Logitech’s MX Keys Mini is Compact Wireless Keyboard

Logitech’s MX Keys Mini is a compact, wireless keyboard that lacks the Numpad found on the standard MX Keys. It costs the same amount at $99.99 despite its smaller size. There might be enough additions to make this one the preferable option.

Logitech added an emoji key to the top row of Mini’s function keys that allows users to add some personality to the messages, along with the voice dictation key and a mic mute key that mutes on a system level, not per application. Joining them on the function row are media and volume keys, along with an option to adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlighting.

The MX Keys Mini charges via USB-C and can flip between three Bluetooth devices via keys that easily let users switch. Users must know that this model is not shipped with Logitech’s unifying USB receiver, and it won’t work with one you might already have. It works only with Bluetooth, though it is compatible with Logitech’s new $14.99 Bolt USB receiver that lowers latency and adds more security.

The MX Keys Mini shares a number of other features in common with the MX Keys. Its concave, matte-textured keys offer a pretty great typing experience. It also has backlighting that kicks on automatically when your hands appear over the keyboard, turning off a few seconds after you pull away.