Satechi Slim X1 Review - better than Magic Keyboard? 

How could you have not said “the backlighting is where this keyboard really SHINES”?

I am loving my Slim X1 with my mac mini, it even survived a coffee spill, did take a couple of days to dry out. Great review!

I love how these keyboard reviews don't have a typing sample. These guys must sell lamps without lighting them. There's just a nice shape to them.

I love my Slim X1! It's basically the Magic Keyboard 2 in Space Grey with extras!

this is a great keyboard I am pleasantly surprised. It reminds me of typing on a 2012 Macbook pro with the CD drive. That was a nice responsive keyboard. Don't hesitate to buy it!!

Hi, great video on this keyboard. I do have a question. Does this keyboard work on older macbooks such as the 2013 Macbook pro and up?

biggest question is, does the X1's fn key work as normal, default fn key for Mac?? because I set Siri command with fn+space combination for my old 2013 late MBPr and I was disappointed to the fact that Logitech K810's fn key wouldn't be recognized to my Macs

when you use the fn lock and press the numbers 1, 2 or 3 does it change the device pairing? Sounds silly, but having fn lock is amazing for excel, but having numbers locked would be terrible for excel. So it would kind of lose it´s purpose I guess. Having a fn lock that lock only the f1-12 keys would be great.

Thanks for the review - any chance you placed it side-by-side with the Magic Trackpad? I'm trying to get a sense if they'd complement each other or if the dimensions are a bit off.

Hi, with the wired mode is it still capable of having three seperate connections via bluetooth? So could be used with three ipad wireless/bluetooth while being plugged into my mac mini?

Thank you! I bought X3 Slim Keyboard and its great for all of my Macs and iPad!

Could you kindly also share the background music tracks to this video - they are very so good and inspiring

Does this keyboard operate as a fully wired keyboard when connected via the USB C connector or does it still work off the bluetooth connection? I want to use this for gaming so don't necessarily want to use a wireless keyboard when playing games.

I not able to figure out why I still watching this video while I don't even have a Mac🤣

I’ve been thinking about getting this keyboard for my desk set up

I appreciate the rubber feet were not integrated.

I've been using the Satechi Slim X1 keyboard for a 2.5 months now. I largely agree with you. There is a lot to like about it. I personally prefer the key travel and feel as opposed to the Apple Magic Keyboard. What you call mushy, I call firm tactile. I find Apple external keyboards to be too harsh on my fingers. I guess I'm a tough typist. I must have gotten one of the earlier units as well. At first, I'd get keys double-registering keystrokes. It was a little annoying but I was quite certain that after a little while, the keys would wear in and that would stop. And it has. Mostly. Once in a while it happens. It could be me. I could be just noticing more because of the obvious keyboard problem earlier. It's not annoying. We all make little typos here and there. I actually like the little, attachable feet on the keyboard. I thought the first thing you did as well: it feels cheap. But then I love the simplicity and tank-like feel of the keyboard firmly planted on my desk. You don't have to worry about them snapping off. And if you don't like the height, get some other attachable feet you can find in most hardware stores. Battery life is awesome. In the 2.5 months using the keyboard, I've charged it 2x. Once at install. Fantastic battery life. Of course it lacks some polish and features available on the Apple keyboard. The backlighting while helpful could be nicer. Everything else is really 'Apple Only' like checking the charge via the menu bar and having to disable File Vault for the keyboard to be recognized at boot. Little things like that. But certainly not deal-breakers. I'd give the Satechi Slim X1 keyboard a 'high 4' where I'd give the Apple keyboard a 'low 4'. There were some teething pains in the beginning but I love it. I'd buy another.

I love my iMac Pro's Magic Keyboard. The typing experience is awesome. Just wish it had backlit keys.

Can you change the LG ultrafine external monitor brightness with this?

is there a video comparing with logitech k380 and ligtech mx keys mini, vs magic keyboard vs satechi? Which would you reccomend... I find the k380 keys too small but wanted a compact keyboard that can switch between devices

Thank you so much for this video. I have been thinking about getting the Magic Keyboard for sometime now and this video just convinced me to get this one instead. Again, thank you for creating such an informative piece.

Thanks for the video. Would you know if this keyboard has forward delete function?

How silent is the keys on the X1? The apple one I thought is kinda bad

I wish there was a keyboard like this for macs that had RGB lighting.

With the cable that comes with Apple's keyboard, does that mean you can use it without BlueTooth, or is that cable just for charging the internal battery?

Was thinking of getting one, but with it being sold out and I’ve been eyeing the NuPhy Air75 which just went live, I went with NuPhy. Current Keychron K3 user by the way, still searching for the perfect Apple Magic Keyboard replacement.

good review! can i use this keyboard also for windows 10?

the fn key from X1 satechi doesn't switch language, how can I fix it?

What is the screen/display for the Mac mini you showed at 6.11 ?

I wounder how would the backlit behave when switched to wired mode, would it still be dimmed after 1 min, lights off after 3 min, and shutdown after 30 min?

when using two languages for typing...how do you switch between them? IT is supposed to be done from the "fn" button but it doesn't do anything when hitting that, while my macbook pro does change the input language

Great review! Possible to take off keys?

I just bought this one. The light bleeds through the keys. Also found that when backlit. The bottom row of keys from c v b m doesn’t get lit that well. Idk might return it

Does the USB button on the extreme right work? The eject button on my Logitech k811 has never worked.

I’m curious... does this keyboard feel mushy in a way that is similar to the old Unibody MacBook keyboards (pre-butterfly)? I wouldn’t mind typing on a keyboard like that at all. I still use my mid-2012 MacBook Pro and the “mushiness” and the backlight bleed are both things I’m used to. It’s a great keyboard!

Can you only switch between apple devices or can you switch from macbook pro to samsung tv?

Man those bluetooth 1,2,3 keys are an eyesore

Hi, I‘m in between buying one of these or the Apple original. I like the Touch-ID on the Apple magic KB but I hate that it doesn’t have backlit. On the Satechi its the other way around but is more than half the price (about 200,- for apple and 80,- for Satechi)

Does this keyboard only work with macs or does it also work with windows? As I would like to use one keyboard for my mac and also for my pc

When I wanted to buy it, they said it was sold out, so can it be bought from another place?

Would this be decent for gaming? I do light gaming but I MW, Apex and Fortnite(when I’m bored basically it’s panic in solo then quit lol)

What is your monitor connected with mac mini? It looks nice

hello, awesome shots, what's your camera?

I want a silver aluminum keyboard with black keys with adjustable brightness. Is that so much to ask for 😒

Does the slim X one also work with a Windows computer?

I bought the Logitech MX master keyboard for mac... is very similar to the magic keyboard with the Numpad on the side... i love it

Nice review, but what’s that beautiful monitor at 6:16?

Plz, can you guys confirm the keys are identical to the magic keyboard?

Great video mate

Please define more elegant implementation of the back lighting? It looks nice and about same on MacBook pros, perhaps even better since it seems to bleed the light more below and to the sides of the keys

Can you pair it to any windows laptop?

does it work with windows laptops? Thanks!

I have a Slim X1. For others who also have a Slim X1, does your caps lock light turn on? Mine doesn't light up "green". Just checking if it turns on for everyone else?

Ordered one to use with my Mac Book Air.

Why is this not on amazon?

Does it work on the iPad Pro 4th gen?

What’s the display connected to ya Mac Mini and what dimensions? - looking for 2 smaller displays with slim bezels...

Previously used the Satechi keyboard but found that battery life is very disappointing compared to the Apple Magic keyboard. Do love the dark color and design and when you don’t mind using the USB-c cable its great!

Love the keyboard, and HDR!!!!

That can to connect windows Pc?

Does it also work for Windows and Android?

Does this work for samsung tablets?

will this work on a 2015 retina 5k?

They definitely must add option and control key icons on the buttons

I’ve always had problem with connectivity with past Satechi keyboards

Is this compatible with windows?

So does this work with PC?

Este video necesitaba verlo antes :( :( :( excelente info! ;)

Anything similar for win10 users ??

It doesn't seem bad . I prefer the Macally USB full keyboard. It has all the MacOS short cuts, back light and is USB. I prefer to have it wired for my imac and never have to worry about battery life. The lighting is weak but good enough . It also has a full keypad on the right. The magic keyboard felt too small and cramped for larger hands and I sold it. The macally one is my favorite .

Does it work with windows laptop?

does this keyboard work on windows????

Is it compatible with Android devices?

Can I use it with windows?

Does anyone else need to their Slim X1 turned on and then back off when turning on the computer? I have mine connected to my monitors USB hub (eventhough it's wireless) and each time I turn off the monitor overnight and turn it back on the next day, they keyboard needs to be reconnected via the cable. It's really annoying.

Watching hdr videos at night is pain, I can't even adjust the brightness 🥲

Please could you do an update on the MX Keys for Mac - Big Sur has taken away the hotkeys functionality. Does anyone else have that issue?

does it work reliable with a M1 based mac? The wired mode works with bluetooth disabled ?

Does it works on windows?!

Does it still work?

does it work with windows

does the keyboard shortcut CMD + F3 show desktop work?

whats the response time?

Bro no typing test with sound? What is this

I’ve gone through 2 keychron keyboards and man they are crap. Worked great for about a year then both crapped out. Customer service was a joke. Just bought a Satechi. Minor wish that RGB backlights were available but doesn’t make or break it. Thanks for the info Jeff.

Nice keyboard, but the only problem and its a big one for me... The left / right arrow keys are too big, I am used to the inverted T-shape arrow keys for a better and faster touch for me... I know they are following the layout of the Apple Magic keyboard, but I hope there will be a better alternative with the inverted T-Shape arrow keys.

Thanks for the review! I’ve tried using this keyboard for about a month and found that when it goes into the sleep mode, it takes a couple clicks to awake. It’s annoying as I’m starting to type, it doesn’t respond and I’ll need to start over.

You got one fact wrong, keyboard being tilted towards us, does not make it easier to type. It only makes easier to see the letters, but it causes more strain to the wrist, since it has to curl more upwards.

I think its great especially with the usb connectivity . as my bluetooth on my iMac seems to have failed and i had to ran out and buy a cheap simple keyboard and mouse....really annoying when one are used to trackpad and the magic keyboard.

Hi, what monitor do you have in the video? It looks amazing without any bezels

Why can't apple just make their magic keyboard for Mac backlit?? especially the one with Touch ID if they ever sell it separately

Will this keyboard work with older iMacs?

Ay mate how are you making my screen Gray

Spanish version ?? With “Ñ”??

Which is the monitor that is shown in the video?

seeing the way you type at 3:40 really made me pause the video and close it. I've never seen anyone type like that lmao

Great video

I just don't like the bluetooth icon that is so huge like that. Otherwise I'd love to get this one over the magic keyboard

I bought one after seeing this review, I'm returning it because it won't work at the log in screen unless you disable File Vault! It is also sluggish, sometimes missing inputting characters and is slow to connect when waking up. Such a shame because the design is great but I became too frustrated correcting the mistakes.

anyone else having the key repeat problem?