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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Logitech K480 vs iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech K480
iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (65%)
MechanicalNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- K480 (Black)
- K480 (White)
- Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 (Black)
Our Verdict
Logitech K480
iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08
The iClever Tri-Folding Keyboard BK08 is a better option than the Logitech K480 if you're looking for a portable option to use with mobile devices and tablets. It's much more portable thanks to its smaller and foldable design, but it doesn't have a dock for your devices like the K480 does. The iClever uses a rechargeable battery, while the Logitech uses two AAA disposable batteries. The rubber domes switches of the iClever also have almost half of the travel distance of the K480.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.2
5.1
Operating Force
57 gf
70 gf
Latency
6.9
4.5
Software & Programming
5.6
0.0
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.1 mm
Keyboard Compatibility
7.9
10
Windows
Partial
Fully Compatible
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (65%)
Compact (60%)
Height
0.8" (2.0 cm)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
Width
11.8" (30.0 cm)
10.9" (27.7 cm)
Depth
7.7" (19.6 cm)
3.4" (8.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
0.66 lbs (0.300 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
5.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
9.8 mm (0.4")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
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
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
No
Yes (Charge Only)
Length
N/A
2.6 ft (0.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
No Cable
Micro USB
Wireless Versatility
9.8
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
2x AAA
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
Yes
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
No Indicator
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
6.0
6.0
Key Spacing
16.3 mm (0.642")
Typing Noise
9.0
9.9
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
35.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
57 gf
70 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
38 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.1 mm
Total Travel
2.7 mm
1.5 mm
Latency
6.9
4.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
16.2 ms
28.1 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.9
4.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
28.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±12.6 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
16.2 ms
28.1 ms
PCB (Estimated)
27.5 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.5
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Key Press
23.6 ms
Key Release
25.7 ms
Data Transmission
3.3
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
90 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Chord Split
7.6
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
6.1 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech Options
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
Easy
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
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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