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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

Logitech K480 vs Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K480
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

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Logitech K480 Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Picture
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Variants

  • K480 (Black)
  • K480 (White)
  • ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (Black)

Our Verdict

Logitech K480

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

The Logitech K480 and the Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II are compact and slim keyboards well-suited for use with mobile devices and tablets. The Logitech has a device cradle to sit your phone or tablet into, it has a knob for easy volume control, and it can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. On the other hand, the Lenovo has a rubber pointing stick to move your cursor without needing a mouse, along with mouse click buttons at the bottom center of the board. While it can't pair with more than one device via Bluetooth, it does have a USB receiver, which you can store in the keyboard when not in use.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.2
7.0

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
Dedicated only

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.5 mm

Windows  

Partial
Full

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K480 Top Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (65%)
Compact (75%)

Height 
 

0.8" (2.0 cm)
0.6" (1.4 cm)

Width  

11.8" (30.0 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

7.7" (19.6 cm)
6.5" (16.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
1.17 lbs (0.532 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K480 Build Quality Close Up
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
7.5

Side Picture  

Logitech K480 Side Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

1.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Wrist Rest  

No
No
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Backlighting 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech K480 Backlighting Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Logitech K480 White Shot
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Logitech K480 Brightness Max
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Logitech K480 Brightness Min
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Brightness Min

Backlighting  

No
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting
No Backlighting

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

No
No

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting
No Backlighting

Effects 
 

No
No

Programmable 
 

No
No
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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 
 

9.8
7.5

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
Rechargeable
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech K480 Extra Features
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
Dedicated only

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
Yes

Wheel  

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 K480 Bundle Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Rubber Dome
Scissor

Mechanical 
 

No
No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

57 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
39 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
2.0 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

6.0
7.5
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Very Quiet
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Latency 
 

6.9
6.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
18.2 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

16.2 ms
37.8 ms
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

5.6
5.1

Software Picture  

Logitech K480 Software Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software Picture

Software Name  

Logitech Options
ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software

Account Required 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes
No

Macro Programming 
 

No
Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.9
8.5

Windows  

Partial
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

Partial
Partial

iOS  

Partial
Partial

iPadOS  

Partial
Partial
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Logitech K480

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

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