Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac

A compact, tactile keyboard for Mac

- HOLLIN JONES

Features Low-profile mechanical keys, backlighting, Tactile Quiet switches, Bluetooth LE Needs USB-C, Bluetooth, macOS 10.15 or later

LOGITECH HAS ADDED this compact mechanical keyboard to its MX lineup for users who prefer a more tactile typing experience, be it for long-form writing, gaming, coding or similar pursuits. It's lightweight at just 21.58oz and a little thicker than non-mechanical keyboards at 1.02in, a result of using keycaps with much greater travel. The base is made of aluminum and plastic but feels sturdy.

The Mac version does of course have a Mac keyboard layout, and the keycaps aren't swappable like they are on some rival models. It does however let you pair up to three devices and then switch between them using shortcut keys rather than having to re-pair. These and other assignments can be made using the Logi Options+ software which also lets you manage function key assignments, apply actions like app launching to keys, and also control backlighting. The keyboard offers a selection of white backlighting behaviors ranging from pretty and artistic to the more practical "reaction" which lights up a key when it's pressed. An ambient sensor will only trigger lighting effects when your hand approaches the keyboard, and you can also turn them off altogether to save battery.