Engadget Logo Engajet Japanese version of MX KEYS MINI review.I want to appeal to the big favorite of the short stroke external keyboard

In fact, at the presentation of "CRAFT" released in 2017 and "MX KEYS" released in 2019, Logitech was pleading for "the numeric keleless model will definitely sell in the Japanese market."Although it has been a long time, the company announced the numeric keles flagship keyboard "MX Keys Mini" on October 14.The direct sales price is 13,860 yen, and the release date is scheduled for November 11.

Efficient work even in narrow places.Logitech announces the Japanese version of MX Keys Mini, a "notebook PC array"

MX Keys's numeric keles version, USB receiver is Logi Bolt

"MX KEYS MINI" is a numeric keyless version of "MX Keys" in a word.However, there is only one big difference.That is, the USB receiver has been changed from "UNIFYING USB Receiver" to "Logi Bolt Wireless Connection USB Receiver"."MX Keys mini" does not include "Logi Bolt Wireless Connection USB Receiver", so you need to connect with Bluetooth Low Energy or purchase "Logi Bolt Wireless Connection USB receiver" separately (1210 yen).。

▲ "Logi Bolt Wireless Connection USB Receiver" uses a communication protocol based on Bluetooth Low Energy technology.Like the "Unifying USB receiver", up to six devices can be connected, but it is claimed to achieve more advanced security and better connection stability.

▲ At the same time, "Adapter USB-C-A" (1210 yen) will be released.

The size is 295.99 x 131.95 × 20.97mm, 4 colors

The size of this product is 295.99 x 131.95 × 20.97mm, weigh 506.4G."MX Keys" is only graphite, but "MX Keys mini" has three colors: graphite, pale gray, and rose.Unfortunately, black is not in the Japanese market.

▲ The package includes the body, USB cable, and explanatory documents.

▲ The array is a Japanese specification of 83 keys.Unfortunately, English specifications will not be released at this time

▲ 5 rubber feet.Authentication information etc. are described on the bottom

▲ The angle on the keyboard surface is actually measured 5 degrees

▲ Power switch and USB Type-C terminal are available on the back.Wired connection is not possible, but it can be used with wireless connection while charging.

▲ The colors are graphite, pale gray, and rose

▲ The actual weight is 499.5G.It's an ant to carry it as a tablet or a smartphone keyboard

Newly equipped with dictation, emoji, and mute keys, the touch is equivalent to MX Keys

The width of "MX KEYS" is 430.2mm, the width of "MX Keys mini" is 295.99mm."MX Keys mini" has a compact width to about 69 %.At that time, not only the numeric keypad was cut, but the cursor key was placed on the lower right.In addition, as a function key, dictation (dictation), emoji, mute/mute release key is newly installed.It seems convenient to use these three keys in one push.

▲ The width of "MX KEYS" (above) is 430.2mm, the width of "MX Keys mini" is 295.99mm.The width of "MX Keys mini" has been compact to about 69 %.

▲ Dictation (dictatorship) is assigned to F6, F7 emoticons, and F9 has a mute/mute release key.

▲ If you press the emoji key, you can quickly enter emoji.

The high -rigid body is the finest, and the high rigidity body is firmly accepted even if you hit it strongly.

"MX KEYS" and "MX Keys Mini" seem to be different in key switches.I measured the pressing pressure, but "MX Keys" 0.49n, "MX Keys mini" 0.It became 47n (5 times measured and the lightest value is adopted).Key pitch is actual measured 19mm, key stroke is actual measured 1.There is no difference between both, 8mm.The rigidity of the body is high, and even if the key is strictly strong, it will take that power firmly.It is inherited as it is as it is.

If only one point was dissatisfied, I was confused that the FN key was located in the lower left, unlike "Craft" and "MX Keys".However, personally, when changing the file name (FN + F2 key), it does not use function keys, so it is a level that can be concession.

▲ The pressing power is "MX Keys" (top) 0.49n, "MX Keys mini" 0.47n.The lightest value measured 5 times is adopted, but 0.The difference of 02n can be said to be the error range

▲ Key pitch is actually measured 19mm

▲ Keystroke is actually measured 1.Around 8mm

▲ Of course, the key top key top is inherited

▲ A keyboard backlight that automatically lights with a melee sensor is also installed

▲ The English sequence "MX Keys mini" has the FN key at the lower left.You have to get used to it or customize the key arrangement

Large favorite of short stroke external keyboards

By the way, I personally believe that when using a laptop PC and a desktop PC, there is a big difference between the two strokes.Therefore, I used "Craft" on the desktop PC according to the stroke of the laptop PC.However, since 2017, I always thought, "The numeric keypad is jammed."

Although there are small changes in the specifications, it is equivalent to "CRAFT" and "MX Keys" in terms of keystrokes."MX KEYS MINI" is one that can be strongly pushed with the big favorite of the short stroke external keyboard.

▲ The numeric keles "MX KEYS MINI" can be installed in the center of the desk.It is an ideal short stroke external keyboard for me.

Efficient work even in narrow places.Logitech announces the Japanese version of MX Keys Mini, a "notebook PC array"