Is the Logitech MX Keys Mini BETTER THAN the Full Size? - Unboxing and Full Comparison

[@yevgeniyalexeyenko5407]

Bought a mini version and returned in 2 days. Went for a full size. For me the small arrows, the absence of Home and End button (although there's a shortcut) and numbers pad was the turning point. As a full time coder, I felt that I'm not as productive with this mini version as before with an old full-size.

[@davidmarquez2821]

On the mini, the fn-arrows give you the home/end/pgup/pgdn. After some practice it's as efficient as dedicated keys because your hand does not have to travel to reach the dedicated keys that are located farther right. The right hand travel to the mouse and back is also greatly reduced. I think that compensates. You move your hands less, which may improve performance and reduce strain.

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

My biggest issue with the Mini is that Logitech advertises it as a great combo with the MX Anywhere 3, but they don't use the same connector. So in the current optimal setup the Mini keyboard pairs with the Bolt connector of a large mouse (MX Master 3), and the full keyboard pairs with the Unifying connector of a mini mouse. So counter-intuitive.

[@guillaumed4145]

Thanks for the feedback, very helpful :)

[@utssavshanmugam1587]

I just bought this keyboard. The reason I bought this over the regular sized keyboard was it's more portable. Maybe I missed it but he never mentions portability. If you're only going to use it for your home office then get the full sized keyboard. The encryption makes sense because you're supposed to put it in a bag and use it in a few different locations.

[@JamesLloydKeyboardist]

I think it’s only natural for all of us to expect a smaller keyboard to come with a smaller price. I can understand the point about them being basically the same keyboard with two choices for your preference, hence the same price, but I feel they really should’ve included the dongle. That said, I’ll probably be getting one. Thank you for the video.

[@Medsas]

emojis are really useful but there's a shortcut for it: its win+; 😂

[@nucleusart528]

for me it was "Win + :" thanks did not knew that! I will try to remap that key then i get this miniboard " win + ; does something weird makes all windows transparent and contentless until release pointless and odd. "Win + +" zoom in and zoom out with -

[@latinochico]

Great keyboard overall but for $99 USD I expected the new volt receiver to come inside box. in my personal opinion that's the biggest negative about this product.

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

Buy an MX Master 3 mouse and then you can use the included receiver with both devices.

[@timcrook4908]

@@StefanConstantinDumitracheyou’re wrong. Mx Master 3 connects by unifying receiver and not supports the bolt🤦🏻‍♂️

[@aycangonenc]

I purchased the full size MX keys, and I ditched it for the mini 10 days after! The reason is, I have been using Apple mini keyboard so long and when I started using the full size MX Keys I had some pain in my shoulder due to the distance between the keyboard and the mouse... So, consider this factor too.. For people who are already used to mini keyboard, bigger form factor might be a serious issue.

[@_VideoChannel_]

Regarding your comments suggesting a smaller keyboard should cost less. Though it is very similar in overall form and function. The cost to design, package, market and distribute products is not a simple function of the products physical dimension or number of buttons\keys included. Sometimes a smaller form factor product takes more engineering and design work. Also pricing is based on the total quantity they are able to sell to recover the investment and generate expected profits. It would be entirely possible for the mini to be priced higher than the standard size. I would personally pay a higher price for the mini, because the form is more attractive for my use case.

[@logaandm]

I learned three things 1. I don't want the larger one because of the ESC key. 2. I don't want the mini because of lack of unify. 3. I am very very old school because I don't know how to use a mouse to get an emoji. Best review of the MX Mini on KZbin.

[@michtill]

Have both of them here as well. And having the same feeling as you. I think, I will keep the Mini, but yeah... why is the Bold reciever not included? Why the MX Master 3 mice does not support Bold? I love the option to have MX Keys and MX Master 3 - both connected via one Unifying reciever. But I love larger Enter and the Fn on left sine on Mini.

[@techher7274]

I was between standard Keys and Mini and after trying both in store, I bought Mini. Point is, if you got use to use laptop keyboard without keypad, go with mini. It is more compact and much lighter, especially if you are in tech industry working home+office and you need go carry around your keyboard. I also got Bolt USB but at least in home don't see big difference in typing speed/latency. Also, points for me for Mini are left Fn button and dedicated buttons for Volume/Microphone mute (super useful for Zoom conference calls). Pairing with good mouse (in my case M720) and you are good to go.

[@JC-MA]

useful comment thank you！

[@joeb5327]

Very helpful comments. Thank you.

[@jeanlmont]

I got the standard Keys about a year ago and couldn't be happier. I don't use the numpad a lot but i really like to have it when I do. And the Unifying receiver is a must for me. Totally agree with the pairing with an M720. I was ready to get the MX Master 3 but the switch device button at the bottom was a total deal breaker for me. The M720 has it on the top/side so that made it the obvious choice for 1/3 the price. Fantastic keyboard/mouse combo.

[@xhardcookiex5608]

I got mini. I can use one logi bolt for my keyboard and my mouse Mx 3s.

[@kingdommindset1462]

I don't like the same price with less real estate. The bolt should have been included. Happy Holidays!

[@orangefox6029]

Nice video, I like how you're using more b-roll in your videos now because that makes it look more professional While I don't use the number pad, I wouldn't say no to full-size arrow keys and more controls especially at the same price

[@CameronDoughertyTech]

Thanks! Trying my best to make each video better than the last. Appreciate you watching.

[@xunliu8696]

I totally agree with the color. The black color has very clear symbols, but the white is just light color blurring together

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

Seems a ripoff to me, paying the same price for less keyboard and no receiver. The Logi Bolt has zero benefit for non-business users and all products get upgraded yearly so justifying that as the reason for the same price point doesn't hold weight for me. I also think the mini keyboard looks far too cramped especially with the tiny arrow keys.

[@timcrook4908]

I can say you more. In Russia mini version more expensive than full size mx Keys😉

[@Francr2009]

I know is a new product but it doesnt justify the fact that is has less materials and connectivity (USB receiver), at the end you will be paying $99.99 + $14.99 for a smaller form factor. The only reason I would consider buying it, is , if I go back to the office and I need a smaller KB that fits in my backpack. I love the regular full keys version and I see no reason to buy the mini at the moment. And I have to thank you for your amazing review of both products, quite satisfied with the way you approach the products. Susbcribed. :)

[@consume_vegetables]

I have them and keys are great. But like most people say: for the price, WHY NO DONGLE, LOGITECH?

[@WAYNENYC100]

For 100 USD it should have come with the bolt plus it also lacks direct wire connection. Too expensive for what it is.

[@-l485]

I'm here one day after receiving my mx mini... Tbf, the design is great, its heavier than it looks, and the graphite version blends well with my all black setup (coincidental) and i also uses a mx vertical. HOWEVER, out of the box from the get go, it sputtered. The easy-switch is wonky, i now have to fork out extra money to buy the bolt receiver because i want to know if it will work better than bluetooth. Why do i say its wonky? on bluetooth, the easy-switch is having trouble connecting back to my pc after connecting the keyboard to my ipad pro. It just wouldn't connect and i had to reset and now this keyboard is only connected to my windows 10 laptop and my ipad is using my old keyboard (k480, tbh have such seamless connection back and forth devices.... its putting this expensive mx keys mini to shame) Another gripe, its so dumb that i have to installed YET another program just to manage the keyboard... Logi Options doesn't support MX keys mini, and Logi Options+ doesn't support my MX Vertical mouse... so now i have 1 prog to manage the mouse and one prog to manage the keyboard.... really redundant isn't it? I should've gone with the Microsoft Designer compact keyboard. The pros: looks great, awesome typing experience.

[@許東循]

thanks for sharing!! help a lot and i also wondering how to connect to my pc and ipad only by bluetooth without reseting

[@Sleepyless]

Man my biggest gripe is that it doesnt come with the dongle, i would happily pay 110 if it came with the thing lol iI just love 60% that much

[@TearfulNight]

Mini is big no no for me .. as a productive person I prefer TKL version .. less space but get all those extra buttons like home , page up and down etc .. those arrows are on right position for TKL as well

[@daruuin]

Fn + left/right/up/down is much better IMO since it follows the + arrow key "paradigm": - 1 "step" (character or line) at a time: + arrow keys - 1 word at a time: Ctrl + left/right - Home/end: Fn + left/right - Page up/down: Fn + up/down Navigating a document or long source code becomes much easier because my right hand never has to leave the arrow keys regardless (for the most part) of the cursor movement I'm doing.

[@moltenbullet]

The fact that it doesn't work with direct usb C connection is just mind boggling to me.

[@edbenzino]

I have the bolt dongle...no difference since the Bluetooth is just as good. Maybe for laptops that have older Bluetooth? Also for those wondering page up and down. Any device with a fn you just use the arrow keys

[@Rumeel12708]

Why does this version come with usb c to usb A cable? I prefer the usb C to usb C cable!!!!!!!

[@vanikeygames4860]

Привет! Спасибо большое за обзор! Я даже подписался на тебя))) В русскоязычном ютубе очень мало таких качественных и не предвзятых обзоров. И спасибо за разборчивую чёткую речь))) Я как раз учу английский для своей работы QA и было здорово понимать ,что ты говоришь))

[@harbour123]

Always used the magic keyboard but I tried MX Keys mini cuz I got a deal for $63 New on Ebay..Never going back ..It's far better than anything Ive ever used

[@nucleusart528]

I order this one, i tried in a shop it's very smal but also got big super nice key's. Then you got a smal keyboard like this you can more conftable use a Wacom tablet.

[@bern2136]

I received mine as a warranty for a failed K800, certainly wouldn't buy the mini at the asking price, the backlighting is too inconsistent for my needs, have to keep pumping it up by pressing f7, otherwise takes a bit of getting used to but ok.

[@claudioagmfilho]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, I got the full-sized one and it is awesome!

[@Crispy_Bee]

I would have gone for the Mini IF it was also available in darker space grey - like the full size version. But alas, it's not, at least not in my country. And I really don't want to use the "regular" version which has both markings for Windows and Mac keys (Strg/Ctrl/Ald/Opt/Cmd/Win/AltGr) - which would be very confusing. Even though I think the Logi Bolt is..well... a bit redundant because hardly any Mac comes equipped with a USB-A port these days - that also begs the question as to why they shipped the keyboard with a USB-A to USB-C cable. Would have made more sense for them to really commit and just put a USB-C to USB-C cable in there.

[@mikeisgettinupset]

I think its overpriced in comparison to the full size keys, and it doesn't even work with the Unifying adapter. The least they could have done was include the new Bolt receiver. The ultimate keyboard would be if they added the numpad to the Mini like a premium version of the MK470.

[@yanglei5388]

I have the exactly same issue of bluetooh with ubuntu 20.04, it just couldn't turn on. Now I'm using the full size one, but thinking of switching to a mini and with a bolt. Since I barely use the number keys and they take a lot more space that makes the mouse 'hard to reach'. Also min has more color options but it doesn't include a bolt is such a pain in ass

[@HwL01]

I’m worry bout the connection without paying extra for the receiver, especially on older laptops. But then the price is like.. Maybe Keychron K3 or something might be better

[@ooloncolluphid9975]

I do hate the whole "bolt" thing. unifying WORKED, and I live in a country where the bolt receiver isn't even on sale. still, great keyboard, since I am used to the macbook keyboard feel, it works great.

[@zeppelin0110]

I think they switched to a new receiver because of security reasons. This is more relevant to enterprise environments.

[@Kruz8er]

love the mini, perfect all around keyboard. i bought the gray and black version. love the tactile feel and feedback, and the overall quality of this keyboard, its rock solid.

[@xunliu8696]

For the brightness, since I want to use the keyboard together with a laptop and a monitor, I cannot easily change brightness anyway, so that’s fine

[@georgekontus6301]

I still prefer full size. Numpad is super useful if you work with numbers alot.

[@CameronDoughertyTech]

As someone who works with numbers all the time I couldn’t agree more.

[@ChuckStaley]

My 17 inch Dell laptop may have had something spilled on it, but after awhile the keys started sticking or repeating keystrokes. When I searched to replace the keyboard, no replacements were found. I discovered and bought this keyboard and I am a happy camper for sure. It fits right over the old keypad and I can still use the numeric keys on the right. I like it even better than the Dell for typing and I like that I can turn off or on the lighted keypad, depending on day or night work.

[@cosmosben6726]

Sorry, I downvoted this video because the Mx Keys Full Size isn't even shown in the comparison. I want to see the typing sound of both keyboards.

[@picdu2891]

It's not. The imprint on the keys is fading out with less than two years, non-everyday use. I put my full MX Keys through about 6h day minimum, it's 3 years old and it's as good as it was on the first day.

[@dankelly]

I wish they'd come out with s Windows specific, TKL MX keyboard.

[@CameronDoughertyTech]

Totally agree. It kind of seems like they saw both keyboards as competitors to the Apple Magic keyboard and added windows as an afterthought.

[@dankelly]

@@CameronDoughertyTech it does. It's silly that both have Mac keys but only a Mac specific board. 😢

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

Any comparison to the Magic Keyboard?

[@joeb5327]

Excellent video. Very informative and I appreciate how it's indexed too. You changed my mind about the Mini, and now I'm purchasing one (using your affiliate link). Thanks!

[@CameronDoughertyTech]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed and I hope you enjoy the keyboard!

[@KamilleN16]

Today i felt like buying this keybaord and chuck my mech keyboard. I wonder if thats a good decision.. I really like the laptop feel

[@fabhi]

I just chucked my mech aside and bought the MX keys today. It's a green light. Go for it.

[@KamilleN16]

@@fabhi thanks!

[@geoffreywilson8695]

I've used this one. Not a huge fan.

[@geoffreywilson8695]

I agree. I bought a $20 pink one on Amazon and it's a beaut.

[@MrConan13579]

Great review it’s a pass for me to many issues

[@crwhhx]

Not including bolt receiver is a dick move

[@CameronDoughertyTech]

You’re not wrong.

[@ditabahari5295]

If i have an mx master mouse with a unifying receiver, can the keyboard connect to it?

[@CameronDoughertyTech]

The full size MX Keys can since it still uses that standard. The smaller version cannot since it uses the Logi Bolt technology which is slightly different.

[@NizarNoor]

Yes I wish the keys were a bit more white/brighter grey. But I’m still keeping/using it. The backlight is awesome, it’s become a necessity for me at this point.

[@Longshanks1956]

I bought a RK Kludge which pairs with my old Mac with no trouble at all. The MX Mini will not.

[@lukaszklopotek]

Thank you for this honest review. I've spent 2 days looking for my wired keyboard replacement (A4tech KV-300H). Nothing suitable (wireless+backlit+full sized+ergonomic+≤300$). Unbelievable nobody wants my 300USD.

[@Aavi82]

The business version of this keyboard or the Mx mouse is the same but ships with the bolt receiver and is usually on sale for US $69.99. For that sale price, it is totally worth it in my opinion especially with the bolt receiver included. Great keyboard.

[@CJMICHELLELIxx]

Great video! love the audio quality and great detail review

[@momaw_C1-10P]

I've got both. Full size for work and mini for my home HTPC setup (and typing this comment on). They are great keyboards. My only gripe is I seem to inexplicably hit the caps lock more often by accident on them. I do miss the loss of the dedicated calculator key on the mini and would take that over the emoji key. But it's a great lap keyboard. I could not use the mini for work though as my work IT setup will only accept the keyboard through the recevier - bluetooth devices are locked out. That and a number pad is essential for work.

[@joseabraham777]

I bought the full size one, I thought that I’m gonna love it but I’m not the biggest fan of the low travel of the keys, anyway, it feels as a high quality product.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

When will Logitech also realise that many employers also lock out software installs so Logitech flow and options are also ruled out

[@asngy]

@@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784 agreed.. I had to hassle with my IT Guy.. like. Plz I need 😅. I have both master 3s and keyboard..

[@zmdev8465]

Even the normal version is too small to be honest

[@joseabraham777]

I wonder how it looks next to a Magic Trackpad (the previous generation one).

[@jeanlmont]

I have the Standard Keys next to a very old Logitech t-650 trackpad and they go fantastic together. And because of the Unifying receiver I also have an M720 mouse all connected to the same receiver.

[@tristix3721]

This won't beat my Logitech K380.

[@abonawwaf6220]

Is it customizable ?

[@Yiyu_Huang]

portability， that is what mini can give you

[@clifflin7149]

Question: is it possible to put it on top of a laptop(e.g. Macbook pro)? Does the rubber stand at the bottom stand on the frame(of laptop keyboard) instead of triggering any keys on the laptop?

[@plainseed]

overpriced

[@sanjay005]

How is it going with Mini? Do you feel Mini keys are little resitant compare to Full or both are same. I've used MX full keys for 2 months and then tried Mini for 15 days. One thing I noticed is Mini's keys are not as smooth as Full's. I feel the Mini keys are little harder to press, it is hard to tell the difference by just looking at it but try some typing tests with both Full and Mini and see the difference. Typing with Full keys after Mini feels much better. I'm not sure whether I got the defective product or Mini really has little harder keys compared to Full. Would love to hear from you on this.

[@alessandreur]

Hello! Are you better off with the white or gray version? I'm thinking about the legibility of the keys and how much the keys mask dirt.

[@DR19X]

Did you get one?

[@alessandreur]

@@DR19XI took them both and kept the white one. The keys are more legible (gray on black was really hard to read). I recommend buying the Logi Bolt receiver, which is essential for having a reliable experience.

[@DR19X]

@@alessandreur the white one looks so good. I have been eyeing that one. from the videos I watched, I got the impression that the white keys are hard to see when the backlight is on which made me think the graphite color would have better visibility. did you experience that?

[@alessandreur]

@@DR19X With the backlight off, the white keyboard is far more readable. With the backlight on it depends on the light conditions: the white one is legible 90% of the time, while the gray one is always legible.

[@OldSkoolLegend]

DO NOT BUY THIS BLUETOOTH PIECE OF CRAP. It doesn't even come with a USB dongle.

[@joseabraham777]

Good video, but you could do it better, use bullet points ;)

[@joseabraham777]

Good video and good subject, I give you my “like” but you could do it better, use bullet points and you can make this kind of videos shorter. :)

[@jayman8001]

You gave your opinion twice when no one asked for it 👍. Take your own advice and do better 🤙

[@jayman8001]

Your “like” is insignificant also 🥜

[@joseabraham777]

@@jayman8001 hi, sincerely I don’t know why are so mad, I don’t know what kind of relation do you have with him, I only wanted to help, I have a channel with also a similar number of subscribers and I appreciate all the comments that can me make a better work.