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Das Keyboard Model S Professional vs Logitech K845
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Das Keyboard Model S Professional
Logitech K845
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Updated Apr 21, 2022 04:10 PM
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Variants
- Model S Professional (Black)
- Logitech K845 (Black/Gray)
Our Verdict
Das Keyboard Model S Professional
Logitech K845
The Logitech K845 is better than the Das Keyboard Model S Professional. The Logitech feels better built, has backlighting, and it shouldn't tire your fingers as much, thanks to its low front. However, the Das has a USB passthrough, which the Logitech doesn't.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.2
7.9
Backlighting
0.0
6.5
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Keyboard Compatibility
7.6
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.5" (3.7 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)
Width
18.0" (45.7 cm)
17.1" (43.5 cm)
Depth
6.6" (16.7 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.75 lbs (1.247 kg)
1.75 lbs (0.794 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
7.5°
8°
Home Row Height
28.5 mm (1.1")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
0.0
6.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
Yes
Effects
No
Yes
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
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
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Blue
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Blue
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Operating Force
57 gf
54 gf
Actuation Force
46 gf
45 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Typing Noise
9.0
4.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
56.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Latency
7.1
6.8
Latency Video
Latency Wired
13.4 ms
18.9 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
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
Computer Compatibility
7.6
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Full
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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