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  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
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Logitech K380 vs Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

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Products

Logitech K380
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

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Logitech K380 Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (75%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (65%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
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Variants

  • K380 (Blue)
  • K380 (Dark Gray)
  • K380 (Lavender Lemonade)
  • K380 (Off White)
  • K380 (Rose)
  • K380 (Sand)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (Black)
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11" (White)

Review

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Logitech K380

Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021

The Logitech K380 and the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 are both compact, mobile keyboards. However, the Apple is meant for iPad Pro and iPad Air only, while you can use the Logitech with any device that has Bluetooth. The Apple uses a Smart Connector to connect to the iPad it's being used with, and since it doesn't have Bluetooth, you can't use it with any other device. The Logitech can be used with many operating systems and can pair with up to three devices at once.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.2
3.1

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
6.0

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
0.0

Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
9.0

Data Transmission 
 

2.9
0.0

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K380 Top Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

0.7" (1.7 cm)
0.2" (0.5 cm)

Width  

11.0" (27.9 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)

Depth 
 

4.9" (12.4 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K380 Build Quality Close Up
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech K380 Side Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.8°
0°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

12.6 mm (0.5")
6.3 mm (0.2")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech K380 Customizability Overview
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 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
6.0

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech K380 Backlighting Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech K380 Brightness Max
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech K380 Brightness Min
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
9.0

White Shot  

Logitech K380 White Shot
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

N/A
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
Apple Smart Connector
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Wireless Versatility 
 

9.8
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
No Batteries
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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  

Logitech K380 Extra Features
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
No Media Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
Yes

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K380 Bundle Picture
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

18.0 mm (0.709")
18.0 mm (0.709")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.5 dBA
33.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

61 gf
60 gf

Actuation Force 
 

50 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
0.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.6 mm
0.7 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.4
0.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection 
 

23.9 ms
N/A

Best Connection Std Dev  

±4.7 ms
N/A

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

23.9 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

23.2 ms
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
0.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
N/A

Key Press 
 

22.3 ms
N/A

Key Release 
 

42.0 ms
N/A

Data Transmission 
 

2.9
0.0

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech K380 Multi-Key Raw USB
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
N/A

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

80 Hz
N/A

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
N/A

Chord Split 
 

4.2
0.0

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

21.5 ms
N/A

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logi Options+
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
0.0

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Not Compatible
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
3.3

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11"
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