The Logitech MX Keys S sits in a crowded segment — wireless productivity keyboards pitched at professionals who spend long hours typing across multiple devices. At AUD $229.95 direct from Logitech, it is a considered purchase. This page draws on verified specifications from Logitech's official Australian product page (part number 920-011563, Graphite, English US QWERTY layout) and published retailer information to help you decide whether it is the right keyboard for your desk.
Who This Keyboard Suits
The MX Keys S is built for desk-bound professionals who switch between two or three computers or devices regularly — think someone who moves between a Windows work laptop, a personal Mac, and an iPad in the course of a day. The full-size layout with number pad also makes it better suited to people who need that dedicated numpad for data entry or financial work, rather than those who want something compact or portable.
It is less suited to:
- Gamers or anyone who needs mechanical switches, fast actuation, or per-key RGB lighting
- Writers or travellers who want something lightweight or compact to carry around (at 810 g and 430.2 mm wide, it is a desk-stays product)
- Anyone heavily reliant on Linux or ChromeOS who wants software customisation — Logi Options+ runs on Windows and macOS only
Verified Strengths
Multi-device switching done properly The MX Keys S connects to up to three devices simultaneously via Easy-Switch keys on the keyboard itself. You can pair via Bluetooth Low Energy or via the included Logi Bolt USB receiver, and mix those connection types across your three device slots. The Logi Bolt receiver is notably small — 14.4 mm × 6.11 mm × 18.65 mm, 1.68 g — so it tucks into a USB port without taking up meaningful space.
Smart backlighting that does not drain the battery The keyboard uses both a hand proximity sensor and an ambient light sensor to manage its backlight. The proximity sensor wakes the keys when your hands approach and dims them when you step away; the ambient sensor adjusts brightness to room conditions. This design choice is a meaningful one: with backlighting active and predefined settings, Logitech rates battery life at up to 10 days. Switch the backlight off entirely and that extends to up to five months on the built-in 1,500 mAh rechargeable Li-Po battery. Charging is via USB-C, which is the standard you likely already have cables for.
Thoughtful key design The keys are low-profile and spherically dished — shaped to cup your fingertip rather than presenting a flat surface. This is a deliberate ergonomic choice aimed at reducing finger travel and improving typing accuracy for long sessions. Key travel and actuation force figures are not published by Logitech in their official specifications, so comparisons on those metrics against other keyboards cannot be made from the available evidence.
Compatibility breadth Via Bluetooth: Windows 10/11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS 14 or later, and Android 8.0 or later. Via Logi Bolt USB receiver: Windows 10/11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux, and ChromeOS. Logitech notes the keyboard is engineered for Intel Evo laptops. This is one of the broader compatibility lists in the segment.
Logitech Flow integration If you pair the MX Keys S with a Flow-compatible Logitech mouse, you can move your cursor between computers and carry clipboard content across devices — effectively treating multiple machines as a single extended workspace. This requires compatible Logitech hardware and the Logi Options+ software on Windows or macOS.
Trade-offs and Limitations
Software customisation is Windows and macOS only Logi Options+ — the app that lets you remap keys and configure Flow — does not run on Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, or Android. If you primarily use those platforms, you get the hardware but lose the software layer.
The Logi Bolt receiver is not backwards-compatible Logitech is explicit: the Logi Bolt receiver is not compatible with other Logitech USB receivers. If you already own Logitech peripherals on a different receiver standard, they will not share a dongle.
Size and weight are commitment-level At 430.2 mm wide, 131.63 mm deep, 20.5 mm tall, and 810 g, this is unambiguously a full-size desk keyboard. The number pad is part of the package — you cannot detach it or configure a tenkeyless mode.
Key travel and actuation force are unpublished These are two specifications that matter to buyers who type heavily or are comparing against mechanical keyboards. Logitech does not publish them for this model. The evidence does not support any claim in either direction.
One-year warranty The MX Keys S carries a 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty. Whether that meets your expectations at the AUD $229.95 price point is a personal call.
Carbon footprint is disclosed Logitech publishes a carbon footprint of 15.87 kg CO2e for this product, which is useful if sustainability is a purchasing criterion. No further detail on that figure is available in the supplied evidence.
Key Verified Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 920-011563 |
| Colour | Graphite |
| Layout | Full-size with number pad, English US (QWERTY) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy; Logi Bolt USB receiver |
| Multi-device | Up to 3 devices via Easy-Switch keys |
| Wireless Range | 10 metres |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-Po, 1,500 mAh |
| Battery Life (backlight off) | Up to 5 months |
| Battery Life (backlight on) | Up to 10 days (predefined settings) |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Key Type | Low-profile, spherically dished |
| Backlighting | Smart — hand proximity sensor + ambient light sensor |
| Indicator Lights | Caps Lock; Battery |
| Customisation Software | Logi Options+ (Windows and macOS) |
| Logitech Flow | Yes (requires compatible Flow-enabled mouse) |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Windows 10/11+, macOS 10.15+, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS 14+, Android 8.0+ |
| Logi Bolt Compatibility | Windows 10/11+, macOS 10.15+, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Dimensions | 430.2 × 131.63 × 20.5 mm |
| Weight | 810 g |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
| In the Box | Keyboard, Logi Bolt USB receiver, USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), user documentation |
| Carbon Footprint | 15.87 kg CO2e |
| Price (Logitech AU) | AUD $229.95 |
Buying Considerations
Where to buy in Australia The MX Keys S (920-011563) is stocked at Logitech AU direct (AUD $229.95), JB Hi-Fi (regular AUD $229, sale pricing observed at AUD $179), Harvey Norman, Scorptec, and Umart (pricing observed at AUD $139 across multiple national locations). Amazon Australia is another option.
Note that 920-011563 is the Graphite Graphite English US (QWERTY) SKU. A separate part number — 920-011564 — covers the Pale Gray variant. Confirm the SKU before purchasing if colour matters.
Numpad or no numpad? If you do not need the number pad, this is not the keyboard for you — the full-size layout is fixed. Logitech's MX Keys Mini addresses the compact market as a separate product, but that is a different model and not covered here.
Software users If you want to remap keys or use Flow, you need Logi Options+ and a Windows or macOS host machine. Plan for that before purchasing if Linux or ChromeOS is your primary system.
Verdict
The Logitech MX Keys S (920-011563) is a well-specified, full-size wireless keyboard with a genuinely broad compatibility list and a multi-device switching system that is among the more complete implementations at this price point. The smart backlighting system is a practical design choice that substantially extends real-world battery life. The USB-C charging and included Logi Bolt receiver cover both connection scenarios without needing extra accessories.
The trade-offs are real but bounded: no software customisation outside Windows and macOS, no published actuation or travel specs, and a fixed full-size form factor. If those limitations do not apply to your use case, the feature set is solid for a desk-based professional who rotates between multiple operating systems and devices.
If you want to purchase via Amazon Australia, you can check current availability and pricing here:
View the Logitech MX Keys S on Amazon Australia
Specifications sourced from the official Logitech Australia product page for part number 920-011563 and verified retailer listings. Key travel and actuation force are not published by Logitech and are omitted. Pricing is accurate to the dates of evidence capture and may have changed.