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AmazonBasics K4R vs Logitech K400 Plus
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
AmazonBasics K4R
Logitech K400 Plus
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Updated Dec 16, 2022 09:10 PM
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
Variants
- K4R (Black)
- K400 Plus (Black)
- K400 Plus (White)
Our Verdict
AmazonBasics K4R
Logitech K400 Plus
The AmazonBasics K4R and the Logitech K400 Plus both have a built-in trackpad in place of a Numpad. They're very similar keyboards, but the Logitech requires less force to actuate a key, and it has a second left-click button on the top left of the keyboard. Also, unlike the AmazonBasics, the Logitech has a companion software that allows you to make some customizations to the keyboard.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
5.6
6.0
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
2.0 mm
Software & Programming
0.0
3.1
Operating Force
68 gf
65 gf
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Latency
5.6
6.9
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
0.9" (2.3 cm)
0.9" (2.2 cm)
Width
14.7" (37.3 cm)
14.0" (35.5 cm)
Depth
5.1" (12.9 cm)
5.5" (13.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.76 lbs (0.345 kg)
0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
Build Quality
6.0
6.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4.5°
3°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
17.9 mm (0.7")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
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
0.0
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
No
No
Length
N/A
N/A
Connector (Keyboard side)
No Cable
No Cable
Wireless Versatility
0.9
0.9
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
2x AA
2x AA
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
Yes
Yes
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
68 gf
65 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
2.0 mm
Total Travel
2.0 mm
2.9 mm
Typing Quality
6.5
6.5
Typing Noise
10
9.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
42.7 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Latency
5.6
6.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
N/A
Latency Receiver
32.1 ms
16.7 ms
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Logitech Options
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
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
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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