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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 K840 vs Logitech G413

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech K840
Logitech G413

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Logitech K840 Picture
Logitech G413 Picture

Variants

  • K840 (Black/Gray)
  • G413 (Carbon)

Our Verdict

Logitech K840

Logitech G413

The Logitech G413 is a better keyboard than the Logitech K840. The G413 has backlighting and has some macro programmable keys, even though it's only limited to the function keys. Overall, the Logitech G413 is pretty much the best option.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.9
8.9

Backlighting 
 

0.0
8.5

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
Dedicated only

Software & Programming 
 

3.8
7.6

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech K840 Top Picture
Logitech G413 Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.3" (3.4 cm)

Width  

17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.01 lbs (0.910 kg)
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech K840 Build Quality Close Up
Logitech G413 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.5

Side Picture  

Logitech K840 Side Picture
Logitech G413 Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

2.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

8.5°

Wrist Rest  

No
No

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Backlighting 
 

0.0
8.5

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech K840 Backlighting Picture
Logitech G413 Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Logitech K840 White Shot
Logitech G413 White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Logitech K840 Brightness Max
Logitech G413 Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Logitech K840 Brightness Min
Logitech G413 Brightness Min

Backlighting  

No
Yes

Color 
 

No Backlighting
Red

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

No
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting
Red Only

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Programmable 
 

No
Yes

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech K840 Extra Features
Logitech G413 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
Dedicated only

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech K840 Bundle Picture
Logitech G413 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

Romer-G Tactile
Romer-G Tactile

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

49 gf
52 gf

Actuation Force 
 

44 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.6 mm
1.6 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.4 mm
3.4 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Quiet

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Latency 
 

10
10

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

2.1 ms
1.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

3.8
7.6

Software Picture  

Logitech K840 Software Picture
Logitech G413 Software Picture

Software Name  

Logitech Options
Logitech G HUB

Account Required 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No
Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.8
7.2

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Full
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

No
No

iOS  

No
No

iPadOS  

No
No

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Logitech K840

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