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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
  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 vs Logitech MX Mechanical

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech MX Keys
Logitech MX Mechanical

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

Variants

  • MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys (Space Grey (Mac OS))
  • MX Mechanical (Graphite)

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Our Verdict

Logitech MX Keys

Logitech MX Mechanical

The Logitech MX Keys and the Logitech MX Mechanical are two full-size wireless keyboards designed for office use. Overall, they share similar features and functionality, but the MX Keys uses scissor switches whereas the MX Mechanical uses mechanical switches. Also, the MX Keys is compatible with the Logitech unifying receiver while the MX Mechanical uses the BOLT receiver.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.4
7.2

Single-Key Latency 
 

5.8
7.6

Chord Split 
 

1.5
4.2

Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
6.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Top Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

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

Width  

16.9" (43.0 cm)
17.1" (43.4 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.77 lbs (0.805 kg)
1.82 lbs (0.827 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

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

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Side Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

5.8°
3.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
8°

Home Row Height 
 

13.1 mm (0.5")
23.3 mm (0.9")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
5.7

Customizability Overview  

Logitech MX Keys Customizability Overview
Logitech MX Mechanical Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Low Profile Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
No

Backlight Features 
 

7.5
8.0

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Backlighting Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech MX Keys Brightness Max
Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech MX Keys Brightness Min
Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
8.0

White Shot  

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

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

4.4 ft (1.3 m)
3.4 ft (1.0 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 Keys Extra Features
Logitech MX Mechanical 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 Keys Bundle Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical 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 
 

9.6
8.2

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

40.2 dBA
49.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Brown

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

61 gf
48 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
46 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
1.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.9 mm
3.3 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

5.8
7.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

21.7 ms
12.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±7.9 ms
±2.9 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

26.8 ms
12.4 ms

Bluetooth 
 

21.7 ms
16.4 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

20.8 ms
11.2 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
6.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

22.7 ms
15.1 ms

Key Release 
 

43.1 ms
40.4 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

5.3
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

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

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

500 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No
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Chord Split 
 

1.5
4.2

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

60.3 ms
22.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A
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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 
 

10
9.2

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partially Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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    There is a problem with how the Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X detect the audio passthrough capabilities of TCL TVs, often giving an Xbox error code 0x80bd0009 whenever a user tries to enable audio bitstream output. When the bitstream format is set to 'Dolby Digital' everything works fine, but 'DTS' bitstream is not supported when the Xbox's 'TV Output' is set to 'Auto Detect'. When 'TV Output' is 'HDMI' both formats work, but 4K and HDR won't work. We advise Xbox owners to leave 'TV Output' as 'Auto Detect' and use Dolby Digital instead of DTS, as nearly all 5.1 surround sound sources support both Dolby Digital and DTS output.
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