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- Table of Contents
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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad vs Logitech MX Keys Mini
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
Logitech MX Keys Mini
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalNo
Variants
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Silver)
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Silver W/ Black Keys)
- MX Keys Mini (Black)
- MX Keys Mini (Graphite)
- MX Keys Mini (Pale Gray)
- MX Keys Mini for Mac (Pale Gray)
- MX Keys Mini (Rose)
- MX Keys Mini for Mac (Space Gray)
Our Verdict
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
Logitech MX Keys Mini
The Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad and the Logitech MX Keys Mini are wireless, low-profile boards. The Apple is a full-size model, though it also comes in the same compact size as the Logitech. The Apple has a Numpad, a Touch ID key in the top right corner, and full compatibility with macOS. Also, you can use its cable for changing and in wired mode, while the Logitech is a wireless-only board that only lets you use the cable to charge the battery. That said, the Logitech has a few more features, like white backlighting, multi-device pairing via Bluetooth, and customization software to remap some keys.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
5.2
8.1
Backlight Features
0.0
8.9
Pre-Travel
0.9 mm
1.3 mm
Configuration Software
Operating Force
64 gf
58 gf
Windows
Partially Compatible
Full
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Compact (75%)
Height
0.4" (1.1 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)
Width
16.5" (41.8 cm)
11.7" (29.6 cm)
Depth
4.5" (11.5 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.80 lbs (0.364 kg)
1.11 lbs (0.504 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2.8°
6°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
7.3 mm (0.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
0.0
8.9
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
Yes
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
White
Color Mixing
White Only
Backlight Clarity
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Charge Only)
Length
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
4.6 ft (1.4 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Lightning
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
7.5
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.8
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
37.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Scissor
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
No Marketed Name
Scissor
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
64 gf
58 gf
Actuation Force
32 gf
29 gf
Pre-Travel
0.9 mm
1.3 mm
Total Travel
1.3 mm
2.0 mm
Latency
7.4
6.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
17.4 ms
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
38.4 ms
16.2 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.4
6.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
17.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.3 ms
Wired
17.4 ms
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
38.4 ms
16.2 ms
PCB (Estimated)
38.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
4.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Key Press
46.3 ms
Key Release
41.0 ms
Data Transmission
3.0
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
67 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
3.3
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
30.0 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Logitech Options
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
8.6
8.5
Windows
Partially Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
MacOS & Linux
Android
Partially Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
9.2
Android
Partially Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
iPhone & iPad
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