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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 Logitech MX Keys S

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K380
Logitech MX Keys S

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Logitech K380 Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Picture

Variants

  • K380 (Blue)
  • K380 (Dark Gray)
  • K380 (Lavender Lemonade)
  • K380 (Off White)
  • K380 (Rose)
  • K380 (Sand)
  • MX Keys S (Black)
  • MX Keys S (Graphite)
  • MX Keys S (Pale Gray)
  • MX Keys S for Mac (Pale Grey)
  • MX Keys S for Mac (Space Gray)

Our Verdict

Logitech K380

Logitech MX Keys S

The Logitech K380 and the Logitech MX Keys S are low-profile keyboards. The K380 has a smaller Compact (75%) form factor and is designed to be a more portable option. It uses AA batteries for power. On the other hand, the MX Keys S has a full-size form factor and is designed for a desktop setup. It uses a USB-A charging cable for power. It also provides better typing quality and has full per-key backlighting, which the Logitech K380 lacks.

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Graphite
MX Keys S
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Lavender Lemonade
K380
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Pale Gray
MX Keys S
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Pale Grey
MX Keys S for Mac
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Space Gray
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.2
7.1

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
7.5

Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
8.0

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.4
7.6

Data Transmission 
 

2.9
5.4

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
6.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K380 Top Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.7" (1.7 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)

Width  

11.0" (27.9 cm)
16.9" (43.0 cm)

Depth 
 

4.9" (12.4 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
1.77 lbs (0.804 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K380 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech MX Keys S Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech K380 Side Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.8°
5.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

12.6 mm (0.5")
14.1 mm (0.6")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech K380 Customizability Overview
Logitech MX Keys S 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
7.5

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech K380 Backlighting Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech K380 Brightness Max
Logitech MX Keys S Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech K380 Brightness Min
Logitech MX Keys S Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
8.0

White Shot  

Logitech K380 White Shot
Logitech MX Keys S White Shot

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

N/A
3.4 ft (1.1 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility 
 

9.8
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
Yes

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech K380 Extra Features
Logitech MX Keys S 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
Yes

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K380 Bundle Picture
Logitech MX Keys S Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

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

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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
9.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.5 dBA
36.2 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
62 gf

Actuation Force 
 

50 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
1.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.6 mm
2.1 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.4
7.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

23.9 ms
12.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±4.7 ms
±3.0 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
12.8 ms

Bluetooth 
 

23.9 ms
16.1 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

23.2 ms
11.8 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2
6.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Receiver

Key Press 
 

22.3 ms
14.8 ms

Key Release 
 

42.0 ms
38.1 ms

Data Transmission 
 

2.9
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech K380 Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech MX Keys S Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

80 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No

Chord Split 
 

4.2
4.1

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

21.5 ms
22.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logi Options+
Logi Options+

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
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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Logitech K380

Logitech MX Keys S

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