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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 K480 vs Logitech K380

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K480
Logitech K380

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Logitech K480 Picture
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Variants

  • K480 (Black)
  • K480 (White)
  • K380 (Blue)
  • K380 (Dark Gray)
  • K380 (Lavender Lemonade)
  • K380 (Off White)
  • K380 (Rose)
  • K380 (Sand)

Our Verdict

Logitech K480

Logitech K380

The Logitech K380 is significantly better than the Logitech K480 for most uses. The K380 uses scissor switches, and the K480 uses rubber domes. The K380 is more portable due to its smaller size and weight, and its much shorter pre-travel distance makes the keyboard feel more responsive. However, the K480 has a cradle for mobile devices, which the K380 doesn't.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.2
5.2

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.1 mm

Operating Force 
 

57 gf
61 gf

Software & Programming 
 

5.6
3.1

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.9
10

Windows  

Partial
Fully Compatible

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K480 Top Picture
Logitech K380 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (65%)
Compact (75%)

Height 
 

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

Width  

11.8" (30.0 cm)
11.0" (27.9 cm)

Depth 
 

7.7" (19.6 cm)
4.9" (12.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
0.88 lbs (0.400 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K480 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech K380 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech K480 Side Picture
Logitech K380 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
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 K480 Backlighting Picture
Logitech K380 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech K480 Brightness Max
Logitech K380 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Logitech K480 Brightness Min
Logitech K380 Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech K480 White Shot
Logitech K380 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 K480 White Shot
Logitech K380 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
9.8

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
2x AAA

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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 K480 Extra Features
Logitech K380 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
No Indicator

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K480 Bundle Picture
Logitech K380 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

18.0 mm (0.709")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
9.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.5 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

57 gf
61 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
50 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
1.6 mm

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Latency 
 

6.9
6.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

16.2 ms
23.9 ms

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
6.4

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
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

16.2 ms
23.9 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

23.2 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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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 K480 Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech Options
Logi Options+

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy

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Computer Compatibility 
 

7.9
10

Windows 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Partial
Fully Compatible

iOS  

Partial
Fully Compatible

iPadOS  

Partial
Fully Compatible

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10

Android 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Logitech K480

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