Editor's Pick
Wooting
SetupArc9.3
Wooting 80HE
The gaming keyboard to beat: adjustable magnetic switches, rapid trigger and true 8kHz polling.
- Layout80%
- SwitchesLekker V2 magnetic (Hall-effect)
- Actuation0.1–4.0 mm adjustable
Price
$199
Best for Productivity
Desk Setup · Keyboards
Logitech MX Keys S
8.8Score
$110
Best price at Manufacturer
The office keyboard to beat: quiet, comfortable and effortless across Mac, Windows and iPad.
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ProductivityGeneral UseMac compatibility
Quick verdict
The office keyboard to beat: quiet, comfortable and effortless across Mac, Windows and iPad.
Best for
ProductivityGeneral UseMac compatibility
Why we like it
The MX Keys S refines Logitech's productivity flagship with spherically-dished, low-profile scissor keys that are quiet and comfortable for all-day typing. Smart backlighting lights up as your hands approach, it pairs with up to three devices over Bluetooth or the Logi Bolt receiver, and Logi Options+ adds Smart Actions and per-app shortcuts. It is not mechanical, but for a tidy, cross-platform office desk it is hard to beat.
- Full-size low-profile scissor
- Bluetooth + Logi Bolt (3 devices)
- Smart backlighting
- USB-C rechargeable
Pros & cons
What we like
- Quiet, comfortable low-profile typing
- Multi-device Flow + Logi Bolt reliability
- Smart backlighting and months of battery
Worth noting
- Scissor switches, not mechanical
- No 2.4GHz gaming-grade dongle
- Not hot-swappable or programmable at firmware level
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance8.0
Design9.0
Features9.0
Compatibility10.0
Value9.0
Key specifications
- Layout
- Full-size (low-profile)
- Switch Type
- Scissor (low-profile)
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth + Logi Bolt receiver
- Device Pairing
- Up to 3 devices
- Backlight
- Smart backlighting (proximity)
- Battery
- Up to 5 months (10 days with backlight)
- Charging
- USB-C rechargeable
- Software
- Logi Options+ (Smart Actions)
- Compatibility
- Windows / macOS / Linux / iPadOS / Android
Who should buy it
Professionals who want a quiet, reliable, multi-device keyboard for work across operating systems.
Who should skip it
Anyone who wants a mechanical typing feel, hot-swap switches or gaming features.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
On price: This sits among the more affordable of the 6 keyboards we track.
- Its Compatibility score is the strongest in this group.
- It costs less than everything here that scores above it, by reference price.
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $11 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up a stronger Design score by going this way.
Worth stepping up to
You gain: Adds Rapid Trigger.
You give up: Typically about $89 more by reference price.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
Compare with similar products
| Specification | Logitech MX Keys SThis product | Wooting 80HE | Keychron Q6 Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetupArc Score | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Price | $110 | $199 | $219 |
| Layout | Full-size (low-profile) | 80% | 100% full-size |
| Switch Type | Scissor (low-profile) | Lekker V2 magnetic (Hall-effect) | Hot-swappable (Gateron Jupiter/Pro) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth + Logi Bolt receiver | USB-C wired | 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired |
| Device Pairing | Up to 3 devices | — | Up to 3 devices |
| Backlight | Smart backlighting (proximity) | — | South-facing RGB |
| Battery | Up to 5 months (10 days with backlight) | — | — |
| Charging | USB-C rechargeable | — | — |
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
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Final verdict
8.8Score
For a clean, quiet, cross-platform productivity desk, the MX Keys S is the safe recommendation. Enthusiasts who want a mechanical feel should look elsewhere, but everyone else will be happy.
Alternatives to consider
Premium Pick
Keychron
SetupArc9.0
Keychron Q6 Max
The reference full-size enthusiast keyboard: premium aluminum build, tri-mode wireless and full QMK/VIA control.
- Layout100% full-size
- SwitchesHot-swappable (Gateron Jupiter/Pro)
- Connectivity2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired
Price
$219
Premium Pick
SteelSeries
SetupArc9.0
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3)
The best premium wireless gaming keyboard: adjustable magnetic switches with true wireless freedom.
- LayoutTKL
- SwitchesOmniPoint 3.0 magnetic (Hall-effect)
- Actuation0.1–4.0 mm adjustable
Price
$300