Satechi Slim X1 Review - better than Magic Keyboard?

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0:00 Introduction
0:34 Features
1:35 Versus Magic Keyboard
4:03 Backlit keys
5:33 Multi-device connectivity
6:43 Conclusion

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#mac #keyboards #slimx1

[duartelucas]

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.

[toddhensley]

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

[ricardorgomez]

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.

[JPOIII]

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

[elgs]

I appreciate the rubber feet were not integrated.

[chowkokkeongkeith]

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

[TellurdogIsayhi]

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

[Kevint]

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

[krischalkhanal]

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.

[roeescharf]

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

[navixaxa]

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

[MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

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!!

[almaybach]

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

[mattbarry]

I've been using this keyboard for a couple months now and I like it, but it's not perfect. A few irritants:
1) There's no battery charge indicator in the macOS bluetooth menu like there is with Apple devices. So you can't see the current battery charge status.
2) The included USB-C cable feels a bit flimsy and cheap.
3) I live in Canada and couldn't find this keyboard at any Canadian retailers. So I ordered it directly from Satechi. While the keyboard itself is reasonably priced, by the time you add taxes, shipping, and DHL's import fees it starts to look like a very poor value.

[maheenm]

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!

[OsamaMas]

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

[railwaystationmaster]

Well i WAITED IN VANE for a space grey Apple without the numpad so grabbed the last one amazon finally ilsted and am i glad i did, in every department this keyboard is better than the APPLE variant.

[Prey-u]

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

[billiamnotbob]

Ordered one to use with my Mac Book Air.

[johnleune]

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!