Best keyboards for Mac Mini M2 2023

If you decided to buy a Mac Mini M2 2023 model, then you’ll definitely need a keyboard to go along with it. Apple doesn’t bundle in a keyboard with your purchase, and you’ll have to buy one separately alongside a monitor and mouse, so you can set up macOS Ventura after you unbox your new Mac. Whatever your keyboard needs might be, we’ve got you covered. We collected nine of our favorite keyboards for the Mac Mini M2 2023 model. All of these keyboards are special to Macs, with the unique keyboard layout in the corner. Check them out below.

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  Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

  Editor’s Choice

  $160 $180 Save $20

  This is the official keyboard for the Mac Mini M2. It features the same switches and keycaps as a MacBook, but in a larger full-size layout with a numeric keyboard. It’s also rechargeable via the lighting port and has an integrated TouchID sensor for logins into your Mac.

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  Macally Ultra Slim USB Wired Keyboard

  Best Value

  $40 $60 Save $20

  The Macally Ultra-Slim USB Wired keyboard is a wired USB keyboard for Macs with scissor-switch keycaps. It looks like an Apple product but is almost half the price, with the same functionality and layout as Apple’s own keyboards. Since it is a wired keyboard, you won’t have to worry about charging it, either as it connects with USB-A to your Mac Mini.

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  Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

  Best mini keyboard

  This option is priced a bit cheaper than the full-sized Apple Magic keyboard, and you still get a great typing experience. It has great responsive switches, and TouchID makes logging into your Mac faster.

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  Satechi Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard

  Apple Magic Keyboard alterative

  This is the product to consider if you need a cheaper alternative to the Apple Magic Keyboard. It’s much cheaper than Apple’s but is still full-size with a numpad. It also has a sleek aluminum design.

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  Logitech Craft

  Best for creators

  $139 $200 Save $61

  The Logitech Craft is one of the best wireless keyboards for content creators. The keyboard has a sleek design, and backlit LED keys, with an input dial in the top left corner than can be customized for various in-app functions.

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  Logitech MX Mechnical

  Best mechanical keyboard for Mac

  The Logitech MX Mechanical is a tactile keyboard with three different switch types for those who want the feel of a gaming keyboard but without the fancy RGB lights. It works great with Macs and has macOS function keys. It’s also wireless, it recharges via USB-C, and it has backlighting.

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  iClever GK08

  best keyboard/mouse combo

  $31 $42 Save $11

  This is a keyboard and mouse combo that’s great for the Mac Mini. The keyboard is a basic sleek keyboard with macOS and Windows function keys, with a slim profile and full-size layout. The mouse is also pretty basic, too. Both have rechargeable batteries.

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  PEIOUS Ergonomic Keyboard

  Best ergonomic keyboard

  For those who will be typing all day at their Mac Mini, this is the best wireless keyboard for ergonomics. With a curved surface, you can type in a more natural typing position, and also be confident you won’t run into mistakes thanks to the macOS-specific keys in the corner. The keyboard also has an integrated wrist rest. You can recharge and connect it via USB-C.

The best keyboards for your Mac Mini

There are many keyboards that you can buy for your Mac Mini, including Apple’s own Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, which comes in at a pricey $200. Other options include the slightly more affordable Logitech MX Keys Mini for Mac which is $99, or Apple’s official Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, which is $150. You can’t go wrong with a traditional wired keyboard, either, which cuts our worries about batteries and recharging since it can hook up straight to your Mac’s USB-A port on the rear. There are even fancy high-end keyboards that have tactile and experienced switches for more experienced typists, but at the same price as Apple’s own Magic Keyboard.

More experienced typists or those who will be at the computer all day might also want to check out a more comfortable keyboard like the Logitech MX Mechanical, or the Keychron K4. If these don’t fit your needs, then don’t worry. We have a guide to the best mechanical keyboards which might have something you’d want to buy.

Apple Mac Mini (2023)

The Mac Mini (2023) packs Apple’s M2 or M2 Pro chip in a tiny form factor. It blends power with affordability, thanks to its low price tag.