That’s not to say the Logitech is ugly, it’s just a little less refined stylistically than the Apple, but as I’ve already said, I’d rather lose some style if it means getting a nicer feel. Asthetic is an enormously important factor in all of Apple’s product designs, however I think in terms of the feel of a keyboard the Logitech wins on feel. Anyone who knows anything about Apple will not be surprised by that fact. I could happily work with both, although what I think Logictech prove with their offering is that the Apple Keyboard puts style ahead of practicality. However, is one better than the other? It’s hard to say. Secondly, on the whole, the Apple eco-system is relatively pain free, so workflow matters to me - like connectivity and other things that make life a little easier.įirst the keyboard, something Logictech claim, “decades of Logitech expertise have gone into Perfect Stroke keys – ensuring that every keystroke is fluid, natural, and accurate.” Having used the keyboard for a short time I can say it has a nice feel to it, compared to the Apple keyboard it feels more refined, although this is achieved by having keys that protrude further away from the casing than on the Apple Magic keyboard. First does the keyboard feel any good? If not then all the features in the world aren’t going to make up for that. Yes the keyboard has several tricks up it’s sleeve that the Apple Magic keys does not have, but what matters most with something you are spending all day using is two things. Full charge lasts 10 days – or 5 months with backlighting offĬompatible with Logitech Flow enabled mouseConnect via the included USB receiver or Bluetooth low energy technologyĬompatible with Logitech Flow enabled mouseĪs a user of the Apple keyboard I was interested to see how the MX Keys compared in terms of user experience and feel of the keyboard. Hand proximity sensors that turn the backlighting onĪmbient light sensors that adjust backlighting brightness The features in a summary are Ĭonnect via the included USB receiver or Bluetooth low energy technologyĮasy-switch keys to connect up to three devices and easily switch between them MX Keys for Mac is a Bluetooth keyboard with numeric keypad. In this article we ask Russ Hughes, the owner of an Apple Magic Keys keyboard to test Logitech MX Keys For Mac. Finally, consider how much you wish to spend, as the price of mice can vary wildly depending on how sophisticated you want your mouse to be.In our article Logitech Make The Wireless Keyboard 'Apple Should Have Made’ we talked about the Logitech MX Keys for Mac as a viable alternative to the Apple Magic Keyboard. ![]() Alternatively if you have a modern MacBook that's short on ports, you may prefer a wireless mouse.Īlso think about the size and shape of mouse you want, and whether you need any special features, such as a scroll wheel or extra buttons that can be programmed for specific tasks. How do I choose the best Mac mouse?Ĭhoosing the best Mac mouse for you will depend on a number of factors Firstly, you'll need one that's compatible with your device's ports, whether that be USB-A or USB-C. So if you're not bothered about gimmicks and just want a fast and responsive mouse for your Mac, this is a good choice. It's not particularly customizable or sophisticated, but that helps keep battery life high, and everything running smoothly and quickly. It has a slim, unfussy design and comes in both wired and wireless models. Lightweight and designed for gaming, the SteelSeries Esports Mini FPS Gaming Mouse slides smoothly and easily across the mousepad, whether you're battling orcs or navigating Photoshop. And most annoyingly, the Lightning port is on the bottom of the mouse, which means you can't use it when it's charging. The month-long battery life is less than half the 70 days promised by the Logitech MX Anywhere 3. That's thanks to special sensors on the top of the mouse, which provide a similar experience to the trackpad on a MacBook.Īll that said, this is not the best Mac mouse on our list, for a number of reasons. It has a simple design that doesn't come with buttons but allows you to use multi-touch gestures instead. It looks sleek and elegant, with a low profile. And as you'd expect, this is a pretty good Mac mouse overall. Yes, you'll pay a premium for all of this, but the cost of the Apple Magic Mouse isn't much greater than third-party rivals. And if have any problems, you can just head to the Apple Store and ask the nice people there to sort them. Compatibility issues should be non-existent. ![]() If you have a computer made by Apple, there are good arguments for using the official mouse.
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