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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

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 vs AmazonBasics K4R

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08
AmazonBasics K4R

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Feb 27, 2024 06:08 PM

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iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Picture
AmazonBasics K4R Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
No

Variants

  • Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 (Black)
  • K4R (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08

AmazonBasics K4R

The AmazonBasics K4R and the iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 both have an integrated touchpad. The iClever is better for using with mobile devices, while the AmazonBasics is better for the office. The AmazonBasics' typing experience also feels noticeably heavier than the folding keyboard.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.1
5.6

Single-Key Latency 
 

4.5
5.6

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Ergonomics 
 

5.0
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Top Picture
AmazonBasics K4R Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.9" (2.3 cm)

Width  

10.9" (27.7 cm)
14.7" (37.3 cm)

Depth 
 

3.4" (8.6 cm)
5.1" (12.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.66 lbs (0.300 kg)
0.76 lbs (0.345 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.0

Build Quality Close Up  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Build Quality Close Up
AmazonBasics K4R Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

5.0
7.0

Side Picture  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Side Picture
AmazonBasics K4R Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

0°
4.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

9.8 mm (0.4")

Wrist Rest  

No

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 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  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Backlighting Picture
AmazonBasics K4R Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Brightness Max
AmazonBasics K4R Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Brightness Min
AmazonBasics K4R Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 White Shot
AmazonBasics K4R 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  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 White Shot
AmazonBasics K4R White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
No

Length  

2.6 ft (0.8 m)
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Micro USB
No Cable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
0.9

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
2x AA

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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  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Extra Features
AmazonBasics K4R Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

Yes
Yes

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Bundle Picture
AmazonBasics K4R Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.0
6.5

Key Spacing 
 

16.3 mm (0.642")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

70 gf
68 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
41 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.0 mm

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Latency 
 

4.5
5.6

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
32.1 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

28.1 ms
N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

4.5
5.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

28.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±12.6 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
32.1 ms

Bluetooth 
 

28.1 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

27.5 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

Key Press 
 

23.6 ms

Key Release 
 

25.7 ms

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Data Transmission 
 

3.3

Multi-Key Raw USB  

iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

90 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No

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Chord Split 
 

7.6

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

AmazonBasics K4R 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

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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Fully Compatible
No

iOS  

Fully Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Fully Compatible
No

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08
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K4R
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Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08
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K4R
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iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08

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