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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Logitech MX Keys vs Das Keyboard 4 Professional
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech MX Keys
Das Keyboard 4 Professional
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- MX Keys (Black (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Graphite (Multi-OS))
- MX Keys (Space Grey (Mac OS))
- 4 Professional (Clicky)
- 4 Professional (Soft Tactile)
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Keys
Das Keyboard 4 Professional
The Logitech MX Keys and the Das Keyboard 4 Professional are very different keyboards. The Logitech is a wireless keyboard, which means it can be used with mobile devices, and you won't have a cable running from the TV to the couch in a home theater PC setup. It has backlighting, multi-device pairing, and it provides a better and quieter typing experience. The Das Keyboard has dedicated media keys and USB passthroughs, which the Logitech lacks. Neither keyboards are recommended for fast-paced gaming as they both have relatively high latency.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.4
6.3
Backlight Features
7.5
0.0
Configuration Software
Single-Key Latency
5.8
7.4
Operating Force
61 gf
53 gf
Pre-Travel
1.3 mm
2.1 mm
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.8" (2.0 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
Width
16.9" (43.0 cm)
18.0" (45.8 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
6.8" (17.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.77 lbs (0.805 kg)
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5.8°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
4°
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
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
No
Length
4.4 ft (1.3 m)
6.7 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
10
0.0
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
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
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
Yes
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.6
7.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
40.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Loud
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Cherry MX Brown
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
No Marketed Name
Cherry MX Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
61 gf
53 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
43 gf
Pre-Travel
1.3 mm
2.1 mm
Total Travel
1.9 mm
4.1 mm
Latency
5.8
7.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
N/A
11.0 ms
Latency Receiver
26.8 ms
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
21.7 ms
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
5.8
7.4
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
21.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±7.9 ms
Wired
N/A
11.0 ms
Receiver
26.8 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
21.7 ms
N/A
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+
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Fully Compatible
No
iOS
Fully Compatible
No
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Fully Compatible
No
iOS
Fully Compatible
No
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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