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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Logitech ERGO K860 vs Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech ERGO K860
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- ERGO K860 (Black)
- Surface Ergonomic Keyboard (Gray)
Our Verdict
Logitech ERGO K860
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
The Logitech ERGO K860 is better than the Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard for most uses. The Logitech has reverse incline settings to prevent the wrists from bending downwards and has better wireless capabilities, as it can be paired to multiple devices at the same time with its USB receiver and through Bluetooth. The Logitech also has software support, but the Surface Ergonomic has a much better build quality.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
5.3
5.8
Chord Split
1.5
6.7
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Data Transmission
5.3
3.3
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)
Width
17.9" (45.5 cm)
17.7" (44.9 cm)
Depth
9.3" (23.5 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.3" (23.5 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Weight
2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
9.0
9.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Yes
Yes
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
0°
Medium Incline
-6°
N/A
Maximum Incline
-9°
N/A
Home Row Height
35.4 mm (1.4")
24.6 mm (1.0")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
0.0
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
Backlight Features
0.0
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Backlight Clarity
0.0
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
No
No
Length
N/A
N/A
Connector (Keyboard side)
No Cable
No Cable
Wireless Versatility
9.8
7.3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
2x AAA
2x AAA
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
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-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 Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
18.5 mm (0.728")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.7
9.8
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
38.8 dBA
38.0 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
69 gf
65 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
33 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
1.6 mm
Total Travel
2.2 mm
2.5 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.6
6.3
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
26.7 ms
22.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.3 ms
±6.2 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
26.7 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
28.8 ms
22.7 ms
PCB (Estimated)
25.6 ms
21.5 ms
Multi-Key Latency
5.9
5.6
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Bluetooth
Key Press
25.9 ms
25.9 ms
Key Release
42.8 ms
55.9 ms
Data Transmission
5.3
3.3
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
500 Hz
N/A
Effective Update Rate
125 Hz
75 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Yes
Chord Split
1.5
6.7
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
59.6 ms
8.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
15.7 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech Options
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
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
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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