyboard so a bit of getting used to but I am sure that will pass.. A+++
Hey @mikeq7096, it's a great mechanical keyboard overall! I've used many other mechanical keyboards, some which are even better than this keyboard, but none of them can match the software experience from Logitech when it comes to productivity. I'm still using this keyboard as my main keyboard and still enjoying it every day, especially now that I've remapped the top right keys to launch specific apps. Enjoy it and thanks for watching : )
Nice review! I've been thinking of buying my first mechanical keyboard for a while, but I'm still hesitant between linear and tactile keyboards. I don't game a lot, but I'm usually typing pages and pages of text on my computer for work on a daily basis. So in terms of switch, I feel like tactile might feel better, but I'm worried about the fatigue my fingers would get because of the strength I need to press the key. Since you have the quiet tactile version, did you get any finger fatigue when typing with this keyboard in your personal experience?
Hey Haruto, that is an excellent point that you bring up, and I wish I answered that in my review. I can easily say that the amount of pressure required to engage the keys is not significant with the tactile quiet. I compared the typing experience to my laptop keys and the amount of pressure required when using this keyboard is only slightly more than on my laptop keyboard. I don't feel any finger fatigue so far when using it.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for the reply! I'll take that info into account when looking into buying this keyboard then~😁
Good luck my friend 🙂
I was hoping it would be quieter, definitely too loud for me to bring to work. Thanks for the review, overall it looks pretty sweet
Yea it's been a great keyboard so far. Hope you find a quieter option with another keyboard since there are tons of switch options out there.
Mine arrives Friday with the MX3s mouse. I’ve got 4 other MK’s but this will be my first low profile/wireless board which will be my main board for my office so I couldn’t go all “gamer” with it nor could I have gotten away with my MX Blue switch boards. They’re super loud, especially on conference calls. This board looks really clean and the 2 tone gray is perfect for a professional office environment.
Hey @FastRedPonyCar, that's exciting! I'm just finishing up a video on the MX 3S also. Yea good choice going with a quieter switch, I also had to keep that in mind when I'm on calls and I have to type down client notes. I'm really loving the Reaction backlight. Did you upgrade from the MX3 to the 3S, or from an older MX mouse?
@@DemCrumblies Yeah I have the first gen MX Master which is still amazing but the rubberized top is starting to get a bit gummy/tacky the way old mice can get. I've been work from home the last 2 years and got the MX3 back in late 2019 to replace the original one but never got rid of the old one. Fast forward to now and I'm at a new job and the old MX was back in action but left my thumb feeling kinda gummy with that old rubber residue. I also have the G900 (which I hate the ambidextrous design but it's insanely good for FPS gaming) and the white G703 which looks awesome, always stays charged on the logitech power mat but it too has gotten tacky and gummy on the thumb rest rubber part. Also got an old G500, but... cord, and occasionally doesn't register clicks. I've got 5 different MK's but none of them are welcome in a suit/tie professional office environment so I've been suffering with an old Lenovo rubber dome keyboard. I've got the MX keys board but I didn't really dig the feel of the dished keycaps and my wife has it now for her home office setup. I can't get away with loud switches so the MX MK with it's buttoned up clean and professional looks but much better typing feel strikes the perfect balance IMO. I originally was going to get another MX3 and didn't know there was a new mouse so when I saw the KB/M combo on amazon, I went ahead and got that. Anyways, for the mice, biggest difference right off the bat for me is the super quiet mouse clicks. I love that and actually really like the feel of these new switches. They have a softer but still tactile click to them that's more satisfying than the MX3. Although I don't do much side scrolling at the office, the side scroll wheel on the 3S is a bit stiffer than the MX3 but at home working with final cut, it's nice to have easier side/side scrolling. 8K dpi vs the standard MX3 is slightly noticeable on my 60hz monitors but I can tell a pretty nice difference on the MBP's 120hz screen. Only minor gripe is no color options with the amazon combo pack for the mouse. Only graphite.
@@FastRedPonyCar Thanks for the detailed reply. You have way more experience with the gaming side of Logitech's offerings than I do. My last gaming mouse was the G5 with the adjustable weight tray. I was interested in the MX Keys before, but good to know that you prefer the MX Mechanical over it. Yea I noticed that the side scroll wheel is a bit stiffer on the 3S, but I thought it would get looser with increased use, maybe not. I love the quiet clicks on it and it has that soft click, similar to what I experienced when using the Logitech Lift. I think some people won't be a fan of it though, so I'm curious to see if they carry over that feature for the MX4 or not. Maybe they will see the feedback from the 3S and adjust accordingly. I also normally order from Amazon, but was I able to get it quicker by ordering from the Logitech website this time. Enjoy your new keyboard and mouse!
Since you are using this keyboard for the office setting, which switches did you decide to go with? From the video, I’ve noticed it’s still too loud for me to bring to work. So I wanted to know any alternatives because I really love the look of this keyboard!
@@samonec1024 I used the blue tactile switches. It wasn’t too bad for the office but I had some problems with it not waking up and also a couple keys just stopped responding. I replaced it about a month ago with a Touch ID Apple keyboard. It’s a good alternative if you use a Mac like I do. Otherwise, I’d probably still roll with the Mx mechanical. My wife uses the standard Mx keys board and I’m not a fan of that one at all. Mushy keys.
very good video!
Thank you Lio! Glad it was helpful.
Subbed!
Thank you so much Kimit 🙂
I just returned my mx keybaoprd in exchange for this one. I am very happy with this mx mechanical keyboard. I am typing this on this very keyboard right now.
Nice Michael! Which version did you get? The tactile quiet, linear, or clicky?
Thank for the honest review! Great job! One question I'm interested in. Nobody says about latency with BOLT receiver and Bluetooth, what is your thought, did you notice it? Especially did you notice any latency playing video games?
Hey Marko, I normally use the Bluetooth connection to free up USB ports, and I haven't had any issues with disconnects so far. I haven't tested it with games yet, but I will try it this weekend and update you with my thoughts, and if I notice any latency with either Bluetooth or the USB receiver. Thanks for watching 🙂
@@DemCrumblies Thank you very much! Waiting for your thoughts after testing with Bluetooth and USB receiver! :)
@@fr0st19 Hi Marko, I just tried using both BT and the Logi Bolt with gaming and I did better with the Bolt. I also contacted Logitech and they recommend using the Logi Bolt. This is what they said "It guarantees a strong and secure, no drop-off connection for up to 10 meters, even in congested wireless environments." I am waiting to hear back from their support team about actual latency times between BT and the Logi Bolt. I will update you when I hear back from them. Hope that helps.
@@DemCrumblies For someone who both uses mac and windows in a duel setup but also loves to play fps games, this seems like a dream come true! Buttt I do have one question, would you personally recommend it for gaming? (with the bolt). Appreciate any advice :)
@@christymckeon9955 Hey Christy, so far it has fared well for the limited gaming that I tried. I didn't feel like there was any delay with using the Bolt. However, it doesn't have convenient remappable buttons near the WASD keys that gaming keyboards like the Logitech G915 has if that's important to you. Another thing to consider is how you have your mouse and keyboard oriented when you play. Some gaming keyboards don't have the numpad so it's less wide, allowing you to keep your mouse right next to the keyboard. Since this is the full sized version, maybe the Mini version could work too unless having your mouse further off to the right doesn't bother you. Most importantly though is latency, I'm waiting to hear back from Logitech about the latency numbers between BT & using the Logi Bolt. Once we know that, we can compare to other types of gaming centric keyboards. I didn't notice delays when using the Bolt while gaming, but I'm also not a heavy PC gamer, so maybe I just can't notice it. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
is the keyboard hotswapable ? price is not friendly. Could get 2 keychorn keyboard with the price but not sure about the longetivity of the button. i need a keyboard which can last since i type alot everyday and need the key to be precise all the time ...
Hey Eric, it isn't hot-swappable, unfortunately. I've been using it daily since this review 10 months ago and I use it at least 6 to 9 hours a day for work without any issues. The software is also pretty good. I've also reviewed the NuPhy Halo 96 mechanical keyboard here: kzhead.info/sun/nbFsYpRqhHuMgnk/bejne.html I can't comment on the reliability long-term, but it definitely feels premium and well put together, just the software is not very polished.
If you use the logi bolt receiver can you get into BIOS with this keyboard? it's not possible with my current bluetooth keyboard since bluetooth is not activated until windows starts
Good question, I'll have to test that and get back to you.
Would you say it is usable in a library/computer lab university setting without being embarrassing or annoying to people if I type around 120+ WPM?
Hi Nark, unfortunately, it will be too loud in that environment. Even though it says tactile quiet, it isn't that quiet.
Great reviewer! I have the clicky version and thinking of returning to get the tactile quiet. Imo, its too clicky.
Thanks Dekoyz! Yea, I think the tactile quiet and even the linear may be a good option because when I played the sound clip on the Logitech site, they didn't sound too different. Btw, have you used your MX Mechanical for any gaming? And are you using BT or the USB Bolt receiver?
Could you let me know which function key setting is enabled by default without pressing 'fn' and without running the software - the fn function or the volume/emoji/... function? Thank you! :)
@@roadToRevolution Hey PM, I think the default are Logitech's mapped keys, so the keys for dictation, emojis, backlighting, etc. However you can press Fn + ESC to switch the key function without going through the software or installing the software. Hope that helps.
@@DemCrumblies great, thanks!
Well…you wanted Clicky 😂
1How do you know if it’s charging ? 2How long does it take to charge the keyboard 3Do I leave it on or off while charging ?
Hey Peter, you can use the keyboard while it is charging by USB Type C cable. While it's charging, you will see the a green LED light at the top right of the keyboard fading in and out. It takes around 4 hours to fully charge it from zero percent, but a 15 minute charge will get you around a day of use in a pinch. Hope that helps.
I know this isn't really for gaming, but how is it for gaming purposes? I want a low profile, mechanical, wireless keyboard and this looks nice. The price is steep tho
Hey Joshua, I've used it for light gaming and it works fine. Logitech says the latency is up to 7 ms when using the USB Logi Bolt connection on Windows. One though is that because it's so heavy, if you have a tendency to angle your keyboard or readjust it during gameplay, it isn't a smooth or quick experience. Also, as you saw, it won't have any macro buttons or quick set command buttons to map.
So it's a G915 without rgb and volume roller and a few buttons to change profiles? I think I'll just stick with the mx keys.
There's also no macro keys. If you don't care for the tactile feedback, yea the MX Keys is still a great option.
I like the linear sound, dang
Hey Kimball, do you mean the linear sound that I played from Logitech's website? I have the tactile quiet version, so I think the linear sounds slightly crisper than mine, but hard to really tell without hearing it in real life.
@@DemCrumblies yes that one.. i like a “thud” sound feels more compact. Just my personal preference
@@kimballchoo7657 Yea I hear you. At first I wanted this keyboard to be really quiet, which is why I got the tactile quiet version, but now I find myself wondering if I should have gotten the linear.
@@DemCrumblies i find that in general Linear keys are quieter then tactile 'quiet' vs of the same make. the quietest setup i have is linear 'speed' switch (or other fancy words for triggers at very short stroke depth ) + normal stroke depth for bottoming out the key AND training myself not to bottom out keys. I will admit It does seem like odd concept at first to someone who grow up know nothing but membrane or clicky keyboards to not have that physically feed back. but after a month or so i learned to type/clicker even faster (and with a lot less fatigue) without needing any physical feed back to confidently know the key stroke has been registered. also, i have heard of people adding tiny rubber bands to each key themselves for linear or tactile type mechanical keys to quiet the sound when bottoming them out
Hey Michael, thanks for sharing that information, good to know.. I actually grew to like to clicky noise now, and I'm actually open to a more clicky keyboard in the future now. I have also noticed an improvement in typing speed!
Does underneath the f8 button light up underneath? Mine seems to have went out 🙁
Hey Joseph, so the icons on all the F Keys light up. However the F1 through F12 text does not light up. Even if I use the Fn + ESC option to switch between the F keys and using the F keys as media buttons, the F1 through F12 remain unlit. Only the icons all light up on the F keys.
is there a way to change the keys, could you provide us with the link to it.
I don't believe there are any official keycap replacements for this keyboard, however you can see what others have done here: www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ux0hdq/where_to_buy_custom_keycaps_for_logitech_mx/
You missel mentioning if it has a wired mode and if the annoying 3 second dimming problem is resolved which the MX Keys has
Hey Hans, there is no wired mode. It can only be used for charging the keyboard, unfortunately. I haven't used the MX Keys before, so I'm not sure about the 3 second dimming issue. I have this keyboard set to the reaction mode where the keys light up as I touch them and fade out after. There's also a proximity sensor on the keyboard that lights up the keyboard when your hands approach it. Aside from that, I haven't noticed any irregularities.
I just got mine. what do I do if my keyboard doesn't show in the Logi options app?
Hey Brandon, make sure you've downloaded the newest version of the Logi Options+ Software here: www.logitech.com/en-ca/software/logi-options-plus.html Next, open the software and click on Add Device. If you are on Windows and trying to connect by Bluetooth, you will have to pair the keyboard in the Windows Bluetooth section first by turning on the keyboard, pressing and holding the key labeled "1" just above the ins key until it flashes that it is in pairing mode, then scan in the Windows Bluetooth settings, click on the keyboard in the list, and click connect/pair, then you will have to type in the numerical code shown on the screen on your keyboard then hit enter. If you're using the Logi Bolt USB receiver, simply plug the USB receiver into your computer, wait until all necessary drivers are downloaded and installed automatically by WIndows, then you can click the option in the Logi Options+ software to Add Device. Let me know how it goes. I don't have a Mac, so I can't help if you using that unfortunately.
Which key turns the NumLock on and off? Any idea? TIA.
Hey Jack, it's the key that is right under the Calculator key and above the 7 key on the numpad. Let me know if that worked.
Does the old mx wrist pad work with this keyboard?
Hey Justin, sorry I don't have the old wrist pad to check, but when I was ordering the keyboard from the Logitech website, I think it suggested a wrist pad to bundle it with. I didn't buy the wrist pad, so I'm not sure if it's the same old you're referring to, or a newer version.
Is the lack of a Capslock light bothersome?
Hi Vimal, whenever the Capslock key is pressed, it will blink on and off to let you know that it is active. This occurs when backlighting is turned on or off on the keyboard. The blinking occurs every 1 second, so it may not blink faster enough for some people.
@Dem Crumblies Tech Thanks for the info. Why couldn't Logitech simply include a capslock light that remains on when caps is enabled? Much cheaper keyboards have that.
My MX Mecha brown switch just arrived and I like it so much. It's my 1st mecha keyboard and it's true that it boosts my typing speed by 60% compared to my membrane keyboard :D Sleek, comfortable, long battery life, good build quality, typing accuracy boost. Is it worth the bucks ? YES Money well spent hahahaha
Nice! I didn't cover it in my review, but I also think that it helps me type a little faster too. Yea, the build quality is hard to show on video, but I like the amount of weight it has, feels premium. Enjoy!
got it for $100 .. Office Depot close out sale!
Nice score Parth! Make sure you download the software to get the most functionality out of it. Enjoy and thanks for watching my video 😊
How do you take a screenshot with this keyboard
Hey Mia, you can press the Fn button and F7, which will take a screenshot. If you need to take screenshots often, you can remap the lock button or find button or show desktop button to take a screen capture if you don't normally use those buttons.
Can you plug it in? And use it wired?
Hi Jackie, you can plug it in to charge it and use it at the same time, but unfortunately, you cannot plug it in and use it with a wired connect. You still have to connect by Bluetooth or the Logitech Bolt USB adapter. Not sure why we can't use it for a wired connection.
Is it good for gaming also?
Hey Svan, it will work for gaming because the keys are low profile and pop back up quick after key presses. However, if you are a competitive gamer and play mostly FPS games, then a gaming keyboard will be better because you'll have programmable keys and lower actuation points on the switches. This keyboard has N Key rollover like most gaming keyboards btw.
Hello, no print screen / screenshot key? 😢
Hey Jose, I use screenshots often by pressing Fn and F7, when you press it, you can take full screenshots or screenshots of smaller areas of a window. It works perfectly.
would this be good for gaming
So far it has been good for gaming when connected with the Logi Bolt USB receiver. I'm still waiting for Logitech to contact me about the actual latency times, so I can have a comparison with other gaming centric keyboards though.
@@DemCrumblies Alright, if you do get a respond, can you tell me? Btw thx for answering
@@Phraug Yep, I will definitely update you as soon as they contact me.
Hi @Phraug, this is what Logitech replied with "Upon double checking with our higher support. Yes, you are right, the maximum latency when connected to a LogiBolt receiver is 7ms for Windows and 4 ms when using Mac computer."
how do you print screen?
You can assign a button to do this in the Logi Options+ software, but by default, you can press Fn + F7 and it will bring up a snip tool to capture the entire screen or just a portion of it, from there you can copy the image into Photoshop or Paint, or just save the file to your computer. Not sure how that process works on a Mac though.
I own this keyboard. Only con is you cant have the keys backlit always on. I hate that. Everything else about this keyboard is awesome.
Yea it's too bad they can't release a firmware update to have it always on for people who don't mind having to recharge it often.
@@DemCrumblies Yeah I game at night in a dark office, so its just kind of annoying. But I have had many mechanical and gaming keyboards. This Keyboard is the best of anything I have ever owned.
@@boxerdog5979 Yea if you're gaming at night the lights would really be handy to have.
they really messed up with their choice of keys on the top right corner. me having to toggle Fn keys every time I take a screenshot is just stupid. not a single one of those top right keys are more valuable to me than PrintScreen. lock computer? WINDOWS + L. Show desktop? WINDOWS + D. Calculator? literally just a program like any other. why occupy a key for that. just press WINDOWS and type "C" then enter. always pops up for me.
Yea I use Print Screen often too. What I did was reprogram the top 4 keys so that Press the Show/Hide Desktop key will activate keypress Wins + Shift + S for my screenshots using the Logi+ software. I kept calculator as is and I reprogrammed the other two keys to launch notepad and This PC so I can get access to all my drives.
oh so you can rebind those keys with Logi+ huh I didn't know that. that's a nice solution thanks for that, I might look into that for the G915 keyboard I just ordered@@DemCrumblies
@@Roxxo88 Yep the Logi+ software is great. Hopefully it's compatible with the G915, good luck!
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My spacebar is tilting on the sides like mad.. Maybe a defect device
Hey unske, I just recorded a quick video to show you how my spacebar is so you can compare it with yours: drive.google.com/file/d/1ocQEFwaXKUXfz0FjwmSrZsMVzUeX42bW/view?usp=share_link
It would've been far more prudent had they included sample audio files for: # A single keypress (as they've done) **AND** an audio sample of 10-20 seconds of actual typing sound, per switch type. One SINGLE "click" is not much to go on!
Totally agree with you. They could have also made a comparison video and put it on KZhead to help people decide.
I should have watched this video about the keyboard. I just read about it and people said it was quiet, but it`s not. Note to myself, check on youtube first :)
Hey Frank, yea, I guess each person's definition of quiet can vary a bit. It's quiet compared to other mechanical keyboards I've used, but you can't get away while typing while on a Zoom call unnoticed 😉
I laugh everytime I hear mechanical keyboards referred to as being "quiet".
Kinda true actually. Compared to some of the other mechanical keyboards I've tested, this could be considered quiet to some, but people will still hear you typing when compared to a membrane keyboard.
@@DemCrumblies Exactly. And I do not consider any of them quiet. An old Logitech K740 - THAT is quiet. And of course despite the fact that K740 is considered one of the best keyboards for typing of all time, the idiots at logitech instead offer wireless only with their new higher end models and don't offer a wired version for those of us that don't need to connect keyboards to 200 billion other devices. UGH. It's just irritating that I will have to pay for features I don't need to get a keyboard that's worth getting.
Yea, I feel Logitech has been slipping actually. Even this mechanical keyboard, while great for me, took a while for them to release, so I don't feel they're innovating much now, just playing catch up. I still have to keep wired keyboards around too whenever I need to update my BIOS settings since wireless keyboards don't work in the BIOS and yea many people still prefer wired so you have zero downtime with recharging or swapping batteries. You just turn it on and it's always good to go, no issues with wireless signal interference or Bluetooth settings. @@Sui778
@@DemCrumblies Honestly all manufacturers are catering too much to gamers these days. I type well over 100wpm and the last thing I need is noisy shit. There are no good wired backlit scissor switch keyboards out there anymore that are quiet and don't have issues with paint fading off them. It's a bit infuriating. The only two wireless options that I would even consider are the MX-Keys/Keys S or the Dell KB900, but of course wireless keyboards come with their own set of problems as you mentioned.
100%, everything seems to be gaming focused right now, but lots of us just value the typing experience. You may have to ask about a keyboard subreddit to see if there's any hidden gems for typing that fit most of your needs since most keyboards that come my way are mechanical.@@Sui778
Win+E = explorer
The NEW MX Mechanical keyboard lacks 16 EXTRA programmable keys.
Yea, it would have been nice to have more programmable keys for shortcuts instead of remapping the 4 at the top right area.
@@DemCrumblies Programmable keys should be used to execute 1. MACROS, 2. SHORTCUTS, 3. SPECIFIC CHARACTERS. I don't understand why the MX CRAFT does not have 16 extra programmable macro keys on the top. There is enough place.
@@peterpanino2436 Yea, for a keyboard geared towards productivity, it's strange that most programmable keys are only on some of their gaming keyboards.
@@DemCrumblies I find the distinction between "Gaming" keyboards and "other" keyboards very strange, not helpful, and a thing of the past.
It is a total disaster. Illumination turns of quickly and you have to reactivate it all the time, small/capital indication light is just a tone more brighter on the word "caps" on the actual key (so you are never sure if using small or capital letters making mistakes all the time) and the whole letter layout is strangely one click to left making hard to type numbers on the far right. For productivity look elsewhere
Another keyboard without caps lock led status :(
Hey @picapaukrk, so the LED light on the caps lock key doesn't stay solid, but it turns off and on every second to let you know that it's activated. Hope that helps.
Pretty crap for the price. You can get the tester 84key and boba u4 switches and pretty much any keycaps and it will bide better than this for the price.
Yea it is pricey. I guess this offering is more for people who want to have a mechanical keyboard without putting in the customization.
WARNING: There is NO always on backlight feature. Do not buy if you like to have always on backlight.
Thanks for pointing that out. The backlight also cuts out if the room brightness is too bright. Ideally, they should let us decide if we want to sacrifice battery life for lighting though.
This was the question I wanted to ask and also basically a pertinent negative for me. So frustrating when so many people asked for an 'always illuminated' option for the many years the MX Keys has been available. Yet here is their next gen version and still no option for this!
Yea I don't know why they place those handicaps if we're willing to recharge the keyboard as much as necessary to have always on LEDs.
It seems like mine stays on when plugged into a power source
I noticed that today too because I plugged mine in to charge it and went out, and it seemed to be lit when I came back home. Maybe an update added that functionality.
I would like to have TKL option, but no.
hey @CP CP, Logitech actually has a mini version of this keyboard without the Numpad called the MX Mechanical Mini: www.logitech.com/en-ca/products/keyboards/mx-mechanical.html#buy-mx-mechanical
@@DemCrumblies that's right, but I just prefer TKL.
@@cpcp7787 Hey I'm a bit confused, maybe you can help me because I thought TKL meant no numpad or the 10 keys normally found on the numpad area, and the MX Mechanical Mini doesn't have the numpad.
No proper Print Screen / Scroll Lock / Pause buttons? No buy.
I use Logitech's Logi+ software to rebind some of the keys at the top right to do print screen, open explorer and open notepad, so you can rebind keys.
Most of the lighting modes are crap and a waste designers time and the users energy (albeit minute) bill- this is not a christmas tree. For instance, one mode lights up the key that was just pressed - how stupid is that, a human being with more than two brain cells already knows what was pressed and doesn't need to be reminded - the output is on the screen anyway. The only smart lighting that should have been included, but is not, is the next expected key based on the language and previous sequence, so at least the keyboard would try to show me the way in darkness.
Hey Marcin, I'm guessing that they just copied what they've seen the majority of mechanical keyboard companies do for lighting as well since they now want to compete in that arena. Your idea about having predictive lighting sounds like a great idea! There would just need to be a feature to block or omit usernames and passwords from predictions or auto-complete suggestions.
low carbon aluminum.. no such thing..just a marketing gimmick
I'll have to defer to you because I'm not versed in this area.
Stay away from Logitech keyboards, my 250£ G915 failed just couple of days after the warranty coverage, and Logitech REFUSED to repair it, I had to trash it. Spend your money somewhere else
Sorry to hear about your experience Antonello. I haven't bought a Logitech keyboard since the MX 3000 keyboard, so I don't about the build quality these days. So far the MX Mechanical feels pretty solid in terms of build quality, but I'll update my review if I notice any issues with it. Thanks for the word of warning though.
Hey, newsflash: The battery life is a lie. It always was for all these devices. If it lasts for 2 months it's good enough. It's about time you people have learned this already.
Yea it depends though. I've been using the Logitech Lift vertical mouse for at least 8 hours a day for about 35 days and it's reporting 95% battery life yet (rated for up to 2 years). So I should get around 20 months by that math, shy 4 months of Logitech's 24 month claim. My MX 3 mouse doesn't make it to the claimed 70 days of battery life though, so I guess they are basing the MX battery life number on more conservative use.
I've got the MX master 2s mouse and I've recently replaced the battery giving it a whole new life. I've had it since 2018 and now I've ordered this keyboard in the hope it's as good build quality.