The Mx Keys Mini for Mac is an amazing daily keyboard. Yeah fair point, I only use my mechanical for gaming or short periods its more about the feel than the sound. But you can't go wrong with the Mx Keys - really fast typing and fun to use.
Honestly this was super helpful, is there a chance you can do a video on recommended mice? I just bought my Mac mini for college and have been windows for a while
I pre-ordered the Mac mini and once it arrived I have loved it! My issue is finding a new keyboard. I really love the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac keyboard but the fact the caps aren't made of PBT plastic instead made out of ABS plastic which makes them look shiny pretty fast. I can get behind the Mac version not having a usb C dongle which they SHOULD have other companies make usb C dongles but the fact they can't even provide a good plastic material? Logitech really has gone over the deep end my search continues.
I like the Logi POP Icon Keys. With the mouse, it's only $69. Much better buy than Apple's keyboard. It pairs to 3 devices and has programmable buttons. Keys feel very good
I already had the necessary peripherals for my M4 mini when I bought it, including the Apple Magic keyboard with the numpad, so that's what I've been using. I agree that the limit of pairing only one device at a time can be a nuisance.
I have the MX Keys Mini with the Mac Mini (m4), and maybe it’s just my unit, but as soon as the backlighting turns off, the keyboard loses connection. It doesn’t reconnect until you start typing again, and even then, it takes a couple of seconds to reconnect. During that time, whatever you tried to type or paste doesn’t register. It’s beyond frustrating. I have it also pared to and intel MacBook Pro and there I have no issues. Maybe it something with the Mac Mini? As a result, for the Mac Mini I find the Bluetooth functionality almost useless. I previously used the Magic Keyboard, which worked like a wired one-seamless and responsive. Switching to a keyboard that seems to go into some sort of sleep mode every five seconds has been incredibly disappointing. I’ve tried everything I can to fix the issue, but nothing has worked. Using a cable improves the situation, so that’s my current workaround. Still, it feels strange to need a cable for a wireless keyboard. If this is a dealbreaker for you, I’d recommend returning it and opting for a different model.
I prefer an extended keyboard layout, so last week I bought a Logi MX Keys S for Mac, for $112 from Amazon, and I liked it. But then somebody told me that Amazon was selling the Satechi Slim X3 for under $60 (Black Friday prices kicking in). So I figured for half the money, I'd get pretty much the same quality, and I bought that, but it didn't really compare. For one thing, the keystrokes felt cheaper, more clacky if you will; and the backlighting was uneven (the left-hand Command key had no illumination at all, which I also saw on a RUclips review of the Satechi). Also, the backlights themselver peered out from under the edges of the top of keys, which I found annoying and distracting. But the most important thing to me: the Satechi does not allow a configurable timeout for the backlight; it is fixed at one minute. In fact, the Satechi does not have a counterpart to the Logi Options software at all. (Plus, I already have an MX Master 3 mouse, which can also be configured in the Logi Options software.) Also (like you), I found the concave Logi keycaps more comfortable and the keystrokes were just smoother--more of a quality feel. And finally, BF pricing for the Logi had kicked in, too, so I ended up getting the silver version with the white keys for $90--more than $20 less than my first purchase, and worth the price differential from the Satechi.
Maybe it's just me but I find it really hard to type on the newer Magic Keyboard. It feels just a tiny bit too low profile vs the MacBook Air keyboard on the M2
I went looking for a keyboard to use with an M1 MBA that had a cracked screen to be used in clamshell mode (closed), and after trying an off brand I went straight back to the Apple one with the number pad.
Disappointing however, that you did not recommend any “ergonomic” keyboards. 🤷🏻♂️ some people really do need to use those to avoid wrist issues and it would’ve been nice to have seen at least one recommendation in that category.
I just started using the MX Keys Mini and I love it. I didn’t realize just how much I hated the sound of my mechanical keyboard.
The Mx Keys Mini for Mac is an amazing daily keyboard. Yeah fair point, I only use my mechanical for gaming or short periods its more about the feel than the sound. But you can't go wrong with the Mx Keys - really fast typing and fun to use.
Honestly this was super helpful, is there a chance you can do a video on recommended mice? I just bought my Mac mini for college and have been windows for a while
Just finished editing it 30 min ago :) also check out this video: ruclips.net/video/NahM1aB2J7U/видео.html
I pre-ordered the Mac mini and once it arrived I have loved it! My issue is finding a new keyboard. I really love the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac keyboard but the fact the caps aren't made of PBT plastic instead made out of ABS plastic which makes them look shiny pretty fast. I can get behind the Mac version not having a usb C dongle which they SHOULD have other companies make usb C dongles but the fact they can't even provide a good plastic material? Logitech really has gone over the deep end my search continues.
I got used to Touch ID and cannot imagine living without it. Typing password to log-in is now too big a hassle compared to Touch ID.
It is super handy!!
The only alternative is using Apple Watch to replace the Touch ID functionality.
@@odosmatthews664 For Mac login, yes. But for website login, I don't think Apple Watch can help with that.
I like the Logi POP Icon Keys. With the mouse, it's only $69. Much better buy than Apple's keyboard. It pairs to 3 devices and has programmable buttons. Keys feel very good
I already had the necessary peripherals for my M4 mini when I bought it, including the Apple Magic keyboard with the numpad, so that's what I've been using. I agree that the limit of pairing only one device at a time can be a nuisance.
I have the MX Keys Mini with the Mac Mini (m4), and maybe it’s just my unit, but as soon as the backlighting turns off, the keyboard loses connection. It doesn’t reconnect until you start typing again, and even then, it takes a couple of seconds to reconnect. During that time, whatever you tried to type or paste doesn’t register. It’s beyond frustrating. I have it also pared to and intel MacBook Pro and there I have no issues. Maybe it something with the Mac Mini?
As a result, for the Mac Mini I find the Bluetooth functionality almost useless. I previously used the Magic Keyboard, which worked like a wired one-seamless and responsive. Switching to a keyboard that seems to go into some sort of sleep mode every five seconds has been incredibly disappointing.
I’ve tried everything I can to fix the issue, but nothing has worked. Using a cable improves the situation, so that’s my current workaround. Still, it feels strange to need a cable for a wireless keyboard. If this is a dealbreaker for you, I’d recommend returning it and opting for a different model.
I prefer an extended keyboard layout, so last week I bought a Logi MX Keys S for Mac, for $112 from Amazon, and I liked it. But then somebody told me that Amazon was selling the Satechi Slim X3 for under $60 (Black Friday prices kicking in). So I figured for half the money, I'd get pretty much the same quality, and I bought that, but it didn't really compare. For one thing, the keystrokes felt cheaper, more clacky if you will; and the backlighting was uneven (the left-hand Command key had no illumination at all, which I also saw on a RUclips review of the Satechi). Also, the backlights themselver peered out from under the edges of the top of keys, which I found annoying and distracting. But the most important thing to me: the Satechi does not allow a configurable timeout for the backlight; it is fixed at one minute. In fact, the Satechi does not have a counterpart to the Logi Options software at all. (Plus, I already have an MX Master 3 mouse, which can also be configured in the Logi Options software.) Also (like you), I found the concave Logi keycaps more comfortable and the keystrokes were just smoother--more of a quality feel. And finally, BF pricing for the Logi had kicked in, too, so I ended up getting the silver version with the white keys for $90--more than $20 less than my first purchase, and worth the price differential from the Satechi.
Any other recommendations regarding keyboards with numbers on side? Thanks
Just updated the description with the numpad counterparts to all of these :)
@@adamtalkstech Thank you! I was going to ask this but I see you’ve already answered it. 😀
Maybe it's just me but I find it really hard to type on the newer Magic Keyboard. It feels just a tiny bit too low profile vs the MacBook Air keyboard on the M2
Interesting, I found them all to type very similarly
What do you think about logi pebbles
I've got a review of them on the channel. They are ok, great value for the money. My new budget pick is the Pop Icon series.
I went looking for a keyboard to use with an M1 MBA that had a cracked screen to be used in clamshell mode (closed), and after trying an off brand I went straight back to the Apple one with the number pad.
Disappointing however, that you did not recommend any “ergonomic” keyboards. 🤷🏻♂️ some people really do need to use those to avoid wrist issues and it would’ve been nice to have seen at least one recommendation in that category.
Noted and will add some to the collection :)
Which switches did you choose for the Nuphy Air 75?
Wisteria 2.0. I didn't do much research on the options though. They have TONS of choices :)
The Apple Magic Keyboard is available in Black as well as White.
only with numpad
a kb without a numpad.... SUCKS.