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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
  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

Dell KB216 vs Logitech Signature K650

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dell KB216
Logitech Signature K650

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Dell KB216 Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Picture

Variants

  • KB216 (Black)
  • KB216 (Gray)
  • KB216 (White)
  • Signature K650 (Graphite)
  • Signature K650 (Off-White)

Our Verdict

Dell KB216

Logitech Signature K650

The Logitech Signature K650 and the Dell KB216 are basic office keyboards with low-profile designs and quiet rubber dome switches. The Logitech is a wireless model with a complete set of dedicated media keys. It also has an integrated wrist rest with a soft-touch texture, a feature the Dell lacks. On the other hand, the Dell is a wired-only model with a set of dedicated volume keys but no play/pause or skip forward/back keys.

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Signature K650
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.3
5.4

Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.3
6.5

Chord Split 
 

5.1
3.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Dell KB216 Top Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.0" (2.5 cm)
0.9" (2.3 cm)

Width  

17.4" (44.1 cm)
18.0" (45.6 cm)

Depth 
 

5.0" (12.7 cm)
7.6" (19.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.94 lbs (0.425 kg)
1.55 lbs (0.701 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

6.0
6.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Dell KB216 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech Signature K650 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Dell KB216 Side Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
5.5°

Maximum Incline 
 

8.5°

Home Row Height 
 

21.6 mm (0.9")
22.7 mm (0.9")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Dell KB216 Customizability Overview
Logitech Signature K650 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
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Backlight Features 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Dell KB216 Backlighting Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Dell KB216 Brightness Max
Logitech Signature K650 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Dell KB216 Brightness Min
Logitech Signature K650 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
0.0

White Shot  

Dell KB216 White Shot
Logitech Signature K650 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
No Cable Supplied

Length  

6.0 ft (1.8 m)
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
No Cable
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
7.2

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
2x AA
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Dell KB216 Extra Features
Logitech Signature K650 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Dell KB216 Bundle Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.0
6.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.3
9.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

42.3 dBA
44.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome
Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

60 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

35 gf
34 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.9 mm
2.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.8 mm
3.4 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
7.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

22.8 ms
15.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.5 ms
±5.2 ms

Wired 
 

22.8 ms
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
15.3 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
18.8 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

21.2 ms
13.3 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.3
6.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Receiver

Key Press 
 

33.5 ms
17.0 ms

Key Release 
 

33.9 ms
51.1 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

5.6
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Dell KB216 Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech Signature K650 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

125 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
No
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Chord Split 
 

5.1
3.8

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

15.4 ms
25.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
Logi Options+

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
10

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Dell KB216

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