A programmer's honest thoughts on the Logitech MX Keys

This is the final choice after trying various keyboards as a programmer.

I hope to document my attempts from a programmer's perspective and provide a reference for those who are considering different options.

I have been using Logitech's K345 keyboard and M275 mouse for a while now, and for regular office work, they have been perfectly fine. However, the membrane keyboard has started to feel a bit stiff after many years of use. It requires more effort to type, and I wonder if this is a common issue with membrane keyboards over time.

I decided to switch to a mechanical keyboard because I saw my colleagues enjoying their coding sessions with the satisfying clickety-clack sound. However, I was concerned about the higher key travel distance of mechanical keyboards, which might not be wrist-friendly. So, I purchased a low-profile mechanical keyboard from IKBC. It was indeed lighter to type on, but after a few days, I noticed that the sharp edges of the keycaps were somewhat uncomfortable, lacking the smoothness I desired.

Next, I tried a standard mechanical keyboard from IKBC with the usual keycaps. However, the keycaps didn't feel as smooth and rounded as I had imagined.

After watching numerous keyboard review videos and reading articles, I decided to go for the MX Keys, a so-called "ceiling-level" membrane keyboard. Even before it arrived, I had a rough idea of its feel because I had previously used Logitech's K380, which felt like an enlarged version of it. Since I have large hands (thanks to playing basketball), the MX Keys felt just as expected when I finally got my hands on it.

Typing on the MX Keys is pleasantly quiet, without the loud mechanical keyboard sound, yet it doesn't compromise on typing speed. It turns out that I still prefer membrane keyboards after all.

Switching between multiple devices is also quite convenient. In a situation where Bluetooth is disabled on my work computer due to company policy, I use a USB dongle that supports multiple modes, allowing me to switch to my personal computer without any hassle when I need to access information.

One more thing to mention: I'm writing this piece on my phone connected to the keyboard, and it's incredibly user-friendly.

Bought the same one on Amazon