Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard, Multi-Device Sync, Silver

I finally had to accept that full-size keyboards with number pads just are not for me. They look great on a desk, but having to reach halfway across the planet every time I wanted to use my mouse was getting old fast. My shoulder, wrist, and patience were all filing complaints. So I started looking for something compact, black, premium, and as close as possible to the feel and polish of an Apple keyboard. I’ve tried a lot of options, from ProtoArc to the Logitech MX Keys Mini. They’re all good keyboards in their own way. Funny enough, the ProtoArc came closest to that Apple-style typing feel, while the MX Keys Mini had the better feature set. But the MX Keys Mini, even though it looks great, became pretty finger-fatiguing for me over time. After hours of research, I came across the Satechi Slim X1 and ordered it within about 10 minutes. It showed up the next day, and honestly, it was exactly what I had been looking for. It’s lightweight, has a premium aluminum body, includes backlighting, and the keys feel fantastic. Apple really nailed the scissor-style keyboard feel — the key travel, resistance, and overall typing experience are just comfortable and satisfying. Satechi definitely captured that same kind of magic here. The lack of Touch ID is a bummer, but it is not a dealbreaker. Would I love to have it? Absolutely. Am I losing sleep over it? No. If you’re looking for a high-quality compact keyboard with that clean Mac-style feel, this is the one. It gives me the premium typing experience I wanted without forcing me to do a full upper-body stretch just to grab my mouse.

I personally picked up this keyboard to use with my ipad pro 12 inch. I must say it is a perfect companion especially with the grey color choice which matches my apple trackpad and ipad very nicely. Besides the look and feel of this keyboard being premium it provides an additional handful of useful options. * Perfect length size as it is the exact length of my ipad pro 12 inch. * Backlighting keys (only in one color though but with 10 brightness levels) * The keys are large in size where you wont be pressing other keys by accident. * Function shortcut row * LED indicator for CAPS lock, FUN lock and battery charging LED * Can LINK up to 3 BT devices * Comes with two rubber stubs to be able to lift the keyboard to a more angled view * Comes with USB C to USB C cable that is used for charging and can also be used as a wired keyboard solution. One other huge benefit with his keyboard and its battery level is that this works with the Apple battery widget. I have not come across any 3rd party KBs that are compatible with this widget so I was happy to see this manufacturer was able to get this to work. The one issue I have faced with the keyboard is typing errors. First I was feeling that the keyboard was not registering all the key presses and it was a BT issue. The more I use it, I am feeing that since the individual keys are pretty large and need a little force to press, its more of a physical typing user issue rather then electronically. I am hoping overtime as this keyboard gets used more frequently the keys will register a bit more easily and wont have to be pressed down so much, as the key travel time might be the issue on not all keys registering. I am coming from an apple keyboard where the slightest touch would register and with this one it takes a little more persistent push of a key. So I am feeling this typing experience will get better overtime as it seems to have already gotten better. Well done Satechi. Hope they continue to make revisions with this keyboard on updating BT version and look into the travel time on the key presses and it’s Sensativity.

This is a great Bluetooth keyboard, my favorite after owning many. I've used it with multiple Android devices. The keyboard is small and compact but very usable. The function keys are well thought out (brightness and media controls). I've had this for months and have found no issues. I recharge regularly but have never had battery problems.

I was torn between the logitech mx keys mini and this satechi slim x1 for my mac and other devices. Both offer some similar features such as backlighting and multi device support. However... On the mx keys mini, device switching is on keys F1, F2, and F3, and because of that, there is no monitor brightness control there as you normally have on a mac keyboard. On the satechi, they put multi device switching on keys 1, 2, and 3, and you hold the FN button down and press one of those to switch. This way they were able to keep the monitor brightness controls and other F-keys virtually identical to what we are used to having on our macs, including back and forward buttons for music. The Mx keys also doesn't have back and forward keys for music because they opted for other buttons there. So basically this one is more true to the mac key layout. You CAN, in the logi software remap some of the F keys to compensate for what's missing, but on the satechi there are no compromises to be made. The satchi is MUCH lighter, so if you ever lounge back in your chair and type from your lap, this one is more comfortable to pull off of your desk. There is also an issue with the mx keys mini, where on an initial bootup or restart, it doesn't pair until after you enter your passkey. Meaning you need to use another keyboard, or if you're using it with a laptop, use the laptop keyboard for that first login. That's wild, because the satechi works on the initial login without issue. It takes a second or two before the keyboard pairs on startup, but it does work for that initial login. So whatever reason logitech gives as an excuse for that, satechi seems to have made it work. The backlight stays on around a minute but dims after a few seconds, but overall works nicely. The MX keys mini now allows users to set anywhere from 5 seconds to 30 minutes of backlight though - which I believe is a new feature. This comes at the cost of battery and I normally don't need more than a minute of idle backlight anyways. Overall/TLDR: The satechi is light weight, closely resembles the true mac key layout, quickly switches between three devices, can be used corded, and can be used for an initial password screen on your mac unlike the mx keys mini by logitech. The logitech looks nicer and feels a bit higher quality, but the drawbacks still put this one ahead in my opinion. I will say though, that my power switch broke and fell into the keyboard so it is stuck on, and it took less than a month of use for the keys to get shiny from use even though I try to keep it clean. That is inevitable for any keys on a keyboard, but it happened very fast on this one, and those are the reasons I took a star off.

Update Sept, 18, 2024 It worked 9 Days then. . . died. It just stopped working. Began acting up, backlights went out, keys not responding, disconnecting- 100% battery charge . . .Tried to revive it, reconnect, lights - nothing. Died. Charge it up, RED Light on Keyboard, On/Off Switch same thing Red light. Zero response. No charge. Goner. Sad to say, it's going back. Hello, Ateck and MX Mini Keys (w/o Logi Software) _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Should have just gotten this Satechi Slim X1 keyboard for Mac Mini from the get-go. I have the Logi MX Keys Mini for Mac. It has connection issues falls asleep fast, wakes up too slow. Expensive Own the Arteck el cheapo $25 but still really good always connected keyboard. Small size and price. The Satechi is just right in every way. Well lit with 10 light levels, quickly connects and stays connected, easily connects to Mac, iPad, and iPhone, never wakes up my sleeping Mac, and does not need any supporting drivers or software to function correctly. Truely connect and play. The included foot pads angle the keyboard perfectly and comfortably. The Battery Widget on Mac desktop connects and allows battery level viewing just as a Mac Keyboard would. This is the keyboard Apple should have made for Mac. In all, Satechi Slim X1 is a 10/10 with zero downsides and no compromises. Bluetooth, Backlighted, Easy connection 3 devices, perfect size, no numerical keys, no dongle or drivers/software required. It just works. It's a keeper. (In 25 years of Apple products, this is the best non-Apple product ever purchased). Awsome.

Nice alternative to the Mac keyboard. Initially, I was very impressed with it. Set-up was easy, and my Mac paired with it right away. The 'feel' is similar to that of the Apple keyboard. The backlight feature is nice, until it no longer works. I purchased this keyboard in February 2026 to pair with my Mac Mini M4 Pro. Its now May 4, and the backlight feature no longer works. Using the fn + F6 keys have no effect on backlight brightness. And naturally, my return window is closed.

This keyboard is very light but doesn’t feel cheaply made. Keys feel good to me when typing but that’s going to be subjective to others. The backlighting is good and the Bluetooth connection works perfectly for me. So far I have no negative feedback to offer. For the price I think it’s a good choice. Update: 08/30/2025 This is still worth purchasing and customer service is very good. My 6 year old grandson got a hold of the keyboard and pulled a couple of the keys off and I couldn’t find one of them so I couldn’t fix the keyboard. My warranty had expired so I just put the keyboard in the storage cabinet. Some days later I thought maybe I should contact Satechi Customer Support. Satechi’s repy: “Thank you for reaching out to us about your Satechi keyboard! We’d be happy to help you with the issue you’ve encountered. Our keyboards don’t have replaceable individual keys, so if a key breaks, the best solution is to replace the entire keyboard. If your keyboard is still covered under our limited warranty, we can get a replacement request started for you right away. Could you please share the order number from your purchase? This will help us verify your product and get the process moving as quickly as possible. Once these details are confirmed, I'd be happy to assign your inquiry to one of our customer support advocates to further assist you. Best regards, Kyle Satechi Customer Support” Long story short, Satechi Customer Support sent me a new keyboard at no cost to me and covered shipping.

This keyboard looks good fresh out of the box. But after a few months, the matte finish on the keys rubs off and becomes very shiny. The big problems, though, are with functionality. Even after months of using it, I found it hard to adjust to the tight spacing of the keys. I frequently mistype. I added red bumps to the F and J keys to keep my fingers oriented but that didn't help much. The biggest problem is that the keyboard's Bluetooth doesn't maintain a solid connection to my Mac. I often have to hit a key once to wake up the keyboard and then a second time to type the key. Typing on this keyboard was always a struggle, so I gave up on it and bought a different keyboard.

What a great little keyboard. Initially I bought it to use with my new Mac Mini G4, but after a few months I added a gaming laptop to my desk and this works on that too (I'm typing this review on it!). It's very compact and slides out the way when not in use and has the ability to work on 3 different devices. Typing feels nice, very much like a Mac keyboard and the berry lasts for ages. It was great value too as I got an open box one that looks like new!

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I’ve been eyeing the Satechi Slim X1 keyboard for the longest time to pair it with my MacBook and iPad Pro. Sleek design and made for Apple makes this keyboard the best third party keyboard for your Apple ecosystem. Get it and you will never regret.

Produto excelente em função e design. Comprei pensando na combinação com meu setup Apple e encaixou perfeitamente, parece até um produto Apple.