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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

AmazonBasics K4R vs Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

AmazonBasics K4R
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Dec 16, 2022 09:10 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

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AmazonBasics K4R Picture
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ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Variants

  • K4R (Black)
  • Bluetooth Keyboard (Black)

Review

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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.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

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  

AmazonBasics K4R Top Picture
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 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)

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Build Quality 
 

6.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

AmazonBasics K4R Build Quality Close Up
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

AmazonBasics K4R Side Picture
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 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

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Microsoft Bluetooth 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 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

AmazonBasics K4R Backlighting Picture
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

AmazonBasics K4R Brightness Max
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

AmazonBasics K4R Brightness Min
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

AmazonBasics K4R White Shot
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

AmazonBasics K4R White Shot
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

N/A
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
No Cable

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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

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

AmazonBasics K4R Extra Features
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 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

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

AmazonBasics K4R Bundle Picture
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

10
9.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very 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  

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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

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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  

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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  

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Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

Key Press 
 

20.0 ms

Key Release 
 

45.7 ms

Data Transmission 
 

5.6

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard 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  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

1.7 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.8 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

AmazonBasics K4R 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

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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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