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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 MX Keys vs Razer Pro Type

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech MX Keys
Razer Pro Type

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Logitech MX Keys Picture
Razer Pro Type Picture

Variants

  • MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
  • MX Keys (Space Grey (Mac OS))
  • Pro Type (White)

Our Verdict

Logitech MX Keys

Razer Pro Type

Overall, the Razer Pro Type is much better than the Logitech MX Keys. They're both designed with productivity in mind and share similar features like wireless connectivity, multi-device pairing, and a full-size layout with backlit keys. However, the Razer is a mechanical keyboard with Razer Orange switches and provides a different typing experience than the scissor switches on the Logitech. The Logitech has better compatibility with various operating systems, but the Razer is more customizable because every key is programmable.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.4
8.7

Single-Key Latency 
 

5.8
9.4

Backlight Features 
 

7.5
9.3

Operating Force 
 

61 gf
56 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
2.1 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Top Picture
Razer Pro Type Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.8" (2.0 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)

Width  

16.9" (43.0 cm)
17.4" (44.1 cm)

Depth 
 

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

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.77 lbs (0.805 kg)
2.00 lbs (0.908 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech MX Keys Build Quality Close Up
Razer Pro Type Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.5

Side Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Side Picture
Razer Pro Type Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

5.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Home Row Height 
 

13.1 mm (0.5")

Wrist Rest  

No
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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 
 

7.5
9.3

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Backlighting Picture
Razer Pro Type Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech MX Keys Brightness Max
Razer Pro Type Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech MX Keys Brightness Min
Razer Pro Type Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech MX Keys White Shot
Razer Pro Type White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

White Only
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0

White Shot  

Logitech MX Keys White Shot
Razer Pro Type White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

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

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
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 MX Keys Extra Features
Razer Pro Type Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Bundle Picture
Razer Pro Type Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.6
9.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

40.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
Razer Orange

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

No Marketed Name
Razer Orange

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

61 gf
56 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
44 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
2.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

1.9 mm
4.1 mm
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Latency 
 

5.8
9.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

26.8 ms
4.8 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

21.7 ms
12.0 ms
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

5.8
9.4

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 
 

26.8 ms
4.8 ms

Bluetooth 
 

21.7 ms
12.0 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  

Razer Pro Type Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logi Options+
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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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
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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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