Customer Ratings & Reviews

The USB receiver is unreliable. It would miss my inputs sometimes. I now only use Bluetooth because the connection is more stable. I haven't had any issues with Bluetooth so far. The keyboard itself feels nice. It's a pleasant typing experience. I take advantage of the triple computer support so that's nice. The backlight kills the battery so I turned that off. The companion software has a really slow tutorial. It's nice that it can be used without an account. I had some issues using it with Mac and windows. The windows key/command key would reassign itself almost every time I switched computers. Those issues seemed to be fixed once I installed logi options + on both computers. It won't be perfect out of the box, but with some configuration you can get a good experience.

The keyboard itself is great. The build and feel are wonderful the only drawback, is that it is permanently angled. It was a setback for me but I learned to deal with it but can be a turn off for others.

I love this keyboard. I had a little trouble getting it setup, but that was because I had a blonde moment. It feels great for typing and is not as clunky as my last keyboard. My only issue is the F7 key is broken out the gate. The little pins that hold it down have snapped off so the key will not stay put. So that is my only detractor from this great piece of office equipment.

Great to type on, super slim and satisfying A little bit mushier than an apple keyboard but on par. The stealth black looks great

Backlight sensor is great addition but it often misses the motion, you need to hover over keyboard to make it alive.

Anyone who spends a lot of time on a computer typically has a preference, whether weak or strong, for a keyboard with certain features and styles. The Logitech MX Keys S keyboard is a good choice for you if... - You prefer low profile keys - Backlighting is important (this one has multiple levels of lighting) - You like the ability to customize keys on your keyboard (up to 17 keys you can customize) - You want to be able to use the same keyboard with multiple devices, especially if you want both Windows and Mac OS compatibility (up to 3 devices) - You hate dealing with batteries and prefer a rechargeable device - Your preferred aesthetic is a thin, compact, light-weight keyboard This is not the keyboard for you if... - You don't have or don't want to use Bluetooth - You only want to rely on Logitech Unifying receivers. --- Used the old model before? --- The Logitech MX Keys S keyboard has some fantastic features. If you have previously used the Logitech MX Keys (without the "S" in the name), you will notice only slight variations in the keyboard, specifically with the default programming with the keys. The Function keys still have the display brightness adjustments (one for "up", one for "down"), the keyboard backlight adjustment buttons (one for "up", one for "down"), and the volume and play control buttons. However, now there is the addition of: - A dictation button (one button to switch to voice to text, permissions required in your operating system) - A microphone mute button (handy for things like video calls) - An emoji button (super handy if use emojis) As is common with most keyboards, these extra functions are on as the default, and to access the normal Function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc), you hold down the "fn" key before pressing one. You can quickly change to the normal Function keys being the default simply by pressing "fn" + "esc" if you need these regularly. Otherwise, the keyboard is the same in terms of hardware. --- No experience with the old model? --- If you do not have experience with the Logitech MX Keys keyboard, this keyboard is unique in it's design in a couple of ways. The keys are low profile, although a little less so than on most laptops. However, the keys seem to have a little more travel and a satisfying click. They are quite effortless to use when typing, although they have enough resistance to not be tapped too easily. With the exception of the top-most row of keys, all of the keys have dimples or round impressions in them, which really helps in giving feedback about how centered your fingers are over each key. The low travel and design of the keys also helps to limit the noise, so this is a rather quiet keyboard. The multi-device feature has become a lot more common in keyboards. This one is compatible with both Mac OS (and Apple's other mobile devices) along with everything else (Windows, Linux, Chromebooks, Android, etc). The keys are labeled with both CTRL and ALT, along with OPT and CMD, so regardless of which OS you are using, you have the proper labeling. Additionally, this is a rechargeable keyboard. The battery life seems really good so far, although this depends on the strength of the backlighting, and how quickly the lighting times out. It has a unique feature in that it can sense when your hand approaches and lights up (assuming the backlight has gone out). However, I found this to be a little less reliable than my old Logitech MX Keys (the old model without the "S"). I could actually touch the spacebar without the light turning on, but I could hold my entire hand 1.5-2 inches above the keyboard and it would trigger the lighting. In a dark setting, you really want the backlighting to be on before you approach the keyboard or you have to devote more time trying to align your hands, so while this is a cool feature, I don't find it that useful. There is also a setting that allows the backlighting to adjust according to the room lighting, but I found this annoying and disabled it (which you can do) because I found it wasn't consistent and would sometimes go to full brightness when the room was dim, and I don't want more than the lowest light setting anyway. Also note that the backlighting on this keyboard is not consistent. By that I mean that larger keys that display a longer label (such as Backspace, Page Up and Page Down, Delete, etc) are not evenly lit. It's less noticeable on a brighter setting, but my Backspace key is a little dimmer around the "ks" in the word. Overall, for the physical keyboard, I highly recommend the design of this one if you are not interested in a very manual, which I like to call a "click-clack" keyboard. It's a slim design, doesn't take up a lot of space, and has a standard key layout that doesn't require relearning the placement of anything. And of course, it's very easy to switch from one device to another by just pressing a single key. --- Now for the software (and connectivity) --- The software and connectivity is where some major changes have been made by Logitech. Long-time users of Logitech keyboards and mice have become very familiar with the Unifying receiver, that well-known USB connector that, combined with the Unifying software, makes it easy to add additional devices to your setup using the same USB receiver already plugged in. Logitech hasn't done away with this, but now it looks like they are changing the standard, introducing the new Logi Bolt connector. This is likely to introduce new technology, but be aware that these two connection methods are not compatible. This keyboard will not connect to your Unifying receiver. It does come with the new Logi Bolt connector, which in time will have greater device compatibility. You can also connect this keyboard via Bluetooth. This is the option I have chosen and I did not have any issues with it, and any standby in the connection was regained almost immediately. Additionally, the Logitech Options software is slowly being replaced by Logi Options +. Again, likely to introduce new features or just new ways to manage your Logitech devices. At the time of this writing, it wasn't very easy to find this software. I ultimately found it by opening the Logitech Options app and seeing a link there to upgrade to this new application (it's separate, so it doesn't replace Logitech Options). In Logi Options +, you can customize your devices, along with monitoring things like battery life. You can fully customize the entire top row of keys on this keyboard (minus the ESC key and the device selection keys), which is really useful if you like to do this because this gives you so many keys to customize. Along with a very long list of commands you can assign to these keys (including things like opening a specific application), you can also assign keyboard shortcuts to them. Obviously the labels on the keys will no longer apply if you do this, but there is sufficient surface space above these keys if you wanted to use a label maker to label them. --- SUMMARY --- If you are not already invested in Logitech devices, or if you're not bothered by using either a Bluetooth connection or an additional USB receiver (the new Logi Bolt receiver), this is an excellent keyboard. It has much greater customization than most keyboards do, and provides a comfortable typing experience. While the price is a bit high, it's a sturdy and well-made keyboard that provides a lot more in features and flexibility.

The Logi MX Keys S keyboard is a touch-typists dream. And since it’s multi-device and OS compatible including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS it’s a reality for everyone. Mine is connected to a M1 Pro MacBook Pro and a Gen 8 iPad but I imagine the setup and user experience is going to be similar when used on other OS devices. Out front, from a Mac-user perspective, this keyboard is an excellent choice over Apple’s non-Touch ID Magic Keyboards in both feel and functionality. The only edge the base Apple keyboard has, perhaps, over the MX Keys S, is that because it’s an Apple product the user doesn’t have to grant security permissions to a 3rd party app, something that always gives me pause. I’ll discuss this and the general setup in more detail, but first a quick description of what this keyboard is about and why it may be the keyboard of your dreams. This is an uncompromising full-size keyboard with number pad in every sense of the word. All the keys are gloriously well spaced; no matter your hand’s size they will feel neither cramped nor lost. And while it’s apparently all ABS plastic it’s a quality, sturdy in-hand feel. The built-in rechargeable batteries put it on the hefty side so I would not say it’s ideal for travel. Description The MX Keys S has all the conventional keys including 12 programmable F-Keys that double as pre-programmed shortcut keys for monitor brightness, volume, emoji menu, dictation, media control. Part of what makes this keyboard special to me is the backlit keys. My aging eyes appreciate this feature above all others. It’s one of the reasons I was drawn to this keyboard. So, of course, there are keys to adjust keyboard illumination. And “auto” illumination feature is also available. Because this is a multi-OS compatible keyboard, Start/Option and Alt/Command are represented, respectively. Mac users will feel at home with this keyboard. The only annoying part of the keyboard layout is the placement of the function key enable button on the right side rather than the last key on the left. As a Mac user that confuses my muscle memory. This is one of a two areas where Mac users take 2nd fiddle to Window. Windows layout rules here with the control key placed where the function key on a Mac keyboard is located. But wait there’s more! Atop the full-size number pad are four more shortcut keys. From left to right: launch calculator, launch screen capture, “look up,” which for me just duplicates the space bar, and put computer to sleep. To the left of these buttons are 3 quick switch buttons to let you switch control of the keyboard to other paired devices instantly. All of these buttons can be reassigned to do other functions in the Logi Options+ software explained below. There are three ways to connect to a computer. From most secure to least: USB-C, Logi Bolt, and plain old Bluetooth. Battery charging shares the USB-C port and the keyboard can charge simultaneously while being used via USB-C in case you forget to charge the batteries. (On a Mac the battery level is available in the Bluetooth menu, either on desktop bar or in the preferences pane if you connect via regular Bluetooth or in the Logi Options+ app if you use Logi Bolt. The keyboard also has a colored light to indicate general charge level). The 2nd area Mac users take 2nd fiddle is with the Included accessories: a USB-A to USB-C cable and USB-A Logi Bolt dongle. I found this to be a “pain point” and extra expense since my MacBook Pro only has USB-C ports. Other Mac users are likely to have this experience too since Apple has been depreciating USB-A for years now. Mac models of the past few years have limited or no USB-A ports. And honestly, given that USB-C is the new universal standard it’s odd the Logi Bolt isn’t USB-C and that a USB-C to USB-C cable isn’t included, even if in addition to a USB-A to USB-C cable given this keyboard premium price. For USB-C only Macs (and presumably other types of OS users too), the Logi Bolt, which encrypts keystrokes end-to-end for enhanced security, works perfectly when attached to a female USB-A to male USB-C dongle connected directly to the Mac. Logitech claims the Logi Bolt can connect through a USB hub, but I had no luck in my attempts. However, to be fair, Logi, in its Logi Bolt white paper, lists specific USB hubs it tested for compatibility, none of which I own. User experience Typing on this keyboard is a joy. It has a graceful and elegant feel and sleek look, something you expect of any premium keyboard but is frequently not delivered. The comfortable angle lends to a correct hand-on-keys position, and the keys have the perfect amount of curvature that cradle fingers rather than trap them. Key travel has a satisfying tactile feel that isn’t overdone. I’m an “OK” touch-typist but this keyboard makes me feel like I’m professional court stenographer. It has improved my accuracy by keeping my fingers from staying square on the keys – kind of like training wheels for fingers. Also of note, this is a fairly quiet keyboard. I haven’t had the keyboard long enough to vouch for Logi’s stated battery life, but it claims with moderate backlighting use expect 10 days of life and with backlighting turned off battery life is in the months. For whatever it’s worth, in the few days I have been using the keyboard my battery life remains at 100% with mostly daytime typing and very little backlighting use. One unheralded feature is that the battery is removable and replaceable. Kudos to Logi for designing this keyboard in a more consumer and environmentally friendly manner rather than permanently sealing the battery, effectively making the keyboard disposable. So while this keyboard is not budget priced, it should last a long time to give value for money. Setup experience including Logi Options+ software Set up is not difficult, though having paired lots of devices in the past few years from various manufacturers, the process felt a bit dated and tedious. A QR code on a manual to eliminate having to type in the setup web address and download location of the Logi Options+ app would be appreciated. At least in my attempts, I could not pair the keyboard using only the Mac’s Bluetooth pref pane. I had to go through Logi’s set up page. The setup process I’ll outline is based on doing so with my M1 MacBook Pro using Mac OS 12.6.5 (Monterey) and then a gen 8 iPad using iOS 16.4.1. It may be different on other OSes or even other Mac OSes. I first paired my Mac. Apple has increasingly “locked down,” parts of the OS over the past years to prevent malicious apps from stealing user data or creating other chaos. As a result, the device owner must now grant permission to install certain apps requesting access to sensitive user information – like keystrokes. The screens asking for this permission are quite ominous, and for good reason. They should be taken seriously. When you set up your MX Keys S on a Mac you will see these popups. Don’t be alarmed, just informed. Here are your installation options. Out of the box the user is offered two different wireless connection instructions on the inside top of the box – standard Bluetooth or the more secure Logi Bolt dongle, described earlier. If you opt for the Logi Bolt install it in an available USB port on your device. After that setup with the Logi Bolt or standard Bluetooth is similar, but not exactly. I won’t get into the nitty gritty, so follow instructions in the box. For either set up the user is asked to confirm the target device’s Bluetooth is on and then head to Logi’s online setup page where a passkey is presented to enter into the keyboard. The keyboard should then be paired. Next I paired my iPad which was simple and straight forward. I just pressed the “2” Easy-Switch key for 3 seconds. It started to flash indicating pairing was available. Then on to my iPad’s Bluetooth settings where I saw the keyboard and pressed the icon to finish the process. I was given a passkey to enter into the keyboard and done. So now I can simply press the “1” Easy Switch key to use my Mac or “2” to use my iPad. There is a total of 3 Easy-Switch keys. After pairing the user is asked to setup a Logi account and download the Logi Options+ software. A Logi account is not required to setup the keyboard or to download or use the software. The Logi Options+ software makes it easier to fully customize the keyboard – program F-keys and key illumination, as well as to identify which device each Easy-Switch key controls. The keyboard and preset shortcut keys will function 100% without installing this software if these are not options that interest you. Logi, on its business site, also offers an “offline” version of Logi Options+ for computers required to be offline. For more information on this version look on Logi’s business support site for “Logi Options+ Offline Installer.” There is a complete explanation of what this version does and does not do. The Logi Options+ software is very simple to use, though not immediately intuitive. The screen shows a picture of the keyboard and its charge level underneath it. No instructions on how to use it. Clicking on the keyboard shows the menu. Why make the user take the effort click on the picture of the keyboard to access the menu? That’s inefficient, especially for a business keyboard. The menu should just appear on the screen. After this click though everything is self-explanatory and easy to customize. Conclusion And that’s the Logi MX Keys S in nutshell. It’s a fantastic choice for anyone desiring a keyboard that improves rather than impedes typing accuracy. It doesn’t hurt that it looks smart too and includes the enhanced security Logi Bolt dongle, even if it is USB-A in a USB-C moving world.

This keyboard is pretty good, but there’s a few major issues that prevent me from giving it a full star rating. First, the good. It’s backlit, easy to type on, feels sturdy, and gives you the ability to connect via Bluetooth or USB receiver. Since I use it interchangeably with my work laptop and personal MacBook connected to an external monitor, I’ve opted for Bluetooth. No problems there. Unfortunately, the volume control buttons do not work with my MacBook at all. It seems minor, but it is frustrating. I realize this may well be an issue on Apple’s end, but I wish I had known before purchasing. The second issue is with the backlit keyboard. There is a handy Logitech app you can install to further customize your keyboard experience. By default, the key lights are set to turn off after 30 seconds of inactivity. In the app, you can adjust this to set them to stay on over 30 minutes. I keep it plugged in most of the time, so prefer to have the lights on for long periods, even if not using it. After some research, I’ve discovered the keyboard totally ignores this setting and will turn off the backlight after 5 minutes of inactivity, regardless. There’s no known workaround and it’s unbelievable the option is even there if it’s never going to work. Other than those 2 issues, it’s great, but I probably wouldn’t have bought if I knew these things beforehand.

This is an excellent keyboard. For an amateur such as me, typing is painless. The ighted keys are a convenience, but not really necessary. Occasional recharging is needed, about every two weeks in my case. I simply leave the charging cable attached to the keyboard and connect it to the computer as needed. I would prefer a slightly higher angle, but propping it up on the monitor base is acceptable.

I picked this keyboard up to replace a work one (some trash Dell model). I wanted something slim and lightweight for going back and forth to the office. I type a lot of numbers so I needed a full sized for the numpad. I also wanted a keyboard that didn’t need charging too often. The MX Keys S fits pretty much all my criteria. It doesn’t add much weight to my bag for when I need to bring it and my laptop into the office. I get about a week and a half to two weeks per charge. And it’s whisper quiet so no complaints from the coworkers. There are 2 things that keep this keyboard from being a perfect 5 stars. First, the battery indicator. You only get a light indicator that shows green for 11% to 100% charge and red for 10% and below. It would be nice if there were maybe 4 bars and you got 25, 50, 75, 100. Or different colors in that one indicator to give you a better idea. The second knock is the major one for me. The escape key is unnecessarily massive. It causes all the function keys to be shifted 75% of a key space over. I have to rename a lot of documents with my work and I am constantly hitting F1 instead of F2. It’s annoying. I’m not sure what the reasoning was for making the escape key so large but it’s a huge annoyance.

The Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard comes with a USB-C rechargeable cable that charges the keyboard. To charge, I plugged the cable into my desktop computer. The keyboard lights up as soon as you touch it. This is nice so that you are able to see the keys at night. I have a lot of low light in the room that I am in, so this is a nice touch. The keyboard is also portable. Your able to disconnect the cable from the keyboard and take it throughout the room that your in, and your able to still type. The keyboard is also fancy because you have the ability to type on multiple devices by selecting the 1, 2, or 3, device button. Also, like that they have calculator button that your able to push. This is important to me because I compute a lot of items for my workplace. Also, this keyboard features a snip button for you to be able to take screen shots of the computer screen. That's so cool to me. It's the little things that make the difference to me. I type over 100 words a minute and this keyboard is able to keep up with my typing speed. The keyboard also has a dictation, emoji, a volume control button, and much more. Overall I like this keyboard. Pros: Light Weight Portable Fluid Typing Experience (Keeps up very well) Not Bulky Smart Illumination USB-C rechargeable Cable/Cord Cons: None at this time. Yes, I would recommend this keyboard to others.

Judging the keyboard itself, it’s wonderful. I love the backlighting, reasonable battery life, and effortless switching between up to 3 Bluetooth devices. The keys are nice and responsive. Very similar to Apple branded keyboard in terms of look and feel. What I didn’t know at the time of purchase is that Logitech is rolling out their new “bolt” receiver, which is incompatible with the “unifying” receiver and devices. I was hoping I’d be able to sync this keyboard up to the same unifying receiver as my mouse and have a single dongle to transfer between machines when I need to switch. Not possible anymore. This is a recent change that’s not obvious to the consumer. Really it’s not a big deal, because the Bluetooth connectivity is so easy. I’m still using a single dongle, I just have to switch both the keyboard Bluetooth mode and the mouse dongle when switching computers. Don’t let this hold you back, but beware.

Ideally I might have liked something a bit bigger, but as a keyboard it does the trick. Keys light up, which is helpful when lighting is low. It takes a little getting used to switching the Function keys. Most importantly, the connection is reliable, and I don't have glitches when typing. As far as value goes...you'll have to weigh the balance between reliability, and size. The reliability works great. For the price I paid ($100), the size seems pretty small.

As a user, I've found the Logitech MX Keys S Advanced to be exceptional. The design is sleek, unobtrusive, and fits well in a modern workspace. Each keystroke feels comfortable and exact, due to its concave keys and smart illumination. Typing for hours is no longer an exhaustive chore. The multi-device pairing proved to be a real game-changer, saving time in switching between devices. However, it comes with a hefty price tag, which may be discouraging for some. Also, it lacks dedicated macro keys, which could be a letdown for power users. All in all, the MX Keys S Advanced improves productivity and offers top-notch user experience, though it could use some enhancements.

This Logitech MX Keys S Bluetooth keyboard isn't ideal for me. During the month I've owned it, I've found I make more mistakes using it, because I'm so accustom to the Apple keyboards' layout. I bought this one because it has backlit keys (Apple's keyboards do not have this feature) and is Bluetooth, for my new Mac mini. Lately, I was seriously considering exchanging it for a new Bluetooth Apple Magic Keyboard w/ numeric pad attached, but I really like the backlighting, so am keeping it, plus it was on sale when I bought it, so almost $100 less than Apple's Magic Bluetooth Keyboard. The battery lasts a really long time in this Logitech keyboard, as they do with their mice. I've yet to need to recharge it, despite heavy daily use.

Great keyboard that is both Windows and Mac compatible. The keys make typing smooth and easy. The keyboard connected to my Mac with no issue and the battery life is great.

The groves for each key help my fingers set into place, it is easy to remove and attach back the keys if you need to clean. I used this for work and personal so the input switching saves time of plugging in a dongle or re syncing the keyboard. Only issue is there is no height raisers so it will be more ergonomic but you can buy cheap ones on Etsy that clip on with no issues.

Very smooth use. Fairly quiet keys. Nice weight so doesn’t shift around your desk if you just bump it. Seems to need recharging frequently. Would be nice to have battery option. Like the customizable top row buttons, but wish other buttons were changeable as some are in different spots than my usual keyboards (the home, delete, end, page up, page down group especially).

I was not happy with the Apple keyboard because it slid all over the place. Contemplated the change for a long time and finally decided to switch once I was able to get a feel on a model. Keyboard has more weight and better key feel. The downside was it has no legs to change the keyboard angle so I use a wrist pad to lift the keyboard to a better angle that suits me. A positive is that I can connect three different devices to the one keyboard which is great when I go from my work laptop to my personal laptop. It seems to connect faster to a Windows device than Apple. You can connect to phone as well but haven’t tried this yet. Real happy that I made the change

This is an excellent, compact keyboard. I like the feel of the keys very much. My only (minor) dislike is that the motion-activated backlighting seems not as responsive as my old Logitech. This one delays a beat before the keys light up.