Satechi Slim X1 Review - better than Magic Keyboard?

[@toddhensley880]

How could you have not said “the backlighting is where this keyboard really SHINES”?

[@duartelucas8129]

I love how these keyboard reviews don't have a typing sample. These guys must sell lamps without lighting them. There's just a nice shape to them.

[@mrmarkom]

When he types he is typing with two fingers, that could be the reason :)

[@hwytran]

@@mrmarkom ahahahhaa 💀

[@awalotep]

How to scam people years back 😂

[@chedinbuildsstudio5144]

Unfortunately , that is true for all non-gaming and non-enthusiast peripheral reviews . If your products do not appeal to gamers and enthusiasts (e.g. scissor switch keyboards , office mouse , color accurate monitors) , you will not be properly tested in a review and risk in customers being beta testers and potentially be cheated on .

[@capone_rd_809]

its not a custom mech keyboard who cares about the sound

[@elgs1980]

I appreciate the rubber feet were not integrated.

[@ricardorgomez]

I've been using the Satechi Slim X1 keyboard for a 2.5 months now. I largely agree with you. There is a lot to like about it. I personally prefer the key travel and feel as opposed to the Apple Magic Keyboard. What you call mushy, I call firm tactile. I find Apple external keyboards to be too harsh on my fingers. I guess I'm a tough typist. I must have gotten one of the earlier units as well. At first, I'd get keys double-registering keystrokes. It was a little annoying but I was quite certain that after a little while, the keys would wear in and that would stop. And it has. Mostly. Once in a while it happens. It could be me. I could be just noticing more because of the obvious keyboard problem earlier. It's not annoying. We all make little typos here and there. I actually like the little, attachable feet on the keyboard. I thought the first thing you did as well: it feels cheap. But then I love the simplicity and tank-like feel of the keyboard firmly planted on my desk. You don't have to worry about them snapping off. And if you don't like the height, get some other attachable feet you can find in most hardware stores. Battery life is awesome. In the 2.5 months using the keyboard, I've charged it 2x. Once at install. Fantastic battery life. Of course it lacks some polish and features available on the Apple keyboard. The backlighting while helpful could be nicer. Everything else is really 'Apple Only' like checking the charge via the menu bar and having to disable File Vault for the keyboard to be recognized at boot. Little things like that. But certainly not deal-breakers. I'd give the Satechi Slim X1 keyboard a 'high 4' where I'd give the Apple keyboard a 'low 4'. There were some teething pains in the beginning but I love it. I'd buy another.

[@9to5Mac]

Man, that's one of the best comments I've ever seen on KZbin. Thanks Ricardo!!! Glad you like the keyboard. You're right, not perfect, but definitely good. I really like it. It took some time to get used to initially, and I was turned off by the keys, but I guess I just needed to keep at it. Glad I did.

[@ricardorgomez]

@@9to5Mac Thank you! Happy to help.

[@Fernie52984]

I wish I knew it was out. I would have gotten one for my wife. I got the Apple one because of the number pad.

[@hadious]

i guess ill stick with my logitech k811.

[@EthanHuangiPhone]

Hey Ricardo, I am considering about buying this keyboards but there is comment pointing out "keyboard is set to go to sleep after 30 minutes. That might save the battery but it causes the keyboard to disconnect from blue tooth. Reconnecting each time is inconvenient." Is this real? This is all I am concerned.

[@chowkokkeongkeith2615]

I not able to figure out why I still watching this video while I don't even have a Mac🤣

[@jjpark98]

Since it has the ctrl button there, it looks like it should also work for windows.

[@glowind5925]

@@jjpark98 It should, I use the magic keyboard for both osx and win, so this should work fine.

[@jjpark98]

@@glowind5925 Oh I didn't know that the magic keyboard worked with windows. I guess it should be obvious but knowing how proprietary a lot of apple things are, I thought it was.

[@mrsupermannow]

Sell your pc get a max - you won’t regret it

[@JPOIII1985]

Man those bluetooth 1,2,3 keys are an eyesore

[@Kevin6t8]

I love my Slim X1! It's basically the Magic Keyboard 2 in Space Grey with extras!

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

I wish there was a keyboard like this for macs that had RGB lighting.

[@almaybach]

I’ve been thinking about getting this keyboard for my desk set up

[@rakshakr]

They seem to be out of stock everywhere:(

[@jzhang8956]

@@rakshakr Depends, in most countries on Amazon you can buy it.

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

this is a great keyboard I am pleasantly surprised. It reminds me of typing on a 2012 Macbook pro with the CD drive. That was a nice responsive keyboard. Don't hesitate to buy it!!

[@navixaxa5023]

I love my iMac Pro's Magic Keyboard. The typing experience is awesome. Just wish it had backlit keys.

[@krischalkhanal2842]

You got one fact wrong, keyboard being tilted towards us, does not make it easier to type. It only makes easier to see the letters, but it causes more strain to the wrist, since it has to curl more upwards.

[@OsamaMas]

Watching hdr videos at night is pain, I can't even adjust the brightness 🥲

[@9to5Mac]

Sunglasses bro

[@roeescharf104]

seeing the way you type at 3:40 really made me pause the video and close it. I've never seen anyone type like that lmao

[@wuqo]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@maheenm]

I am loving my Slim X1 with my mac mini, it even survived a coffee spill, did take a couple of days to dry out. Great review!

[@billiamnotbob]

Ordered one to use with my Mac Book Air.

[@genaa6304]

Thank you! I bought X3 Slim Keyboard and its great for all of my Macs and iPad!

[@railwaystationmaster]

Well i WAITED IN VANE for a space grey Apple without the numpad so grabbed the last one amazon finally ilsted and am i glad i did , in every department this keyboard is better than the APPLE variant.

[@domingolora4134]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been thinking about getting the Magic Keyboard for sometime now and this video just convinced me to get this one instead. Again, thank you for creating such an informative piece.

[@Optiiium]

Man, I love your voice.

[@Fernie52984]

Yeah very calming. Followed him from iDB

[@Prey-u]

Could you kindly also share the background music tracks to this video - they are very so good and inspiring

[@mudiappahpillai]

Thanks for the review - any chance you placed it side-by-side with the Magic Trackpad? I'm trying to get a sense if they'd complement each other or if the dimensions are a bit off.

[@djkase1]

They are a perfect match re: size.

[@eby61mss]

Was thinking of getting one, but with it being sold out and I’ve been eyeing the NuPhy Air75 which just went live, I went with NuPhy. Current Keychron K3 user by the way, still searching for the perfect Apple Magic Keyboard replacement.

[@icspawn]

Multi device support should add to Magic Keyboard.

[@saaanj]

Anyone else felt their anxiety kick in watching OC type? 😅

[@mattbarry79]

I've been using this keyboard for a couple months now and I like it, but it's not perfect. A few irritants: 1) There's no battery charge indicator in the macOS bluetooth menu like there is with Apple devices. So you can't see the current battery charge status. 2) The included USB-C cable feels a bit flimsy and cheap. 3) I live in Canada and couldn't find this keyboard at any Canadian retailers. So I ordered it directly from Satechi. While the keyboard itself is reasonably priced, by the time you add taxes, shipping, and DHL's import fees it starts to look like a very poor value.

[@Kevin6t8]

Wow! That's interesting. I'm in the U.S. and like you, I couldn't find them in stores either and ordered from Satechi's site. Unlike you, I got a small discount and free shipping. Why is that?🧐

[@mattbarry79]

@@Kevin6t8 you live in the land of the free! UPS/Fedex/DHL charge a pretty penny to bring stuff across the border into Canada. You pay an international shipping fee (say $20) when you place the order with Satechi. Then after it ships, the courier emails you to let you know that you're going to be on the hook for taxes (maybe $7 or 8) and their money-grab processing fee (another $20). At this point they have your package and can hold it ransom until you pay up.

[@Kevin6t8]

@@mattbarry79 Sorry to that you have to go through that. If you lived in Long Point, Ontario which is 39 Kilometers across the lake from where I live in Erie, PA, I'd deliver to you by boat . 🌊🚤😅 Seriously though that sucks!

[@tobystephen2486]

Hey Bud, prices are just as wack in Australia it actually hurts my feelings sometimes....Mate would you know if this keyboard can be plugged in and used on say an iMac, and be tetherd to three bluetooth devices at the same time, as in I could switch between 4 devices? I really need that!

[@abdullahiji8642]

Why KZbin didn’t recommend this video before I bought the magic keyboard 😠😠😡. I have been searching for weeks.!

[@jooun]

i feel so too

[@johnleune1844]

Previously used the Satechi keyboard but found that battery life is very disappointing compared to the Apple Magic keyboard. Do love the dark color and design and when you don’t mind using the USB-c cable its great!

[@thomasanderson5929]

How long does the Slim X1 last per charge and how often do you use it?

[@David-fk1fz]

Good review, brand is great, keyboard looks good but lacks fingerprint sensor which may be more relative than some extra great features

[@TheShagans]

I’ve gone through 2 keychron keyboards and man they are crap. Worked great for about a year then both crapped out. Customer service was a joke. Just bought a Satechi. Minor wish that RGB backlights were available but doesn’t make or break it. Thanks for the info Jeff.

[@MauroDelCore]

I bought the Logitech MX master keyboard for mac... is very similar to the magic keyboard with the Numpad on the side... i love it

[@user-st7do3st5r]

you know what's crazy is that apple's magic keyboard costs 100 dollars and the larger one 129 dollars yet they do not have backlighting. I just find it crazy that this keyboard has more features for a lower price

[@systemspm8055]

Yea no backlight on the Apple keyboard is a deal breaker. They need to implement something similar to what I’ve seen with a Logitech wireless backlit keyboard that lights up as your hands get closer to it and type so it doesn’t always stay on, helping battery life

[@samiazzam8650]

3:36 I have never seen anyone who types like that!

[@sham1r]

Love the keyboard, and HDR!!!!

[@chivatech]

Guys it’s 2021 we don’t have to settle for butterfly keys anymore. Keychron makes wireless mechanical mac keyboards.

[@9to5Mac]

These aren’t butterfly keys, but I get what you’re saying, and I largely agree. The Keychron K2 is my go-to, and I’m about to reviews their newest model.

[@Qichar]

I have various mechanical keyboards and even an optical gaming keyboard. Nothing beats the feel of the keyboard on my Macbook Pro M1. I hear you, other scissor-switch keyboards feel either too stiff (hands get tired when typing quickly) or too "mushy" (cheap). The Macbook Pro M1 keyboard is perfect for me, and I have yet to find a keyboard that has the exact same feel. Having said that, when it comes to typing speed and precision I am most proficient on my mechanical keyboard with Gateron brown switches. They keys are easy to press (45g activation) yet spring back quickly enough, and the tactile bump trains the muscle memory to confirm that I have indeed pressed a key. But I still prefer the FEEL of the Macbook Pro M1 keyboard. I wish I could buy one just like it to attach my my Windows PC.

[@michaelknight141]

Hi, I‘m in between buying one of these or the Apple original. I like the Touch-ID on the Apple magic KB but I hate that it doesn’t have backlit. On the Satechi its the other way around but is more than half the price (about 200,- for apple and 80,- for Satechi)

[@ivanvelez7668]

Hi, great video on this keyboard. I do have a question. Does this keyboard work on older macbooks such as the 2013 Macbook pro and up?

[@itskylelucas]

every time you said “Slim X1” I heard “slim-ass one” 🙃

[@stargazer8718]

Great review! Possible to take off keys?

[@iheartmissyhiggins01]

Great video mate

[@F1ZZAS]

They definitely must add option and control key icons on the buttons

[@commendatore2516]

good review! can i use this keyboard also for windows 10?

[@tteitei]

Does this keyboard operate as a fully wired keyboard when connected via the USB C connector or does it still work off the bluetooth connection? I want to use this for gaming so don't necessarily want to use a wireless keyboard when playing games.

[@jeremyclimbs]

How silent is the keys on the X1? The apple one I thought is kinda bad

[@Adolphplays]

It doesn't seem bad . I prefer the Macally USB full keyboard. It has all the MacOS short cuts, back light and is USB. I prefer to have it wired for my imac and never have to worry about battery life. The lighting is weak but good enough . It also has a full keypad on the right. The magic keyboard felt too small and cramped for larger hands and I sold it. The macally one is my favorite .

[@9to5Mac]

Will check it out, thanks

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Please define more elegant implementation of the back lighting? It looks nice and about same on MacBook pros, perhaps even better since it seems to bleed the light more below and to the sides of the keys

[@SanderGrolleman]

It’s quite jarring to see you type with just four fingers.

[@9to5Mac]

Alien-style

[@jake_lacroix5417]

I never type with 5...

[@railwaystationmaster]

Is this an April fool a week early ? , as it would appear no one not even Amazon or ebay has it , APPLE take note and release the space grey magic keyboard without the number pad , i think there may be a demand for one !

[@technickr]

The most main benefit of this keyboard is, that it's available in cabled version 😳 Apple don't offer anymore. Thank you so much. I am searching several years for a good replacement of my old apple, wired keyboard with very short press depth...

[@technickr]

Not available in QWERTZ 😭

[@Eriickvanbuuren]

Este video necesitaba verlo antes :( :( :( excelente info! ;)

[@SahabuddinTanrkulu]

hello, awesome shots, what's your camera?

[@changchang6511]

I just don't like the bluetooth icon that is so huge like that. Otherwise I'd love to get this one over the magic keyboard

[@JosueMartins]

How small is this keyboard? I want something that I can carry in my laptop bag.

[@WiliamFreitas]

Plz, can you guys confirm the keys are identical to the magic keyboard?

[@br1an_b]

I’m curious... does this keyboard feel mushy in a way that is similar to the old Unibody MacBook keyboards (pre-butterfly)? I wouldn’t mind typing on a keyboard like that at all. I still use my mid-2012 MacBook Pro and the “mushiness” and the backlight bleed are both things I’m used to. It’s a great keyboard!

[@dbarth4]

It is a close feel, maybe a tad stronger; 1st gen Bluetooth Apple keyboards had a lot of key travel and were harder, while the new magic keyboards are at the other end of the scale; the X1 would sit in the middle.

[@RedNocturne]

Raising the angle of the keyboard is actually bad for your wrists, ergonomically. I wouldn’t recommend doing that unless you are not a touch typist and need to see the legend.

[@mumblic]

Actually for a lot of people it's the opposite. The angle of your arms and wrists is probably more important

[@RedNocturne]

@@mumblic It’s pretty common knowledge that a raised keyboard forces you to bend your wrists upwards, which stresses your wrists and may cause injuries eventually. You want to be bending your wrists as little as possible.

[@user-tf9pt7yy7w]

Nice review, but what’s that beautiful monitor at 6:16?

[@ichallengemydog]

I’ve always had problem with connectivity with past Satechi keyboards

[@faelnavarros]

Thanks for the video. Would you know if this keyboard has forward delete function?

[@svn2762]

Can you change the LG ultrafine external monitor brightness with this?

[@samuelonthewall]

With the cable that comes with Apple's keyboard, does that mean you can use it without BlueTooth, or is that cable just for charging the internal battery?

[@calebe16]

when you use the fn lock and press the numbers 1, 2 or 3 does it change the device pairing? Sounds silly, but having fn lock is amazing for excel, but having numbers locked would be terrible for excel. So it would kind of lose it´s purpose I guess. Having a fn lock that lock only the f1-12 keys would be great.

[@FactsNC300]

Why is this not on amazon?

[@everlasts]

Nice keyboard, but the only problem and its a big one for me... The left / right arrow keys are too big, I am used to the inverted T-shape arrow keys for a better and faster touch for me... I know they are following the layout of the Apple Magic keyboard, but I hope there will be a better alternative with the inverted T-Shape arrow keys.

[@genaa6304]

The same for me. Check satechi SLIM X3 BLUETOOTH BACKLIT KEYBOARD. It’s has T arrows.

[@everlasts]

@@genaa6304 Nice! Thanks.

[@suzi-ml8ep]

is there a video comparing with logitech k380 and ligtech mx keys mini, vs magic keyboard vs satechi? Which would you reccomend... I find the k380 keys too small but wanted a compact keyboard that can switch between devices

[@farreach84]

biggest question is, does the X1's fn key work as normal, default fn key for Mac?? because I set Siri command with fn+space combination for my old 2013 late MBPr and I was disappointed to the fact that Logitech K810's fn key wouldn't be recognized to my Macs

[@tobystephen2486]

Hi, with the wired mode is it still capable of having three seperate connections via bluetooth? So could be used with three ipad wireless/bluetooth while being plugged into my mac mini?

[@beatsNonStop]

I just bought this one. The light bleeds through the keys. Also found that when backlit. The bottom row of keys from c v b m doesn’t get lit that well. Idk might return it

[@KAriedoll]

3:33 Please, next time do a little sample keyboard sound test (and without any background talking/music). Most people looking at a keyboard review usually look forward to hearing the sound (or close to it).

[@precursors]

I'm confused. Is it "Sataachi" or "Satechi"?

[@mk_jsph]

Hitachi Magic Wand

[@YEONNI23]

What is your monitor connected with mac mini? It looks nice

[@grgasteus]

when using two languages for typing...how do you switch between them? IT is supposed to be done from the "fn" button but it doesn't do anything when hitting that, while my macbook pro does change the input language

[@jsn593]

Why can't apple just make their magic keyboard for Mac backlit?? especially the one with Touch ID if they ever sell it separately

[@reefaktor3333]

Great video

[@eliaszerano3510]

There is also a wired version ! YEAH !

[@leebingjunior]

I wounder how would the backlit behave when switched to wired mode, would it still be dimmed after 1 min, lights off after 3 min, and shutdown after 30 min?

[@johndonabie5150]

Does the USB button on the extreme right work? The eject button on my Logitech k811 has never worked.

[@LucasGruber1]

Does this keyboard only work with macs or does it also work with windows? As I would like to use one keyboard for my mac and also for my pc

[@fibesdigi]

Super Bummed they took of the F3 Launch Pad Short cut, I use that all the time. other then that its an amazing keyboard.

[@shortcutdanne]

Can you only switch between apple devices or can you switch from macbook pro to samsung tv?

[@workingTchr]

The keyboard itself feels great, but the bluetooth connection with windows 11 is VERY problematic. I don't know which side is causing the problem, but connecting is a pretty hit or miss thing.

[@allenlai1439]

I find that the battery life is poor and I'm having to charge it more frequently than the Apple Magic Keyboard. Also, the backlit LEDs will always turn off, even after I start typing. My last gripe is that I've started to experience lag. I thought maybe it was an issue with a very long Google Doc that I've been working on but as soon as I switched to the Apple Magic Keyboard, the lag went away. While it does look nice, I still prefer the Apple Magic Keyboard.

[@MFEeee]

I want a silver aluminum keyboard with black keys with adjustable brightness. Is that so much to ask for 😒

[@dantesnake9370]

I hope they make an full size keyboard, looks really nice and promising!!

[@ctlspl]

There is already one.

[@9to5Mac]

They do, I’ll add links to the description.

[@ctlspl]

I have it since months and it’s fine. Not perfect but fine. I wish there was a bigger enter key.

[@nipun_surnilla]

There is already one called Satechi Slim x3

[@chrish8553]

I bought one after seeing this review, I'm returning it because it won't work at the log in screen unless you disable File Vault! It is also sluggish, sometimes missing inputting characters and is slow to connect when waking up. Such a shame because the design is great but I became too frustrated correcting the mistakes.

[@cp3onmtv963]

Is there a downside to disabling file vault?? What did you end up getting instead? Apple isn’t make space Grey anymore and personally I don’t want silver so I’m looking at other options

[@sazaltz]

you are 100% right

[@chandan5223]

What is the screen/display for the Mac mini you showed at 6.11 ?

[@Schxndr]

Would this be decent for gaming? I do light gaming but I MW, Apex and Fortnite(when I’m bored basically it’s panic in solo then quit lol)

[@diegoprieto9013]

That can to connect windows Pc?

[@KurozawaOfficialyy]

Is this compatible with windows?

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

I just want the Satechi two big feets on the Magic Keyboard.

[@bernRA]

I love the satechi X1 backlight and typing experience...., but i've gone through 5 or 6 of them by now. they just break and start typing gibberish. never the same gibberish between keyboards. has anyone else had this issue? satetchi must know about the issue, as they just send me a new one when I contact them.

[@legendorigami]

anyone else having the key repeat problem?

[@miketsaron7284]

the fn key from X1 satechi doesn't switch language, how can I fix it?

[@slob5041]

looks like what it should've been but the touch is a big selling point for me

[@thomasanderson5929]

The wireless X1 version is kind of unreliable; the keyboard goes to sleep often and inconsistently; sometimes after a few minutes, other times after half an hour. To wake it, requires pressing keys a couple times. When it's connected wired to a monitor's USB hub and you turn the monitor on, the keyboard DOES NOT WORK; for some reason it needs to be unplugged and plugged in again; this is also true when it's connected to a desktop motherboard's usb ports or even a case's front panel, the same happens if the computer has been turned off. The keyboard's finish, tactile feel, colours, backlight, etc. ALL are amazing. It's just too bad it's so erratic. I may consider getting the wired version (Slim W1) instead, though realistically the Magic Keyboard may be the more sensible purchase to ditch the cable.

[@JimWillits]

Watched the whole video to find out how much it is and still don’t know. It’s $29 cheaper than the Apple one, well, how much are those? no idea. Guess I’ll go look it up.

[@abonawwaf6220]

When I wanted to buy it, they said it was sold out, so can it be bought from another place?

[@reveurerrant3323]

Hi, what monitor do you have in the video? It looks amazing without any bezels

[@radikalbeats]

maybe dell ultrasharp 32

[@9to5Mac]

Pro Display XDR

[@ctlspl]

Satechi or satachi?

[@9to5Mac]

I heard it pronounced sa-taugh-chi on one of their official videos back in the day, which is why I pronounce it that way.

[@ctlspl]

Good to know.

[@ctlspl]

They are creative people anyhow. I mean they make good keyboards and even invented Bitcoin. 😂

[@9to5Mac]

@@ctlspl Hah, I see what you did there.

[@errinwright]

Bro no typing test with sound? What is this