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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 K800 vs Logitech MX Keys

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K800
Logitech MX Keys

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Logitech K800 Picture
Logitech MX Keys Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Mechanical
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Variants

  • K800 (Black)
  • MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys (Space Grey (Mac OS))

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Our Verdict

Logitech K800

Logitech MX Keys

The Logitech MX Keys is a better wireless keyboard than the Logitech K800. It's better-built, can be used over Bluetooth with three devices simultaneously, offers better backlighting, and has a noticeably better typing quality. If your budget allows it, the MX Keys is better in almost every category.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.3
6.4

Backlighting 
 

4.6
7.5

Build Quality 
 

6.0
8.0

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
1.3 mm

Operating Force 
 

65 gf
61 gf

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Latency 
 

6.5
5.8

Software & Programming 
 

3.8
6.2

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K800 Top Picture
Logitech MX Keys Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

0.9" (2.4 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)

Width  

17.8" (45.1 cm)
16.9" (43.0 cm)

Depth 
 

7.7" (19.6 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
1.77 lbs (0.805 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

6.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K800 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech MX Keys Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech K800 Side Picture
Logitech MX Keys Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2°
5.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

8°
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

13.1 mm (0.5")

Wrist Rest  

Fixed
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech MX Keys 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 
 

4.6
7.5

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech K800 Backlighting Picture
Logitech MX Keys Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech K800 Brightness Max
Logitech MX Keys Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech K800 Brightness Min
Logitech MX Keys Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech K800 White Shot
Logitech MX Keys White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

White Only
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0

White Shot  

Logitech K800 White Shot
Logitech MX Keys White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
4.4 ft (1.3 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Micro USB
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

1.3
10

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech K800 Extra Features
Logitech MX Keys Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K800 Bundle Picture
Logitech MX Keys Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

10
9.6

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

40.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Scissor
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Scissor
No Marketed Name

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

65 gf
61 gf

Actuation Force 
 

30 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
1.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.2 mm
1.9 mm
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Latency 
 

6.5
5.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

24.9 ms
26.8 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
21.7 ms
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.5
5.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

21.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±7.9 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

24.9 ms
26.8 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
21.7 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

20.8 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.2

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

Key Press 
 

22.7 ms

Key Release 
 

43.1 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

5.3

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech MX Keys Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

500 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
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Chord Split 
 

1.5

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

60.3 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Logitech K800 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 
 

No Profile
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Fully Compatible

iOS  

No
Fully Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Fully Compatible
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10

Android 
 

No
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
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