Logitech MK270 keyboard and mouse review: Good for budget buyers

The MK270 keyboard combination is an affordable full-size package.

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We desperately needed an ergonomic keyboard and mouse for our MacBook Pro that didn’t break the bank. For $28, Logitech’s MK270 arrived from Amazon within two days and seemed to fit the bill.

We could have spent hundreds on Apple’s brand name Magic Keyboard and mouse, but not everyone has that much money for accessories. We certainly don’t, and Logitech’s MK270 is a budget alternative to more expensive products that make big promises.

Now that some time has passed, we can confirm whether Logitech’s budget keyboard and mouse combo is worth buying. Here’s what we experienced after a few weeks of full-time use.

The MK270 combo has a full size keyboard, including a numeric keypad and some media controls. Logitech prints the keyboard with a Windows layout, but it works fine with our MacBook Pro, despite having to learn which keys activate the Command, Option, and Control buttons.

The keyboard of the MK270 works but could be improved.

The Logitech keyboard has an unobtrusive design and doesn’t feel like it’s towering over the desk. There are stands that place the keyboard at one angle, but it can’t be adjusted to another angle, making it somewhat challenging to find the most comfortable typing position.

Logitech claims the keys are quiet, but we found that typing on the MK270 keyboard is louder than the MacBook Pro’s keys. The typing sensation is about average, as Logitech’s dampening materials soften each keystroke and feel less satisfying than other keyboards.

While there are some media control buttons, we’re a little disappointed with the lack of track control features. The play/pause buttons, volume controls, and other random buttons are useful and all, but we rarely use those buttons, and some customizability here would be nice.

Like most keyboards on the market, Logitech’s MK270 is plastic, and the initial quality is about what you’d expect from a product that costs just $28. Nothing fell apart, but structurally the plastic gives more than we’d like given the amount of time we spend on it.

Logitech’s MK270 keyboard comes with the M185 compact wireless mouse which is about as basic as mice are. It has two buttons and a scroll wheel and the battery compartment has room for the included USB receiver.

The M185 mouse is simple but performs well.

Pairing the kit to our MacBook was easy, requiring only one USB receiver and a USB-C adapter (or dock). After we plugged it in, removed the plastic from the battery, and turned it on, our MacBook immediately recognized that we wanted to pair devices.

Our M185 mouse needed some calibration under the settings before the cursor and scroll speed were to our liking, but even that process only took a few seconds. Like other mice, Logitech’s M185 has a natural sharp click for both the right and left buttons, and the center scroll wheel has a firm feedback click.

The mouse is lightweight but does not feel cheap. Unlike the keyboard, using the M185 mouse doesn’t make us feel like we’re going to break it after a long day at the computer.

Even after several weeks of use, it still shows no wear or marks and the laser tracks are like new.

Prices continue to skyrocket and the average user doesn’t have a lot of money to spend on accessories for their computer. The Logitech MK270 keyboard combo is a budget option for those who need a somewhat ergonomic setup that works well with Apple devices.

The Logitech combo is easy to connect to a MacBook Pro.

We wish the keyboard were better quality, as typing isn’t quiet or overly enjoyable. The lack of adjustability for positioning and yielding of the plastic is frustrating and feels very cheap.

Additionally, the MK270 keyboard has no emoji options, media track control options, or customizable key mapping, making it about as rudimentary a keyboard as you can get. While a wired keyboard would be a step down, Logitech’s budget keyboard isn’t far behind.

On the other hand, the Logitech M185 mouse included in the combo performs admirably. Despite being lightweight, the build quality is good and button clicks are satisfying. It stores the score for the entire package.

Amazon rates this combo set as the best bang for the buck, and because of the Logitech name, we’re inclined to agree. While the keyboard isn’t great, the whole package performs as you’d expect, and the price makes it a good buy.

• Full size keyboard and mouse
• Easy to connect and use
• Affordable price for wireless

• Cheap plastic for keyboard
• Missing extra buttons for media control
• Mac users cannot customize the button assignment

You can find the Logitech MK270 keyboard and mouse combo set on Amazon for only $28.