Apple has recently discontinued the Space Gray Apple Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad according to Mac Rumors. However, if you were considering snapping up the keyboard while stocks last you may want to consider the Logitech alternative, described by Forbes magazine as the ‘the one Apple should have made.’

Logitech MX KEYS FOR MAC is still in the space gray finish but has a number of features not found on the Apple Magic Keyboard, notably;

• Backlit keyboard

• USB-C charging

• Use across multiple Macs

Smart Illumination

Proximity sensors detect your hands, illuminating the keyboard the moment your fingers approach. The backlit keys then fade off when you leave the desk — saving power for those moments of inspiration. Backlighting intensity automatically adapts to lighting conditions, or can be set manually.

USB-C Charging

A USB-C to USB-C charging cable tops up the power on your MX Keys for Mac – and connects directly to your Mac without the need of a clunky dongle.

MX Keys for Mac stays powered up to 10 days on a full charge – or up to 5 months with backlighting turned off.

Multiple Keyboard

MX Keys follows your MX Master 3 for Mac from one Mac to another, meaning you can type on multiple devices in one fluid workflow.

Transfer files, documents, and images across computers and Mac and Windows® operating systems

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Dual connectivity

• Connect via the included USB receiver or Bluetooth low energy technology

• Easy-switch keys to connect up to three devices and easily switch between them

• 10 meters wireless range

• Hand proximity sensors that turn the backlighting on

• Ambient light sensors that adjust backlighting brightness

• USB-C rechargeable. Full charge lasts 10 days – or 5 months with backlighting off 8Battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions.

• On/Off power switch

• Caps Lock and Battery indicator lights

• Compatible with Logitech Flow enabled mouse

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Internet connection for software download

• Logitech Options software on macOS and Windows

• USB port or Bluetooth® low energy enabled device with keyboard support

• USB Receiver

• Windows 7 or later

• macOS 10.11 or later

• Linux 5Device will be supported without adding additional drivers in most popular Linux distributions

• Android 6 or later

• Bluetooth

• Windows 8 or later

• macOS 10.12 or later

• Linux 6Device will be supported without adding additional drivers in most popular Linux distributions

• iOS: iPhone 4S or later, iPad (3rd generation or later), iPad Mini, iPod touch (5th generation or later) device with iOS 8.0 or later 9 or later

• Android 6 or later