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Logitech MX Mechanical Review

True Score

82
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81
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87
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Consumers

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The Logitech MX Mechanical had testers quite pleased with its long battery life and ability to connect to different devices. However, they were not too happy with its high latency, lack of programmability, and the fact that it did not ship with a wrist rest.

The Snapshot

our Verdict

The Logitech MX Mechanical had testers impressed with its battery life and multi-device connectivity. They liked how quickly they could switch between up to three connected devices. Product reviewers from Digital Trends were happy that it took less than a second to alternate between different connected devices. They also liked that its white backlight was adaptive since, during their tests, the keyboard adjusted its lighting based on ambient conditions. This sets it apart from the Logitech K845 (find out more about it in our Logitech K845 review). Its tactile switches had a low typing noise, and its 15-day battery life was…

The Logitech MX Mechanical had testers impressed with its battery life and multi-device connectivity. They liked how quickly they could switch between up to three connected devices. Product reviewers from Digital Trends were happy that it took less than a second to alternate between different connected devices.

They also liked that its white backlight was adaptive since, during their tests, the keyboard adjusted its lighting based on ambient conditions. This sets it apart from the Logitech K845 (find out more about it in our Logitech K845 review). Its tactile switches had a low typing noise, and its 15-day battery life was great after a four-hour charge.

In contrast, the Logitech Pop Keys last up to three years, and if this sounds exciting, make sure to go through our Logitech POP Keys review. However, testers from Rtings were not too excited about its latency. They felt that at 13.8ms, it was too high for competitive gaming. They also did not appreciate its lack of support for macro programming and its missing wrist rest.

True Score

82

Reasons to Buy

  • Good battery life
  • Adaptive backlight
  • Low typing noise
  • Good build quality
  • Handles three devices simultaneously

Reasons to Avoid

  • High latency
  • Wrist rest sold separately
  • No support for programmability

Specifications

  • Battery Life
    15 days
  • Foldable
    No
  • Form Factor
    Full size
  • Keyboard Technology
    Mechanical
  • Numeric Keypad
    Yes
  • Palm Rest
    na
  • Plug & Play
    Yes
  • Spill Resistant
    na
  • Touchpad
    na
  • Wireless
    Yes
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Bluetooth
  • Wireless Range
    10 meters

What Is Not On the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

The Logitech MX Mechanical is a mid-tier mechanical keyboard that was first released in mid-2022. It is a wireless, full-size keyboard that measures about 17.1 by 5 inches. Even though it isn’t the best keyboard for the lowest typing noise, it is touted as Logitech’s quietest mechanical keyboard. It is also capable of wireless connectivity through a Bluetooth connection and a USB receiver.

Like most of the best wireless keyboards on the market, it can handle up to three simultaneously paired devices, and its keys are backlit to keep them visible in a dark setting. Its battery life is also decent, as it can last up to 15 days with the backlight on or 40 weeks with it turned off.

Build quality is also good as its top plate is made of aluminum, and in terms of ergonomics, the low profile keyboard has a single incline setting, and it can be attached to a wrist rest if bought separately.

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    Yes

Score Card

E

Expert Score

81

*.75

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C

Customer Score

87

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

82

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    77
    The Logitech MX Mechanical is a very good keyboard for office use. Thanks to its… read more
  • Tom’s Hardware
    C

    Trust Score

    80
    The Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini offer a great typing experience, fantastic software… read more
  • Trusted Reviews
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    The Logitech MX Mechanical is a great office-based mechanical keyboard for anyone looking to take… read more
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    Logitech finally serves up office workers a mechanical keyboard from its own stable. The wireless,… read more
  • Digital Trends
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    The Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard should be the centerpiece of your next office setup. read more
  • Laptop Mag
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    The Logitech MX Mechanical is a great keyboard for productivity and gaming — sporting excellent… read more

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