Logitech MX Keys S

Logitech MX Keys S delivers excellent quiet scissor typing and Smart Actions, but reviews flag dim lighting and a steep price.

Best For

Quiet multi-device desk typing

Value

Mixed

Biggest Strength

Comfortable scissor typing

Biggest Weakness

High price for scissor board

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Concave scissor keys for quiet, precise desk typing across Windows and Mac.

Logi Options+ Smart Actions and Easy-Switch for 3 devices are the main productivity upsides.

White backlight dim and calls the $109 USD class price steep.

Hardware is barely new versus 2019 MX Keys; Smart Actions is the real change.

Official battery claim is up to 5 months with backlight off, or about 10 days with it on.

Quick Facts

Brand

Logitech

Release Date

May 31, 2023

Price Range

$153 to $229 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Comfortable scissor typing

Useful Smart Actions macros

Strong rated battery life

Multi-device Easy-Switch

Slim full-size layout

Quiet low-profile keys

Cons

High price for scissor board

Large desk footprint

Dim white backlighting

Minimal upgrade from MX Keys

No Logi Bolt dongle storage

Optional palm rest feels thin

What Owners Say

The Good

Owners praise smooth, quiet typing and a solid, heavy build for desk work.

AU owners like Easy-Switch multi-device pairing and strong battery with backlight managed.

Users call MX Keys typing quiet and satisfying versus louder gaming boards.

The Bad

Owners note backlight use shortens charge cycles to roughly weekly or fortnightly top-ups.

Some complain Flow or multi-PC switching can be temperamental and feel pricey in AUD.

Detailed Summary

Switch type	Low-profile scissor (Perfect Stroke style)
Form factor	Full-size with numpad (approx. 104 keys)
Key travel	Shallow low-profile travel (exact mm not on consumer pages)
Hot-swappable	No
Backlighting	White smart illumination (proximity + ambient sensor)
Connectivity	Bluetooth LE, Logi Bolt 2.4 GHz, USB-C charge (use while charging)
Battery runtime	Up to 5 months backlight off; up to 10 days backlight on months
Polling rate	Not published
Weight	810 g
Dimensions	430.2 x 131.63 x 20.5 mm
Actuation force	Not published for MX Keys S consumer SKU
Model number	920-011563