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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
AmazonBasics K4R vs Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
AmazonBasics K4R
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- K4R (Black)
- Bluetooth Keyboard (Black)
Our Verdict
AmazonBasics K4R
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard is better than the AmazonBasics K4R. The Microsoft feels more durable, its Bluetooth connection makes it more versatile, and it will work with mobile devices as well, which the AmazonBasics can't do. The AmazonBasics has a built-in touchpad while the Microsoft has a Numpad.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
5.6
6.3
Latency
5.6
6.9
Software & Programming
0.0
4.6
Build Quality
6.0
7.5
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.9" (2.3 cm)
0.7" (1.9 cm)
Width
14.7" (37.3 cm)
17.1" (43.5 cm)
Depth
5.1" (12.9 cm)
4.9" (12.4 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.76 lbs (0.345 kg)
1.04 lbs (0.470 kg)
Build Quality
6.0
7.5
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°
2°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
16.8 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
7.3
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
2x AA
2x AAA
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
Yes
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
6.5
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
10
9.9
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
35.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
68 gf
66 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
49 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
2.0 mm
2.1 mm
Latency
5.6
6.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
N/A
Latency Receiver
32.1 ms
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
22.0 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
5.6
6.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
22.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±3.3 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
32.1 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
22.0 ms
PCB (Estimated)
20.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Key Press
20.0 ms
Key Release
45.7 ms
Data Transmission
5.6
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
125 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
9.4
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
1.7 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
6.8 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
6+
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
Fully Compatible
iOS
No
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
No
Fully Compatible
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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