At CES 2026, Satechi unveiled an all new lineup of ultra-slim keyboard and mice for Mac users. They come in Silver and Space Black, work wirelessly, charge with USB-C, and serve as surprisingly good value options. That all sounds great, but do they hold up?
I have to admit, I didn’t expect a whole lot from these new accessories. That was until I unboxed them. For the price they come in at, they’re – at least in my opinion – some of the best value offerings for a wireless Mac keyboard and mouse. If you try them out, I think you’ll be impressed too.
Satechi Slim Keyboard
First things first, the EX1 keyboard. Satechi calls these slim, but I’ll go a step further and call it ultra-slim. When I took this thing out the box, I was genuinely wowed – which doesn’t happen very often.
I use a Magic Keyboard already, so I’m used to thin and light keyboards. Yet somehow, this one managed to impress. It feels really light, and its just very, very thin. It also feels very solid. It’s made of aluminum, and doesn’t flex very much. For $50, this is simply A+ build quality. To me, the Satechi EX1 feels higher quality than the Magic Keyboard.
As for key feel, this’ll be a bit of a hit or miss depending on what you prefer. It has longer travel, which I do like, but the switches feel slightly mushier. If you’re someone who likes a tactile and satisfying click from your keys, this might not be the most satisfying keyboard purchase.
In the box, you get a USB-C charging cable, as well as a USB-C 2.4GHz dongle for a more stable wireless connection. If you choose not to use this dongle, you can also Bluetooth pair it to up to 3 devices and easily switch between them.
You might also notice that the keyboard has keys for both Windows and macOS. There’s a nice little switch on the top of the keyboard for changing between them, just in case you wanted to share this keyboard between ecosystems.
On the macOS side of things, you do get everything you’d expect from a Mac keyboard – including on the function row. Mission Control, Spotlight, and Dictation are all there – just like on Apple’s keyboards.
At just $50, the Satechi Slim EX1 Keyboard feels like a great option if you’re looking for a nice compact Mac keyboard for your desk. Satechi also offers the EX3 if you’re someone who prefers a full size keyboard.
- Buy Satechi’s Slim EX1 Keyboard (compact) – $50 on Amazon
- Buy Satechi’s Slim EX3 Keyboard (full size) – $70 on Amazon
Satechi Slim Mouse
The mouse is certainly less impressive than the keyboard, but at just $30, it still fills a nice gap in the market.
Satechi’s Slim EX Mouse is a very low profile wireless mouse. You can use it with the USB-C dongle that comes in the box, or you can pair it with up to two Bluetooth devices.
Nothing about this mouse is flashy. There’s no fancy buttons like an MX Master, and there’s nothing to write home about in terms of ergonomics. It gets the job done well, though. The clicks feel nice, remaining relatively quiet (though not completely silent), and ultimately, it’s aesthetically pleasing.
You can get one in either Silver or Space Black to match your Mac, and ultimately, $30 is kind of hard to beat for something that aesthetically matches the Mac. Apple’s Magic Mouse is over twice the price, and well, it isn’t exactly a beloved product.
If you’re someone who needs a mouse to throw into your backpack for using on the go, the Satechi Slim EX Mouse could be a great pick. It also comes with a charging cable in the box.
- Buy Satechi’s Slim Mouse – $30 on Amazon
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