Live data from Hacker News

Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

logitech.com

1–10 of 568 posts

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#2
I suppose the only thing that makes this a better proposition is Logitechs Flow software, which allows you to use the same keyboard/mouse across multiple devices on your network, without having to manually switch.

Otherwise, keychron's low-profile keyboards are a better value.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#4
I have a lot of MX gear, it's good stuff. After transitioning towards ergo products though I can't imagine going back to a vanilla keyboard.

I am using a K860 now and really like it a lot, minus the tenkey form factor. Would love to see a shallow (yet tactile/clicky) keyboard in the spirit of ~2015 Macbook Pro but in an ergonomic layout w/o tenkey. I have smaller hands and the full travel of cherry switches ends up being cumbersome.

Anyone know if this holy grail kb exists?

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#5
I don't like the size of RIGHT-SHIFT on the mini model. When using Vim keys, I always find it more convenient to have a full-size SHIFT on both sides of the keyboard.

This is not specific to Logitech, however. Many mechs do that for whatever reason.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#6
They don't tell you what the actual switches are on the page, but they look like Cherry's low-profile switches, which will hopefully mean that the keycaps can be customized.

Taller keycaps like SA or MT3 profile might not be great with such short travel, but GMK/OEM/Cherry profile would probably be comfortable.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#7

I suppose the only thing that makes this a better proposition is Logitechs Flow software, which allows you to use the same keyboard/mouse across multiple devices on your network, without having to manually switch. Otherwise, keychron's low-profile keyboards are a better value.

In my experience, Logi Flow has been somewhat wonky. I think a better, more stable option is to use a KVM.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#9
post #5

I don't like the size of RIGHT-SHIFT on the mini model. When using Vim keys, I always find it more convenient to have a full-size SHIFT on both sides of the keyboard. This is not specific to Logitech, however. Many mechs do that for whatever reason.

It's about space savings. 1.75u width shift is considered a 'standard nonstandard' size for a compact keyboard, and it's generally worth the squeeze for the extra full-size 1u key.

Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard

#10

I suppose the only thing that makes this a better proposition is Logitechs Flow software, which allows you to use the same keyboard/mouse across multiple devices on your network, without having to manually switch. Otherwise, keychron's low-profile keyboards are a better value.

Keychron has been amazing, 0 issues for me. Flow looks cool but I would question reliability.
Post reply on HN