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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

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 vs Logitech Craft

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017
Logitech Craft

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Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Picture
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Variants

  • Magic Keyboard (Silver)
  • Logitech Craft (Dark Gray)

Our Verdict

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017

Logitech Craft

The Logitech Craft and the Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 are both low-profile, wireless office keyboards. The Logitech supports multi-device pairing, and it connects wirelessly with a USB receiver, as opposed to the Apple keyboard, which connects wirelessly via Bluetooth. The Logitech also has white backlighting, a feature the Apple keyboard lacks. On the other hand, the Apple keyboard is much more portable, making it easier to travel with. The Logitech is a full-sized keyboard, while the Apple is a compact 75% model. That said, the Apple is also available as a full-sized keyboard.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.6
7.9

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
8.9

Pre-Travel 
 

0.9 mm
1.2 mm

Configuration Software 
 

Windows 
 

Partially Compatible
Full

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
7.8

Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Top Picture
Logitech Craft Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

0.4" (1.1 cm)
0.8" (1.9 cm)

Width  

11.0" (27.9 cm)
16.9" (43.0 cm)

Depth 
 

4.5" (11.5 cm)
5.9" (14.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.51 lbs (0.230 kg)
2.11 lbs (0.958 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech Craft Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Side Picture
Logitech Craft Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

7.2 mm (0.3")

Wrist Rest  

No

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 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
8.9

Backlighting Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Backlighting Picture
Logitech Craft Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Brightness Max
Logitech Craft Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
Yes

Brightness Min  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Brightness Min
Logitech Craft Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 White Shot
Logitech Craft White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

White Only

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 White Shot
Logitech Craft White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

3.3 ft (1.0 m)
4.5 ft (1.4 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Lightning
USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility 
 

7.5
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable

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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  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Extra Features
Logitech Craft Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
Yes

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Bundle Picture
Logitech Craft Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

36.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Scissor

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Scissor

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

64 gf
64 gf

Actuation Force 
 

35 gf
35 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

0.9 mm
1.2 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.0 mm
1.9 mm

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Latency 
 

6.9
7.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

23.4 ms
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
8.8 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

37.0 ms
18.1 ms

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
7.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

23.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.2 ms

Wired 
 

23.4 ms
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
8.8 ms

Bluetooth 
 

37.0 ms
18.1 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

23.1 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

Key Press 
 

33.4 ms

Key Release 
 

27.3 ms

Data Transmission 
 

3.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Apple Magic Keyboard 2017 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

N/A

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No

Chord Split 
 

5.7

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

11.8 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Logitech Craft 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
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy

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Computer Compatibility 
 

8.6
8.5

Windows 
 

Partially Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

MacOS & Linux

Android  

Partially Compatible
Partial

iOS  

Fully Compatible
Partial

iPadOS  

Fully Compatible
Partial

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

9.2

Android 
 

Partially Compatible
Partial

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

iPhone & iPad

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