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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. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

Logitech K400 Plus vs Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K400 Plus
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

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Logitech K400 Plus Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Picture

Variants

  • K400 Plus (Black)
  • K400 Plus (White)
  • ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (Black)

Our Verdict

Logitech K400 Plus

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

The Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II and the Logitech K400 Plus are compact boards with integrated mouse controls. While the Logitech uses a trackpad to move the cursor, the Lenovo uses a rubber pointing stick above the B key like Lenovo laptops tend to have. The Lenovo is better for use with mobile devices and tablets thanks to its Bluetooth support, but unfortunately, it can only pair to one device via Bluetooth and one via USB receiver, which may not be enough for some people. Neither board has backlighting, which isn't ideal if you need to use it in the dark.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.0
7.0

Operating Force 
 

65 gf
57 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.5 mm

Build Quality 
 

6.0
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K400 Plus Top Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
Compact (75%)

Height 
 

0.9" (2.2 cm)
0.6" (1.4 cm)

Width  

14.0" (35.5 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (13.9 cm)
6.5" (16.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)
1.17 lbs (0.532 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

6.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K400 Plus Build Quality Close Up
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.5

Side Picture  

Logitech K400 Plus Side Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

1.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Home Row Height 
 

17.9 mm (0.7")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech K400 Plus 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 K400 Plus Backlighting Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech K400 Plus Brightness Max
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Logitech K400 Plus Brightness Min
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech K400 Plus White Shot
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II 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 K400 Plus White Shot
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

N/A
3.6 ft (1.1 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.9
7.5

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

2x AA
Rechargeable
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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 K400 Plus Extra Features
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

Yes
Yes

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

Dedicated only
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K400 Plus Bundle Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Scissor

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Scissor

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

65 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
39 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.9 mm
2.0 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

6.5
7.5
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Typing Noise 
 

9.3
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

42.7 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet
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Latency 
 

6.9
6.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

16.7 ms
18.2 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
37.8 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech Options
ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software

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 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
8.5

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
Partial

iOS  

Not Compatible
Partial

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
Partial
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Partial

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Partial

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

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ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II
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Logitech K400 Plus

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

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