Logitech's New MX Master 3 Mouse and MX Keys Keyboard

Late last week, Logitech announced a pair of new computer peripherals in their impressive MX Master line: an update to the fantastic MX Master mouse and a new keyboard called the MX Keys.

As someone who has a borderline insatiable love of keyboards, immediately the MX Keys caught my eye. It’s slick-looking, with an aluminum frame, built-in rechargeable battery, and backlit keys. Plus, it’s got the ability to pair with up to three devices, so it can switch between, say, a desktop, tablet, and laptop at the push of a button.

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The Keys looks to be based on Logitech’s Craft keyboard, whose most unique feature is a dial at the top of the keyboard that can be specially programmed for different functions across applications. The MX Keys is supposed to have a similar feel without the special dial interface. It also comes in at a more digestible price point of $100 vs. the Craft’s $200.

I don’t own a Craft keyboard, but I had the chance to try one out at an Office Depot earlier this year. I was very impressed by its fit and finish—metal construction and a nice, firm feel. The keys are low-travel, more like a laptop keyboard, but I’m fine with that. Plus, I prefer the quieter sound.

The MX Master 3 is the third generation of Logitech’s MX mouse. Design-wise, it looks similar to the ones that have come before it, with a sculpted shape that’s contoured for the hand:

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I have the first-generation MX Master, and it’s probably my favorite mouse I’ve ever owned, with a nice click feel, buttery smooth scroll wheel, and some extra buttons for things like invoking macOS’s Mission Control or moving forward/backward through webpages.

This newest version improves on those aspects with metal scroll wheels and tweaked button placement, plus the ability to recharge the built-in battery via USB-C rather than Micro-USB.

The MX Master 3 and MX Keys are available through Logitech’s site, but as of right now, both are sold out.