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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard vs Dell KB216
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
Dell KB216
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Bluetooth Keyboard (Black)
- KB216 (Black)
- KB216 (Gray)
- KB216 (White)
Our Verdict
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
Dell KB216
The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and the Dell KB216 are full-size office keyboards with low-profile designs and very quiet rubber dome switches. The Microsoft is a wireless model that connects via Bluetooth and feels somewhat better built overall. On the other hand, the Dell is a wired-only model. It also has better ergonomics since it includes a pair of feet on the underside that you can fold out to provide an additional incline setting.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
6.3
5.3
Chord Split
9.4
5.1
Build Quality
7.5
6.0
Multi-Key Latency
6.4
5.3
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.7" (1.9 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Width
17.1" (43.5 cm)
17.4" (44.1 cm)
Depth
4.9" (12.4 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.04 lbs (0.470 kg)
0.94 lbs (0.425 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
6.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
7°
Home Row Height
16.8 mm (0.7")
21.6 mm (0.9")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
0.0
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
RGB
No
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Backlight Clarity
0.0
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
N/A
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
No Cable
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
7.3
0.0
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
2x AAA
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
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
No Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
7.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.9
9.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
35.4 dBA
42.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
66 gf
60 gf
Actuation Force
49 gf
35 gf
Pre-Travel
1.8 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
2.1 mm
2.8 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
6.9
6.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
22.0 ms
22.8 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±3.3 ms
±2.5 ms
Wired
N/A
22.8 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
22.0 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
20.7 ms
21.2 ms
Multi-Key Latency
6.4
5.3
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Wired
Key Press
20.0 ms
33.5 ms
Key Release
45.7 ms
33.9 ms
Data Transmission
5.6
5.6
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Wired
USB Polling Rate
N/A
125 Hz
Effective Update Rate
125 Hz
125 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Yes
Chord Split
9.4
5.1
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
1.7 ms
15.4 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
6.8 ms
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
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
10
0.0
Android
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
Not Compatible
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