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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Adesso Tru-Form 150 vs Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Adesso Tru-Form 150
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Dec 16, 2022 09:48 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Nov 27, 2023 05:25 PM

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Adesso Tru-Form 150 Picture
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Picture

Variants

  • Tru-Form 150 (Black)
  • Surface Ergonomic Keyboard (Gray)

Our Verdict

Adesso Tru-Form 150

Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard

The Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard is much better than the Adesso Tru-Form 150. The Microsoft has a much better build quality, typing quality, and compatibility with different operating systems. The Microsoft's Bluetooth connection also makes it more versatile, but it doesn't have backlighting, which the Adesso has.

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Black
Tru-Form 150
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Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
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Black
Tru-Form 150
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Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
B&H
Black
Tru-Form 150
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Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
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Black
Tru-Form 150
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Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.0
5.8

Backlighting 
 

4.6
0.0

Pre-Travel 
 

2.5 mm
1.6 mm

Build Quality 
 

5.5
8.5

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
65 gf

Latency 
 

5.3
6.3

Typing Quality 
 

4.5
8.0

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Top Picture
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)

Width  

19.9" (50.5 cm)
17.7" (44.9 cm)

Depth 
 

9.2" (23.4 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.2" (23.4 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Weight 
 

1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

5.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Build Quality Close Up
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

8.5
9.0

Side Picture  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Side Picture
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Ergonomical
Yes

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.6°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

24.6 mm (1.0")

Wrist Rest  

Fixed

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

4.6
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Backlighting Picture
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Brightness Max
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
No

Brightness Min  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Brightness Min
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Adesso Tru-Form 150 White Shot
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

Multi-color

Color Mixing 
 

Multi-Color (No RGB)

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 White Shot
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
No Cable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
7.3

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
2x AAA

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Extra Features
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Bundle Picture
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

4.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
9.8

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

38.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
65 gf

Actuation Force 
 

35 gf
33 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.5 mm
1.6 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.9 mm
2.5 mm

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Latency 
 

5.3
6.3

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

33.2 ms
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
22.7 ms
Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

5.3
6.3

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

22.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±6.2 ms

Wired 
 

33.2 ms
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
22.7 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

21.5 ms

Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.6

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

Key Press 
 

25.9 ms

Key Release 
 

55.9 ms

Data Transmission 
 

3.3

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

75 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

6.7

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

8.9 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

15.7 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Adesso Tru-Form 150 Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No Software

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software

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Computer Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Fully Compatible

iOS  

No
Fully Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Fully Compatible

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10

Android 
 

No
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Check Price

Black
Tru-Form 150
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
Amazon.com
Black
Tru-Form 150
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
B&H
Black
Tru-Form 150
B&H
Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
BestBuy.com
Black
Tru-Form 150
BestBuy.com
Gray
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
Walmart.com

Adesso Tru-Form 150

Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard

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