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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
  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

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard vs Logitech Signature K650

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard
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Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Picture
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Variants

  • Bluetooth Keyboard (Black)
  • Signature K650 (Graphite)
  • Signature K650 (Off-White)

Our Verdict

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard

Logitech Signature K650

The Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and the Logitech Signature K650 are simple wireless keyboards designed for office use. The main difference is that the Logitech keyboard connects with both Bluetooth and a USB receiver, while the Microsoft model only connects with Bluetooth. Otherwise, they offer a similar experience in terms of typing, customization, and noise, though the Microsoft model feels more solidly built than the Logitech.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.3
5.4

Chord Split 
 

9.4
3.8

Build Quality 
 

7.5
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Top Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.7" (1.9 cm)
0.9" (2.3 cm)

Width  

17.1" (43.5 cm)
18.0" (45.6 cm)

Depth 
 

4.9" (12.4 cm)
7.6" (19.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.04 lbs (0.470 kg)
1.55 lbs (0.701 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.5
6.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Build Quality Close Up
Logitech Signature K650 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Side Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
5.5°

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
8.5°

Home Row Height 
 

16.8 mm (0.7")
22.7 mm (0.9")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Customizability Overview
Logitech Signature K650 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  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Backlighting Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Brightness Max
Logitech Signature K650 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Brightness Min
Logitech Signature K650 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
0.0

White Shot  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard White Shot
Logitech Signature K650 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
No Cable Supplied

Length  

N/A
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

No Cable
No Cable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

7.3
7.2

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

2x AAA
2x AA

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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  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Extra Features
Logitech Signature K650 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
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 Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Bundle Picture
Logitech Signature K650 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
6.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.9
9.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

35.4 dBA
44.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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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  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

66 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

49 gf
34 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.8 mm
2.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.1 mm
3.4 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
7.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

22.0 ms
15.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±3.3 ms
±5.2 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
15.3 ms

Bluetooth 
 

22.0 ms
18.8 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

20.7 ms
13.3 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.4
6.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Receiver

Key Press 
 

20.0 ms
17.0 ms

Key Release 
 

45.7 ms
51.1 ms

Data Transmission 
 

5.6
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech Signature K650 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Bluetooth
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
No

Chord Split 
 

9.4
3.8

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

1.7 ms
25.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.8 ms
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
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Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

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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

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad

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Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard

Logitech Signature K650

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