Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Illuminated Performance Keyboard, Tactile Quiet Switches, QWERTY UK English Layout - Grey

The Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard is a game-changer for anyone who spends long hours typing. The tactile quiet switches strike the perfect balance between a satisfying keypress and minimal noise, making it ideal for both work and casual use.The illuminated keys are a standout feature, providing excellent visibility in low-light conditions without being too harsh on the eyes. The wireless functionality is seamless, with quick and reliable connectivity that enhances the overall user experience.Build quality is top-notch—the keyboard feels solid and well-made, and the slim design adds a modern, professional touch to any setup. Battery life is impressive, lasting for days on a single charge even with regular use.Whether you’re using it for programming, writing, or general productivity, this keyboard is a fantastic choice. I don't know why I didn't upgrade sooner because the strain on my wrists/forearms and fingers have subsided. I also purchased the MX Master 3s mouse which makes a great set.

First off, let me be clear I'm reviewing a standard UK keyboard, just as pictured on the listing (as of September 2022). The enter key is the "tall" two row height you'd expect on any other UK keyboard. I mention this because other reviews seemed to expect something different!I'd been looking for a "professional" mechanical keyboard for a long while when this was announced. I'd tried various competitors, but none of them had quite the right mix of features. My former daily driver was the regular Logitech MX Keyboard. That was great, but I wanted mechanical to have greater key travel and tactile feedback.The MX Mechanical has a very solid feel, on account of the metal in the chassis. It's low profile, with height adjustable feet. It feels premium, without being flashy.I really like the keyboard being equipped with Windows and Mac style key markings. This is really useful with the "quick switch" function, where you can use the keyboard with three devices, switching between them with just a single key press. This allows me to quickly switch from my work machine to my iPad, which I use for personal emails, etc. More generally, the shortcut keys on the top row enhance productivity nicely, e.g. the screenshot button, mic mute for Teams calls, calculator launch. There's a key to lock your screen if you need to walk away.You can connect using bluetooth or the Logitech RF USB dongle. It's worth using the dongle and the Logitech Options+ software to get the most out of the keyboard.For battery life I get at least a month of use with the backlight sometimes on. I'm sure it could go longer, but I'll usually throw it on to charge on a Friday evening. The backlight has three brightness levels, and it's a clean white light. It's not too over powering in the dark, even on the brightest settings.

First of all, this is obviously an expensive keyboard. Compared to some mechanical options it's not bad, but given you can get a basic keyboard for around £10, and even a range of wireless ones for under £35, £170 needs some justification.Overall, this is far better than a cheap basic keyboard. The wireless connectivity works well, and you can pair it with three computers or dongles, making it easy to use the keyboard on more than one computer if you want to. It's definitely nowhere near silent to type on, but it's not 'clicky' either—the sound is more of a pop for each keypress. The action is good, though, which does seem to help avoid typos (although this is obviously not perfect!) The backlight seems effective (although I've turned this off as I prefer an unlit keyboard—still, it's good to know it's there if I need it). It's also quite heavy, which means that it stays in place well and doesn't slide around the desk. Last but by no means least, the wider keys work very well. On cheap keyboards, pressing the edge of the right-hand shift key or the space bar can often stick as the key twists rather than presses straight down. There seem to be no such problems with this keyboard.Despite all those good points, though, the keycaps have two problems. Firstly, they quickly accumulate fingerprints, and due to the textured surface these are hard to remove. So the matt grey quickly acquires glossy patches.The bigger problem, though, is due to the cross-platform keyboard layout. Rather than pick either a Mac or PC layout, Logitech have created a keyboard with both layouts. As the user, you then have to remember which version you're using. For the basic letters this is fine, but some keys have a number of symbols on them. You can see all of this in the official product photos, but two examples are attached. Firstly, rather than the shift key selecting the top or bottom symbol on a key, it selects the left or right (as shown on the square and curly brackets keys). That's different, but not too bad. The key under the close-square-bracket key, though, is more complex. If you're using a PC, this key with no shift will produce a #, and with shift gives a ~. The printing on the key, though, is the opposite way to the convention, with the shifted version of the key at the bottom. Then there's the \ and | symbols on the key as well, which are produced when the keyboard is being used on a Mac. The quote/@ key is at least as confusing, as this has all three characters on the same line. It's 'unshifted on the left, shifted on the right, with shifted-Mac to the left of shifted-PC'.The '2' key is the same, but in this case it then also includes a € symbol in a circle. On a Mac, you'll get this by typing 'option-2'.Basically, by trying to allow the keyboard to be used everywhere, Logitech have made some parts of it really quite confusing. It's definitely not unusable, you 'just' have to remember where the keys are... Still, at least they didn't leave them all blank, I guess.

I did think hard about plonking down €200 euros for a keyboard in this day and age. I use a mac and the "cool white keyboard" that comes with them might look well, buts it's definitely a case of style over function. This Logi MX keyboard is a joy to type on compared to any other keyboard I have used in years. Lovely mechanical full travel keys with a comforting click :-) My typing accuracy has improved substantially !!! It has the feel of something that will last a long time.

Love the keyboard; its responsive, the battery is good and It is perfect for the office.