Back in 2012, Logitech managed to make the perfect keyboard for me that checked all of the boxes I needed. The K810 was a compact TKL wireless keyboard that was both Bluetooth-enabled and backlit. Those two boxes aren’t hard to check off today, but it was then. Best of all, I loved that I could seamlessly switch the keyboard to another device by just tapping a key.
Possibly the biggest letdown on the K810 was the keyboard’s build quality — it wasn’t bad, but it didn’t feel super solid. While I loved the keyboard, it became increasingly hard to find, and Logitech eventually discontinued it by 2019. I wasn’t alone in missing it. You can find plenty of Reddit posts looking for alternatives or pleas to Logitech to re-release the K810. I found myself buying used or refurbished K810s from eBay since Logitech hadn’t produced a proper replacement.
That finally changed in 2021.
The Logitech MX Keys Mini was nearly everything any K810 owner could want in a successor: the same compact and minimal design, backlit keys that were more comfortable to type on, easy switching to other devices, a much needed upgrade to USB C for charging and a solid build quality that challenged the likes of Apple’s wonderful Magic Keyboard. It also came with a $100 price that might be a hard pill to swallow for some, but if you’re like me and spend several hours a day using a keyboard (and — yes — I’m typing this on my Keys Mini), the price was justified.
If you’re not a keyboard snob, and just need a keyboard for casual use, I’d still recommend the MX Keys Mini. The typing on it is a great experience, especially if you like a minimal and compact layout. Plus, each of the three color options is on sale during Amazon’s Big Spring sale. Right now, the rose pink version is 19% off ($81.06) and the pale gray version is 30% off ($70). The graphite version, which in my opinion looks the best of the three, is discounted by 15%, coming in at $85.
Why I like the Logitech MX Keys Mini keyboard
The MX Keys Mini has a lot going for it. The backlit keys will automatically turn off when I’m not using the keyboard and will turn on as my hands approach it. Its ambient light sensor will automatically adjust the brightness of the keys to my current lighting conditions, though I can also manually adjust this as well. The surface of the keys themselves are slightly concave, so typing on them feels great. I love this keyboard so much that I have two of them.
I also love the battery life. Logitech’s website claims that the Keys Mini will last up to 10 days on a single charge or up to 5 months with the backlighting turned off. That seems to undersell it. Even with daily use, I don’t find myself having to charge the keyboard more than once a month.
The top row of keys comes with some standard and not-so-standard abilities. The expected multimedia, volume, esc and del keys are present, along with the three easy switch buttons to change the Bluetooth connection to another device I’ve already paired to and the backlight intensity keys. The keyboard has a useful and dedicated dictation key, a mic mute/unmute key and an emoji key to open the emoji window for supported apps. While I can’t say I’ve ever used the emoji key, I love the idea that enough typists want something like this and that Logitech included it.
Available for $99 in both Windows and MacOS options, the Logitech MX Keys Mini is easily my go-to recommendation for someone who wants a solid typing experience in a compact and competent package. It still tops our list for Best Keyboard in 2025. If you prefer the full keyboard experience, Logitech offers the MX Keys S with a dedicated number pad.
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