Customer Ratings & Reviews

I spend many hours on my computer each day. I am either typing and programming, or am involved in design work (using CAD, illustration, and image editing software). On those days when I am doing design work I "fly a mouse" A LOT! And if I have a full size keyboard attached to my computer (with dual 27" monitors) that means my right shoulder "takes a beating" as I try to manipulate the mouse off at the right end of my keyboard. The solution is a TKL or "mini" keyboard. I also prefer mechanical keyboards for the typing I do - the tactile feedback allows me to type as quickly as possible. And I prefer single-color backlighting. So when I decided it was time to make a TKL/mini purchase, I had a strong sense of what I wanted. I found this Logitech MX Mechanical Mini on BestBuy.com and read the specs. At the price, it appeared this little unit would perform very nicely. So I drove out to my local BestBuy and bought it. I took it back the next day. The size of this keyboard required Logitech's designers to make too many compromises. Keys are positioned in places that are unusual, making it difficult to find them (compared to a full size keyboard). And the size of the keyboard also appears to have caused the designers to decide the key caps should "form an uninterrupted plane" - there is little space between key caps, they are not well-differentiated, and it is really difficult to know "where you are" on the keyboard from feel alone. My typing r-e-a-l-l-y s-l-o-w-e-d d-o-w-n. Not what you need when you need to "crank it out". As for the backlighting. Ugh! This is a battery-operated wireless unit. Period. Yes, you can plug in its short charging cable, but it still communicates with your computer wirelessly. So, to save the battery charge, the backlighting turns off soon after your hands move off of the keyboard. It is supposed to sense when your hands are near and turn the backlighting back on - but I had to physically have my fingers on the keyboard for at least half a second to get the backlighting back on. That, combined with the unusual feel of the keys/the keyboard slowed my work flow even more. And, of course, the keyboard requires installation of software to get its "customization" completed. I won't go far into this topic, except to say that the software always caused a hiccup when I went to shut down my computer (it was still running in the background). I just don't get what Logitech was trying to do when they designed this keyboard. Given that I want to switch back and forth from a full size to a TKL/"mini" keyboard depending on the work in front of me, this MX Mechanical Mini was going to slow me down dramatically. It required too many compromises for me to add it to my work flow. It's "pretty", but I just don't get it.

Love the keyboard and its got some really neat lighting. Doesnt occupy a lot of place on my work bench and the keys they are not noisey.

Very good and pretty, easy to install and handle..

Love it! Previously had a steel series keyboard and I much prefer this logi one

Once you start. You cannot stop lol this keyboard just feels right when you are using it for anything !

It's not my favorite keyboard, and not the cheapest either, but it's pretty well made and has backlights which is nice!

Works great! Stays charged for a long time. Want to get the one with the numbers on the side

Great keyboard that makes typing easy and added performance features are welcome additive.

Top notch quality. A little pricey but should last a long time. Highly recommended. Battery seems to last forever with the backlight off.

This keyboard was just what i needed. Light toch good feel. Happy with this purchase.

Excellent keyboard. Gives me more room on my desk. Using the Bolt dongle I get really fast response. Still a little pricey though.

This device has brought back the ease of typing that I had lost for many years. The buttery feel of the key presses, the satisfying click of an assured keystroke, the perfect act of switching between three computers have made this purchase a dream. I followed it up with a three computer Logitech mouse and it is great. One minor issue is the spacing of the right shift key. I sometimes miss it and hit the up arrow. This will be cured over time.

I didn’t know what I was missing - this is my first mechanical keyboard. I love it.

Heavy, solid, distinct key response. Very solid keyboard. Recommended.

Great Keyboard, easy to type. Some might like the Linear better.

Great mini keyboard with satisfying mechanical feel to it, pairs great with mx master line of mice

This was a gift to my father (60s). He was is computer sales most of his life and loved the old IBM mechanical keyboards of the ~late 80s to early 90s. He had complained for years about finding something that "felt" as good but wasn't super tall or covered in RGB. He absolutely loves this keyboard. Probably the best gift I ever got him.

It looks and feels great … did not have a lot of space on my keyboard tray so this was a oerfect solution

I love this keyboard. Works great with a Mac. Holds long charge (1month)

Responsive and good for gaming and general computer use. The backlighting is just enough.