| Our Rating |
8.6 |
8.6 |
| Brand |
Logitech |
Keychron |
| Category |
Keyboard |
Keyboard |
|
Brand |
Logitech |
Keychron |
|
Model Name |
MX Mechanical Mini |
K3 |
|
Series |
MX Series |
K-Series |
|
Type |
Mechanical (Wireless) |
Mechanical (Wireless + Wired) |
|
Layout |
75% (Compact without Numpad) |
75% (Low-profile tenkeyless) |
|
Release Year |
2023-2025 |
2021 |
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Use Case |
Work, Productivity, Mobile Workstations |
Work, Travel, Productivity |
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Frame Material |
Aluminum top case + Plastic base |
Aluminum top frame + plastic bottom |
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Plate Material |
Plastic |
Steel |
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Keycap Material |
Low-profile matte keys |
ABS (Low-profile double-shot) |
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Color Options |
Graphite (Dark Gray) |
Black, Grey |
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Dimensions (L × W × H) |
312.6 × 131.55 × 26.1 mm (including keycaps) |
306 × 116 × 22 mm |
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Weight |
612 g |
480 g |
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Form Factor |
Compact 75% |
Compact 75% |
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Finish |
Matte texture |
Matte anodized texture |
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Switch Type |
Low-profile Kailh Choc V2 switches |
Low-profile Mechanical (Hot-swappable) |
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Switch Options |
Tactile Quiet, Clicky, Linear |
Keychron Low-profile Red / Blue / Brown |
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Mount Type |
Fixed mount (non-hot-swappable) |
Plate mount |
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Stabilizers |
Standard stabilizers |
Clip-in stabilizers (factory-lubed) |
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Typing Angle |
Adjustable legs (3.5° / 8°) |
Adjustable (2 levels) |
|
Key Rollover |
6-key rollover (Bluetooth mode) |
Full N-key (wired) / 6-key (Bluetooth) |
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Actuation Force |
Approx. 42.64 g |
~45g (depends on switch) |
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Key Travel |
1.37 mm pre-travel, 3.25 mm total travel |
1.2 mm actuation / 2.5 mm total |
|
Typing Feel |
Low-profile, quiet tactile feedback with smooth key presses |
Short travel, crisp feedback, quiet |
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Response Time (Bluetooth) |
Approx. 18.7 ms (Bluetooth), 15.2 ms (Logi Bolt) |
~8–10 ms |
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Response Time (Bluetooth) |
Approx. 18.7 ms (Bluetooth), 15.2 ms (Logi Bolt) |
~8–10 ms |
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Anti-Ghosting |
No ghosting reported |
Full NKRO (wired) |
|
Input Lag |
Low latency with Logi Bolt receiver |
Minimal (low-latency mode) |
|
Latency Mode |
Yes, up to 3 devices (Easy-Switch) |
Low-latency toggle available |
|
Backlight Type |
White smart illumination (hand proximity sensor) |
Per-key RGB |
|
LED Orientation |
Top-lit keys |
South-facing |
|
Lighting Effects |
Automatic ambient adjustment |
18+ preset effects |
|
Custom Effects |
Smart ambient light sensor |
Supported via VIA/QMK |
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Brightness Levels |
Auto brightness levels |
4-step adjustable |
|
Control |
No customizable RGB; automatic control only |
Software + onboard shortcuts |
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Firmware |
Logi Options+ (customization) |
QMK / VIA compatible |
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Key Remapping |
Key remapping via software |
Fully programmable |
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Macro Support |
Macro support via Logi Options+ |
Yes |
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Profile Storage |
App-based profile storage |
3 onboard profiles |
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Firmware Update |
Firmware update supported |
Yes, via USB-C |
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Hotkey Shortcuts |
Media and device switching hotkeys |
RGB control, device switch, media |
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Acoustic Dampening |
Quiet tactile switches, minimal noise |
Foam-padded layers |
|
Typing Sound Profile |
Soft, restrained tactile 'thock' |
Soft and clean low-tone sound |
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Noise Reduction |
Noise reduction design for office use |
Optimized with switch pads |
|
Wrist Rest |
Wrist rest compatible (MX Palm Rest) |
Optional (sold separately) |
|
Tilt Feet |
Dual adjustable tilt feet |
2-level adjustable |
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Software Support |
Logi Options+ for Windows, macOS |
macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS |
|
Supported OS |
Logi Options+ |
— |
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Plug-and-Play |
Yes (plug-and-play) |
Yes |
|
Layout Options |
Windows and Mac dual layout support |
macOS / Windows keycaps included |
|
Battery Capacity |
1500 mAh |
1550 mAh |
|
Battery Type |
Lithium Polymer |
lithium battery |
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Battery Life (No RGB) |
Up to 15 days (backlight on) |
Up to 90 hours |
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Battery Life (RGB On) |
Up to 10 months (backlight off) |
30–35 hours |
|
Charging Port |
USB Type-C fast charging |
USB Type-C |
|
Charge Time |
Approx. 15 minutes quick charge for full day use |
Around 2.5 hours |
|
Wireless Mode |
Bluetooth 5.0, Logi Bolt USB Receiver |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
|
Wired Mode |
Not supported (no wired mode) |
USB-C cable connection |
|
Multi-Device Pairing |
Up to 3 devices (Easy-Switch) |
Up to 3 devices |
|
Switch Between Devices |
Easy-Switch buttons |
Fn + 1/2/3 shortcuts |
|
Polling Rate (Wired) |
Not specified |
1000 Hz |
|
Polling Rate (Wireless) |
Not specified |
125 Hz |
