Wireless Mechanical Keyboard and Mouse Bundle

White_Widow · 19 Dec 2022 at 21:28

Hello, I need some advice please.
I am planning a new setup at home and have recently returned to OCuk for this reason - its been a long time!
Before I come back I had planned to buy the Logitech MX Mechanical Full size black keyboard with the Logitech mx3s mouse but I have noticed OCuk don't sell these. The price of the pair is around £265, is there a better combi for this sort of price?
Wireless would be best and black in colour. I'm not really a fan of colourful keyboards.
Thank you

Cadder · 19 Dec 2022 at 21:57

What for? Gaming or productivity?

White_Widow · 19 Dec 2022 at 22:16

Sorry I should have mentioned that! To be honest mainly excel and general typing but I am pairing it with a decent monitor so I may eventually use it for gaming - nothing major though.
I have always used the cheaper Logitech wireless range, think it something like mk270 and if I'm honest it does the job but I want something that will be a bit more luxury plus look a bit better (as the only place for a desk in the house is in my bedroom).

Cadder · 20 Dec 2022 at 07:35

I have MX Master 3S and MX Keys. They're both brilliant for productivity and light gaming.

The drawback is that standard MX Keys uses the unifying receiver while the MX Master 3S mouse uses the Bolt receiver. It means I have two receivers plugged in my PC. I've had no problems with it but I'd rather just have the one.

If this type of thing bothers you, then I'd say go for either of these two setups:

1. (Unifying) the MX Master mouse model that uses unifying receiver and standard MX Keys keyboard

2. (Bolt) MX Master 3S and MX Keys for Business

I previously owned the MX Vertical mouse which I wouldn't recommend. I also tried our MX Mechanical but didn't enjoy it at all. Far too loud and colicky for me. I prefer the look, sound and feel of MX Keys.

White_Widow · 20 Dec 2022 at 15:38

Cadder said:
I have MX Master 3S and MX Keys. They're both brilliant for productivity and light gaming.

The drawback is that standard MX Keys uses the unifying receiver while the MX Master 3S mouse uses the Bolt receiver. It means I have two receivers plugged in my PC. I've had no problems with it but I'd rather just have the one.

If this type of thing bothers you, then I'd say go for either of these two setups:

1. (Unifying) the MX Master mouse model that uses unifying receiver and standard MX Keys keyboard

2. (Bolt) MX Master 3S and MX Keys for Business

I previously owned the MX Vertical mouse which I wouldn't recommend. I also tried our MX Mechanical but didn't enjoy it at all. Far too loud and colicky for me. I prefer the look, sound and feel of MX Keys.

Hi Cadder, nice to meet you!
The 2 separate dongles doesn't really bother me.
Do you have the mechanical logitech MX or the advanced slimline version? I did plan to buy the slim line version but I have never really got on well with the low profile keyboards so think a full size mechanical is the way for me to go.

Thank you

White_Widow · 20 Dec 2022 at 15:42

I did see the Razer Pro Type Ultra too when looking at reviews. Has anyone any experience with this keyboard?

Cadder · 20 Dec 2022 at 15:42

White_Widow said:
Hi Cadder, nice to meet you!
The 2 separate dongles doesn't really bother me.
Do you have the mechanical logitech MX or the advanced slimline version? I did plan to buy the slim line version but I have never really got on well with the low profile keyboards so think a full size mechanical is the way for me to go.

Thank you

I just have the regular MX Keys with the numpad - https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/mx-keys

This keyboard uses the unifying receiver. There is another identical-looking keyboard which is MX Keys for Business, which has the Bolt receiver.

White_Widow · 20 Dec 2022 at 17:09

How do you find that keyboard? I have found with low profile in the past that I am constantly pressing the wrong key or 2 at once. I want to try find a low profile to test

Cadder · 20 Dec 2022 at 18:46

White_Widow said:
How do you find that keyboard? I have found with low profile in the past that I am constantly pressing the wrong key or 2 at once. I want to try find a low profile to test

It's fantastic. The keys are all shaped with a dip in them which I have found helps a lot with touch typing.