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Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard vs Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard scores 5.1/10 overall, ahead of the Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard at 4.5/10.

The Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard leads on layout and ergonomics.

The Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard leads on connectivity and battery and software.

They score the same on typing feel, build quality and customisation.

The biggest difference is battery and software, where the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard scores 8/10 to the Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard's 3/10.

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

4.5/10verdict: skip

The Dierya DK61SE is a wired 60% keyboard for buyers who want a small, low-cost board for a desk or a travel bag. It suits Windows users who are happy with a US layout and do not need much from the software. Owners praise its compact size and value, but stabiliser rattle and software problems are the recurring complaints.

Typically about £29.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard

Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MX Mechanical Mini suits people who want a compact wireless keyboard with a choice of switch type and long battery life. It fits those who pair it with up to three devices and don't need deep remapping. Buyers who want QMK, VIA or a confirmed UK ISO layout should read the limits below first.

Typically about £129.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical KeyboardLogitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard
Typing feel25%5/105/10
Build quality20%6/106/10
Customisation20%3/103/10
Connectivity15%5/106/10
Layout and ergonomics10%4/103/10
Battery and software10%3/108/10
Overall4.5/105.1/10

Specifications

SpecDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical KeyboardLogitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard
Layout60% (61 keys), ANSI/US layoutCompact 65%/75% (sources conflict; Best Buy lists Compact 60%); 312.60 × 131.55 × 26.10 mm, 612 g; UK ISO not selectable on UK store page
Switchesnot listedTactile Quiet, Clicky or Linear, chosen at purchase
ConnectivityWired USB-C with detachable cableBluetooth Low Energy and Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch pairs up to three devices
Firmware (QMK / VIA)not listedNot QMK or VIA; customisation via Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS
KeycapsABS, double-shotABS
Batterynot listedRechargeable Li-Po, 1500 mAh, USB-C; up to 15 days with backlighting, up to 10 months with it off

Strengths and weaknesses

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

  • + Compact 61-key 60% layout
  • + Silicone gasket mount listed by manufacturer
  • + Detachable USB-C cable
  • − Owners report spacebar stabiliser rattle
  • − Software often fails to detect the board
  • − ANSI/US layout only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a UK ISO layout
  • Mac or Linux users who want to configure the keyboard
  • Anyone who wants dependable RGB control or deep remapping
Read the full Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard review ›

Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard

  • + Battery lasts up to 10 months with backlight off
  • + Sturdy chassis with no flex, according to owners
  • + Tactile Quiet, Clicky or Linear switches at purchase
  • − Owners report stabiliser rattle and noise
  • − No QMK or VIA; remapping limited to Logi Options+
  • − UK ISO not selectable on the UK store page

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who wants QMK, VIA or open-firmware remapping
  • Typists who need a confirmed UK ISO layout or adjustable tilt
  • Buyers sensitive to stabiliser rattle in a shared space
Read the full Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard review ›

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