Logitech MX Keys Mini

I had several Marathon mice which broke their 3-year battery life promises, by lasting way longer. [...] Currently I use their MX Keys Minis, MX Anywhere mice and trackballs. [...] Oh, Firmware Update Daemon supports Logitech hardware, too. [...]

Two of my mechanical keyboards are "low profile", and they are very smooth & comfortable, but they feel niche/custom enough that they need more brain power to operate. [...] The best part of MX Keys Mini is not the switches but the materials. [...] Logitech's wireless keyboards, as you know, automatically switch modifier key layouts when you switch between Mac and PC hosts.

Well, as a bog-standard person, I use Logitech MX Keys Mini 2 (with Bolt support). [...] It's not a mechanical keyboard and not smooth as one, but it's not an enemy of fingers and hands. [...] I have 3 mechanical keyboards, but one is too big, others are not in my native layout and miss a couple of keys which I need for certain characters, so they are delegated to long coding sessions at home.

I'm a fan of scissor switch keyboards, which I think makes me a bit odd - I got used to them from laptops and now I have an MX Keys Mini that I really like. I like the short travel and the tactile nature of them - I tried a slim mechanical (Nuphy Air75) but it still slowed me down considerably and was uncomfortable. I touch type but not home-row, so maybe my chaotic typing style doesn't work on heavier keys.

Yes, even if you don't go full custom, now you can get pretty good keyboards with light key action and good switches. I have a couple of mechanical keyboards, but my workhorse keyboard is a Logitech MX Keys Mini, which has scissor switches, and while it's not crisp as a good mechanical, it's a great keyboard which you can type all day without any problems. Considering it has lighting, hall and ambient sensors, you can charge it every couple of months and type all day long. [...]

In my experience it’s difficult to beat a separate Bluetooth mini keyboard with a laptop. I have a good Logitech mx keys mini which has nice key action and clicky sound. It fits nicely in my laptop rucksack for carrying around. Same with Bluetooth mouse.

[...] My philosophy is that things have to be worth carrying and they should be very easily replaceable if anything gets lost, stolen or breaks. A few of my under $100 favs: Universal GaN travel adapter: One of those square bricks that converts from any AC outlet to any AC outlet and has 3 or 4 USB charging ports built in. I got enough wattage to charge my usb-c laptop as well, so one brick takes care of all my devices. [...] I keep a cheap travel eSim plan active on it so that if I am somewhere sketchy I can leave my main phone at home. Logitech MX Keys Mini: Great portable keyboard. [...] Typing this post out on my phone now. [...] Great for securing and extending sketchy WiFi connections or if you have to work off your phone’s hotspot all day. Decathalon Quecha Escape 500 23L: Such a great personal item size backpack for the price, less than 40 euros.

I had a mouse go wonky on me like 20 years ago and Logitech sent me a new one even when it was out of warranty. And I have to say that the MX Keys Mini is the best keyboard I’ve used in years for my purposes. There are a couple things that could be refined, but it’s pretty great for Mac/iOS use.

I love the MX Keys Mini [0] Solid construction and a sleek feel. [...] Pair to my laptop, phone, and watch and use it for all my types everywhere. [...]

[...] I’ve had no delay issues with modern Bluetooth. I rock the Logitech MX Keys Mini when I’m on business trips, which seems to fit your budget and wants. The 3-device switching comes in handy hoping between my Laptop/iPad/Xbox