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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 K380 vs Dell KB216

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K380
Dell KB216

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Logitech K380 Picture
Dell KB216 Picture
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Variants

  • K380 (Blue)
  • K380 (Dark Gray)
  • K380 (Lavender Lemonade)
  • K380 (Off White)
  • K380 (Rose)
  • K380 (Sand)
  • KB216 (Black)
  • KB216 (Gray)
  • KB216 (White)

Our Verdict

Logitech K380

Dell KB216

The Logitech K380 and the Dell KB216 are low-profile keyboards. The Logitech is a wireless model designed for mobile devices and tablets. It is more compact but lacks a numpad and navigation cluster. The Logitech keyboard also has companion software for customization. On the other hand, the Dell is a wired-only model designed for home and office use. It's a full-size model that includes a numpad and navigational cluster. Both keyboards have good ergonomics, but the Dell has an additional incline setting.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.2
5.3

Data Transmission 
 

2.9
5.6

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.0

Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
5.3

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K380 Top Picture
Dell KB216 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

0.7" (1.7 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)

Width  

11.0" (27.9 cm)
17.4" (44.1 cm)

Depth 
 

4.9" (12.4 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
0.94 lbs (0.425 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K380 Build Quality Close Up
Dell KB216 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech K380 Side Picture
Dell KB216 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Home Row Height 
 

12.6 mm (0.5")
21.6 mm (0.9")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech K380 Customizability Overview
Dell KB216 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 K380 Backlighting Picture
Dell KB216 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech K380 Brightness Max
Dell KB216 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Logitech K380 Brightness Min
Dell KB216 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 K380 White Shot
Dell KB216 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

N/A
6.0 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
Not Detachable

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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
Dell KB216 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  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K380 Bundle Picture
Dell KB216 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

18.0 mm (0.709")
19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
9.3

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.5 dBA
42.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Rubber Dome

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
35 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.6 mm
2.8 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.4
6.9

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Best Connection 
 

23.9 ms
22.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±4.7 ms
±2.5 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
22.8 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

23.9 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

23.2 ms
21.2 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
5.3

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Wired

Key Press 
 

22.3 ms
33.5 ms

Key Release 
 

42.0 ms
33.9 ms

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Data Transmission 
 

2.9
5.6

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech K380 Multi-Key Raw USB
Dell KB216 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
125 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

80 Hz
125 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
Yes

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Chord Split 
 

4.2
5.1

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

21.5 ms
15.4 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A

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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
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
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Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Not Compatible

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Logitech K380

Dell KB216

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