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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II vs HHKB Studio
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II
HHKB Studio
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (Black)
- Studio (Charcoal)
- Studio (Charcoal - Tinymakesthings Bundle)
Our Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II
HHKB Studio
The Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II and the HHKB Studio are keyboards that incorporate uncommon productivity features, including 'mouse buttons' and 'pointing sticks' that act like mouse cursors. The HHKB is a significantly more premium-feeling model with mechanical switches. It also has four programmable gesture pads, which the Lenovo lacks. The Lenovo has a more portable low-profile design, but it feels more flimsy overall and is made with cheaper-feeling materials. The Lenovo also has a slightly larger 75% layout, which includes dedicated arrow keys and a function row. It connects via Bluetooth or its included USB receiver, but it doesn't support multi-device pairing like the HHKB.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.0
6.5
Latency
6.8
8.2
Software & Programming
5.1
9.7
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Operating Force
57 gf
46 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (75%)
Compact (60%)
Height
0.6" (1.4 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)
Width
12.0" (30.5 cm)
12.0" (30.4 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.4 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.17 lbs (0.532 kg)
2.07 lbs (0.940 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
7.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
1.5°
6°
Medium Incline
N/A
9°
Maximum Incline
6°
13°
Home Row Height
31.3 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
9.3
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Screw-in
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Backlight Features
0.0
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
3.6 ft (1.1 m)
3.1 ft (0.9 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
7.5
9.6
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
4
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
4x AA
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
Yes
Yes
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
Dedicated only
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
10
9.5
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
40.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Scissor
HHKB Linear
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Scissor
HHKB Linear
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Operating Force
57 gf
46 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
46 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
2.0 mm
3.1 mm
Latency
6.8
8.2
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
11.7 ms
Latency Receiver
18.2 ms
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
37.8 ms
19.4 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.8
8.2
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
11.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.7 ms
Wired
N/A
11.7 ms
Receiver
18.2 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
37.8 ms
19.4 ms
PCB (Estimated)
N/A
Multi-Key Latency
7.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
11.7 ms
Key Release
14.2 ms
Data Transmission
7.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Chord Split
5.3
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
14.2 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software
Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
4
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
8.5
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Partial
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Partial
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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