However, with the keys' backlighting activated around the clock, battery life is dramatically reduced to about ten days. The MX Keys Mini also has the option to power off your keyboard via a physical switch to ensure the longevity of its battery life. When the MX Keys Mini is charging, the proximity sensor is deactivated and you have to press one of the physical keys to bring the keyboard out of standby.
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(And if you want to check how much battery you have left, simply click on the Bluetooth icon in your taskbar.)īoth the Windows and macOS-only MX Keys Mini utilize a proximity sensor to detect the location of your hands to bring the device out of standby for immediate use, which helps conserve the battery. But while Apple’s Magic keyboard provides a solid one-month battery life based on usage, both the Windows and macOS-only versions of the MX Keys Mini keyboard provide an impressive five months on a single charge. The concave keys help your fingers find where they need to be and help keep them there.īoth the Magic Keyboard and MX Keys Mini provide Bluetooth support, which allows the keyboards to go into a standby mode until it is needed again. But for narrative-driven games like Tell Me Why that don't have complicated game mechanics, I didn’t have any issues using the MX Keys Mini.
I’m not an expert in these games, but I usually re-program some actions to the Numpad for easier access, something I can’t do with the MX Keys mini obviously. When playing games like_Runescape_ and War Thunder, I found myself struggling to keep up with the Joneses.
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Gaming on PC and Mac is solid, though the lack of a Numpad can force you to change how you normally game, depending on the game. Most mobile games designed for phones and tablets require a third-party controller attachment or utilize on-screen controls. When it comes to gaming, the MX Keys Mini works fine for some games, but not others. It’s similar to using Microsoft's snipping tool or right-clicking in Microsoft Edge and selecting Web Capture, but it's a tad faster. When you press the screen caption, the on-screen cursor changes to a target reticle, then you drag over whatever part of the screen you want to capture. If you want even more control, you can also adjust the keyboard backlighting brightness, volume, and media playback, and even take quick screen captures with the press of a button. (Simply hold down the Function key and press the Delete key to lock your device.) The lock key is a quick and easy way to lock down your device when stepping away from your device. Mic mute is just that-it mutes your microphone on your computer whether using voice dictation or chatting in Twitter spaces. Voice dictation allows you to quickly and easily write out what you want to say using your voice. The emoji keys allow you quickly access character responses when chatting in various messaging apps. This is definitely not your grandma’s keyboard! This keyboard was designed to control your entire experience regardless of the device you connect it to.
The keys also have a low profile and use the same scissor-switches as Apple, but there's more travel on each key, so typing feels more satisfying.Īcross the top of the keyboard are some special keys you don’t normally find on a standard keyboard: an emoji key, voice dictation, mic mute, and a lock key. The concave keys create a more accurate and comfortable typing experience due to the way they "hug" your fingertips. The keyboard features concave keys, a stark contrast to Apple’s flat chiclet-style keys. It seems like Logitech took one look at Apple’s Magic Keyboard and said “Hold my beer.” when it designed the MX Keys Mini. One MX Keys Mini variation works with both Windows and macOS systems.