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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Logitech MX Mechanical vs Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech MX Mechanical
Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- MX Mechanical (Graphite)
- C2 Pro (Black - 100%)
- C1 Pro (Black - 80%)
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Mechanical
Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro
The Keychron C1 Pro/C2 Pro and the Logitech MX Mechanical are all mechanical keyboards. The Keychrons are wired-only models with high-profile designs available with RGB or white-only backlighting. On the other hand, the Logitech is a wireless, low-profile keyboard only available with white-only backlighting. The Logitech is only available in a full-size format, while the Keychron C1 Pro and C2 Pro are TKL and full-size models, respectively. The Keychrons are also available in a hot-swappable variant, while the Logitech is not.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.2
8.0
Chord Split
4.2
9.0
Data Transmission
5.4
8.2
Backlight Clarity
8.0
4.0
Multi-Key Latency
6.9
7.9
Single-Key Latency
7.6
8.3
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)
Width
17.1" (43.4 cm)
14.0" (35.6 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.1 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.82 lbs (0.827 kg)
1.64 lbs (0.742 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
7.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3.5°
5°
Medium Incline
N/A
8.5°
Maximum Incline
8°
10°
Home Row Height
23.3 mm (0.9")
29.8 mm (1.2")
Hardware Customizability
5.7
6.7
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
No
Backlight Features
8.0
8.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
No
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Backlight Clarity
8.0
4.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
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
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
8.2
8.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
49.1 dBA
49.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Brown
Keychron K Pro Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
48 gf
41 gf
Actuation Force
46 gf
40 gf
Pre-Travel
1.4 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
3.3 mm
3.9 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.6
8.3
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
12.4 ms
9.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.9 ms
±1.0 ms
Wired
N/A
9.4 ms
Receiver
12.4 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
16.4 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
11.2 ms
7.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.9
7.9
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Wired
Key Press
15.1 ms
9.6 ms
Key Release
40.4 ms
15.0 ms
Data Transmission
5.4
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
143 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
No
Chord Split
4.2
9.0
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
22.1 ms
2.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
N/A
7.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
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
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
9.2
0.0
Android
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partially Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Not Compatible
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