Buying Guide

The Logitech MK270 Combo and the Logitech Sets Above It

If the MK270 feels too basic, these Logitech combos add Bluetooth, slim keys, programmable keys or multi-device pairing.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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This guide starts with the MK270 and then looks upward. Each other Logitech set here changes one thing: the MK250 drops the receiver for Bluetooth, the MK470 goes slim, the MK335 adds programmable keys and the MK955 pairs with three devices.

We included these other Logitech combos because MK270 shoppers often need one of those changes.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

Our Picks

The Baseline1 of 5

Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Logitech's MK270 pairs a full-size spill-resistant keyboard with a small ambidextrous mouse on one receiver.

Best for

One PC on a budget

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Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Why we like it

The keyboard is rated for up to three years on its batteries. On keyboard battery rating it ties with the MK470 at up to 36 months. It shares a 2.4GHz USB receiver connection with the MK470 and MK335; the MK250 goes with a bluetooth connection.

You get a full-size with 8 hotkeys keyboard layout here, which sets it apart from the MK955 and its a full-size slim (K950) keyboard layout. No other pick in this guide offers a compact ambidextrous mouse or pointer; compare the MK335, which has a contoured mouse or pointer. You also get eight media and shortcut hotkeys.

The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the MK250 was closest.

Key specs

Connection
2.4GHz USB receiver
Keyboard battery
up to 36 months
Wireless range
33 ft
Keyboard layout
Full-size with 8 hotkeys
Mouse or pointer
Compact ambidextrous
Lighting
None

Pros

  • a keyboard battery rated for up to 36 months
  • Spill-resistant keyboard
  • Mouse battery rated for up to 12 months
  • Eight media and shortcut hotkeys

Cons

  • no backlighting

No Receiver Needed2 of 5

Logitech MK250 Compact Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Logitech's MK250 drops the USB receiver and connects both pieces over Bluetooth.

Best for

Laptops with few USB-A ports

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Logitech MK250 Compact Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Why we like it

Its compact frame still fits a number pad. Its up to 12 months keyboard battery rating is the shortest in this group; the MK270 leads at up to 36 months. No other pick in this guide offers a bluetooth connection; compare the MK335, which has a 2.4GHz USB receiver connection.

It is the only pick here with a compact with numpad keyboard layout; the MK270 has a full-size with 8 hotkeys keyboard layout instead. You get a compact mouse or pointer here, which sets it apart from the MK955 and its an M750 L mouse or pointer. It connects over Bluetooth only, so the PC needs Bluetooth built in or a USB adapter.

There is no dedicated number pad, which matters if you enter figures often. Its price falls between the MK270 and the MK470, based on our last check.

Key specs

Connection
Bluetooth
Keyboard battery
up to 12 months
Keyboard layout
Compact with numpad
Mouse or pointer
Compact
Lighting
None

Pros

  • No USB receiver to lose
  • Compact frame that still has a number pad
  • Keyboard battery rated for up to 12 months
  • Bluetooth connection, the only one here

Cons

  • no backlighting
  • Keyboard battery rating trails the MK270 (up to 36 months)
  • Costs more than the MK270 at the time of writing

The catch

If keyboard battery rating is your priority, the MK270 (up to 36 months) is the stronger choice.

Slimmest Set3 of 5

Logitech MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

The MK470 is a slim set with low-profile scissor keys and a flat ambidextrous mouse.

Best for

Small desks

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Logitech MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Why we like it

It suits a small desk or a laptop stand. On keyboard battery rating it ties with the MK270 at up to 36 months. It shares a 2.4GHz USB receiver connection with the MK270 and MK335; the MK250 goes with a bluetooth connection.

A slim compact with numpad keyboard layout is unique to it among these picks, while the MK250 uses a compact with numpad keyboard layout. It is the only pick here with a slim ambidextrous mouse or pointer; the MK270 has a compact ambidextrous mouse or pointer instead. You also get a mouse battery rated for up to 18 months.

The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. There is no dedicated number pad, which matters if you enter figures often. It was priced above the MK250 and below the MK335 at the time of writing.

Key specs

Connection
2.4GHz USB receiver
Keyboard battery
up to 36 months
Max mouse DPI
1,000 DPI
Keyboard layout
Slim compact with numpad
Mouse or pointer
Slim ambidextrous
Lighting
None

Pros

  • a keyboard battery rated for up to 36 months
  • Low-profile scissor keys
  • Mouse battery rated for up to 18 months
  • 12 customizable FN keys

Cons

  • no backlighting
  • Costs more than the MK270 at the time of writing

Most Programmable Keys4 of 5

Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Logitech's MK335 is a full-size set with 11 hotkeys and four programmable F-keys.

Best for

Custom shortcuts

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Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Why we like it

Its keyboard battery is rated for two years. Its up to 24 months keyboard battery rating ranks third of 4 here, behind the MK270 (up to 36 months) and ahead of the MK250 (up to 12 months). Like the MK270 and MK470, it has a 2.4GHz USB receiver connection, while the MK250 uses a bluetooth connection.

No other pick in this guide offers a full-size with numpad keyboard layout; compare the MK470, which has a slim compact with numpad keyboard layout. A contoured mouse or pointer is unique to it among these picks, while the MK250 uses a compact mouse or pointer. The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper MK470 and the pricier MK955, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Connection
2.4GHz USB receiver
Keyboard battery
up to 24 months
Keyboard layout
Full-size with numpad
Mouse or pointer
Contoured
Lighting
None

Pros

  • 11 hotkeys plus 4 programmable F-keys
  • Mouse battery rated for up to 12 months
  • Full-size layout
  • Keyboard battery rating of up to 24 months, ahead of the MK250

Cons

  • no backlighting
  • Costs more than the MK270 at the time of writing

Best Multi-Device Set5 of 5

Logitech MK955 Signature Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

The MK955 bundles the slim K950 keyboard with an M750 L mouse, pairing up to three devices over Bolt or Bluetooth.

Best for

Switching between computers

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Logitech MK955 Signature Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Why we like it

It is the most expensive Logitech set here. It is the only pick here with a full-size slim (K950) keyboard layout; the MK270 has a full-size with 8 hotkeys keyboard layout instead. You get an M750 L mouse or pointer here, which sets it apart from the MK335 and its a contoured mouse or pointer.

Logi Bolt receivers do not pair with older Unifying devices, so keep the included receiver with this set. The receiver is USB-A; a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or hub. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the MK335. Buyers who need a confirmed keyboard battery rating should compare it with the MK270, which runs for up to 36 months.

Key specs

Connection
Logi Bolt receiver, Bluetooth
Keyboard layout
Full-size slim (K950)
Mouse or pointer
M750 L
Lighting
None

Pros

  • Pairing with up to three devices
  • K950 slim keyboard with an M750 L mouse
  • Both Bolt and Bluetooth connections
  • Full-size slim (K950) keyboard layout, the only one here

Cons

  • no backlighting
  • No published keyboard battery rating
  • Costs more than the MK270 at the time of writing

How We Chose

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A grey mechanical keyboard beside a mouse on a wooden desk
A grey mechanical keyboard beside a mouse on a wooden desk
How these picks were ranked
We lined up five combos on connection, keyboard battery rating, keyboard layout and mouse or pointer as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 5 picks leave out keyboard battery rating.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the MK270 to the MK955, state connection, keyboard layout and mouse or pointer.
Where the specs have gaps
The MK955 gives no keyboard battery rating.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the MK270 (under $50) to the MK955 ($100 to $150).

What to Look For

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Keyboard battery rating

    The MK270 tops keyboard battery rating at up to 36 months and the MK250 sits lowest at up to 12 months; 2 picks share the top figure. The MK270 is the pick for keyboard battery rating. The MK955 gives no keyboard battery rating figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.

  2. Mouse or pointer

    The MK270 lists Compact ambidextrous; the MK250 lists compact; the MK470 lists Slim ambidextrous; the MK335 lists Contoured; the MK955 lists M750 L.

    A mechanical keyboard with RGB-lit keycaps
    A mechanical keyboard with RGB-lit keycaps
  3. Extras that separate them

    The MK250: a compact frame that still has a number pad. The MK470: a mouse battery rated for up to 18 months. The MK955: a K950 slim keyboard with an M750 L mouse.

  4. Where your budget lands

    Under $50 buys the MK270, the MK250, the MK470 and the MK335; $100 to $150 buys the MK955 at our last check.

    A mechanical keyboard with white keycaps in front of an ultrawide monitor
    A mechanical keyboard with white keycaps in front of an ultrawide monitor
  5. Start from what matters most

    One PC on a budget: the MK270. Laptops with few USB-A ports: the MK250. Small desks: the MK470.

How to Choose

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
One PC on a budgetMK270Keyboard rated for 36 months on one receiver
Laptops with few USB-A portsMK250Connects over Bluetooth only
Small desksMK470Low-profile scissor keys
Custom shortcutsMK335Four programmable F-keys plus 11 hotkeys
Switching between computersMK955Pairs with up to three devices

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A compact keyboard and mouse in front of an ultrawide monitor
A compact keyboard and mouse in front of an ultrawide monitor

Key specs side by side

The MK270 leads on keyboard battery rating at up to 36 months, ahead of the MK470 at up to 36 months. "Not listed" marks keyboard battery rating where the MK955 leaves the figure out.

ComboConnectionKeyboard batteryKeyboard layoutMouse or pointer
MK2702.4GHz USB receiverup to 36 monthsFull-size with 8 hotkeysCompact ambidextrous
MK250Bluetoothup to 12 monthsCompact with numpadCompact
MK4702.4GHz USB receiverup to 36 monthsSlim compact with numpadSlim ambidextrous
MK3352.4GHz USB receiverup to 24 monthsFull-size with numpadContoured
MK955Logi Bolt receiver, BluetoothNot listedFull-size slim (K950)M750 L

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By price at the time of writing

The MK270 was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the MK955 the highest ($100 to $150) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierCombos
Under $50MK270, MK250, MK470, MK335
About $100 to $150MK955
A close-up of a full-size keyboard with grey keycaps
A close-up of a full-size keyboard with grey keycaps

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the MK955 our Best Multi-Device Set pick?

It carries the badge for pairs with up to three devices. The MK270, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It suits switching between computers.

Do the MK270 and the MK250 differ on keyboard layout?

The MK270 uses full-size with 8 hotkeys; the MK250 uses Compact with numpad; the MK470 uses Slim compact with numpad; the MK335 uses Full-size with numpad; the MK955 uses Full-size slim (K950).

What extras do the MK270 and the MK250 include?

The MK270: a spill-resistant keyboard. The MK250: no USB receiver to lose. The MK470: low-profile scissor keys.

Who should choose the MK270?

The MK270 carries our The Baseline label for keyboard rated for 36 months on one receiver. It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the under $50 tier at our last price check; it suits one PC on a budget.

Should I pick the MK270 or the MK955?

The MK270 suits one PC on a budget; the MK955 suits switching between computers.

Bottom Line

The MK270 remains the baseline for a single PC. Move to the MK250 for a laptop without spare USB-A ports, the MK470 for a small desk, the MK335 for programmable keys, or the MK955 if you switch between computers.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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