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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 Keys-To-Go vs Logitech K480

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech Keys-To-Go
Logitech K480

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Logitech Keys-To-Go Picture
Logitech K480 Picture
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Variants

  • Keys-To-Go (Black, Android/Windows)
  • Keys-To-Go (Black, iOS)
  • Keys-To-Go (iOS, Blush Pink)
  • Keys-To-Go (iOS, Smoke Blue)
  • K480 (Black)
  • K480 (White)

Our Verdict

Logitech Keys-To-Go

Logitech K480

The Logitech Keys-To-Go is a better option than the Logitech K480 if you're looking for a lightweight keyboard to bring around. It's noticeably smaller and lighter than the K480, but it can only be paired to one device at a time, while the K480 can be paired to three simultaneously. The Keys-To-Go is also rechargeable, while the K480 uses two AAA batteries. On the other hand, the Keys-To-Go has a very poor typing experience as the keys are mushy and require a lot of force to actuate.

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Keys-To-Go
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Black, iOS
Keys-To-Go
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iOS, Blush Pink
Keys-To-Go
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iOS, Smoke Blue
Keys-To-Go
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

4.7
6.2

Operating Force 
 

90 gf
57 gf

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
5.6

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
2.0 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech Keys-To-Go Top Picture
Logitech K480 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (65%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

0.2" (0.6 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)

Width  

9.5" (24.2 cm)
11.8" (30.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.4" (13.7 cm)
7.7" (19.6 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

0.41 lbs (0.186 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech Keys-To-Go Build Quality Close Up
Logitech K480 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

Rubber
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

5.5
6.0

Side Picture  

Logitech Keys-To-Go Side Picture
Logitech K480 Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Wrist Rest  

No
No

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Backlighting 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech Keys-To-Go Backlighting Picture
Logitech K480 Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Logitech Keys-To-Go White Shot
Logitech K480 White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Logitech Keys-To-Go Brightness Max
Logitech K480 Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Logitech Keys-To-Go Brightness Min
Logitech K480 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 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
No

Length  

1.3 ft (0.4 m)
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Micro USB
No Cable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

7.5
9.8

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
2x AAA

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech Keys-To-Go Extra Features
Logitech K480 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
No

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
No Indicator

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech Keys-To-Go Bundle Picture
Logitech K480 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Key Switches 
 

Rubber Dome
Rubber Dome

Mechanical 
 

No
No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

90 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

81 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.1 mm
2.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.7 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

5.0
6.0

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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Very Quiet
Quiet

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Latency 
 

6.2
6.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

28.5 ms
16.2 ms

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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
5.6

Software Picture  

Logitech Keys-To-Go Software Picture
Logitech K480 Software Picture

Software Name  

No Software
Logitech Options

Account Required 
 

No Software
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Cloud Sync 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

8.8
7.9

Windows  

Partial
Partial

macOS  

Full
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

Partial
Partial

iOS  

Full
Partial

iPadOS  

Full
Partial

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Check Price

Black, Android/Windows
Keys-To-Go
SEE PRICE
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Black, iOS
Keys-To-Go
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
iOS, Blush Pink
Keys-To-Go
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
iOS, Smoke Blue
Keys-To-Go
Amazon.com
 

Logitech Keys-To-Go

Logitech K480

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