Logitech MX Keys S Review
Low-profile · Logi Options+ · Backlit
Specdex verdict Logitech's Logitech MX Keys S is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
The default premium office keyboard — quiet, low-profile, and connected to up to three devices.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Logitech MX Keys S versus its closest rivals
- +Great typing for a low-profile
- +Smart backlight
- +Easy multi-device pairing
- −No mechanical feel
- −Non-replaceable battery
- −Software required for full features
Who's the Logitech MX Keys S for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $129 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 88 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Logitech MX Keys S.
- Keyboard
- USB-C cable
- Keycap puller
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | ~10 days backlit |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | BT / USB-C / Logi Bolt |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Layout | Full-size |
| Switches | Scissor |
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