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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
    5. Latency
  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 K360

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K380
Logitech K360

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Logitech K380 Picture
Logitech K360 Picture

Variants

  • K380 (Blue)
  • K380 (Dark Gray)
  • K380 (Lavender Lemonade)
  • K380 (Off White)
  • K380 (Rose)
  • K380 (Sand)
  • K360 (Black)

Our Verdict

Logitech K380

Logitech K360

The Logitech K380 is better than the Logitech K360. The K380 feels slightly better-built, supports a Bluetooth connection, and has a better typing experience. On the other hand, the K360 has a much lighter operating force and a much higher key travel.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

5.2
5.5

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
2.4 mm

Operating Force 
 

61 gf
66 gf

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.0

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K380 Top Picture
Logitech K360 Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.7" (1.7 cm)
0.9" (2.4 cm)

Width  

11.0" (27.9 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)

Depth 
 

4.9" (12.4 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
1.25 lbs (0.569 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K380 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech K360 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.5

Side Picture  

Logitech K380 Side Picture
Logitech K360 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Home Row Height 
 

12.6 mm (0.5")

Wrist Rest  

No

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech K380 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech K380 Backlighting Picture
Logitech K360 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech K380 Brightness Max
Logitech K360 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Logitech K380 Brightness Min
Logitech K360 Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech K380 White Shot
Logitech K360 White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

Logitech K380 White Shot
Logitech K360 White Shot

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
0.9

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
2x AA

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech K380 Extra Features
Logitech K360 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K380 Bundle Picture
Logitech K360 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

18.0 mm (0.709")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.5 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

61 gf
66 gf

Actuation Force 
 

50 gf
34 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
2.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.6 mm
3.3 mm

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Latency 
 

6.4
6.6

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
22.6 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

23.9 ms
N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.4
6.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

23.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±4.7 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
22.6 ms

Bluetooth 
 

23.9 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

23.2 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

Key Press 
 

22.3 ms

Key Release 
 

42.0 ms

Data Transmission 
 

2.9

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech K380 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A

Effective Update Rate 
 

80 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No

Chord Split 
 

4.2

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

21.5 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Logitech K360 Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logi Options+
Logitech SetPoint

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy

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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Fully Compatible
No

iOS  

Fully Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Fully Compatible
No

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Logitech K380

Logitech K360

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