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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Logitech MX Keys vs Logitech Craft
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech MX Keys
Logitech Craft
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalNo
Variants
- MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Space Grey (Mac OS))
- Logitech Craft (Dark Gray)
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Keys
Logitech Craft
The Logitech MX Keys is a better wireless keyboard than the Logitech Craft. The two keyboards offer a very similar experience. While the MX Keys lacks the Craft's unique dial, it may represent a better value for some people.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.4
7.9
Single-Key Latency
5.8
7.8
Backlight Features
7.5
8.9
Operating Force
61 gf
64 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.8" (2.0 cm)
0.8" (1.9 cm)
Width
16.9" (43.0 cm)
16.9" (43.0 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.9" (14.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.77 lbs (0.805 kg)
2.11 lbs (0.958 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5.8°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
13.1 mm (0.5")
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
7.5
8.9
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
White
Color Mixing
White Only
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)
Length
4.4 ft (1.3 m)
4.5 ft (1.4 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.6
10
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
40.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Scissor
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
No Marketed Name
Scissor
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
61 gf
64 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
35 gf
Pre-Travel
1.3 mm
1.2 mm
Total Travel
1.9 mm
1.9 mm
Latency
5.8
7.8
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
N/A
Latency Receiver
26.8 ms
8.8 ms
Latency Bluetooth
21.7 ms
18.1 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
5.8
7.8
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
21.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±7.9 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
26.8 ms
8.8 ms
Bluetooth
21.7 ms
18.1 ms
PCB (Estimated)
20.8 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.2
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Key Press
22.7 ms
Key Release
43.1 ms
Data Transmission
5.3
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
Chord Split
1.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
60.3 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Logi Options+
Logitech Options
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
8.5
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Fully Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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