Logitech Expands 'Designed for Mac' Range With New Accessories

[MacRumors]

Logitech today introduced a new lineup of Mac accessories, including the latest MX series keyboards and mice, as well as an ergonomic keyboard.

The new range comprises the MX Keys S for Mac, MX Keys S Combo for Mac, MX Anywhere 3S for Mac, MX Keys Mini for Mac in Space Gray, and the Ergo Wave Keys for Mac. The products offer dedicated macOS keyboard layouts and colors that complement Apple hardware.

The MX Keys S for Mac features comfortable, precise typing with smart illumination that adjusts to ambient light and hand proximity. The keyboard also includes Smart Actions via the Logi Options+ app, enabling users to automate repetitive tasks and streamline their workflows. The MX Keys S can connect to three different Apple devices simultaneously, allowing for easy switching with the press of a button. It is available in Space Gray and Pale Gray, and incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic in its construction.

The MX Keys S Combo for Mac includes the MX Keys S keyboard, MX Master 3S for Mac mouse, and an MX Palm Rest, designed to provide an integrated solution for high-performance Mac users. The mouse features quiet clicks, a high-precision 8K DPI sensor, and the MagSpeed Electromagnetic wheel for fast, precise scrolling. Both the keyboard and mouse come with customizable options via the Logi Options+ app, allowing for personalized shortcuts.

The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac is a compact mouse designed for portability and high performance. It features ultra-fast scrolling, quiet clicks, and an advanced 8K DPI tracking sensor that works on virtually any surface, including glass. The mouse is built to withstand the rigors of mobile work and includes a USB-C quick charging feature, providing up to 70 days of use on a full charge.

The MX Keys Mini for Mac is a minimalist keyboard optimized for Mac users, now available in Space Gray to match Apple devices. It offers smart illumination, precise typing, and software customization that allows users to create app-specific profiles and shortcuts. This keyboard is designed to improve ergonomics by aligning the shoulders and allowing the mouse to be placed closer to the keyboard.

Rounding out the new lineup is the Ergo Wave Keys for Mac, Logitech's first ergonomic keyboard specifically designed for Mac users. It features a unique wave design and a cushioned palm rest, developed by the Logi Ergo Lab to provide day-long comfort. The keyboard is said to promote better posture and reduces strain on the wrists.

Logitech's new Mac accessories will be available globally this month via its website and other retailers. The MX Keys S for Mac sells for $109.99, the MX Keys S Combo for Mac costs $199.99, the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac is priced at $79.99, the MX Keys Mini for Mac costs $99.99, and the Wave Keys for Mac costs $59.99.

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[Mrkevinfinnerty]

now available in Space Gray to match Apple devices

They weren't hanging around here. Nine years after the first Space Grey Mac shipped.

 

[jb310]

Those ergonomic keyboards look really nice. 👀

(if only they supported Touch ID!)

 

[Blackstick]

This is good stuff, but I really want to see licensed Touch ID support on 3rd party keyboards... of course, we'd have to pay extra.

 

[bluespark]

It's so weird to me that Logitech keeps doing Mac-specific options without a silver and black color scheme that would go with the silver MacBook Pro, the silver MacBook Air, the Studio Display, the silver iPads, etc. If you want a silver MX keys to go with your MBP, for example, you have to get one with white keys.

 

[coffeeboat]

That looks identical to the space gray Logitech MX Keys for Mac I've had sitting on my desk for the last few years.

 

[l0ken]

Cool but what a fokken waste of a opportunity by putting a useless emoji shortcut right in the middle of the functions row...

 

[LavaLevel]

From my experience with Logitech's 'instal-ware' that constantly kept popping and was hard to get rid of, I'm not particularly excited about PC'ing my Mac. Macally is still the 2nd party 'made for Mac' choice for me.

 

[chrono1081]

Nothing beats the Logitech DiNovo Edge Mac Edition. It was amazing and didn't have chiclet keys. I wish they'd make that again.

I was shocked when I got it and found that wrist rest was metal. That was a solid beautiful keyboard.

 

[icanhazmac]

Uh oh, might need that ergo keyboard when my current MX Keys dies.

 

[InsideApple]

They better focus on updating the Control app so users with the M4 iPad Pro can update the firmware, and hopefully eliminate Trackpad bugs…what a joke

 

[alexandr]

Cool but what a fokken waste of a opportunity by putting a useless emoji shortcut right in the middle of the functions row...

But that's the best part!!!

 

[iMac The Knife]

I've always been a fan of Logitech gear. Great stuff.

 

[Koodauw]

I wish the mx keys had Touch ID. Love the feel of its keys.

 

[Rychiar]

Does apple have the multitouch surface of the Magic Mouse so pateneed that no one can copy them? I get angry when i have to use anything else now cus i can’t scroll sideways. Wheel mouses feel prehistoric

 

[meetree]

How had I lived without a dedicated AI mouse button and AI prompts embedded in the mouse driver? /s

Logitech has good mice, but they are trying to jump into the AI hype train too hard and dumb...

 

[Dorv]

From my experience with Logitech's 'instal-ware' that constantly kept popping and was hard to get rid of, I'm not particularly excited about PC'ing my Mac. Macally is still the 2nd party 'made for Mac' choice for me.

FWIW, I've had their non-Mac ergonomic keyboard for a couple years now and didn't install anything -- though I doubt that would be the same with their mice with the extra things to configure.

 

[RedWeasel]

That looks identical to the space gray Logitech MX Keys for Mac I've had sitting on my desk for the last few years.

The MX Keys S is only a minor hardware upgrade, the main difference is that the S is using Bluetooth or the newer Logi Bolt receiver, while the Non-S is using Bluetooth or the older Logitech Unified Receiver.

 

[theluggage]

From my experience with Logitech's 'instal-ware' that constantly kept popping and was hard to get rid of, I'm not particularly excited about PC'ing my Mac. Macally is still the 2nd party 'made for Mac' choice for me.

I'm using a MX Master 2S mouse on my Mac and the Logitech software is non-essential, esp. if you're using bluetooth or don't need to mess with the device/dongle pairing. I've used their keyboards in the past and the only must-have part of their software is the keyboard map if you're using a non-US PC layout keyboard (the Mac "British" keyboard layout is a pain), but there may be a work around for that.

I replaced my old MX Master with a MX Master 2S - old model - fairly recently because the 3S didn't seem to have any must-have improvements and didn't use the old Unifying receives, of which I have several.

Might need the keyboard if my old Apple wired aluminium keyboard gives up the ghost. I do have a ~2017 Tragic Keyboard but it's not nearly as good...

 

[theluggage]

the main difference is that the S is using Bluetooth or the newer Logi Bolt receiver, while the Non-S is using Bluetooth or the older Logitech Unified Receiver.

Hmm... maybe I should grab a non-S before the "improved" model is everywhere...

 

[john123]

I love the love for Logitech in here! Sometimes it feels like there’s an “if it’s not Apple, it sucks” vibe. It probably speaks to what a good job Logitech has done consistently over the years.

That said, like others, the Touch ID part is the reason I won’t get it. I literally replaced my older Apple non-Touch ID keyboard for the newer one with Touch ID a year or so ago for that convenience. (Yes, I’m paranoid, and yes, my admin password is a long set of paraphrases.) And sadly, I expect Apple will never allow any third party to integrate it.

 

[theluggage]

The MX Keys S is only a minor hardware upgrade, the main difference is that the S is using Bluetooth or the newer Logi Bolt receiver, while the Non-S is using Bluetooth or the older Logitech Unified Receiver.

...also looks like the Mac version comes without the Bolt dongle and assumes you're using Bluetooth, looks like the PC version includes a USB-A dongle & "universal" key labelling. So, really, "...for Mac" really means "I will never let a non-Mac darken my doorstep" and if you might want to interoperate with PC or Linux boxes (the keyboards/mice can be switched between devices) it's worth considering the PC version.

It's bizarre that even the new Bolt dongle is still USB-A - but from what I've seen, USB-C wireless dongles are effectively bigger than USB-A ones - because the latter have most of the electronics built into the shaft of the plug, whereas USB-C is too small for that - so using a USB-A-to-C dongle isn't a big deal.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Does apple have the multitouch surface of the Magic Mouse so pateneed that no one can copy them? I get angry when i have to use anything else now cus i can’t scroll sideways. Wheel mouses feel prehistoric

As far as I know its the gesture support in macOS, no access to third party devices.

 

[richard13]

I have an older MX Keys and MX Mouse which are used with my Intel iMac. That vertical mouse looks interesting but I wonder how that would feel/work. The position seems like it might be uncomfortable. Anyone have it and care to share their opinion?

 

[iStorm]

Interesting how the Wave Keys for Mac doesn't include the Bolt receiver, so you have to use Bluetooth or buy the receiver separately if you don't already have one. If you use Bluetooth and have FileVault on, then you may have trouble entering your password at start or reboot (link).

There's also the regular Wave Keys that works with Mac and Windows, comes in different colors, and includes the Bolt receiver. Both keyboards are the same price. Am I missing something? Are you essentially paying extra to not get the Windows keys?

From my experience with Logitech's 'instal-ware' that constantly kept popping and was hard to get rid of, I'm not particularly excited about PC'ing my Mac. Macally is still the 2nd party 'made for Mac' choice for me.

I've got the Ergo K860 (works and looks great with my Space Black MBP). I wasn't keen on installing the software either due to previous experiences I've had at work. The keyboard works fine without it, but was still curious to check out the software anyway. Surprisingly, the Logi Options+ app has never popped up in my face, I forget that it's even there. You can do some pretty cool stuff with it. I like how you can program the function/shortcut keys to do different things based on what app you're in. For example, when in Teams, I have a key set to mute/unmute my mic, but the same key does something different when I'm not in Teams.