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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech MX Keys Mini vs Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech MX Keys Mini
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)

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Logitech MX Keys Mini Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Mechanical
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Variants

  • 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)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) (White)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (White)

Review

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Logitech MX Keys Mini

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)

The Logitech MX Keys Mini is a standalone wireless keyboard that connects via Bluetooth or with an included USB receiver and recharges with a USB-C cable. It's compatible with all major computer and mobile operating systems, including all generations of iPads. Comparatively, the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) is exclusively compatible with iPad Pro (M4) models. It has an integrated glass trackpad with haptic feedback and includes a folio cover with a hinge that acts as a stand for your iPad. It doesn't connect wirelessly but connects with Smart Connector pins, using your iPad for power.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.1
3.3

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
0.8 mm

Windows  

Full
Not Compatible

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

8.5
0.0

Software & Programming 
 

5.6
0.0

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
64 gf

Backlighting 
 

8.9
7.5

Build Quality 
 

8.0
9.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Top Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (75%)

Height 
 

0.8" (2.0 cm)
0.2" (0.5 cm)

Width  

11.7" (29.6 cm)
9.9" (25.1 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
7.4" (18.7 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.11 lbs (0.504 kg)
1.27 lbs (0.574 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
9.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Build Quality Close Up
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Side Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

6°
0°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

5.0 mm (0.2")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) 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 
 

8.9
7.5

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Backlighting Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Brightness Max
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Brightness Min
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech MX Keys Mini White Shot
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

White Only
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

Logitech MX Keys Mini White Shot
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

4.6 ft (1.4 m)
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Apple Smart Connector
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Extra Features
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
Yes

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Bundle Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

18.0 mm (0.709")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
9.5

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

41.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Scissor
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Scissor
No Marketed Name

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
64 gf

Actuation Force 
 

29 gf
37 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
0.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.0 mm
0.7 mm
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Latency 
 

6.9
0.0

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

16.2 ms
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
0.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection 
 

N/A

Best Connection Std Dev  

N/A

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

16.2 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

0.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated  

N/A

Key Press 
 

N/A

Key Release 
 

N/A
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Data Transmission 
 

0.0

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

N/A

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

N/A

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

N/A
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Chord Split 
 

0.0

Chord Split Graph  

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4) Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech Options
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

8.5
0.0

Windows 
 

Full
Not Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Not Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Android  

Partial
Not Compatible

iOS  

Partial
Not Compatible

iPadOS  

Partial
Fully Compatible
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

3.3

Android 
 

Partial
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Partial
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

iPad
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