| Specification | Details |
| Form Factor | Nine programmable LCD keys + 2 Page Control buttons |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C |
| Weight | 96 grams |
| Dimensions | 91.7 × 77.9 × 25.5mm |
| Compatibility | Windows and macOS |
| Software Needed | Logi Options+ |
A keyboard and mouse can do almost everything you need at a computer. The problem is not capability. It is the number of tiny actions that sit between you and the job: finding the right command, switching apps, opening a menu, or typing the same instruction one more time.
The Logitech MX Keypad is built around removing some of that friction. It is a compact wired console with nine programmable LCD buttons, two buttons for moving between pages and a companion app that lets you turn those keys into shortcuts, macros, text actions, app controls and saved prompts.
Logitech is clearly targeting developers who use AI coding tools. At ₹15,999, the MX Keypad offers native hooks for VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA and GitHub Copilot, while community plugins extend it to Claude Code and OpenAI Codex. The company also bundles three months of GitHub Copilot Pro+.
But coding is only one reason to consider it. The MX Keypad has a wider productivity case, particularly if AI assistants, office applications, video tools and calls already occupy most of your working day.
The MX Keypad is easy to accommodate. Measuring 91.7 x 77.9 x 25.5mm and weighing 96g, it takes up about as much room as a small notebook. It can sit beside a full-sized keyboard or laptop without demanding a desk reshuffle, and it is light enough to pack when you move between home and office.
I received the Graphite version, which has the same restrained aesthetic as Logitech’s wider MX range. The casing is plastic, but it feels sturdy and well finished. Its combination of matte surfaces and a subtly glossy top panel looks smart without pulling attention away from the rest of a desk setup. A Pale Grey option is available in some markets as well.
The package includes the keypad, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a small stand and documentation. The stand raises the keypad to a roughly 45-degree angle, which is the better way to use it. It brings the keys closer to your fingers and makes the compact grid easier to work with. There is a cable channel behind the stand, along with a Velcro strap for tidying the 1.5m cable.
The unit can also be used flat, although the stand makes the experience feel more purposeful. It is a welcome inclusion, especially because the device has no wireless mode or internal battery.
The front is dominated by a three-by-three array of colour LCD buttons. Below it sit the two page controls, which let you move through multiple sets of commands. The overall layout is simple, but it is the displays that make the hardware feel more useful than a typical macro pad.
Every LCD key can show a label, icon or a combination of the two. That means you are not relying on memory alone. You can glance at the keypad and see the command in front of you, whether it is a Copilot action, a DaVinci Resolve control, a Zoom shortcut or a prompt you use regularly.
Each profile can hold up to 15 pages. With nine programmable keys on every page, that gives you a theoretical ceiling of 135 commands per application. In practice, the first screen will matter the most, because those are the controls you can reach without pausing to navigate through pages.
The keys register commands promptly and the displays are bright enough to be read easily. Their soft action will not satisfy someone looking for the feel of a mechanical keyboard, but the MX Keypad is a different kind of tool. Its strength is that it turns abstract shortcuts into visible controls.
Without Logi Options+, the MX Keypad is simply nine small screens. Logitech’s companion software is where you assign actions, create layouts, adjust brightness and organise profiles for different applications.
The interface presents a virtual version of the keypad, with actions available to drag onto each button. Users can add keyboard shortcuts, launch applications, open websites, control media playback, tweak system settings or create mouse actions. It also supports scripts, text insertion, toggles and multi-actions that perform a sequence of commands from one press.
That last option is where the product starts making more sense. A single key can carry out a task that normally takes several inputs, helping reduce the small interruptions that build up across a workday.
Profiles can be general or linked to a specific application. When automatic switching is enabled, the MX Keypad changes its layout as you move between apps. Open Slack and it can show communication controls; shift to Word, an IDE or an editing app and the buttons can change again.
Logi Marketplace expands the selection with profiles, icons and plugins. A Logitech account is needed to access it, and some plugins may require their own supporting extension or application. The Marketplace is still developing, but it is what gives the MX Keypad room to evolve beyond Logitech’s default commands.
The product is at its best when it is configured around the way you already work. It does not need to replace every shortcut or turn your desk into a cockpit. A few well-selected actions are enough to make it useful.
AI tools are an obvious starting point. With Claude Desktop and ChatGPT, the MX Keypad can keep often-used prompts, commands and related actions close at hand. If you regularly give an assistant the same brief, request or instruction, assigning it to a labelled key is more convenient than finding an old chat or pasting text again.
That becomes more relevant when AI is part of the normal workflow rather than something you occasionally open to ask a question. The keypad provides a physical place for those repeated actions, instead of leaving them scattered across notes, browser tabs and keyboard shortcuts.
It also works well for more conventional office tasks. Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom and browser-based work all involve recurring commands, whether that is switching views, controlling a call, opening a file, inserting text or triggering a sequence of actions. The MX Keypad gives those functions a visible place beside the keyboard.
I also tried it with DaVinci Resolve, partly to see how adaptable it could be. It is not meant to replace a dedicated colour-grading panel or editing console, but it can be a fun way to keep a handful of controls in sight while you work. Likewise, people who stream gameplay can use it in a Stream Deck-like role for scenes, streaming tools and other supported actions.
Developers, however, remain Logitech’s main audience here. The MX Keypad has native support for VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA and GitHub Copilot, allowing users to navigate projects, open terminals, manage debugging tools and launch common commands through the keys.
The more distinctive functions arrive through plugins for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex. These can show live agent status on the LCD buttons and provide controls for terminal-based workflows. If an agent is running in the background or waiting for a response, the keypad can make that status easier to notice without constantly returning to a terminal window.
Prompt macros and voice-input actions also suit this use case. Developers who return to the same instructions or workflows can keep them on a key rather than repeating the setup every time.
For those with more specialised requirements, Logitech provides the Logi Actions SDK. It supports JavaScript and C#, making it possible to create custom plugins for tools that are not already supported. The one significant platform limitation is Linux, which the MX Keypad does not support despite its developer focus.
The MX Keypad is not a necessary accessory. Anyone comfortable with keyboard shortcuts, free macro software or text expanders can replicate many of its functions without spending ₹15,999.
What Logitech offers is convenience. The LCD keys make commands easy to identify, while automatic profiles let the device follow your workflow from one application to the next. The more repetitive and multi-app your work is, the easier it is to see the appeal.
It works best for people willing to spend time setting it up, particularly those who use AI assistants, coding tools, office applications or creative software throughout the day. For them, the MX Keypad can become a useful little panel that keeps regular actions closer than a menu or a keyboard shortcut ever could.