Logitech MX Keys S Performance Keyboard and MX 3S Mouse Combo Review for Mac and iPad OS

[@tonymilone5458]

Excellent job reviewing this set. Really thorough and you addressed all the questions I had. Thanks!

[@adamtalkstech]

Thanks for watching!!

[@SusanSee]

Thanks so much for this review! You're very clear and straightforward in your presentation, which helps those of us who aren't tech wizards.

[@adamtalkstech]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@rhenceocampo3253]

This review is just what i needed ty

[@warlock007-gold]

just got this from Amazon. The set is well made, the keyboard is really nice. It's actually quite heavy, but feels like it's built to last. I'm getting used to the mouse and so far it works good..very ergonomic, it had very good reviews so I ended up buying it.

[@smplfy]

Why is there still no option to have the mouse switch with the keyboard when the device change button is pressed on the keyboard? Flipping the mouse over each time is unnecessarily cumbersome.

[@adamtalkstech]

This would be genius and probably could be done through the Options + App!!!

[@rickyrich1089]

I think if you are using logitech flow, u can move in between without changing it on the mouse

[@smplfy]

@@rickyrich1089 True, but that change is new to the software since my initial comment 10 months ago and that functionality is software-locked. The mouse and keyboard should be paired to each other and be able to switch devices on button press whether the software is installed or not. It's gotten a little better, but Flow is still fickle and continues to forget and/or can't find your other device(s) on the network. It's still not a clean experience.

[@nathanthomson777]

@@smplfyboohoo

[@tumblevveed3586]

I think this will be a good update from my 1989 IBM model M keyboard (with a modern usb adapter of course) I have been using since 1992.😂 Maybe it won’t sound like an entire noisy old office complex at my house when I start burning the keys up. After 30 years, some keys are not responding very well anymore. Thanks for the great review.

[@adamtalkstech]

That’s amazing. You should do a review of the model m!!!

[@DBProds96]

Bought the combo just now, looking forward to using it

[@adamtalkstech]

Great choice!!

[@MasterYodaJEDI4]

I have been a Mac user since 1998 Grape iMac DV. Just bought the M4 Pro Mac mini, which is going to replace my 2017 27" 5K iMac 4.2Ghz Intel Core i7-7700K. I am going to change out the Keyboard and Mouse to Logitech MX Keys S for Mac and MX Master 3S for Mac. Excited to feel the difference! I also have an M1 MacBook Air.

[@JoepTubenl]

great video. its straight to the point and covers all of my questions, Thanks!

[@adamtalkstech]

Thanks!

[@austinlucas2007]

I was trying to decide between the MX and the Magic keyboard. Great video! This definitely helped

[@adamtalkstech]

Thanks for watching! Welcome to the channel!

[@Anthony-Soprano]

got this combo and I love it

[@adamtalkstech]

It’s a really nice set.

[@sayididit2930]

Hey, how are you enjoying the combo?

[@marioidsouza]

Not true that you can’t customize the buttons on the iPad. You can by going into Settings - accessibility-assistive touch (on) - devices and then choosing the MX Master 3 S mouse and there you can customize all the buttons

[@Johngore747]

I thnk you have just highlighted a problem that isn't articulated anywhere else - When you want to change Computers (which I do a LOT - Desktop, Work, MacBook), you have to press two buttons (keyboard and then mouse) whereas I currently have a KVM switch which is one button. Has anyone found a fix to that? Really annoying to have to flip over the mouse, press the button and do the keyboard every time, when I was hoping that just the keyboard button would switch both peripherals.

[@adamtalkstech]

No fix at this time but yes this is definitely a con

[@relaxinparadiseUSA]

Because you guys never tried to pair an apple keyboard to a new computer. A total pain 😂

[@DT-iu1li]

I have Mac Mini M4 along with a work PC - anyone have an update if this Logictec MX Keys S Combo can toggle between the two without having to press buttons on the keyboard and the mouse? Any preference as to which device should get the USB receiver - MacMini M4 or the PC? UPDATE - I see a recent question addressing the need to still press buttons on keyboard & mouse .

[@adamtalkstech]

Would be a nice feature for them to add

[@camelCased]

I wanted to like this keyboard a lot. Unfortunately, I experienced annoying lags. Every 10 minutes or so it got stuck and then repeated the last pressed key mullllltiiiiipleeee tiiiimeees. It got especially annoying when the repeated key turned out to be backspace because it deleted lots of text. I tried everything imaginable - Bolt and Bluetooth connection, disabling my router's 2.4GHz, disabling all Bluetooth devices nearby. Did not help. Even my old Logitech MK260 wireless did not have such issues. Really sad, considering the price of MX Keys.

[@adamtalkstech]

Wow that’s crazy. I have had no issues with lag or freezing at all

[@GoldenKnight702]

What does the thumb wheel do?

[@adamtalkstech]

Side scroll!

[@Mlackhole]

How long to charge palm rest?

[@Durrmo]

I can't seem to check for firmware upgrades on both the MX Keys S and the MX Master 3S. Is it working for you? It claims no supported device or supported receiver is found. Both are connected by Bolt dongle on one computer and via bluetooth to another. None of them are able to perform a firmware upgrade check in the Logi Options+ app. When I go to the supported devices list, both don't seem to be in the list, which is odd...

[@adamtalkstech]

If I press update it just says no devices need updated. Using latest Mac OS with no bolt.

[@DONphantasmo]

Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@adamtalkstech]

Thanks for watching!

[@ajshah2748]

very helpful and to the point video.

[@adamtalkstech]

Thanks for watching!

[@FoxTech-s3e]

Does work with Linux?

[@thisisritzy]

it's very hard to switch from the magic mouse, it's too addictive

[@adamtalkstech]

Very true but give it a minute and you will appreciate the switch

[@thisisritzy]

@ really? Hmm. In your experience, has switching from Magic Mouse to MXM3s helped your video editing workflow?

[@adamtalkstech]

better wrist comfort, but the magic mouse is still super fast

[@gypsysoul12]

This might be a stupid question, but just in case I connect the keyboard and mouse to a computer with no Bluetooth, can I set them up with an extra dongle if I’m already using the ones they gave on another computer?

[@adamtalkstech]

I think it has to be re paired to the different dongle every time but I could be wrong. I have never tried using 2 different dongles.

[@dnogin]

Would pressing a device switch button on a keyboard alos switch a mouse?

[@adamtalkstech]

No. That would be a nice feature.

[@treid1369]

This was an excellent review! Did you try the MX Keys for Mac? Which one do you prefer? I just bought the MX Keys for Mac and using it for a day now between MacBook Pro and Dell Precision. So far so good, but switching the mouse is a pain. I just ordered the MX Master 3S mouse to use between both devices. I also heard, haven’t verified yet that when you are using both MX Keys with MX Master 3S mouse, you can switch between devices seamlessly without toggling a mouse switch or pressing the button on the keyboard. Are you experiencing the same?

[@adamtalkstech]

You have to switch both the mouse and keyboard separately :(. I never got the keys for Mac but my favorite one of these keyboards has been the Mx keys mini.

[@treid1369]

@@adamtalkstech I appreciate the response. I ordered the MX Keys S. I noticed that it has a different usb receiver, logibolt and so does the MX Master 3S mouse. The MX Keys for Mac comes with the Logitech unifying usb receiver. Unfortunately you cannot connect the mouse via the unifying usb receiver and I do not like to entertain the idea of using two different usb receivers that both can accommodate multiple devices, but in my case I would require both. That really is what made me push the buy button for the MX Keys S, so both my mouse and keyboard can be connected to my Dell Precision on a single usb receiver. Unfortunately I could not get the Bluetooth on the Dell to find the MX Keys for Mac. Who knows what will happen with the new MX Master 3S mouse regarding the Bluetooth connection. Two years ago I tried connecting an Anker mouse via Bluetooth and it was problematic until it stopped working within a month time period. I had to revert to an older usb receiver model that I have been using for years.

[@TonkatsuNZ]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Question - I often have to work from home so want a setup where I can switch between work laptop and home Desktop With the Easy Switch keys this should be fine. The question is do I have to switch both the Keyboard and mouse, or can you pair both together, so you only have to switch the keyboard and the mouse switches automatically? Hope that makes sense.

[@adamtalkstech]

Unfortunately you do have to change each of them separately. This is a feature a lot of people have noted is lacking.

[@orfeous]

Still recommend this combo set? All these keyboards and mice are really a personal choice what each other likes and dont.. but.. its hard to choose in this keyboard and mice jungle. I have been looking at the logitech ergo series as well.. but.. i figure this combo might be good enough for me.. it seems that many on youtube likes it. Havent seen anyone that doesnt like it. Kinda pricey but i think you get quite much for the money. Im on like 13+ year keyboard and mice combo now.. a microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 or something it is :) really filthy hah. time to replace.

[@adamtalkstech]

Absolutely love it. Personally I switched down to the Mx keys mini though because I don’t need number pad. The ergo stuff is cool. I’m testing it and have some reviews of those coming soon. Mx master 3s is still my absolute favorite to use.

[@orfeous]

@@adamtalkstech I bought this combo.. it feels a little different from what im used to. I guess its a learning curve and adaptation. I do some misstyping now and then. Instead of left shift i press caps lock :) The hand rest feels also a little strange :) not used to use one. The mouse a little bit strange too. It feel strange to rest the whole hand and fingers on the buttons. Feels strange to scroll with index finger or long finger.. i feel that i miss hand rest support. Im lifting my hand up a little bit and that is what im used to also.. i do like the buttons. and the scrolling feels great. Thumb buttons for back and forward feels little strange too. I dont know what the intention is.. if its to lift thumb slightly backwards or press further back on the thumb.. hard to describe i hope you understand what i mean? I have successfully connected the mouse on setting 2 to my macbook pro.. via bluetooth. But how can i connect the keyboard also? On setting 1 is my pc with the bolt usb connected My colleague bought the MX Mechanical Tactile he liked that more. I dont know about that for me.. i think this MX Keys S feels better.

[@LiamCrossleySound]

If i have a mac and a dell laptop can i switch between both?

[@adamtalkstech]

Yup!!! That's the b dusty of it

[@GennoCamalig]

Hi, some of the keys of my keyboard dont work. Do you know how to fix it?

[@adamtalkstech]

Hey I'm not sure. I would contact Logitech.

[@AlanDanielx]

Damnit i bought the Mouse and the Keyboard separate, without the combo, so no i have 2 usb ... Is there a way to connect both with only one usb, since i have 2 one of each?? That's a deal breaker to me, if not i will have to send back both things to amazon

[@adamtalkstech]

Yes they can be paired to the same receiver

[@JosePto]

Use one for your pc and the other one for your work laptop, for example.

[@maartenrijs3]

Can the mouse be used by a lefty?

[@adamtalkstech]

Not really

[@JosePto]

I would prefer to ditch the wrist rest and buy them separately for almost the same price but getting two Bolt dongles.

[@adamtalkstech]

Not a bad idea.

[@xpump876]

thx - good post

[@adamtalkstech]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Vvvrrrmmm]

Omg, is that how you backspace…. No wonder I couldn’t work it out

[@adamtalkstech]

Took me a minute to figure it out :)

[@prsearls]

I appreciate your review. I'm looking at this keyboard but have no interest in the mouse since I use a Wacom tablet/pen.

[@adamtalkstech]

Can get just the keyboard by itself!

[@mikehersey]

doesnt work at login :/

[@adamtalkstech]

I think there’s a setting you have to change.

[@senchi3836]

MX 3S is not working well in iPad Pro. Scrolling is a nightmare. Nothing helps.

[@adamtalkstech]

Weird. Works great for me. Not as smooth scroll as Magic Mouse thoigh

[@sarahpursley719]

Thank you for the review. You look a little bit like Billy skaragard, btw.

[@santiadur]

0:31

[@adamtalkstech]

Broken robot

[@santiadur]

@@adamtalkstech Lol, not really. KZbin has broken adblocking on some browsers (Brave in my case) and the only way to skip sometimes 60 second ads is to post a timestamp that goes over that. In this case i had a 30s one. Sorry, should probably copy & paste a default message rather than randomly spamming timestamps, will do in the future.

[@santiadur]

@@adamtalkstech You still using the MX Keys? how is it holding? Battery?

[@adamtalkstech]

Oh when I clicked that time stamp it looked like there was a weird stutter. I’m not using the keys s anymore I went for the keys mini as my daily driver but no complaints about it.

[@k.6160]

I didn't realize there was a cable! Thank you! It was packed away in the box!!!!

[@mudchannel-fun.2416]

How many Logi BOLT USB reciever does this combo come with?

[@adamtalkstech]

Just one.

[@LeanoSamwinga]

@@adamtalkstechdoes the bolt receiver connect both the mouse and the keyboard to the device?

[@adamtalkstech]

@@LeanoSamwinga Yes! you may have to sync it to them first before it works

[@JasonGreen91]

Love the channel and looks like it's going to bang - a little enthusiasm would help!

[@adamtalkstech]

Thanks man! Big rebrand coming soon

[@albertlohse6335]

How to pair mouse to keyboard Mx keys s

[@adamtalkstech]

Hold one of the device pairing buttons down till the keyboard flashes then that shows you are in pairing mode.