{"id":452027,"date":"2022-05-24T16:15:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:15:39","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:15:39","slug":"compact-and-premium-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Compact and Premium \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a291cba132cc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CCompact_and_Premium_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Compact and Premium \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#Specs_as_Reviewed\" >Specs as Reviewed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#Build_Quality_and_Design_Compact_and_Premium\" >Build Quality and Design: Compact and Premium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#Feel_of_the_Keys_My_Perfect_Combination\" >Feel of the Keys: My Perfect Combination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#Customization_Theres_Not_Much_to_the_Software\" >Customization: There\u2019s Not Much to the Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#To_Sum_It_Up_A_Great_Addition_to_Logitechs_MX_Line\" >To Sum It Up: A Great Addition to Logitech\u2019s MX Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-and-premium-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CCompact_and_Premium_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Compact and Premium \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$149.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-118713 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/118713\/80ae6e334d225742c38b9f68095cfcdd.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/118713\/80ae6e334d225742c38b9f68095cfcdd.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/118713\/80ae6e334d225742c38b9f68095cfcdd.png?width=1200\" alt=\"side view of the logitech mx mechanical mini keyboard on a wooden desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Sarah Chaney\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve tried out a few mechanical keyboards in random retail stores, but I\u2019ve never owned one. After testing out Logitech\u2019s MX Mechanical Mini, all I can say is, man, I didn\u2019t know what I was missing. This keyboard is so satisfying to type on that I actually found myself wanting to work more just so I could keep typing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Love the Tactile Quiet switches<\/li>\n<li>Smart backlighting saves battery life<\/li>\n<li>Feels cool to the touch and looks neat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact 75% layout took some getting used to<\/li>\n<li>Not much customization for backlighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Logitech is launching two new products within its MX line. The MX Mechanical is a full-size keyboard with a ten-key pad, and the MX Mechanical Mini is a compact option that lacks a ten-key pad. Since I prefer compact keyboards that don\u2019t take up a lot of space and are easy to take with me, I opted to review the MX Mechanical Mini. If you\u2019re more into full-size keyboards, check out our separate review of the MX Mechanical.<\/p>\n<p>Mechanical keyboards are often more expensive than non-mechanical keyboards, though now there are many more decent options for around $30. Extra components go into a mechanical keyboard\u2019s assembly, resulting in a higher price tag.\u00a0Logitech\u2019s MX Mechanical is $169.99 and the MX Mechanical Mini is $149.99. These certainly aren\u2019t the most affordable mechanical keyboards, but they\u2019re not the most expensive either.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth mentioning that Logitech made these two keyboards with sustainability in mind. About 45% of the parts for the MX Mechanical and 47% of the MX Mechanical Mini\u2019s components are made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.<\/p>\n<p>But without further ado, let\u2019s check out Logitech\u2019s latest addition to its MX line and see what impressed me and what left me wanting more.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_as_Reviewed\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Specs as Reviewed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the true merit of a mechanical keyboard is determined through testing and physically handling it, it\u2019s important to look at the specs too. This is what the keyboard is boasting it\u2019s capable of, and you can then compare this to the actual hands-on experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Layout:<\/strong> 75% ANSI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Keys:<\/strong> 84<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switches:<\/strong> Tactile Quiet (Brown); other options include Linear (Red) and Clicky (Blue)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switch Compatibility:<\/strong> Hot-swappable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyboard Compatibility:<\/strong> Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iPadOS, iOS, and Android<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pairing:<\/strong> Via Bluetooth or USB-RF<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Version:<\/strong> Low Energy (4)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic Backlit Types:<\/strong> 6<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclined Angle:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:<\/strong> USB-A to C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Life:<\/strong> Up to 15 days w\/ backlighting; up to 10 months w\/ no backlighting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 612g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimension:<\/strong>\u00a0312.6mm \u00d7 131.55mm \u00d7 26.1mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Input:<\/strong> 5V\/500mA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Quality_and_Design_Compact_and_Premium\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Build Quality and Design: Compact and Premium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Logitech is known for making quality tech products for gaming and everyday office use. Everything about this keyboard screams quality. It weighs less than two pounds, but it feels super solid. Then, the chassis is made of low-carbon aluminum, or aluminum made with renewable energy rather than fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<p>I love tech products that incorporate aluminum or magnesium somewhere in the chassis because it feels cool to the touch. Using these materials is awesome for long typing sessions because your hands won\u2019t get sweaty or anything even if you\u2019re using the keyboard\u2019s backlight.<\/p>\n<p>There are six dynamic options for the backlighting feature, though I assume most people will use the simple, static backlight effect. In my opinion, the other effects were lackluster and just seemed like they were put there to say there were other dynamic backlighting options.<\/p>\n<p>One of the backlighting features I loved on the MX Mechanical Mini is Smart Illumination. When your hands get close to the keyboard, the backlight automatically turns on. Then, when your hands pull away, the backlight turns off. This feature worked well for me and will result in a longer battery life between charges.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118712 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/64ec34d6.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of the arrow keys at the corner of the logitech mx mechanical mini\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Sarah Chaney\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are two main layout options to choose between for compact QWERTY keyboards, mechanical or otherwise. There\u2019s tenkeyless (sometimes referred to as 80% form factor) or 75% form factor.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a full-size keyboard with the ten-key number pad on the right side; a tenkeyless (80%) keyboard has that ten-key pad removed. But the spacing and overall key layout (except for that ten-key pad) is the same.<\/p>\n<p>However, a 75% form factor keyboard has about the same number of keys as a tenkeyless keyboard, but with everything more squished together. Because it has the same general key layout I\u2019m used to, it wasn\u2019t that much of an adjustment for me to switch from an 80% layout to a 75% layout.<\/p>\n<p>The most challenging part to get used to was the bottom right corner, where you\u2019ll find the arrow keys. I\u2019m more familiar with a larger Shift key, so frequently when I reach my right pinky over for the Shift key, I accidentally hit the up arrow key instead. It didn\u2019t take me more than a few hours of using the keyboard to get used to where all the keys were.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118711\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0c0a28b9.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of the usb-c port and the on off switch for the logitech mx mechanical mini keyboard\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are quite a few dedicated function buttons on the keyboard\u2019s top row that make your life easier. While these are preset, you can change the associated command in the Logi Options+ software (more on this later). A few of my favorite preset buttons include an emoji button, a screenshot button, and a button for voice-to-text.<\/p>\n<p>The only port on Logitech\u2019s MX Mechanical Mini is a USB-C port that you use to charge the keyboard. Next to this USB-C port, there\u2019s an on\/off switch you can toggle when the keyboard is not in use to save battery. Logitech boasts an approximate 15-day battery life with backlighting or 10-month battery life without backlighting.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been using backlighting only occasionally and haven\u2019t had to charge it since I opened it a little over a week ago. Since I opened Logi Options+ and saw the battery life percentage for the first time, it\u2019s only dropped about 5-10%.<\/p>\n<p>You can connect your keyboard to devices via a USB-RF, called the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/products\/mice\/logi-bolt-usb-receiver.956-000007.html\">Logi Bolt<\/a>, or through Bluetooth Low Energy, which is part of Bluetooth version 4.0. Many keyboards only allow you to connect through either USB-RF or Bluetooth, but not both, so I loved the flexibility offered here. If you\u2019re connecting via Bluetooth, you can connect up to three devices at a time and swap between them using the Easy Switch key.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feel_of_the_Keys_My_Perfect_Combination\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Feel of the Keys: My Perfect Combination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With both Logitech\u2019s MX Mechanical (full-size) and MX Mechanical Mini keyboards, you have the option between three different <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/310370\/all-those-confusing-mechanical-keyboard-terms-explained\/\">mechanical switch types<\/a>: Tactile Quiet (brown), Clicky (blue), or Linear (red). I chose the Tactile Quiet (brown) switches for my review unit because I prefer a less abrasive sound while typing. This keyboard is hot-swappable, meaning you can swap out different key switches whenever you want; you\u2019ll have to purchase those additional switches.<\/p>\n<p>Just in case you\u2019re not familiar with these mechanical key switches, here\u2019s a brief overview of the differences in sound and feel. Tactile Quiet switches still offer a tactile bump, but it\u2019s much less pronounced and produces less noise overall while typing. Clicky switches will produce an audible click, and you\u2019ll feel each keystroke. Linear switches provide a super smooth typing experience, with minimal noise and less tactile feedback.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118709\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9a047812.jpg\" alt=\"showing the switch in between the keyboard and the key on logitech mx mechanical mini\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Personally, I don\u2019t like Clicky switches. When I\u2019ve tested or heard Linear switches, I\u2019m kind of indifferent, but Clicky switches annoy me. I understand why they\u2019re satisfying to many mechanical keyboard users, but they\u2019re just not my thing. The Tactile Quiet switches gave me the perfect amount of auditory feedback and a satisfying feel with every keystroke.<\/p>\n<p>While these Tactile Quiet (brown) switches are certainly quieter than other switches, like the Clicky switches, I wouldn\u2019t describe them as quiet. I\u2019m a writer, so I type a lot for long periods of time throughout the day and, while I personally enjoy the sound of this keyboard, I wouldn\u2019t want to type while on a video call with someone. They\u2019re loud enough to possibly be disruptive to someone on the other end of a video call if the keyboard is right next to your mic, but in an office scenario, I don\u2019t think the Tactile Quiet switches would be distracting or annoying.<\/p>\n<p>I also wanted to briefly mention the keycaps as well. While they\u2019re not as curved as Logitech\u2019s original MX keyboard, they\u2019re curved enough to feel comfortable while typing and resting my fingers. The keys are also cool to the touch, much like the keyboard\u2019s chassis, which is nice if you\u2019re typing for long periods of time.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118710 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/90799f4d.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of the brown switch on logitech mx mechanical mini keyboard\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Sarah Chaney\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customization_Theres_Not_Much_to_the_Software\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Customization: There\u2019s Not Much to the Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to get the most out of the MX Mechanical Mini keyboard, you\u2019ll need <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/software\/logi-options-plus.html\">Logi Options+<\/a>, Logitech\u2019s proprietary software. Although the keyboard itself is compatible with almost every operating system, the Logi Options+ software is only compatible with Windows 10 and up and macOS 10.15 and up.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s not a whole lot you can customize within Logi Options+. The software serves as more of a reminder to you of everything your keyboard can do and an easy way to keep up with the current battery percentage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-118714\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a68bcf60.jpg\" alt=\"full overhead view of the logitech mx mechanical mini keyboard on a wooden desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you select your device in Logi Options+, you\u2019ll see an overview of featured keys, most of which are on the top row and far-right column of the keyboard. If you hover over a highlighted key, you can see what it currently does. Selecting \u201cAdd Application\u201d allows you to attach a command to one of these keys that\u2019s different than its preset.<\/p>\n<p>Then, the Easy-Switch tab in Logi Options+ lets you see which three devices, if any, you have connected via Bluetooth\u00a0or the Logi Bolt. You can switch between these three devices using the Easy Switch key, which is also the F1 key.<\/p>\n<p>In the Backlighting tab, you\u2019ll get a refresher on how to toggle between backlighting effects (Fn + Lightbulb key). Or, you can test out the different backlighting effects in the software. The six different effects are static, contrast, breathing, waves, reaction, and random. The keyboard\u2019s lights aren\u2019t RGB, so the only color the backlight can be is white.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_It_Up_A_Great_Addition_to_Logitechs_MX_Line\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">To Sum It Up: A Great Addition to Logitech\u2019s MX Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All in all, I would highly recommend Logitech\u2019s MX Mechanical Mini keyboard. It feels great, sounds satisfying, and isn\u2019t super expensive compared to other high-end mechanical keyboards. Logitech is also a reputable retailer in the world of tech products, which is awesome for customer service reasons.<\/p>\n<p>If you need a ten-key number pad on the side, go for the full-size MX Mechanical keyboard. It has all the features of the MX Mini and gives you the same option to choose between Tactile Quiet, Clicky, or Linear switches. But if you like a compact keyboard, you\u2019ll absolutely love the MX Mechanical Mini. It\u2019s my new favorite keyboard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$149.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Love the Tactile Quiet switches<\/li>\n<li>Smart backlighting saves battery life<\/li>\n<li>Feels cool to the touch and looks neat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact 75% layout took some getting used to<\/li>\n<li>Not much customization for backlighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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