Do You Need a Second KeyRiser? Home, Office, Shared Desks

Short answer: Buy a second set only if you have a second supported keyboard that you want to keep raised. If you use one keyboard and carry it between a home desk and an office desk, one pair of KeyRiser feet is enough — you unseat them, pack them with the keyboard, and reseat them at the other desk. A second set saves the swap only when there are two keyboards living in two places.

This is a buying-decision page for people who already like the idea of a fixed rear lift and are working out how many sets they need. It is not a compatibility page; the supported models are covered in the compatibility guide and the model identification guide. Here the question is simpler: one set or two?

KeyRiser is an independent accessory and is not affiliated with Logitech. The keyboard is not included.

The question that settles it: how many keyboards?

KeyRiser feet are model-specific and seat on a physical keyboard. So the number of sets you need tracks the number of keyboards you want raised, not the number of desks you sit at.

• One keyboard, two desks. Carry the feet with the keyboard. One set is enough.
• Two keyboards, two desks. If each keyboard stays at its desk, a second set avoids moving the feet every time.
• Two keyboards at one desk. You only need the second set if you want both raised at the same time. If one is a spare or a travel board, one set usually does.

If that is your situation, the decision is easy. The rest of this page is about the two scenarios that trip people up: commuting with one keyboard, and sharing a desk.

Scenario one: one keyboard that moves between desks

If you take one MX Keys back and forth between home and the office, the accessory should move with it. The feet are two small parts; they cost nothing to carry and take seconds to reseat.

A simple routine:

1. At the end of the day, pull both feet straight off the rear corners and drop them in a small pouch or the keyboard’s box.
2. Pack them with the keyboard so the pair stays together.
3. At the other desk, reseat each foot on the rear corner and press-test for wobble before a long session.

This works because KeyRiser is a compact two-piece accessory, not a full tray or a stand with a base. Removing, cleaning, and storing the feet is quick, and the install steps are the same at both desks. You do not need to buy a second pair to “have one ready” at each location for a single keyboard.

The one thing to watch: if you also own a second, unsupported keyboard at one of the desks — an MX Mechanical, a Wave Keys, a laptop — a KeyRiser set will not fit it. Confirm each keyboard before you plan a set for it.

Scenario two: two keyboards that stay put

Many hybrid workers now keep two keyboards: a full MX Keys at home, and an MX Keys S or a Mini in the office, or the reverse. If each keyboard lives at its desk, moving two feet between them every week quickly becomes a chore — and, realistically, the feet end up left behind at one location.

That is the case where a second set earns its place. Two sets mean:

• Each desk is ready to type at the fixed rear lift without a setup step.
• Nothing is forgotten or left in a bag.
• The two feet always travel as a complete pair per keyboard.

This fits the hybrid worker setup pattern, where the goal is that both desks work on day one. If you use Easy-Switch to jump the same keyboard between devices, a multi-device setup still needs one physical pair per keyboard — Easy-Switch moves the connection, not the hardware.

Make sure both keyboards are supported before you buy two sets. The compatible list is short: Logitech MX Keys, MX Keys S, and MX Keys Mini, and all three use the same shaped pair. A second set for a keyboard that is not on that list will not fit.

Scenario three: shared desks and hot-desking

Shared desks add a wrinkle: the hardware is not yours, and the keyboard changes day to day. Read the desk before buying a set for it.

• If the desk provides a supported MX Keys, personal riser feet are a small, portable upgrade you bring and take away.
• If the desk provides an unsupported or unknown keyboard, do not count on KeyRiser fitting it.
• If several people share one keyboard, remember that the fixed 15° rear lift is one preference, not everyone’s. A riser you keep in your bag is the flexible option; a set installed on a communal keyboard changes the setup for the next person.

The hot-desking guide covers the broader setup logic. The takeaway for this decision is that portability, not a second purchase, is usually the right answer at a shared desk.

When not to buy a second set

A second purchase is not automatically “better.” Skip it if:

• You have one supported keyboard. Carry the feet instead.
• Your second keyboard is not an MX Keys, MX Keys S, or MX Keys Mini. It will not fit.
• You are buying a spare set “just in case” for a keyboard you might buy later. Pick the keyboard first; the accessory follows.
• The real problem is a desk mat, a slick surface, or a cable at one desk. Fix that directly rather than buying hardware you do not need.

Spending more is not the same as solving the problem. Two sets help two keyboards, and nothing else.

What you get in each set

Every KeyRiser set is the same compact package, so “second set” means a second copy of the same thing:

• Two separate rear feet, one per rear corner.
• A fixed 15° rear lift.
• Matte-black PLA, tool-free, no adhesive, no screws.
• Keyboard not included.

There is no single-foot SKU, so if one foot is lost or damaged, the practical fix is a new set or the order’s return options. Keep both feet in the same place so the pair stays together. Full details are on the specifications page.

If you are still deciding whether the fixed angle suits you at all, do that first. A minimalist desk setup benefits from the small footprint, but the angle question is separate from the count question. Try one keyboard and one set before you commit to a second.

FAQ

Do I need two KeyRisers for two desks?

Only if you have two supported keyboards and want both raised. If you move one keyboard between desks, one set is enough — carry the feet with the keyboard.

Can I use one set on two different keyboards?

Yes, if both keyboards are supported models (MX Keys, MX Keys S, or MX Keys Mini). Unseat the feet from one and reseat them on the other. A second set simply saves you the swap.

Is KeyRiser easy to carry to the office?

Yes. It is two small pieces that fit in a pouch or the keyboard’s box. There is no tray or base to pack.

Will one set fit both an MX Keys and an MX Keys Mini?

Yes. The three supported models use the same shaped pair, so the same set seats on both. The Mini’s shorter rear edge changes how the feet sit, not whether they fit.

Should I buy a set for a shared desk keyboard?

Only if that keyboard is a supported model, and even then, portability is usually the better choice because the fixed angle is one person’s preference, not everyone’s.

What if my second keyboard is an MX Mechanical or Wave Keys?

Those are not supported. Do not order a set for them; check the compatibility page and choose an accessory that names your actual keyboard.

Bottom line

Count the keyboards, not the desks. One supported keyboard that travels with you needs one set. Two supported keyboards that live at two desks are the case where a second set pays off. Shared and communal keyboards are better served by a portable pair you bring and take away than by a permanent install. Confirm each keyboard against the compatibility list, then buy only the number of sets your keyboards justify — starting from the product page or the purchase page.

This article is educational and is not medical advice. KeyRiser is an independent accessory and is not affiliated with Logitech. If you experience persistent pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness, consult a qualified health professional.