Logitech introduced the MX Keypad, a $99.99 shortcut pad designed specifically for developers and professionals working heavily with AI tools and code. The device centers around a compact three-by-three grid of nine LCD keys.
TechPowerUp’s review, published on October 24, 2026, characterized the panel as an eleven-button accessory built primarily with AI and development workflows in mind. These nine small color displays facilitate assignments ranging from OS-level media or widget functions to granular, application-level controls for tools like Microsoft Office, Slack, and various AI applications, which utilize plugins.
The physical dimensions are compact: 91.7 by 77.9 by 25.5 millimeters, with a weight of roughly 96 grams. This size allows the keypad to sit between a standard keyboard and a mouse without consuming available mousing space. Reaching the keys requires no visual lookup due to the small grid design.
Functionality extends beyond the physical keys. Two separate page buttons sit alongside the grid, flipping between layouts. The system supports up to fifteen pages, transforming the nine physical keys into as many as 135 assignable actions.
Connection is exclusively via USB-C. The pad lacks Bluetooth and does not include a Logi Bolt receiver, a departure from the wireless options associated with other MX products. Logitech stated this design choice is practical: nine backlit LCD screens drain a battery quickly, and most comparable Stream Deck models operate wired in this price segment.
Buyers must plan for a permanent connection to a dock or hub. Untethered use requires external power solutions.
Configuration occurs through Logitech Options+, the same software used for the MX Master 4 and MX keyboards. This application incorporates the Logi marketplace for accessing profiles, icons, and plugins. The keypad intelligently switches profiles based on which application gains focus.
Logitech bundled the purchase with a three-month subscription to GitHub Copilot Pro+. The platform also supports community plugins for tools like Claude Code and OpenAI Codex. Furthermore, an SDK is available, speaking C# and Node.js, for advanced users wishing to build custom integrations.
In comparing the device to the widely used Elgato Stream Deck, differences in design and target use are clear. The MX Keypad offers nine keys, contrasting with the fifteen keys on the Stream Deck MK.2. While Elgato maintains a deeper plugin catalogue for streaming-specific work, the MX Keypad’s utility shines for developers needing physical buttons for build, test, deploy, or agent controls. It is also advantageous for users already embedded in the Logitech software ecosystem, preferring unified configuration.
The keypad is positioned as a narrowly targeted accessory. At $99.99, its price point undercuts Logitech’s own $199.99 MX Creative Console by half. Its appeal significantly increases for users already utilizing the Logitech ecosystem, but diminishes for those outside it.
