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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

Logitech ERGO K860 vs Logitech Wave Keys

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech ERGO K860
Logitech Wave Keys

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

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Logitech ERGO K860 Picture
Logitech Wave Keys Picture
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Ergonomic
  3. Office
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Ergonomic
  3. Quiet

Variants

  • ERGO K860 (Black)
  • Wave Keys (Graphite)
  • Wave Keys (Off White)
  • Wave Keys for Mac (Off-white)
  • Wave Keys (Rose)

Our Verdict

Logitech ERGO K860

Logitech Wave Keys

The Logitech ERGO K860 and the Logitech Wave Keys are full-size keyboards with ergonomic designs. Both have curved key layouts that tent slightly toward the middle. Additionally, both models have integrated palm rests. The ERGO K860 is larger, and its keys are more widely spaced. It also has a split key cluster design, with more distinct spacing between the left and right key clusters, and it uses low-profile, scissor switches that are a bit heavier-feeling and have a more noticeable tactile bump. Comparatively, the Wave Keys is a more compact design with more closely spaced keys. It also has more lightweight-feeling rubber dome switches.

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ERGO K860
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ERGO K860
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.3
5.9

Chord Split 
 

1.5
4.2

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.6
7.8

Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.9
6.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech ERGO K860 Top Picture
Logitech Wave Keys Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)

Width  

17.9" (45.5 cm)
14.8" (37.6 cm)

Depth 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
8.6" (21.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
8.6" (21.9 cm)

Weight 
 

2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)
1.54 lbs (0.699 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech ERGO K860 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech Wave Keys Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

9.0
9.0

Side Picture  

Logitech ERGO K860 Side Picture
Logitech Wave Keys Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Yes
Yes

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2.5°

Medium Incline 
 

-6°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

-9°

Home Row Height 
 

35.4 mm (1.4")
34.8 mm (1.4")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech ERGO K860 Customizability Overview
Logitech Wave Keys 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  

Logitech ERGO K860 Backlighting Picture
Logitech Wave Keys Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech ERGO K860 Brightness Max
Logitech Wave Keys Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Logitech ERGO K860 Brightness Min
Logitech Wave Keys 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  

Logitech ERGO K860 White Shot
Logitech Wave Keys White Shot

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

N/A
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
No Cable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

9.8
9.8

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
2x AAA

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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

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech ERGO K860 Extra Features
Logitech Wave Keys 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
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech ERGO K860 Bundle Picture
Logitech Wave Keys Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

18.5 mm (0.728")
18.5 mm (0.728")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.7
9.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

38.8 dBA
38.9 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

69 gf
48 gf

Actuation Force 
 

40 gf
31 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.2 mm
2.1 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.6
7.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Best Connection 
 

26.7 ms
12.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.3 ms
±2.2 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

26.7 ms
12.4 ms

Bluetooth 
 

28.8 ms
16.2 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

25.6 ms
11.0 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.9
6.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

25.9 ms
15.1 ms

Key Release 
 

42.8 ms
38.5 ms

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Data Transmission 
 

5.3
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech ERGO K860 Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech Wave Keys Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

500 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No

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Chord Split 
 

1.5
4.2

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

59.6 ms
21.6 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech Options
Logi Options+

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
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 
 

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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